From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships (V)
Description
A scenic and memorable excursion in Iceland to the majestic Godafoss Waterfall. Godafoss is one of the most spectacular and historic waterfalls in Iceland. The name means the "waterfall of the gods". The waterfall is about 12 meters high (36 feet) and 30 meters wide (90 feet), and it forms a horseshoe shape that creates a stunning spectacle of water and mist. You will have about 45 minutes to explore the waterfall and take photos of this natural wonder. After admiring the waterfall, you will board the bus again and head back to Akureyri but not exactly the same way. You will drive through the beautiful Fnjoskadalur Valley, up to the mountains and down to the Eyjafordur Bay with astonishing view. The Eyjafjordur Bay is the longest in Iceland, and surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Before you arrive to Akureyri the bus will stop at the Akureyri Viewpoint so you can enjoy the view over the town of Akureyri, the Bay and the mountains, and take pictures!
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If you are looking for a scenic and memorable excursion in Iceland, you might want to consider a 2 1/2 to 3 hours tour from the town of Akureyri to the majestic Godafoss Waterfall. Nature - Culture - History Highlights: - The Waterfall Godafoss (The Waterfall of the Gods) - Akureyri Countryside - The Valley Fnjoskadalur - The Old Mountain Road - The Eyjafjordur Bay - Photostop at the Akureyri Viewpoint This tour will take you through the beautiful countryside of northern Iceland, where you will see stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. But you will also learn about the history and culture of Iceland from your knowledgeable guide. The tour starts in Akureyri, the second largest urban area in Iceland and the capital of the north. You will board a bus that will take you to the Godafoss waterfall (Goðafoss in Icelandic), one of the most spectacular and historic waterfalls in Iceland. The name means the "waterfall of the gods".
Photo-stop. View over the town of Akureyri, the bay and the mountains.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(102)
Our guide, Niels is quite informative. He shared his experiences. On the way, he gave lots of local information and life stories. Also, he was entertaining us with lots of jokes. It made our journey a lot more interesting. The waterfall was also pretty impressive but not as big as the Gullfoss Waterfall.
Niels was very nice and had good stories and information about the area. Godafoss was amazing. We had about 50 minutes there, it was perfect to see a few different viewpoints and go to the go to the gift shop. The bus was very comfortable and clean.
I had trouble with the charge for this experience. Charged twice and can’t get any response from Viator to messages. The operator had the 2 participants booked twice for the same tour so 4 people (2 x 2) instead of 2 and duplicate charges have come through on my credit card.
45+ minutes drive with no facilities on the bus. Paid toilets at the destination gift shop. Tap to pay.
Amazing experience. Our guide Thor was the best. He made sure we had enough time at each location. And he arranged our tour so we were at the location before the other tour buses.
Easy drive to beautiful waterfalls. Comfortablle bus, good narration during drive. Easy to find at the port.
In all fairness I booked the trip from the wrong port. I wasn’t the only one on my cruise to do this so there must be confusion on the tour. That wasn’t the operators fault but after contacting them to explain what happens I got no response so no opportunity for a refund. This is the part I think was pretty shoddy…
The tour guide was wonderful, provided lots of good information and local color. The waterfall was beautiful. The pickup from the cruise terminal was flawless. There was internet on the bus. Afterwards they offered dropoffs at the botanic gardens or near the city center before returning to the cruise terminal. This was a great afternoon excursion!
Magnificent landscape but duration at Godafoss could be longer because it is too short and there Are many many People
This tour was canceled 10 minutes before it was supposed to start as we were waiting outside the bus. They told us that it was rescheduled to an hour later and that they would not guarantee we would be back to our ship on time. They did tell us that we could request a refund via Viator and that they would help to make sure we got our money back.
