The 4 Best Waterfall and Hot Spring Tours in Iceland

1.Akureyri Port: Myvatn Nature Baths & Godafoss Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 235 reviews · 6 hours · from $247Our pick

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.”

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2.Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon from Akureyri Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $217Best value

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!”

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3.Lava Cave, Hot Springs, Horses & Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 130 reviews · 10 hours · from $222

Spend 10 hours exploring West Iceland with an English-speaking guide such as Filip, Walter, Addi, or Thor. Visit Hraunfossar, Reykholt, Deildartunguhver, Sturlureykir Horse Farm, and the 1,600-meter Viðgelmir Lava Cave. Expect cold, wet cave conditions and a small group of up to 19 people.

“This tour is great. It is the only tour that takes you to these spots on the west side of Iceland. I loved how it was a small tour and you get a chance to ask the questions you want and spend the time you need. You get to see a gorgeous waterfall that is expansive with several view points. The lava cave is amazing and worth it alone. If you enjoy culture, this is great for that as well. Overall it was nice and the pacing was perfect after a long week of quick stops on other tours.”

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4.From Akureyri Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $235

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”

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