Goðafoss Waterfall and Akureyri Botanical Gardens, Shore Excursion

by Star Travel · North Iceland

Fine on your own
Suits older travellers
Good with teenagers

from €145.87 per person

Next departure: Sun 25 Oct

Goðafoss Waterfall and Akureyri Botanical Gardens, Shore Excursion — Star Travel

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Duration
3 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Akureyri
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Akureyri Cruise Harbour
Laufásgata, Akureyri
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 …
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Join us for a delightful short tour to the breathtaking Goðafoss Waterfall, one of North Iceland’s most famous natural wonders. Often called the Waterfall of the Gods, Goðafoss is a must-see, with its stunning cascade of water flowing into the Skjálfandafljót River—a perfect spot for capturing unforgettable memories.

After soaking in the beauty of Goðafoss, we’ll continue with a scenic drive through Akureyri’s Old Town, where you’ll get a glimpse of its charming streets, historic buildings, and vibrant culture. Our journey concludes with a peaceful visit to the Botanical Garden, often referred to as the Pearl of Akureyri. This enchanting green oasis is home to thousands of plant species, offering a lovely place to stroll, relax, and enjoy the fresh Icelandic air.

Description from the operator, Star Travel. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Goðafoss
Akureyri Botanical Garden

Included

This tour includes comfortable transportation in a minibus, a complimentary pickup service, and an English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.

Good to know

Note: This tour operates with a minimum of 4 participants, so gather your friends or family and join us for a magical experience in North Iceland.

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.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour From Akureyri from Imagine Iceland Travel is €59 — €87 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Star Travel · €146	Imagine Iceland Travel · €59
How long it runs	3.5 hours	2 hours
Getting there	You make your own way	Picks you up

The €87 buys you 1.5 more hours out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Why we list it

Star Travel is one of 207 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 Star Travel

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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.

Charlie
★★★★★ · 8 months ago
Hogni (Garfield) was incredibly friendly, professional and knowledgeable which made our day really special. The tour ran with only 3 of us so it was a very personal experience and we got to see all of the sights with no one else around. We also stopped for hot dogs for lunch which were really tasty and affordable. We learnt so much about Icelandic culture and got some incredible photos of all of the sights - of which there were far too many to mention. I would highly recommend and would definitely book with Star Travel again.
Anya
★★★★★ · 7 months ago
What a mindblowing experience! Firstly we went to the Forest lagoon and spent such a wonderful time there, relaxing in hot water with pina colada with a forest view. It was snowing while we were there which made the experience even more magical and movie-like. And then the best part of the tour came. We’ve almost lost the hope of seeing Northern lights that night as it was cloudy and other tours were cancelled but our guide was so confident and just knew WHERE to go! After driving for about an hour we saw Aurora!!! We couldn’t believe our eyes. It was so bright and massive, spreading across the whole sky! We were watching this “show” for an hour: it was dancing in the sky and constantly moving and changing its shape. And the observation spot was between snowy mountains, like in a fairy tale. We were literally screaming and jumping out of happiness because it was so stunning and because our dream came true. And this is thanks to our highly experienced and enthusiastic guide. We are so grateful to him!! He’s a magician who found bright Northern lights in a cloudy day! 15.02.2026
Eva Wong
★★★★★ · 2 years ago
THE BEST! No need to look at any other operator! We've traveled around the world and finally had the opportunity to come to Iceland. We are a family of 10 who were on a cruise and our first port in Iceland was Akureyri. We were fortunate to stay overnight and I wanted to make the most of our time. Through lots of research and communicating with a few vendors, I decided Star Travel was the way to go! We booked a private tour and had Julli as our guide for the day. From the moment we booked, til the end of the day at 7:00pm, we had nothing but positive things to say. Great communication. Professional. On time. Expertise. Fun. and Fair pricing. Thank you for showing us the Capital of the North. We loved our experience! All the best to you!
Kat Soja
★★★★★ · 6 months ago
Really great tour company, recommend them fully! I have come across Siggy from Star Travel several times during my stay in Akureryi and have nothing but praise for him. Funny, knowledgeable, incredibly committed to making sure that whatever tour you've picked, you will have a great experience. Amazing service and super friendly people on board. Way to go. Thank you, Siggy!

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

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€145.87 per person

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Akureyri: light 08:38–17:15, 8 h 37 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Star Travel cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
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✓ Price promise: Star Travel's own price, or we refund the difference
✓ One checkout, even with tours from several operators
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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €9 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.