Akureyri Customizable Private Tour From Cruise Ship Port

by Valkyrie Tours · Boat tours · private · cruise-excursion · North Iceland

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Akureyri Customizable Private Tour From Cruise Ship Port — Valkyrie Tours

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  • Duration

    8 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Akureyri

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN

  • Start time

    Time agreed after booking

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

Discover the raw beauty and rich history of North Iceland on this private day tour designed especially for cruise ship guests. Departing from the port in Akureyri, you’ll journey through dramatic landscapes to some of Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders—including the mighty Goðafoss, the volcanic marvels of the Lake Mývatn region, the thundering Dettifoss, the peaceful canyon of Ásbyrgi, and the charming seaside town of Húsavík.

Please note that due to cruise ship schedules, not all stops are possible within limited time frames. This tour is fully customizable, and we’ll work with you to create the perfect itinerary based on your available time and interests—whether you’re drawn to waterfalls, geothermal sights, whale watching, or peaceful walks through canyons and lava fields. Anywhere is possible.

Let us help you make the most of your day in North Iceland—with flexibility, comfort, and unforgettable scenery every step of the way.

Description from the operator, Valkyrie Tours. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Parking Fees

Not included

Lunch
Gratuities

Good to know

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We will communicate via text before the tour and I will be wearing a recognizable outfit and holding a sign with your name on it

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is sea state — the skipper decides an hour or two before departure. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Valkyrie Tours decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Why we list it

Valkyrie Tours is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Valkyrie Tours

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Operator rating 5.0/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Isabelle Price

    ★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago

    I had a great time with Valkyrie! Our guide, Jake, was very knowledgeable, and we spent half the tour laughing. I would highly recommend the trip to Dynjandi. The company was also very responsive and helpful with my questions beforehand.

  • Lionel Pagador

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    We did a private tour of Isafjordur and Westfjords with this group and they were fantastic. Our guide, Flor, was amazing. Super friendly and great to talk with about Iceland and all other subjects. Whether on a private tour or large group, I think you’ll be in good hands.

  • Ethan Bergin

    ★★★★★ · a year ago

    I had an absolutely amazing experience with Valkyrie Tours in Iceland this summer! I took several day tours with them, and every single one was incredible. The guides, Jake and Anna, were outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the beauty of Iceland. The tours were well-organized, and the itinerary covered breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems that I wouldn’t have found on my own. I can’t recommend Valkyrie Tours enough if you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure in Iceland. Thank you, Jake and Anna, for making my trip so special!

  • Mona Stephenson

    ★★★★★ · a year ago

    We did a private tour of Isafjordur and Dynjandi today with Anna, it was amazing! Anna was waiting for us at the cruise port, and she knew the best time to take us to the waterfall when it was the least crowded, She waited for an hour while we explored the waterfall at our own pace. She also took us to a charming museum because the Tesla car could take us where larger tour buses could not. We also visited the quaint town Flateyri at our leisure. Lastly, Anna took us to a grocery store where she knew we could find chocolate for the cheapest prices in Iceland! We loved that Anna is a native Icelander and shared many insights of local customs and culture with us. Her love for Iceland made the tour a highlight of our trip!

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Boat tours — questions people ask

Where do boat tours leave from in Reykjavík?

The Old Harbour, on Ægisgarður pier, about five minutes' walk from most downtown hotels and ten from Hallgrímskirkja. Elding and Reykjavik Sailors both have ticket offices there. Whale, puffin, sea-angling and northern-lights boats all use the same area. Arrive thirty minutes before departure to check in. The Viðey ferry (/experience/1539/) leaves from the same harbour in summer and from Skarfabakki the rest of the year.

Is the Jökulsárlón boat tour worth it?

Yes, if you are already at the lagoon. A Zodiac gets you among the icebergs and close to the glacier edge in a way the shore cannot, and the combined glacier hike and Zodiac day (/experience/716547/) is the best full day in the southeast. Boats run in the warmer months only; check the tour page for dates. It is not worth a fourteen-hour day trip from Reykjavík just for the boat.

What is the difference between a Zodiac and an amphibian boat at Jökulsárlón?

A Zodiac is a fast rigid inflatable seating around ten, with a guide who can nose it near the glacier face and into iceberg fields; you wear a flotation suit and get a bit wet. The amphibian is a slow duck boat carrying larger groups on a fixed loop. The Zodiac is the better trip and the one we list. It has a minimum age and is bumpier; the tour page has details.

Will a boat tour be cancelled if it is windy?

Quite possibly. Operators cancel whale, puffin and lagoon boats when the wind or swell makes them unsafe or pointless, and Iceland is windy. The decision usually comes the evening before or early on the day, by email or text. You get a full refund or a new date. Book boat trips early in your stay rather than on your last day so a cancellation can be rebooked.

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