Godafoss Waterfall & Laufas Turf House Tour from Akureyri

Godafoss Waterfall & Laufas Turf House Tour from Akureyri

Bus Travel

Min Ratio

1 People

Duration

3.5 hours

Difficulty level

easy

Date

May - July

Meeting point

Akureyri

Price

15.990 ISK per person

Fabulous shore excursion from Akureyri port filled with natural wonders, history, and culture

Travel along pristine fjords and enjoy some cultural and natural highlights of North Iceland with our half-day Goðafoss Waterfall & Laufás Museum Tour from Akureyri. With pickup and dropoff from Akureyri cruise terminal, it´s easy. As it´s a short tour, it also allows you free time during your stopover to explore Akureyri town center.

Our passionate guides will show you some of the cultural and natural highlights of the region. We start with a visit to Goðafoss waterfall, rightly celebrated as a standout in a land with countless waterfalls as competition. This location has huge cultural and historical meaning to Icelanders.

We continue our cultural theme, with a visit to Laufás Museum and Heritage site. This wonderfully preserved farmhouse and outbuildings offers a glimpse of how locals lived in the late 1800´s, in a challenging country. These turf house were common in the olden days, but few remain today and even fewer in the pristine condition found here.

Part of the National Museum of Iceland, Laufás is a perfect photo stop.

We end the tour with a great viewpoint across the fjord from Akureyri. Admire the town and busy port and take the perfect photo to remember your visit to this bustling town

Pickup and drop off from Akureyri Cruise Terminal

Guided tour

Entrance ticket to Laufás Museum

WiFi on board

  • The shore excursions start times are tailored to the docking times of the ships in port on the day
  • Disclaimer: The duration of this tour is approx. 3.5 hours but can vary due to weather, road works or unforeseen circumstances
  • Cancellation Policy: The tour can be cancelled for a full refund upto 24 hours in advance. No refunds are available after that.
  • 1h flexible cancellation policy bookings: Free cancellation up to 1 hour in advance. No refund if cancelled less than 1 hour before the tour time
What do I need to bring
  • We advise you to wear gloves, hat, waterproof coat and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Snacks and water

Highlights

Meeting Point

The pick-up and drop-off location for the Godafoss Waterfall & Laufas Turf House Tour is the Akureyri Cruise Terminal. You will see BusTravel Iceland buses at the location, clearly marked with our logo on the exterior. The bus will also display a sign in the lower front window indicating the name of the tour, making it easy to identify. Pick-up and drop-off services are included.