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100% Whale Watching
Akureyri, Iceland
A 2.5–3-hour whale watching tour from Hauganes, 25 minutes north of Akureyri, observing birdlife and whales in Eyjafjordur
From $90
From $192 per day
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,570 reviews
From $316.20 per night
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From $407.59 per night
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From $311.04 per night
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From $357.82 per night
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From $364.40 per night
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From $451.29 per night
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
From $622.83 per night
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Vacations in Akureyri: Things to know
Most booked car type | Small car |
|---|---|
Avg. daily price for Small car | $137 per day |
Avg. cost of stay | $213 per night |
Best time to visit | August and June |
Most popular flight route | BOS Logan Airport to AEY Akureyri Airport |
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Forest Lagoon Admission Ticket with Towel and One Drink included
Akureyri, Iceland
A geothermal bathing site in Vaðlaskógur forest near Akureyri with mineral pools, swim-up bar, cold plunge, sauna
From $83.17
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Akureyri, Iceland
A year-round whale-watching trip from Akureyri aboard a specially modified sightseeing boat to observe humpback whales in Eyjafjörður
From $104
From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships (V)
Akureyri, Iceland
Guided tour to 12-meter-high, 30-meter-wide horseshoe Godafoss with 45 minutes for photos via Eyjafjordur Bay and Akureyri viewpoint
From $75.08
Northern Lights Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri, Iceland
Guided bus tour through North Iceland led by local experts for Northern Lights viewing
From $111.47
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Akureyri, Iceland
Guided 3-hour fjord boat tour from Akureyri through whale-watching areas with commentary on ecosystem, history and folklore
From $107.42
Whale Watching Tour
Akureyri, Iceland
A boat trip from Akureyri to spot whales and other marine animals
From $118.98
Whale Watching on board a Traditional Oak Boat from Árskógssandur
Akureyri, Iceland
Guided boat tour in Eyjafjörður with regular summer humpback whale sightings and other northern wildlife
From $87.79
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat
Akureyri, Iceland
Small-group whale watching from Akureyri, 2-hour boat tour limited to 12 travelers searching for humpback whales and wildlife
From $195
Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port
Akureyri, Iceland
A coach tour from Akureyri port to Lake Mývatn with stops and panoramic mountain and waterfall views
From $183.66
Zipline Adventure Through Glerárgil River Canyon in Akureyri Town
Akureyri, Iceland
A route with five ziplines across the Glerárgil river canyon in Akureyri on a sustainable trail
From $95
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