Description
Summary
Description
Step off your cruise ship and into a full day of exploring beautiful waterfalls on this hassle-free North Iceland tour from Akureyri Port. This 7-hour North Iceland shore excursion is an ideal choice for cruise passengers who want to see the region's natural highlights without planning routes, driving long distances, or worrying about food stops.
The tour schedule is carefully planned around your cruise ship's arrival and departure, so you can relax knowing you will return to the port on time. A packed lunch is included, meaning no last-minute meal planning or searching for food along the way.
Together with a guide and a maximum of 15 travelers, this Godafoss and Dettifoss tour stays personal, comfortable, and unhurried.
On this adventure, you will explore two of the most important waterfalls in North Iceland. Godafoss Waterfall, known as the Waterfall of the Gods, is famous for its curved shape and powerful yet elegant flow.
Dettifoss offers a striking contrast as Europe’s most powerful waterfall, where raw natural force takes center stage. Together, they combine beauty and power, making them must-see stops on any North Iceland tour.
To kick off, you’ll be picked up directly from Akureyri Port. Your guide will be waiting as you disembark, so the day begins smoothly. As the Godafoss and Dettifoss tour leaves Akureyri, the route follows the Eyjafjordur area, offering peaceful views of the fjord.
After a scenic drive, you arrive at Godafoss Waterfall. From the parking area, a short walk along well-maintained paths brings you to the falls.
Godafoss stretches nearly 98 feet (30 meters) across and drops about 39 feet (12 meters) into a lava-carved canyon. Standing near the edge, you hear the water thunder into the canyon while mist rises around you.
Leaving Godafoss behind, the North Iceland tour stops at Hverfjall Crater, one of Iceland's most impressive volcanic formations. This massive tuff ring volcano is about 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) in diameter and has a remarkably symmetrical shape. Enjoy time to stretch your legs, take photos, and breathe in the scale of the place.
Halfway through the tour, the group takes a refreshment break at a restaurant or cafe. Your guide provides a packed lunch, but you are welcome to buy additional snacks or drinks.
Later, the tour continues east toward Dettifoss. Known as Europe’s most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss is all raw force.
Many travelers are impressed by its sheer power. As you walk toward the viewpoint, the sound grows louder with every step until you see glacial water crashing nearly 150 feet (45 meters) into the canyon below.
After visiting Dettifoss, the North Iceland tour brings you back to Akureyri, arriving at least 30 minutes before your cruise ship's departure. End the day relaxed, satisfied, and full of memorable experiences.
If you want to see Godafoss and Dettifoss in one day, travel comfortably, and never worry about logistics, this small-group North Iceland tour is perfect for you. Check availability now by choosing a date.
