HOT SPRINGS · AKUREYRI
Every trip has one free day too few. These 7 akureyri hot springs tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and pack a towel.
Spend an unhurried day at Forest Lagoon, a modern geothermal spa in Vaðlaskógur forest above Eyjafjörður. Your admission includes a towel, locker, shower products, and one swim-up drink. Move between two warm pools, an 80°C sauna, and an 11°C cold pool, then eat at Forest Bistro.
“Great alternative to blue lagoon, clean and lesser crowd”
From Akureyri’s cruise terminal, you’ll visit crescent-shaped Goðafoss, the volcanic formations around Lake Mývatn, and spend about two hours at Mývatn Nature Baths. English-speaking guides such as Hannes, Arno, and Runar have added local stories, humor, and Icelandic songs along the way.
“Ju Jitsu dude was awesome. Very entertaining and highly educated about the area. Driver was excellent.”
From Akureyri, visit Goðafoss, Grenjaðarstaður’s turf farmhouse, and Forest Lagoon in 5 to 6 hours. Saga Travel provides transfers, Wi-Fi, museum and lagoon admission, plus a towel. Guides such as Thora, Fönn, and Ronar have made this outing especially engaging.
“Knowledgeable, informative tour guide. Julie arrived at the port early, and showed us a lovely day. The Forest Lagoon was very nice, fun that you could relax with a drink while soaking! The museum of the old turf house was interesting, and the falls were very pretty. Luckily we had a beautiful day, and best of all, our small tour was just my husband and me!”
From Akureyri port, join an English-speaking Saga Travel guide such as Hilmar, Dabba, Michiel, or Aitana for Goðafoss, Grenjaðarstaður turf house, and 90 minutes at Forest Lagoon. Pickup, museum and spa entry, towel, WiFi, and return to your ship are included.
“The only thing is, they left us on the bus for almost 40 minutes without the air conditioning on, and it was very hot there that was my only complaint”
Join The Traveling Viking for a four-hour outing from Akureyri to Goðafoss, the year-round Christmas House, and Forest Lagoon. Guides such as Joanna, Graham, Lilja, and Ingimundur add local stories, while the geothermal pools provide a calm finish with views over town and the mountains.
“Our tour guide was Lilian - she was punctual, flexible, knowledgeable and a joy to be with. The tour went smoothly, we went everywhere we expected to go and Lilian even took the time to take us to places we were not expecting to see. When we come back we will definitely use the same tour guide or if anyone asks for a recommendation, you couldn’t get better than Lillian.”
Travel from Akureyri port along Eyjafjörður to Goðafoss, then return for a soak at Forest Lagoon. An English-speaking local guide such as Siggi or Ean handles the drive, stops, and port pickup. Expect a small-group van, about an hour at the lagoon, and time for waterfall photos.
“Very fun, great guide, waterfall was incredible as well as the forest lagoon”
You’ll spend two hours at Forest Lagoon with a towel and drink included, then join an English-speaking guide for a three-hour Aurora hunt around Eyjafjord. Pickup and drop-off cover nine Akureyri locations. Bring swimwear, warm layers, and a camera.
“They did a great job with transportation and Aurora hunting. Friendly, fun guides and we saw some pretty good lights! Forest lagoon is my new favorite in Iceland. Easy, beautiful, drinks were good, food too!”
A terrace, a lagoon, a bath house or a crater at dawn.
