The 15 Geothermal Baths in Akureyri That Earn Their Price

1.Akureyri Port: Myvatn Nature Baths & Godafoss Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 186 reviews · from $238Our pick

From Akureyri’s cruise port, visit crescent-shaped Goðafoss, the volcanic formations of Lake Mývatn, and Mývatn Nature Baths. Your English-speaking guide handles the timing, while you enjoy a chicken or vegan packed lunch and two hours in the geothermal pools. Guides vary by departure.

“Elsa did a great job of explaining the sites and was very accommodating. Answered all our questions and walked with us at sites and was within reach for those who had questions. We enjoyed all the sites we were taken to and had ample time at each site. Loved our excursion! Albert was a great driver.”

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2.Forest Lagoon Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 176 reviews · from $52Best value

Spend a flexible day at Forest Lagoon, only a few minutes from Akureyri. Soak in two geothermal pools beside Vaðlaskógur forest, try the Finnish sauna and 11°C cold plunge, then order a drink at the swim-up bar. Towels, swimwear, robes, and drinks cost extra.

“Unlike blue lagoon its less crowded and water is also good . I liked it more than blue lagoon”

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3.Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon from Akureyri Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $217Top rated

From Akureyri, Saga Travel takes you to powerful Godafoss, Grenjaðarstaður’s turf farmhouse museum, and Forest Lagoon. Expect round-trip transport, Wi-Fi, admission, and a lagoon towel. Guides including Thora, Fönn, Belen, and Ronar have brought local stories to the drive, though lagoon time can feel short.

“Knowledgeable, informative tour guide. Julie arrived at the port early, and showed us a lovely day. The Forest Lagoon was very nice, fun that you could relax with a drink while soaking! The museum of the old turf house was interesting, and the falls were very pretty. Luckily we had a beautiful day, and best of all, our small tour was just my husband and me!”

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4.Port Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall, Myvatn and Baths Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · 8 hours · from $218

Travel from Akureyri’s cruise terminal to Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn in a small minibus, stopping at pseudo craters, Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá, and Hverir. Guides such as Joanna, Jowi, Baldur, and Matteo add local stories, while the optional Mývatn Baths provide a warm finish.

“Our day drip was outstanding! Friourbjorn, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating facts with us throughout the tour. He made a special effort to visit the popular sites at times to avoid the larger tour groups, but also took us to very special sites, off the beat and track. His local knowledge was superb and he regaled us with interesting Icelandic stories and customs. Definitely the best tour we’ve done in Iceland and well worth what we paid for.”

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5.From Akureyri Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $235

Travel from Akureyri Port to mighty Goðafoss, the 1865 Grenjaðarstaður turf house, and Forest Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Hilmar, Dabba, Michiel, and Aitana have led the route with lively local stories. Your $235 fare includes museum and spa entry, a towel, port pickup, and return to your ship.

“It was a brilliant tour. We really enjoyed it. Our guide was so brilliant. The tour of the folk park was excellent and really nice to see. We then went to the waterfall and then to the Forest Spa. Our guide MICHIEL was AMAZING - he had so much information about Iceland and gave us all the facts in between sites. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Myvatn Nature Baths & Goðafoss Waterfall Akureyri Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $248

Spend about six hours seeing Goðafoss, volcanic Lake Mývatn, and the Mývatn Nature Baths from Akureyri. English-speaking guides such as Nico, Petra, Nika, and Victoria have led this outing. Cruise-friendly timing, port pickup, a modern bus, and roughly two hours at the baths make this an easy North Iceland sampler.

“This was a disaster. We were promised we would be back in time for our ship leaving. We were guaranteed that 3 times. We then left 20min late because the company decided to combine two tours (still promising our return in time). When we dropped them off he said we wouldn’t pick them back up until 14:30, which puts us dangerously close to our 15:30 all aboard. When we arrived at the baths, that is when we were again assured even with him then telling us we wouldn’t leave the baths until 14:30, 15 minutes away from where we dropped the others off. We then found out of the tour…”

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7.Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167

From Akureyri, Star Travel’s eight-hour outing visits Goðafoss, Hverir, Dimmuborgir, Lake Mývatn, and Skútustaðagígar, with time for the Mývatn Nature Baths. Guides such as Siggi, Thomas, Reynir, and Jowi are known for local stories, photo help, and flexible extra stops.

“Right on Time pick up at our cruise ship. Our Guide/driver Thomas was very commited and knew so much historic and geological Details. As it was only our family of 4 on the Tour, Thomas adapted the tour in a war that was Perfect. As we had nonstop Rain and Wind, we accelerated the sightseeing Part and were able to spend More Time in the Not Springs. With Thomas we had a Perfect first day in Iceland. we warmly recommend the Tour !”

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8.Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216

Travel from Akureyri to Goðafoss and the Mývatn region in a comfortable mini bus with a guide such as Johanna, Joanna, Leo, or Julia. See pseudo craters, Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá, and Hverir, then relax at the Mývatn Nature Baths. The group is limited to 19 people.

“Our guide was exceptional, the places we visited were breath taking. Definitely recommend! The small bus allowed us to beat the crowds.”

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9.Cruise Tour Godafoss Turf Houses and Forest Baths Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181

Travel from Akureyri’s cruise port by comfortable minibus to Godafoss, the Laufas turf-house museum, and Forest Lagoon. Guides such as Baldur and Badhur add local stories, with possible bonus stops for Icelandic horses or a mountain tunnel. The lagoon entry fee is extra.

“Great trip. Really enjoyed the farm/thatch house stop. Small facility that felt more intimate and genuine. Didn’t need extra visit to see horses”

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10.Port Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall, Laufas & Forest Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · from $180

From Akureyri Cruise Terminal, Fox Adventure takes you by comfortable minibus to Goðafoss, the turf houses of Laufás, and scenic Eyjafjörður. Add the Forest Lagoon if you want a soak. English-speaking guides, port pickup, WiFi, museum entry, and a cruise ship return guarantee are included.

“The falls were spectacular, the earthen farm building was a lot more interesting than I had anticipated, and the forest lagoon was a nice way to cap it off. Our guide gets extra points for making sure the route we took was interesting, and for dropping us off so we could see other points of interest.”

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11.Akureyri North Iceland Waterfalls and Nature Baths Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $351

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring North Iceland with a local guide and a small group. See Godafoss, Dettifoss, Selfoss, Lake Myvatn, Dimmuborgir, and Grjótagjá, then relax at Myvatn Nature Baths for an extra fee. Guides may include Daniel, Hogni, Erwin, or Johanna.

“Being out in the land of the ice and snow, with the midnight sun, where the hot springs flow. The tour met all my adventurous expectations.”

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12.From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 32 reviews · 4 hours · from $148

From Akureyri port, you’ll visit Godafoss, cross Fnjoskadalur and Eyjafjordur, then spend 75 minutes at Forest Lagoon. English guidance, admission, and a city-center shuttle are included. Bring swimwear and a towel. Guide Ritchie has earned praise for his friendly, lively commentary.

“Unfortunately the sound system on the bus wasn’t working. Our guide did everything he could to work around this (repeated info, moved to the mild of the bus, gave info while off the bus) but it did detract from the tour. Also confusion at Forest lagoon which staff did eventually straighten out but it did not go smoothly.”

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13.Godafoss and the Forest Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $222

From Akureyri, you’ll visit 12-meter Goðafoss, pause above Eyjafjörður, hear a short town introduction, and spend 90 minutes at Forest Lagoon. Guides such as Siggy, Krista, and Reynir are known for friendly, personal service. Pickup is available, and groups are limited to 19.

“Was very pleased with our tour. The falls were simply stunning. We wanted a great experience at a thermal spa and Forest Lagoon didn't disappoint. Not crowed, able the relax.”

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14.Forest Lagoon Ebike Tour Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $216

Join a small-group e-bike tour from Forest Lagoon through Kjarnaskógur forest, countryside tracks, and Akureyri’s old town. Guides such as Sigrún, Birkir, and Pablo adjust the pace, explain local history, and help with the hills. Forest Lagoon entry is included after the ride.

“We had a wonderful time biking in Akureyri. Sigrún was very responsive and accommodating. I was hesitant about booking this tour because a few of us are not great bike riders. However, the electric bikes provided are really nice and we were able to go up the hills without much trouble. The tour started at the Forest Lagoon, went through dirt/gravel backroads and ended by riding through the city. The views were beautiful and we had frequent stops to learn about the city. The owners are so friendly. This is a must do!”

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15.Akureyri Port: Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $203

From Akureyri port, an English-speaking guide such as Siggi or Ean takes you along Eyjafjörður to Goðafoss, then back to Forest Lagoon. Expect a small-group minibus, scenic stops, about an hour at the lagoon, and drop-off at the ship or in town.

“our guide Sieggy, was great! a native of Akureyri and gave us lots of local info. the Forest Lagoon was so relaxing and we had plenty of time to spend there. we also got the option of being taken back to the ship or let off in town to explore. we explored and walked back to the ship (about 10 mins). Beautiful area, really enjoyed it.”

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