Goðafoss and Akureyri Botanic Garden Shared Shore Excursion

by Star Travel · cruise-excursion · North Iceland

4.90(67) · operator on Google
Goðafoss and Akureyri Botanic Garden Shared Shore Excursion — Star Travel

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  • Duration

    3 hours and 30 minutes

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Akureyri

  • Languages

    EN, DE

  • Departs

    08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 …

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

Our take on this one

The longer Akureyri shore trip: Goðafoss first, then back along the shore of Eyjafjörður — one of the longest fjords in Iceland, and the drive gives you the view across the water to the town — then a short run through Akureyri's old town and a stop at the Botanical Gardens, which are remarkable for being 50 km from the Arctic Circle and full of things that should not grow there. Three and a half hours, small group, air-conditioned vehicle, guide and driver, all fees in. Tell them your ship's name when you book and they will match the timing to it. Twelve departures from 08:00, all year.

Book it if
Cruise passengers with half a day ashore at Akureyri who want the waterfall and some of the town, not just the waterfall.
Skip it if
Three and a half hours split three ways means no long stop anywhere — for a proper hour at Goðafoss, take the two-hour express instead.

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About this experience

Join us for a short small group tour to the famous Goðafoss Waterfall, one of the most popular tourist destination in North Iceland.​ On the way back to Akureyri we drive along the coast of Eyjafjordur, one of the longest fjords in Iceland where you can see over the fjord to Akureyri and take a great photo shot. Enjoy a short introduction to Akureyri town, driving through the Old Town and visit the pearl of Akureyri, the Botanical Gardens.

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

Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Driver
All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Bottled water
Lunch

Good to know

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Total tour duration includes travel time
  • Please tell us the name of the Cruise Ship you are travelling with and we will be at the right spot to pick you up at the port

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 €57 — €85 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Star Travel · €142Imagine Iceland Travel · €57
How long it runs3.5 hours2 hours
Getting thereYou make your own wayPicks you up

The €85 buys you 1.5 more hours out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

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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

    ★★★★★ · 7 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

    ★★★★★ · 6 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

    ★★★★★ · 5 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 13 Sept 2026

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