Godafoss and the Forest Lagoon
Description
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. From there, we stop at the Forest Lagoon, a geothermal spa resort located across from Akureyri. It includes infinity pools with swim-up bars, a sauna and a cold tub and offers great views across the Eyjafjordur fjord.
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Itinerary
Goðafoss Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Nicknamed the Waterfall of the Gods due to its history. In the year 1000, Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði made Christianity the official religion of Iceland and proceeded with throwing his statues of gods into the waterfall. The water falls from a height of 12 meters over a width of 30 meters.
Here you can see over the fjord to Akureyri and take a great photo
Enjoy a short introduction to Akureyri town, driving through the town, learning some key facts about the history of the town.
At the Forest Lagoon we believe that to create unique experiences every detail matters. With views overlooking one of Iceland's longest fjords, Eyjafjörður, the spa's unique location surrounded by birch and pine trees truly sets it apart
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup Information! If you are arriving in Akureyri by cruise ship, please ensure you have provided us with the name of your vessel, as there are multiple ports in Akureyri. Tangabryggja Port: Just outside the cruise ship area, you will see several small wooden houses. Star Travel is located at house number 3, and we will meet you there. Oddeyrarbryggja Port: Right outside the ship, you will find an Icewear shop. Next to it is the designated agent area where all tour agents wait for their customers. We will be there with a Star Travel sign. Look for one of our colleagues wearing a bright yellow jacket. If you are staying in Akureyri, please ensure you have selected the correct accommodation for pickup. Lastly, please make sure the phone number you provided is reachable in case we need to contact you with any updates or changes.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(17)
Reynir was a great guide. He stopped off at the viewpoint on the fjord to enable us to snap some pictures and enroute to the Godafoss waterfall. Spent an hour taking in the watery sights and then to the Forest Lagoon for prepaid 2 hours of calm and relaxation. We learnt a lot Reynir thank you!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review 🌿 We’re delighted to hear that your trip to Godafoss and the Forest Lagoon was so memorable. We look forward to welcoming you again! Warm regards, Reynir — on behalf of the Star Travel Team
We had the most amazing time visiting the Godafoss waterfall and being able to experience the Forest Lagoon & Spa. We were blessed to have Reynir (tour guide) take us to and from both Godafoss and the Forest Lagoon as he was very informative, friendly and patient which we both appreciated. Prior to going, he made contact via email to keep us in the loop which was great and gave us plenty of time to explore whilst letting us know plenty of information about the history and geography of the area. Should we ever return, we’d very much use Star Travel for our excursions!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review 🌿 We’re delighted to hear that your trip to Godafoss and the Forest Lagoon was so memorable. Reynir provided personal guidance, patience, and lots of information about the history and geography of the area, while giving plenty of time to enjoy each site. It’s always special when guests experience a stress-free day full of unforgettable moments 💙 Thank you for travelling with Star Travel — we look forward to welcoming you again! Warm regards, Star Travel Team
Incredible experience! We were the only people booked on, so it was like having a private tour! Our guide took us to all the best viewing spots for photos, gave us time to see things that we wanted to see and finishing the day in the Lagoon was perfect! Would recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review 🌿 We’re thrilled to hear that the tour was memorable and felt almost like a private experience. Personal guidance, flexible stops, and the opportunity to enjoy all the best viewpoints make the experience truly enjoyable. Ending the day at the Forest Lagoon sounds like the perfect finish 💙 Thank you for travelling with Star Travel — we hope to welcome you again for another North Iceland adventure! Warm regards, Reynir — on behalf of the Star Travel Team
Siggy, our tour guide, was awesome. The waterfall was amazing. It was a nice Small group. Forest Lagoon is soooooo nice.
We’re glad you enjoyed your trip! Your support means a lot to the Star Travel team.
Our guide Krista was incredible! Smart, funny and informative. The waterfall was amazing and the forest lagoon was most relaxing. I would recommend the forest lagoon over the blue lagoon near Reykjavik for sure. Much less crowded much less expensive.
Thank you for choosing Star Travel! We look forward to helping you create more amazing memories.
Very relaxing and clean. Several options and drinks are available. Great way to relax outdoors. Definately plan on visiting if in town.
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Small group, great driver/guide. Good time spent at each venue. Very comfortable van with lots of room for everyone. Everyone had a good time.
So glad you had a great experience—thank you for traveling with us!
The experience was not as described. The waterfall allowed 40 minutes Vaolaheioi Utsynispallur did not happen… We were dropped at the forest lagoon (but not picked back up). The falls were beautiful, and the lagoon was great… tour was just not as described.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the beauty of the falls and the lagoon, though we’re sorry the experience did not fully meet your expectations. For the return journey, guests have the option to use the lagoon shuttle if they wish to spend more time there. We’ll review our tour description to make this option clearer for future guests. We truly appreciate your comments and are happy you were able to enjoy both the waterfall and the lagoon.
Overall great value. Driver/guide was excellent, knowledgeable and interesting. The waterfall was beautiful and the Forest Lagoon was super fun!
Thanks for the wonderful review—your journey is our priority!
A fabulous 4 hour informative and entertaining tour. Ziggy was a fantastic tour guide. The vehicle was very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend tour
Thank you for your great feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour
