The 13 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 $217Top rated

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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5.Myvatn Nature Baths & Goðafoss Waterfall Akureyri Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $248

This six-hour English tour links Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, and two relaxing hours at Mývatn Nature Baths. Pickup times are set around your ship’s docking schedule. Guides such as Petra, Victoria, Niko, and Nicole have earned praise for lively local stories, while the main cautions are tight timing, changing-room privacy, and mixed lunch arrangements.

“Never got the opportunity to join the tour. Got off the NCL Star on 7/27. Read the pick-up directions multiple times. Waited in the NCL bus parking lot from 12:30- 1pm. Was then informed there was a second bus lot down the street/one block over where the other cruise ship was parked. Walked as fast as possible to see the bus with company logo driving by. I waved, but the driver did not stop. I then contacted the company/tour operator to be told they tried to call me with no response. At 1:15pm, they called the driver who reportedly said they were to far as they needed to stick to…”

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6.Port Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall, Laufas & Forest Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

From Akureyri’s cruise terminal, ride a comfortable minibus to Goðafoss, Laufás turf houses, Eyjafjörður, and the optional Forest Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Baldur and Joanna share local stories, adjust stops when possible, and return you to port before sailing.

“the experience was unique. Small group, comfortable bus. The information was given very competently and you could feel how much our guide loves his city. Everyone in the group was thought of, those of us who did not want to visit the forest lagoon, we were not left bored and visited the Christmas village. Good timing so that we are on time even earlier for the ship's departure..”

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7.Landmannalaugar Hiking, Haifoss Waterfall and Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $227

Spend a full day in Iceland’s remote Highlands with a guide such as HBO, Roman, or Tom. Visit Hjálparfoss, Háifoss, and Bláhylur, then hike Landmannalaugar’s lava fields and rhyolite hills before soaking in a natural hot spring. The ride uses rough F-roads.

“Roman was a great guide and was very knowledgeable. He kept our large group together and went out of his way to ensure we saw great sites.”

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8.From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 32 reviews · 4 hours · from $148Best value

From Akureyri port, you’ll visit Godafoss, drive through Fnjoskadalur Valley and along Eyjafjordur Bay, then spend 75 minutes at Forest Lagoon. English-speaking guides, including Ritchie, provide local context. Bring swimwear and a towel, and allow time for the free shuttle back to town.

“Our guide Ritchie was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Would have loved to have stayed longer at Godafoss maybe just another 15 minutes. The Forest Lagoon was wonderful but there was a little confusion with regards to our entrance ticket.”

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9.Goðafoss Waterfall, Santa Claus House and Forest Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $176

Travel from Akureyri to snowy Goðafoss, the Santa Claus House, and Forest Lagoon with an English-speaking guide. Marcus is one named guide associated with the tour. Transportation and hotel pickup are included, but lagoon admission, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“Our tour guide, Marcus was very polite, funny and professional, full of useful information about his home town, speaking with such passion and trying to point out the best spots for us. He picked us up on time and drove us to our designated spots, allowing us to have plenty of time to freely explore, we weren't rushed at all, which makes all the difference. As it was just the two of us on this tour, it made it more special. Marcus stopped off for us to take pictures of Akureyri which was nice and drove us back to the hotel at the end of our day. Thankyou again Marcus,…”

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10.PRIVATE Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall, Laufas & Forest Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours

Travel privately from Akureyri to Goðafoss, Laufás turf houses, Eyjafjörður, and Forest Lagoon. An English-speaking guide such as Jowi shares local history, helps shape the day for your family, and offers Akureyri tips. Bath entry is extra and must be reserved ahead.

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11.Godafoss Waterfall Tour & Bathing in the Forest Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $195

Travel from Akureyri to Godafoss with guide commentary, pause at the Akureyri viewpoint, and spend two hours at Forest Lagoon. Guide Theodora has been praised for clear commentary. Bring a towel or rent one at the lagoon, and allow for a group of up to 50.

“The beautiful waterfall and the surrounding landscape were captivating. The tour was good but lacked a little organization.”

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12.Hot springs and waterfalls, private super jeep tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Travel from Akureyri with a local guide, including Kristjan, to Goðafoss, Aldeyjarfoss, and Hrafnabjargarfoss. Then ride into Iceland’s uninhabited highlands for a 50-minute soak at Laugafell. Pickup, drop-off, and the geothermal pool fee are included.

“We chose this tour instead of a cruise sponsored excursion. This private tour with Kristjan was fabulous and did not disappoint! Our family four (kids are young adults) enjoyed every minute. Kristjan was so friendly and knowledgable that hRead more”

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13.Geyser Waterfalls and Blue Lagoon Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $551

Ride in a private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser from Reykjavik to Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and the Blue Lagoon. Your driver-guide sets the pace, adds two or three short stops, and allows 1.5 to 2 hours at the lagoon. Entry, food, and drinks cost extra.

“We had such an amazing time! It was great to have private experience, with kids we needed flexibility and it all worked out great!”

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