Private Siglufjörður & Skagafjörður Day Tour from Akureyri

by Your Friend in Reykjavik · North Iceland

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Next departure: Fri 23 Oct

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Private Siglufjörður & Skagafjörður Day Tour from Akureyri — Your Friend in Reykjavik
Coastal view of Trollaskagi with rocky cliffs and waves
Harbor view of Húsavík town with boats docked
Street in Siglufjörður with traditional houses and boat docked in foreground
View of a boat docked, with houses behind and northern lights in the sky above
Aerial scene in Akureyri with shops and coastal views
Boats docked in Siglufjörður harbor with colorful buildings
Dramatic cliffs and ocean along the Trollaskagi Coast
Aerial view of Husavik & GeoSea baths
Street and waterfront area in Húsavík
White church set in a small Icelandic town
View of Siglufjörður from above
Harbor and town landscape in Siglufjörður
Picture of an old boat inside the museum at Siglufjörður
Shot of a lighthouse along the Trollaskagi coastline

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  • Duration

    10 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Akureyri

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup included

  • Guide

    Guided in English

  • Departs

    08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 …

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Embark on a full-day private adventure through some of North Iceland’s most stunning landscapes, historic towns, and rural heartlands. This 10-hour tour from Akureyri combines fjord vistas, cultural experiences, and a deep dive into Icelandic traditions, from the fishing villages of the Tröllaskagi Peninsula to the lush farmlands of Skagafjörður, known as the home of the Icelandic horse.

Your journey begins in Siglufjörður, a picturesque harbor town once central to the North Atlantic herring industry. Walk along the marina, admire the colorful houses, and soak up the maritime atmosphere. History enthusiasts can optionally visit the Herring Era Museum, which details the town’s herring boom and the lives of the fishing community. Cafés, artisan shops, and photo opportunities line the harbor, allowing you to explore at your own pace.

Next, enjoy a scenic drive along the Tröllaskagi Peninsula, with its rugged coastal cliffs, fjord-side villages, and dramatic mountain backdrops. Stop in charming villages such as Ólafsfjörður and Héðinsfjörður, where your guide shares stories of local life, Icelandic fishing traditions, and the history of settlement in this remote part of the country. Each stop offers excellent photo opportunities of the mountains meeting the sea, and your guide will tailor the journey to your interests.

In the afternoon, head inland to Skagafjörður, Iceland’s horse heartland. Here, rolling farmlands and pasturelands are home to the country’s iconic Icelandic horses. You may have the opportunity for a short farm visit, a horse encounter, or a stop at the historic Glaumbær Turf House Museum, providing insight into rural Icelandic life and traditional architecture. Optional visits to sites like the Icelandic Emigration Center in Hofsós can also be arranged, giving a deeper understanding of Iceland’s social history.

Throughout the day, enjoy the comfort of private transportation, a local English-speaking guide, and a flexible itinerary tailored to your pace. Stops for lunch in a rural café or guesthouse can be arranged to taste local flavors, and the scenic drive itself offers countless opportunities to admire and photograph the breathtaking North Icelandic landscapes.

This tour is ideal for travelers who want to combine nature, culture, history, and rural Icelandic life in a single, immersive experience, all in a private and personalized setting.

Description from the operator, Your Friend in Reykjavik. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Pickup in Akureyri
  2. Drive to Siglufjörður
  3. Siglufjörður Town Exploration
  4. Tröllaskagi Peninsula
  5. Lunch Stop (Optional)
  6. Skagafjörður Horse Country
  7. (Optional) Stop at Hofsós – Emigration Center
  8. Return to Akureyri

Included

  • Private transportation in a comfortable vehicle
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Pickup and drop-off in Akureyri (hotels or cruise port)

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Optional entrance fees (Herring Era Museum, Glaumbær Turf House, Emigration Center)
  • Tips (optional)

Good to know

  • Warm, weather-appropriate clothing
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Camera or phone for photos
  • Optional: snacks or water
  • Light to moderate walking; pace is flexible and customizable
  • Weather may affect travel times and optional stops
  • Operates May–October; seasonal road and weather conditions apply
  • Optional horse farm visit and museum stops are subject to availability

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 a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Your Friend in Reykjavik 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 →

Who this is not for

  • Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.

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Why we list it

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What travellers say about Your Friend in Reykjavik

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Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Sanket Das

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    Your Friend in Reykjavik is the best tour company in Reykjavik . I took Walk with a Viking Tour , Snaefellsnes Peninsula day tour and 6 days around Iceland Adventure tour . I spent 8 Nights in Iceland . I stayed 2 nights at Hotel Reykjavik Grand , 1 night at Hotel Geirland , 1 night at Hotel Hofn , 1 night at Wilderness Center , 1 night at Akureyri Berjaya Iceland Hotels , 1 night at Hotel Laugarbakki , 1 night at Hotel Keflavik . It was an amazing tour . My experience in Iceland was magical and heavenly . I also visited Blue Lagoon and it was a nice experience. I enjoyed my every second in Iceland . Iceland is one of the most beautiful country on our planet . I would keep visiting Iceland in the future . Thank you for making my Iceland journey special and memorable .

  • Wendy Uhlig

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    We had a great time on our Iceland Folklore tour. Our guide was Einar. He was a fantastic storyteller!! Hidden people/elves, trolls and ghost stories - and a lot of Icelandic history. Thank you Einar!!

  • Nanci Ritter

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    Petra was an incredible guide. We asked her to show us as much as she could before taking our crazy family of 10 to the airport for our flights to three different cities ! First stop was the beautiful church in downtown Reykjavik that had just opened with an organ recital. Next stop a lovely spot and observation sight overlooking the city by the Pearl. Cold and wet she found us a lovely coffee shop with the best pastries for a welcome mid morning rest next to the sea. Back in the van we drove for a bit before having the opportunity to explore a geothermal field on our way to the airport. A perfect day and ending to our time in Iceland. Petra shared alot of history and information from the perspective of a local which we all appreciated and enjoyed!

  • Vincent Damas

    ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

    Nice walking trip in Reykjavik city centre with our local guide Hrafn, very friendly and knowledgeable. A good introduction to Iceland on the very first day of our 2 weeks road-trip around the island 👍

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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