Akureyri Port: Small Group Godafoss Waterfall and Laufas Turf House Tour

by Nordur Travel Services ehf · North Iceland

Fine on your own
Suits older travellers

from €140 per person

Next departure: Sun 11 Apr

Akureyri Port: Small Group Godafoss Waterfall and Laufas Turf House Tour — Nordur Travel Services ehf

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Duration
3 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Akureyri
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Akureyri Cruise Terminal
Laufásgata, Akureyri
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 …
Minimum age
2
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Join this half day shore excursion from Akureyri and explore some of North Icelands most iconic natural and cultural highlights. Designed to fit cruise schedules this tour offers a relaxed pace scenic drives and informative guidance throughout the journey.

The tour begins at Akureyri Cruise Terminal and travels along Eyjafjordur fjord toward the famous Godafoss Waterfall. Known as the Waterfall of the Gods Godafoss is one of Icelands most important waterfalls both historically and visually offering impressive views and powerful cascades.

The journey continues to the Laufas heritage area where visitors can explore well preserved traditional turf houses and learn how Icelanders lived in earlier centuries. This stop provides a unique insight into Icelands rural history and architecture.

Before returning to the port the tour includes a scenic viewpoint overlooking Akureyri and the surrounding fjord making it an ideal photo stop. This experience combines nature culture and comfort into a memorable half day tour in North Iceland.

Description from the operator, Nordur Travel Services ehf. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Pickup at Akureyri Cruise Port
Scenic Drive Along Eyjafjörður
Goðafoss Waterfall
Laufás Turf House Heritage Site
Akureyri Viewpoint
Return to Akureyri Cruise Terminal

Included

Small-group shore excursion from Akureyri Port

Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

Professional local guide speaking English

Guided visits to all scheduled Tour highlights

All parking and entrance fees at listed attractions

Timely return to Akureyri Port aligned with cruise schedules

Good to know

Warm layers, waterproof jacket, and sturdy walking shoes

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour From Akureyri from Imagine Iceland Travel is €59 — €81 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Nordur Travel Services ehf · €140	Imagine Iceland Travel · €59
How long it runs	3.5 hours	2 hours
Getting there	You make your own way	Picks you up

The €81 buys you 1.5 more hours out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Who this is not for

Children under 2 cannot join this one.
Not for late risers on your first morning — the earliest departure is 06:30, and Reykjavík pickups start before that.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Nordur Travel Services ehf is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Nordur Travel Services ehf

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Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Carsten Dederle
★★★★★ · a month ago
Really enjoyed the Golden Circle Tour with Nordur. Always on time. Our guide was well educated and explained everything very well. We say fantastic nature.
Carolyn Stanley
★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago
We did the Grundarfjordur Snaefellsnes tour (small group for cruises) with Lorenzo. It was fantastic. Lorenzo was a great guide, the scenery spectacular. It was a great taste of the Icelandic West Coast. A fabulous day, thank you.
Reme Amat Sánchez
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
Great tour, i enjoy a lot, the guide speaks spanish very good. Wonderfull places.
Susan Millhouse
★★★★★ · a month ago
A brilliant tour with Marcos to the spectacular Dynjandi waterfall and a farm visit. He was witty, friendly and very informative all tour. The coffee and homemade cakes at the farm, plus the adorable horses, were a bonus. Highly recommended 🤩

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Cruise ship day in Iceland: what fits in six hoursShore excursions for cruise days in Reykjavík, Akureyri and Grundarfjörður — what fits inside a six-hour call and what to leave for another trip.

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Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

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€140 per person

Nordur Travel Services ehf's own price. 3% off the whole trip when you book two or more tours together, in one checkout.

Your date

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Departs06:3007:0007:3008:0008:3009:0009:3010:0010:3011:0011:3012:0012:3013:0013:3014:0014:3015:3016:0016:30

Akureyri: light 05:53–20:35, 14 h 42 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Nordur Travel Services ehf cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
✓ Card — Apple Pay or Google Pay where your device offers it — through Stripe; the charge is made in Icelandic krónur
✓ Price promise: Nordur Travel Services ehf's own price, or we refund the difference
✓ One checkout, even with tours from several operators
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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €9 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.