- Visit the 'capital of the North Iceland' Akureyri
- Enjoy a geothermal dip at Forest Lagoon Geothermal Spa
- Head off on a whale-watching excursion
- Extend your stay to include a tour to the famous Diamond Circle
North Iceland Summer Break
Discover the wonders of North Iceland on this short summer break. Visit Akureyri at your own pace under the midnight sun, embark on an exciting whale-watching excursion, and unwind in the geothermal warm waters of the Forest Lagoon - a sustainable geothermal spa nestled into a forest, offering amazing views of the fjord and mountain ranges from its infinity-edge pools.
Ask our Iceland Specialists to extend your holiday to take in some of North Iceland's famous sights on the Diamond Circle.
Tour Itinerary
Fly to Akureyri via Keflavik, the largest town outside the capital Reykjavík. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in for three nights. Enjoy a late afternoon walk exploring Akureyri - hopefully under the beautiful light of the midnight sun. If you are a fan of ice cream, then pop into Brynja ice cream parlour - something of an Akureyri institution - expect queues in summer as well as on icy winter days.
Today, join one of the whale-watching tours out of Akureyri. Take a stroll down to the harbour for the chance to see the incredible Eyjafjord Humpbacks in their natural habitat. The warmth of the summer sun brings vibrant life and plenty of food to the fjord and following it, in a feeding frenzy, come the larger-than-life humpbacks. On board, there are specially trained whale-watching guides who are experts at spotting them and who can teach you all about their behaviour. (B)
Spend the morning at leisure exploring Akureyri under your own steam. Akureyri, often tagged with labels such as ‘capital of North Iceland’, lies at the base of Eyjafjörður, surrounded on either side by a sloping wall of beautiful mountains. In the afternoon, experience North Iceland's newest geothermal spa - Forest Lagoon, located a few minutes' drive from Akureyri in Vaðlaskógur forest. On site, there are two infinity pools with swim-up bars, a sauna and a cafe-bistro. Enjoy the relaxing geothermal waters surrounded by beautiful spruce trees. (B)
This morning, transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK. (B)
Pricing Information
Price Includes
- Return international flights from the UK to Akureyri via Keflavik
- All taxes & charges
- 3 nights accommodation at Berjaya Hotel Akureyri with breakfast
- Private return airport transfers
- Excursion - Whale watching
- Excursion - Forest Lagoon with transfers
- Meals as specified by BLD (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
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Price Notes
- Price is based on two people sharing in May 2026; supplements may apply for peak-season dates or flight fare variations. International flights are based on the indirect London Heathrow – Akureyri via Keflavik service, with regional departures from the UK also available (supplements may apply).
- A room tax of ISK 800 per room per night may apply in Iceland and is typically payable locally. On this holiday to Iceland, it would be ISK 2,400, which is approx. £15.50 in total. Exchange rate and local taxes may change.
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- Iceland, North Iceland
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