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Top Akureyri Trips & Tours in August 2026

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Discover Akureyri in August 2026 on one of these 11 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of during August 2026 as you enjoy Whale Watching, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, and Archaeological Site Visits. Prices for trips in August 2026 range from $3,027 to $29,590 for a vacation of 8 to 14 days. Choose any of the below 11 itineraries in August 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Akureyri trip planners.
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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
from $7,650
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore iconic sites in Iceland
  • Explore North Atlantic landscapes
  • See incredible Arctic wildlife
  • Visit fishing villages and terrains
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Kayaking
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Embark on an 8-day Iceland cruise from Reykjavik, exploring the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Golden Circle, and Godafoss waterfalls. Sail through fjords, waterfalls, fishing villages, and volcanic landscapes—Discover Iceland’s wildlife. The waters teem with marine life, including humpback whales and orcas, offering unforgettable encounters.
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund, Hike, September
from $6,000
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Akureyri - Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cruise massive icebergs
  • Spot whales and narwhals
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
  • Discover Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Akureyri
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Hiking
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Embark on a 10-day MV Plancius cruise from Iceland to East Greenland’s Scoresby Sund. Sail from Reykjavik to Akureyri, cross the Arctic Circle, witness towering icebergs, spot whales and polar bears, hike near Thule ruins, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, and explore one of the world’s most remote wildernesses.
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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
from $4,352
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Iceland Ring Road Self-Drive Adventure

Iceland Self-drive Tour - 11 Day Itinerary
  • Drive the famous Golden Circle
  • Discover the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
  • Explore Iceland’s northern city
  • Drive through scenic East Fjords
  • Hike through glacier-carved valleys
  • Explore Landmannalaugar’s highlands
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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Experience the stunning natural wonders of Iceland on this thrilling 11-day self-drive journey around the Ring Road. Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant culture, marvel at the dramatic landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, and discover Akureyri’s charm. Journey through Breiðdalsvík, Skaftafell, and Laugan Glaciers National Park. Enjoy crampon trekking and a Landmannalaugar adventure in Hella
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Kirkjufell Mountain
from $3,279
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Best of Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Drive the Ring Road
  • Enjoy Whale Watching Tour
  • Visit National Parks
  • Wander Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Tour the Golden Circle
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the best of Iceland on this exciting 8-day tour starting and ending in Reykjavik. As you visit the Golden Circle and drive the Ring Road, beautiful glaciers reach across the landscape. This complete Iceland tour features Iceland's most legendary places and experiences.
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Kirkjufell mountain and Kirkjufellsfossar waterfalls
from $7,984
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Best of Iceland - Private Tour

8 Day Itinerary
  • Drive the Ring Road
  • Enjoy Whale Watching Tour
  • Visit National Parks
  • Wander Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Tour the Golden Circle
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the best of Iceland on this exciting 8-day tour starting and ending in Reykjavik. As you visit the Golden Circle and drive the Ring Road, beautiful glaciers reach across the landscape. This complete Iceland tour features Iceland's most legendary places and experiences.
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One of Greenland's many glaciers
from $7,850
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Northeast Greenland Extreme

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Spot East Greenland’s seabirds
  • Sail Scoresby Sund
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit daily life
  • Venture through Alpefjord
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Join a 14-day cruise on the MV Plancius to explore Northeast Greenland's stunning coastline and Scoresby Sund, the world's largest fjord, with chances to see whales and musk oxen. Navigate through icy straits and fjords while experiencing the breathtaking contrasts of this unspoiled wilderness.
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Scoresby Sund
from $8,650
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Northeast Greenland Extreme

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Sail Akureyri’s scenic fjord
  • Explore Kap Brewster’s icy coast
  • Discover Scoresby Sund’s fjords
  • Visit Sydkap’s towering icebergs
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Akureyri / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Set sail on a 14-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. Journey through Northeast Greenland’s stunning coastlines and the vast Scoresby Sund fjord, encountering whales, seabirds, musk oxen, sea ice, and polar bears.
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Waterfall Skogafoss in South Iceland
from $3,027
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Discover Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Visit the Golden Circle
  • Enjoy Dalvík
  • Circumnavigate Ring Road
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the best of Iceland on this 8-day tour, covering Reykjavik and the highlights along the famed Ring Road. Visit a shimmering glacier, spouting geysers, incredible volcanoes, and stunning waterfalls, and go whale watching in the north.
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Hiking the snowy hillsides of Greenland.
from $8,550
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Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage

Longyearbyen to Akureyri - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Witness total solar eclipse
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Explore Islands of Antarctic Sound
  • Observe massive icebergs
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Longyearbyen / Akureyri
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise aboard MV Hondius and witness an amazing voyage of Svalbard and Greenland. Experience not only the solar eclipse but also have the option for long hikes far from our landing sites.
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Unique villages of Greenland.
from $8,550
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Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage

14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Witness total solar eclipse
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Explore Islands of Antarctic Sound
  • Observe massive icebergs
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Longyearbyen / Akureyri
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise aboard MV Plancius and witness an amazing voyage of Svalbard and Greenland. Experience not only the solar eclipse but also have the option for long hikes far from our landing sites.
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Explore ice caves
from $7,270
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Discover Iceland - Private Tour

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Visit the Golden Circle
  • Enjoy Dalvík
  • Circumnavigate Ring Road
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the best of Iceland on this 8-day tour, covering Reykjavik and the highlights along the famed Ring Road. Visit a shimmering glacier, spouting geysers, incredible volcanoes, and stunning waterfalls, and go whale watching in the north.
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