Title: Things to Do in Northern Iceland in 2026 | Expedia.com [Northern Iceland Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Northern-Iceland.dx6054683)[Hotels in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.com/Northern-Iceland-Hotels.d6054683.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Northern Iceland](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Car-Rental-Guide)[Northern Iceland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Northern Iceland ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Northern Iceland Types of activities Where to stay [Northern Iceland Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Northern-Iceland.dx6054683) ![Godafoss which includes a cascade and mist or fog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192522/08560b79-c833-4d64-8452-74185a7bd9e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Godafoss which includes a cascade and mist or fog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192522/08560b79-c833-4d64-8452-74185a7bd9e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akureyri which includes modern architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562620398/c490a848-27bb-4019-92f1-0af87d37e37a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102184/33a4c9fa-9ab0-4b40-9e40-f4dd69655521.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Namafjall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102200/2eb43006-de4d-4300-8ba3-ea0194beab6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Northern Iceland Attractions If you're ready to discover the best of Northern Iceland, join a few of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6054683&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and have a friendly guide show you some of the most popular sights. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Northern Iceland ### Tours & day trips [See all 50 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47789023/a06ee99c-3cb6-4cc7-abc9-c9e5dcb2209d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn 6h 10/10 36 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $143 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-akureyri-godafoss-and-lake-myvatn.a47789023.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1009228/5bd1bce8-e6c4-4bc8-9f6e-47cb88ba0a65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri 8h 9.2/10 18 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $263 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-myvatn-and-godafoss-waterfall-day-tour-from-akureyri.a1009228.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: Day Trip to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn & Nature Baths](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44647067/d50476ce-c5e3-41c8-b376-4f8875b9b0df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: Day Trip to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn & Nature Baths 7h 30m 9.6/10 24 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $212 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/akureyri-day-trip-to-godafoss-lake-myvatn-nature-baths.a44647067.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47500714/8355b1a8-aa25-4574-9705-e657d0a68940.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group 8h 9.6/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $274 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cruise-tour-godafoss-and-myvatn-lake-and-baths-small-group.a47500714.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Dog Sledding Tour near Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1916872/092c7371-a2ac-4f37-82bf-002b44113b28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dog Sledding Tour near Akureyri 2h 10/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $464 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/dog-sledding-private-akureyri.a1916872.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Husky Petting, in Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47307022/682ed907-3ae8-4fef-9297-5085d1c69dac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Husky Petting, in Akureyri 1h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/husky-petting-in-akureyri.a47307022.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45268720/c71a59e1-407f-4d57-9d35-51f8cf16a21e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri 8h 9.8/10 21 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $207 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/day-trip-to-lake-myvatn-and-the-nature-baths-from-akureyri.a45268720.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4857047/6d16a13b-0757-4bb8-bb94-e769d901b544.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour 3h 8.8/10 20 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $196 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/akureyri-northern-lights-photography-tour.a4857047.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Northern Lights Tour from Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50917318/53cad19b-8ab7-4132-bf0c-8dde27fc190b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Northern Lights Tour from Akureyri 3h Free cancellation available $107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/northern-lights-tour-from-akureyri.a50917318.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Northern Lights 4x4 Photography Tour from Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44893665/8a7445da-28c5-4c4b-ae6c-c8c256d36d06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Northern Lights 4x4 Photography Tour from Akureyri 2h 30m Free cancellation available $196 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/northern-lights-4x4-photography-tour-from-akureyri.a44893665.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 11 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47789023/a06ee99c-3cb6-4cc7-abc9-c9e5dcb2209d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn 6h 10/10 36 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $143 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-akureyri-godafoss-and-lake-myvatn.a47789023.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Northern Lights 4x4 Photography Tour from Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44893665/8a7445da-28c5-4c4b-ae6c-c8c256d36d06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Northern Lights 4x4 Photography Tour from Akureyri 2h 30m Free cancellation available $196 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/northern-lights-4x4-photography-tour-from-akureyri.a44893665.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Ice Cave Lofthellir exploration - A permafrost Cave inside a magma tunnel.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1116995/80ce305d-fa80-44e7-adad-eaa252066a16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ice Cave Lofthellir exploration - A permafrost Cave inside a magma tunnel. 4h 30m 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $407 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lava-tube-ice-cave-lofthellir.a1116995.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![4x4 MiniBus Tour Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss and Nature Baths](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44989543/dc0096ef-9b01-45a9-ba0a-763fc186b87b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4x4 MiniBus Tour Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss and Nature Baths 9h Free cancellation available $406 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/4x4-minibus-tour-lake-myvatn-dettifoss-selfoss-godafoss-and-nature-baths.a44989543.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Private Tour Tailor Made Tour from Akureyri e.g Lake Myvatn, Godafoss, Dett...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45274705/b38b5253-7687-40bb-b151-0488506fd956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour Tailor Made Tour from Akureyri e.g Lake Myvatn, Godafoss, Dett... 8h $2,262 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-tailor-made-tour-from-akureyri-e-g-lake-myvatn-godafoss-dettifoss.a45274705.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Arctic Fox Travel Dettifoss lake Mývatn winter private super jeep tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1209439/40891906-a455-4333-8a1d-3a04e92d8a28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arctic Fox Travel Dettifoss lake Mývatn winter private super jeep tour 9h Free cancellation available $1,310 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/arctic-fox-travel-dettifoss-lake-myvatn-winter-private-super-jeep-tour.a1209439.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Lofthellir Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48929874/9f46ad10-1062-456c-8d11-74a9a5e341d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lofthellir Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour 4h Free cancellation available $406 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lofthellir-ice-cave-super-jeep-tour.a48929874.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: Northern Lights 4WD Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48040512/07df6df5-18a6-4f67-849e-3475bda55bc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: Northern Lights 4WD Day Trip 3h Free cancellation available $290 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/akureyri-northern-lights-4wd-day-trip.a48040512.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Premium Full Day Tour Lake Myvatn and Godafoss](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45757585/b3cf8ba1-dbae-45a7-8967-5a7709e52a1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Premium Full Day Tour Lake Myvatn and Godafoss 7h Free cancellation available $299 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/premium-full-day-tour-lake-myvatn-and-godafoss.a45757585.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Northern Lights 4x4 Jeep/van Tour from Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1097201/4cfa531f-3d8d-46cf-92de-8ce82a4fdfaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Northern Lights 4x4 Jeep/van Tour from Akureyri 3h 8.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $256 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/northern-lights-4x4-jeep-van-tour-from-akureyri.a1097201.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48694863/70c51d0d-8082-4597-b32f-91eae9a744c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri 3h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/city-walk-and-local-cuisine-from-akureyri.a48694863.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: City Walk with Local Food](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48926470/15914669-fcdd-4722-a177-8939e1415a9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: City Walk with Local Food 3h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-akureyri-port-city-walk-local-food.a48926470.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Golden circle photo infused tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1053875/7d12670e-cd94-45af-8a8d-9e2de5354eb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Golden circle photo infused tour 8h Free cancellation available $1,390 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/golden-circle-photo-infused-tour.a1053875.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![North Iceland Knitting Tour Culture Nature and Craft Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51530297/065cf505-1c48-4f57-8465-1d7e346c06f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### North Iceland Knitting Tour Culture Nature and Craft Experience 5d Free cancellation available $1,226 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/north-iceland-knitting-tour-culture-nature-and-craft-experience.a51530297.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Lofthellir Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48929874/9f46ad10-1062-456c-8d11-74a9a5e341d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lofthellir Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour 4h Free cancellation available $406 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lofthellir-ice-cave-super-jeep-tour.a48929874.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: Icelandic Aviation Museum Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50139077/85603c54-65de-471e-93b0-ff00d5a933d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: Icelandic Aviation Museum Admission Ticket Free cancellation available $15 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/akureyri-icelandic-aviation-museum-admission-ticket.a50139077.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Forest Lagoon and Northern Lights Guided Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49459792/765bd1ae-7a59-49b2-9a72-0b53c36c1270.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Forest Lagoon and Northern Lights Guided Night Tour 4h 30m 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $232 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/forest-lagoon-and-northern-lights-guided-night-tour.a49459792.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![100% Whale Watching](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46566199/84b3c660-3bbd-4478-b21b-81ccd91dbafa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 100% Whale Watching 2h 30m 10/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/whale-watching-tour-from-hauganes.a46566199.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Short Riding Tour with Eye-Catching Photos at Waterfall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48725392/80add849-476e-48ac-9ff7-b08bf8e5aa29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Short Riding Tour with Eye-Catching Photos at Waterfall 30m 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/short-riding-tour-with-eye-catching-photos-at-waterfall.a48725392.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1173267/2855a497-b702-450e-88d8-8d94f38cbaa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri 3h 9/10 239 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/whale-watching-from-downtown-akureyri.a1173267.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Whale Watching on board a Traditional Oak Boat from Árskógssandur](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2173354/8ff68a95-1c95-4fec-87dd-2cab20190f69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whale Watching on board a Traditional Oak Boat from Árskógssandur 2h 30m 9.8/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~$109~~$98 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/whale-watching-tour-on-board-a-traditional-oak-ship-from-hjalteyri.a2173354.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Horse Riding Tour and Explore Scenery in Gásir Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50874816/fe8d1736-d6ba-4e81-9a59-764c98303c8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Horse Riding Tour and Explore Scenery in Gásir Akureyri 1h Free cancellation available $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/horse-riding-tour-and-explore-scenery-in-gasir-akureyri.a50874816.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![From Akureyri Lake Mývatn Snowmobile Tour with Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51514914/516fd350-78a8-4f12-a739-eba3684532aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Akureyri Lake Mývatn Snowmobile Tour with Transfer 4h Free cancellation available $308 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-akureyri-lake-myvatn-snowmobile-tour-with-transfer.a51514914.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4857047/6d16a13b-0757-4bb8-bb94-e769d901b544.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour 3h 8.8/10 20 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $196 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/akureyri-northern-lights-photography-tour.a4857047.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri Food Walk With 5 Tastings and a Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50179672/36eaa725-d987-4351-a2b3-8c1871cdc1b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri Food Walk With 5 Tastings and a Local Guide 3h Free cancellation available $140 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/akeyri-food-walk-with-5-tastings-and-a-local-guide.a50179672.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: City Walk with Local Food](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48926470/15914669-fcdd-4722-a177-8939e1415a9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: City Walk with Local Food 3h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-akureyri-port-city-walk-local-food.a48926470.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Arctic Coastline and Siglufjörður Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2994356/56887da1-065d-4b50-9e6d-937e84c10334.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arctic Coastline and Siglufjörður Tour 5h Free cancellation available $250 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/arctic-coastline-and-siglufjordur-tour.a2994356.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Northern Iceland | Number of things to do | 39 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Sagas Streets and Sights Self Guided Walk in Reykjavik](/things-to-do/self-guided-walk-through-reykjaviks-highlights.a49648136.activity-details): $8 | | Top 5 things to do | [City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-reykjavik-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-optional-extras.a343422.activity-details)[The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit](/things-to-do/the-golden-circle-kerid-volcanic-crater-blue-lagoon-visit.a514906.activity-details)[Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets](/things-to-do/golden-circle-kerid-crater-blue-lagoon-admission-tickets.a514985.activity-details)[Reykjavik: Saga Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/reykjavik-saga-museum-entry-ticket.a48902523.activity-details)[Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik](/things-to-do/whale-watching-cruise-on-a-yacht-in-reykjavik.a4089054.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Sagas Streets and Sights Self Guided Walk in Reykjavik](/things-to-do/self-guided-walk-through-reykjaviks-highlights.a49648136.activity-details) | | With kids | [City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-reykjavik-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-optional-extras.a343422.activity-details)[The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit](/things-to-do/the-golden-circle-kerid-volcanic-crater-blue-lagoon-visit.a514906.activity-details)[Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets](/things-to-do/golden-circle-kerid-crater-blue-lagoon-admission-tickets.a514985.activity-details)[Reykjavik: Saga Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/reykjavik-saga-museum-entry-ticket.a48902523.activity-details)[Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik](/things-to-do/whale-watching-cruise-on-a-yacht-in-reykjavik.a4089054.activity-details) | ## What to do in Northern Iceland - With kids ### Things to Do in Northern Iceland with Kids There are plenty of amazing experiences in Northern Iceland that the entire gang will get a buzz out of. Here are a few of the top [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6054683&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) around. - [Classic Whale Watching from Akureyri](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/classic-whale-watching-from-akureyri.a646491.activity-details) - [Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/whale-watching-from-the-heart-of-akureyri.a1135687.activity-details) - [Lake Mývatn and Powerful Dettifoss Day Tour from Akureyri](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/day-trip-to-lake-myvatn-and-powerful-dettifoss-from-akureyri-max-6-in-jeep.a1097200.activity-details) - [Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-myvatn-day-tour-and-godafoss-waterfall-from-akureyri.a1009228.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Northern Iceland? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Northern Iceland ![Myvatn showing a lake or waterhole and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494669/fcc4d140-cd86-4369-9b5c-8ec4baa36067.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Myvatn 4.5/5(49 reviews) Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Myvatn-Myvatn.d553248621532494669.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aurora over the winter forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/737624990692331520/e6f3b470-2ced-41a5-ad58-5d6c1cd4860a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Forest Lagoon You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern light views and shops. [](https://expedia.com/Forest-Lagoon-Akureyri.d737624990692331520.Vacation-Attraction) ![Myvatn Nature Baths featuring a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165883/9e6a66e2-6b59-4eb7-8494-34c4e608ed5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Myvatn Nature Baths 4.5/5(33 reviews) Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site. [](https://expedia.com/Myvatn-Nature-Baths-Myvatn.d6165883.Vacation-Attraction) ![Godafoss featuring a cascade and mist or fog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192522/831519da-6894-4729-98cc-3b4e686c1a72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Godafoss 5/5(93 reviews) Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River. [](https://expedia.com/Godafoss-Laugar.d6192522.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dettifoss which includes a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102206/e2147899-e992-45a1-a1d6-8bf51c813d2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dettifoss 5/5(38 reviews) Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river. [](https://expedia.com/Dettifoss-Northeastern-Region.d6102206.Vacation-Attraction) ![Akureyri featuring modern architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562620398/b8c10f15-a9f0-4c77-a022-f764dc9d86cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall 4.5/5(6 reviews) Whether you are attending a conference or want to be entertained by music, theater or art, this waterfront building has it covered. [](https://expedia.com/Hof-Cultural-Center-And-Conference-Hall-Akureyri-City-Center.d553248621562620398.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Botanic Gardens at Akureyri, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102186/84caee10-2543-4644-9e85-1cad0b871b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akureyri Botanical Garden 4.5/5(13 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Akureyri-Botanical-Garden-Akureyri.d6102186.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dimmuborgir showing caves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102198/985cb788-8f97-49ea-8a71-62d6958adae8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dimmuborgir 4.5/5(32 reviews) Make your way around this strange world of bubbles and hollow castles formed millennia ago by lava beside a lake. [](https://expedia.com/Dimmuborgir-Myvatn.d6102198.Vacation-Attraction) ![Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102184/33a4c9fa-9ab0-4b40-9e40-f4dd69655521.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akureyri Church 4.5/5(27 reviews) Marvel at the stained-glass panel and the huge pipe organ that are among the treasures of this modern church that towers over the city. [](https://expedia.com/Akureyri-Church-Akureyri-City-Center.d6102184.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Northern Iceland ![Iceland is stunning! There is so much natural beauty just everywhere you turn.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/302/428367e6-a129-4ad5-bd96-77312f6442b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Akureyri City Center 4.5/5(40 area reviews) Though Akureyri City Center might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon. [](https://expedia.com/Akureyri-Akureyri-City-Center.dx553248635976398910) ![Fishing town of Husavik at sunset, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976398761/a3785a3a-aee9-4627-9199-d22c9c52f2c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oddeyrin 4.5/5(3 area reviews) When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Akureyri-Oddeyrin.dx553248635976398761) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Giljahverfi Though Giljahverfi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Mud Pots. [](https://expedia.com/Akureyri-Giljahverfi.dx553248635976396131) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Northern-Iceland.dx6054683.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Northern Iceland ![Akureyri featuring a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/302/666d86cf-8de7-4ac6-9df1-27be82a938ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Akureyri ![Caption---- Shore in Husavik, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1551/8aaca028-3c7a-4484-b5fa-7e83e30d8804.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Husavik ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3070/a326bec2-8def-454e-883a-f0e28395b7e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sauðárkrókur ![Icelandic landscape - mountains in clouds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6375/351a887b-dbaa-4bc1-8dec-fccbc7556c69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Blönduós ![Kirche Kirkjuhvammskirkja in Hvammstangi im Norden von Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7761/bc823970-921f-4d16-8c5d-2ff0abe84c36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hvammstangi ![Myvatn Nature Baths featuring a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165883/9e6a66e2-6b59-4eb7-8494-34c4e608ed5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Myvatn ![Trollaskagi in between tunnels](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9174/c1cd7877-8ef1-420c-9175-822a0bff0a2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Olafsfjordur ![Landmannalaugar, Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035418/9bac971f-2ba6-4654-938c-5ccc96d23e67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Laugar ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in Northern Iceland on a sunny day? ### Are there cheap things to do in Northern Iceland? ### What can you do in Northern Iceland for free? > - Lake Myvatn > - Husavik Harbour > - Krafla Volcano > - Akureyri Church ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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