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North Iceland centres on Akureyri, the country's second city, and the Mývatn area, with the Diamond Circle route linking waterfalls, geothermal fields and the whale watching town of Húsavík. It's a different pace from the south, with fewer crowds and its own set of landscapes.

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31 tours · prices per person unless marked private
Húsavík Whale WatchingDay tourNorth IcelandHúsavík Whale WatchingAbout 3 hoursFrom, per person14,036 ISKSee datesWhale Watching AkureyriDay tourNorth IcelandWhale Watching AkureyriAbout 3 hoursCruise port or meet on locationAll yearFrom, per person14,500 ISKSee datesPhallological Museum in IcelandEntry ticketNorth IcelandPhallological Museum in Iceland45–90 minutesFrom, per person3,900 ISKSee datesGeoSea Geothermal Sea BathsEntry ticketNorth IcelandGeoSea Geothermal Sea BathsMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person7,490 ISKSee datesGoðafoss waterfall & Myvatn Nature BathsShore excursionLarge groupNorth IcelandGoðafoss waterfall & Myvatn Nature BathsCruise Ship tour from Akureyriabout 6 hoursFrom the cruise portSummer (May–Sep)From, per person28,990 ISKSee datesIce Fishing Tour from AkureyriDay tourSmall groupNorth IcelandIce Fishing Tour from AkureyriAbout 3 hoursWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person20,000 ISKSee datesSnow Dog Sledding in MyvatnDay tourSmall groupNorth IcelandSnow Dog Sledding in MyvatnAbout 2 hoursMeet on locationWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person40,000 ISKSee datesDiamond Circle & Geo SeaDay tourSmall groupNorth IcelandDiamond Circle & Geo SeaTour from Akureyri or MyvatnAbout 9 hoursFrom the cruise portFrom, per person38,900 ISKSee datesNorthern Lights & GeoSea Sea BathsDay tourSmall groupNorth IcelandNorthern Lights & GeoSea Sea BathsFrom Akureyri4–5 hoursNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person49,900 ISKSee datesLake Myvatn & GoðafossShore excursionLarge groupNorth IcelandLake Myvatn & GoðafossCruise Excursion from Akureyriabout 6 hoursFrom the cruise portSummer (May–Sep)From, per person21,990 ISKSee datesDiamond CircleShore excursionLarge groupNorth IcelandDiamond CircleForest Lagoon | Shore Excursion from Akureyriabout 8 hoursFrom the cruise portSummer (May–Sep)From, per person24,990 ISKSee datesDog Sledding in AkureyriDay tourSmall groupNorth IcelandDog Sledding in AkureyriAbout 2 hoursMeet on locationWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person40,000 ISKSee datesGoðafoss & Lake MyvatnShore excursionLarge groupNorth IcelandGoðafoss & Lake MyvatnShore Excursion from AkureyriAbout 6 hoursFrom the cruise portFrom, per person21,990 ISKSee datesWhale Watching & Sea AngleDay tourNorth IcelandWhale Watching & Sea AngleNorth Iceland3 hoursFrom, per person12,700 ISKSee datesHusavik Whale Watching & PuffinsDay tourNorth IcelandHusavik Whale Watching & PuffinsRIB boatAbout 2 hoursMeet on locationSummer (May–Sep)From, per person21,990 ISKSee datesDiamond Circle Tour with Lake Myvatn & Asbyrgi Canyon from AkureyriDay tourSmall groupNorth IcelandDiamond Circle Tour with Lake Myvatn & Asbyrgi Canyon from AkureyriAbout 9 hoursFrom the cruise portFrom, per person39,900 ISKSee datesBiking & Hot Spring Tour in MyvatnDay tourSmall groupNorth IcelandBiking & Hot Spring Tour in MyvatnAbout 3 hoursMay–SepFrom, per person18,900 ISKSee datesExpress Whale Watching in DalvíkDay tourNorth IcelandExpress Whale Watching in DalvíkRIB Boat Tour with PuffinsAbout 2 hoursSummer (May–Sep)From, per person20,990 ISKSee datesPuffins & Whale Watching from HusavikDay tourNorth IcelandPuffins & Whale Watching from HusavikAbout 3.5 hoursSummer (May–Sep)From, per person16,490 ISKSee datesLake Myvatn & GoðafossShore excursionSmall groupNorth IcelandLake Myvatn & GoðafossShore Excursion from AkureyriAbout 6.5 hoursFrom the cruise portApr–SepFrom, per person25,300 ISKSee datesAkureyri Northern Lights TourDay tourSmall groupNorth IcelandAkureyri Northern Lights Tour2.5–3 hoursNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person16,900 ISKSee datesDalvík Whale WatchingDay tourNorth IcelandDalvík Whale WatchingAbout 3 hoursFrom, per person11,990 ISKSee datesLake Myvatn Day Tour & Goðafoss WaterfallDay tourSmall groupNorth IcelandLake Myvatn Day Tour & Goðafoss WaterfallAbout 8 hoursFrom, per person23,000 ISKSee datesGoðafoss & Botanical GardenShore excursionSmall groupNorth IcelandGoðafoss & Botanical GardenAkureyri Shore ExcursionAbout 3–3.5 hoursFrom the cruise portMay–OctFrom, per person19,900 ISKSee datesEarth Lagoon Mývatn Essential AdmissionEntry ticketNorth IcelandEarth Lagoon Mývatn Essential AdmissionAbout 1.5 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person7,900 ISKSee datesEarth Lagoon Mývatn Signature AdmissionEntry ticketNorth IcelandEarth Lagoon Mývatn Signature AdmissionAbout 1.5 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person9,900 ISKSee datesEarth Lagoon Mývatn ExclusiveEntry ticketNorth IcelandEarth Lagoon Mývatn ExclusiveUp to 4 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person52,000 ISKSee datesGoðafoss Waterfall & Whale Watching from AkureyriDay tourSmall groupNorth IcelandGoðafoss Waterfall & Whale Watching from AkureyriAbout 7 hoursCruise port or meet on locationApr–SepFrom, per person26,990 ISKSee datesPrivate Northern Lights Tour from AkureyriPrivate tourNorth IcelandPrivate Northern Lights Tour from AkureyriAbout 3 hoursPick-up or meet on locationNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)Private tour from209,900 ISKSee datesGoðafoss & Forest Lagoon from AkureyriDay tourSmall groupNorth IcelandGoðafoss & Forest Lagoon from AkureyriAbout 4 hoursCruise port or meet on locationAll yearFrom, per person26,400 ISKSee datesForest Lagoon & Northern Lights from AkureyriDay tourSmall groupNorth IcelandForest Lagoon & Northern Lights from AkureyriAbout 4.5 hoursPick-up or meet on locationNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person26,878 ISKSee dates

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What's in North Iceland

Mývatn is a geothermal area with lava formations, pseudocraters and its own nature baths, an alternative to the lagoons further south.

Húsavík is considered one of the best places in Iceland for whale watching, with several species commonly sighted depending on the season.

The Diamond Circle route links Goðafoss, Mývatn, Ásbyrgi and Dettifoss, one of Europe's most powerful waterfalls, into a loop similar in structure to the Golden Circle.

North Iceland is a longer trip from Reykjavik, often reached by internal flight to Akureyri or as part of a longer self-drive route.

Questions people ask

How do I get to North Iceland from Reykjavik?

By internal flight to Akureyri, which takes under an hour, or by road as part of a longer self-drive trip.

What is the Diamond Circle?

A loop route in North Iceland linking Goðafoss, Mývatn, Ásbyrgi and Dettifoss, similar in concept to the Golden Circle.

Is whale watching good in Húsavík?

Yes, it's one of Iceland's best-known whale watching towns, with good sighting rates in season.

What is Mývatn known for?

Geothermal features, lava formations and its own nature baths, a quieter alternative to lagoons in the south.

How long should I plan for North Iceland?

At least two to three days to see the main sights without rushing, more if combining with the Westfjords or a longer loop.