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Make the most of your day in port with this guided shore excursion from Siglufjordur Port, visiting Akureyri, Godafoss Waterfall, and a black sand beach in North Iceland. This 6-hour cruise excursion is ideal for ship passengers who want to see the region's highlights comfortably and return to the vessel on time.
Booking this summer shore excursion means you travel in a comfortable vehicle with an experienced local guide, free WiFi on board, and a pickup right at the cruise port. You also enjoy a coffee and a kleina, a traditional Icelandic pastry, during a relaxed break along the way.
Your journey begins in Siglufjordur, one of the northernmost towns in Iceland, cradled by the steep peaks of the Trollaskagi Peninsula. Once the herring capital of the country, this small fjord town boomed in the early 20th century and now tells that story at the award-winning Herring Era Museum. Fans of Nordic noir may also recognize it as the setting of the television series Trapped.
From Siglufjordur, you follow one of Iceland's most dramatic coastal routes across the Trollaskagi Peninsula, whose name means Troll Peninsula. The road winds past deep fjords and fishing villages and through mountain tunnels carved into towering alpine ridges. Your guide shares local folklore and history as the rugged scenery of North Iceland unfolds around you.
You then reach Akureyri, the largest town in the north and often called the Capital of the North. You have time to take in its colorful houses, its botanical garden, and its setting at the head of Eyjafjordur, Iceland's longest fjord.
Next you reach Godafoss Waterfall, one of the most storied cascades in the country. Your guide explains the meaning behind its name, the Waterfall of the Gods, which traces back to Iceland's conversion to Christianity around the year 1000, when pagan idols were said to have been thrown into the falls.
The horseshoe-shaped curtain of water drops roughly 40 feet (12 meters) across a span of about 100 feet (30 meters).
The excursion also stops at a black sand beach along the North Iceland coast, where volcanic sand meets cold Atlantic waters. It is a dramatic spot for photographs and a chance to feel the raw character of an island built by fire and ice.
You break for refreshments at a local cafe or restaurant, and your guide watches the schedule closely so you are back at Siglufjordur Port at least 30 minutes before your ship departs. Departure is arranged one to two hours after your cruise ship arrives, and the route may be adjusted for weather or road conditions.
Discover the best of North Iceland on this convenient summer shore excursion from Siglufjordur Port, with Akureyri, Godafoss Waterfall, and a black sand beach in a single day. Check availability now by choosing a date.
