Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Our guides are fully qualified and have extensive knowledge of the area. Not only will you learn about the history, landscape and present day life on this tour you will also hear Icelandic folktales. This is a round trip through some of the most picturesque landscape in North Iceland.
The total tour length is 4 hours. All travel time is included in that length. We first drive for approximently 35 min to Goðafoss, then another 30 min to Laufas Turfhouse Museum. From Laufas there is then another 30 min drive to the beautiful Christmas House & Gardens. After visiting the Christmas house we drive a short sightseeing around the town of Akureyri before dropping the passenger off. This is a fully guided, informative and enjoyable tour, all entrance fee is included in the tour price.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour length is 4 hours. All travel time is included in that length. We first drive for approximently 35 min to Goðafoss, then another 30 min from there to Laufas Turfhouse Museum, and from there another 30 min to the Christmas House. From the Christmas house we do a short sightseeing around Akureyri before dropping the passenger off.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Akureyri Botanical Garden
We drive past the Botanical garden and passengers can be droped off here at the end of the tour.
Godafoss
Godafoss waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland with easy access from both sides of the river. It is surrounded by stunning basalt columns.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance to the museum
Pickup points
Hotel Ibudir
Geislagata 10, Akureyri Iceland
Akureyri Airport
Akureyri Iceland
Hotel Edda Akureyri
Thorunnarstraeti 90, Akureyri Iceland
Gistiheimili
Brekkugotu, 27A Akureyri Iceland
Hotel Akureyri
Hafnarstraeti 67, Akureyri Iceland
Place To Read
4 Main Street Akureyri Iceland
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri Iceland
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri Iceland
Hotel Nordurland
Geislagata 7, Akureyri Iceland
Options
Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House
Pickup included
Reviews
146 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour
Jeanelle C,,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A truly awesome tour! The combo tour interspersed with the guides Icelandic knowledge, folk stories of trolls and general cheerful chatterbox made for a wonderful half day tour!
Insightful and Delightful
Quest31515081445,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were thrilled to find a small mini van as our transportation. Graham was absolutely delightful and had a lot of stories to tell along the way to all of our destinations. The waterfall was of course absolutely stunning. We were able to spend a nice amount of time to enjoy the views and learn about the area. The Laufas were also very interesting. The tour guide there was very insightful and amazing they are still used in the winter time as homes. Who knew you could grow rhubarb on your roof! Have to say the Santa House was a small disappointment. I can see how it would be interesting to some. It was very nice stop. Mostly touristy though. The Advent Calendar in the turret was interesting. And we saw a not so wild bunny with beautiful colors. Nice little shop with homemade goods and some not so homemade. Beautiful Christmas ornaments. Graham did a wonderful job and would recommend The Traveling Viking.
Missed your departure
Rex C,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We were unable to connect with the tour operator to confirm our pick up location. The tour operator asked for the name of our cruise ship and said they would pick up and drop us off at our ship. We waited in the parking lot as instructed and they never showed up. I had their phone number and tried calling and got no answer. We were informed that they had an office in the parking area next to ours and ran to that spot 5 minutes after our departure time and no one was there.
Great tour
Kelly V,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a very good tour. Knowledgeable guide, great transportation and very informative. Would recommend to others, Glad we chose this tour.
Lovely excursion
Lisa M,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A lovely excursion from Akuyeri, bus driver Jon was very informative with a good sense of humour. We enjoyed the Godafoss most and had a good time to enjoy it without being rushed. Christmas house not impressed but not bad to end the trip with.
Comedy Helps
marshadu4,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our driver was very informative and quite hilarious! That really lightened it as there’s really not all that much to see – – the Christmas house is definitely just a tourist trap – – but I didn’t mind stopping there because it seems it’s a must do Our driver made it well worth it And I enjoyed this tour considering without it, there wouldn’t be much to do
Great tour and guide!
Christine K,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The three stops on this tour was perfect for a day trip to our port in Iceland. Our tour guide Jon was hilarious and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour.
Very worth doing
Craig F,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Gooafoss was Amazing and Laufas was very interesting. A way of living I have never seen. The Christmas house is what you would expect. A sales place to get your Christmas souvenirs.
Interesting combo of activities.
J1895XOconnieb,,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was wonderful. He explained everything really well with a sense of humor.. Seeing the turf houses was very interesting. Of course the waterfall was amazing. Christmas house would probably be better during the holiday season. An excellent tour.
This is a spectacular Waterfall, and then some.
Quest31515081445,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Graham picked us up as close as he could get to the cruise ships as possible. Very friendly and for not being a "local" knew quite a bit of history. He took us to a very spectacular waterfall so how could you go wrong with that! Perfect host. Have to say the Christmas house was a bit of a disappointment. But then we have been to the North Pole in Alaska and met Santa himself as well as a few other quite famous Christmas Houses in the states. Very nice items in the Christmas house and very nice people. So if you have never been to anything like it you may be impressed. It isn't bad, just we have seen it all and then some elsewhere. Doesn't really matter because the waterfall and the nature more than make up for it and the guide was really a great host.
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