Iceland · PRIVATE TOURS IN NORTH ICELAND
Every Iceland trip has one free day too few. These 15 private tours in North Iceland justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Private husky hike outside Akureyri. Pet the pack, get a husky-led walk, then coffee and dog stories.
“AWESOME EXPERIENCE!! Maria and her family were so warm and welcoming. The dogs are happy and content. This is an experience we will never forget. Highly recommend!”
Private husky cuddling near Akureyri with coffee, photos, and videos. Pickup options, about an hour, English.
“From the moment Gunni greeted us at our hotel to take us to his husky wonderland, we felt a warm local connection. He has such a love for what he does and a great manner setting up what to expect. When we arrived the dogs were all waiting for us, tails wagging. I could have cried with joy. I’ve loved huskies my whole life and have never been around so many. It’s amazing what this family is doing and seeing them in their home element is incredible. Highly recommend a stop here. PS: the view is stunning, too! Would love to come back for some husky therapy.”
A private 3-hour horseback ride from Hestasport in Akureyri, with Icelandic horses, waterfall and glacier rivers, and warm gear plus a hot drink.
“We did not end up going on the glacier River Delta with waterfall tour because, after a half mile of writing, we were told that in order to complete the tour in the three hours allotted, we would need to “tolt” (Icelandic horse gait similar to a trot) most of the way. One of us had only been on a horse once before and the other was not relishing the idea of three hours of bouncing in the saddle. Our guide graciously returned to the barn with us, and listed another guide, and received a personalized tour with just the two of us and a lovely guide (Franka - my…”
Private Northern Iceland tour from Akureyri with hotel pickup, tailored stops at Godafoss, Lake Myvatn, Hverir, and craters, free entry.
“Christian was our tour guide and he was excellent. He thoroughly explained many aspects of living in Iceland and provided a flexible itinerary that made it easier on our younger 2 children as well. Highly recommend.”
Private guided kayak tour in Siglufjörður with dry suits, hands-on practice, and fjord landmarks like a shipwreck and Selvíkurnef lighthouse.
“Truly magical experience! Kayaking across the fjord, learning the history of Siglufjörður, and spotting local wildlife were just some of the highlights. Highly recommend this activity - it was well worth the drive.”
Private Lake Myvatn and Godafoss cruise shore tour from Akureyri, with steam vents, lava fields, and optional Nature Baths.
“Lovely tour of waterfalls, hot springs and lava fields. The varied landscapes were beautiful. The guide was friendly, informative and made my family of 10 feel right at home.”
Private 8-hour northern Iceland day trip from Akureyri to Lake Myvatn, Godafoss, Dettifoss, with pickup and custom pacing.
“Our group of four split our 10-day visit to Iceland with a flight to Akureyri and two full days in the north. We booked a day tour and a Northern Lights night tour out of Akureyri with Imagine Iceland. Unfortunately, the weather was uncooperative for the Northern Lights and Imagine recommended cancellation…which we understood and which was promptly refunded.”
Private winter super jeep day trip from Akureyri to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss, plus optional Myvatn Nature Baths soak.
“0 stars. We flew into Akureyri just for this tour (desperately wanted to see Detifoss). Got a confirmation from Viator. Got a ticket from Viator. Got reminders and prompts from Viator. Got nothing from the vendor, which made us worried in advanRead more”
Private Diamond Circle day trip from Akureyri with geothermal oddities, Dettifoss and Asbyrgi, plus Húsavík and Goðafoss, for up to 4.
“This was one of the best tours we have ever done! Cannot recommend Salina enough. We saw so many important bits and Salina allowed us so much time at each place. She even took us to see Puffins at the end of the tour which was extra. Salina was a superb tour guide, very informative in a friendly way. It was as if she was talking to group of friends, not teaching a class. We went to a lovely local restaurant for lunch , which was so so good. Absolutely fantastic! She explained to us how best to come back to see northern lights and sent us photos that she…”
Private dog sledding in Akureyri with goHusky, including a guided ride through woodland, sea-level views, and husky cuddles afterward.
“We booked the private dog sledding experience for six people with Go Husky in Akureyri. Unfortunately there was no snow at the time, but a few days before our booking Gunni contacted us to explain the situation and gave us the option to cancel or go ahead with carting using wheeled carts instead.”
Private super jeep tour from Akureyri to Goðafoss, Aldeyjarfoss, Hrafnabjargafoss, and Laugafell hot spring with pickup for up to four.
“We chose this tour instead of a cruise sponsored excursion. This private tour with Kristjan was fabulous and did not disappoint! Our family four (kids are young adults) enjoyed every minute. Kristjan was so friendly and knowledgable that hRead more”
A 5-hour private Akureyri tour to Goðafoss, Laufás turf houses, Eyjafjörður photo stops, and Forest Lagoon geothermal baths.
A private 2.5-hour guided kayak tour in Siglufjörður, tailored for seals, fjord views, and the Evanger Factory ruins.
Private Super Jeep Diamond Circle tour from Akureyri with hotel pickup to Goðafoss, Mývatn, Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi and Húsavík for up to 4.
“Christian was fantastic! Really enjoyed our day with him and highly recommend you to too!! Comfortable and informative”
Private Myvatn day from Akureyri: Goðafoss, geothermal Hverir, lava fields, Grjótagjá, and Nature Baths, with pickup and WiFi.
“Our tour guide was informative and helpful. We spent as much time as we needed in each location and were able to see all that we wanted to in an adventure packed day with an incredible end at the Forest Baths just in time to catch our cruise by the end of the day.”
Every kind of Icelandic day out, and the best of each.
