Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House
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.
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Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House
Pickup included
What's included in Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Akureyri Botanical GardenPass-by Only
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.
Laufas Heritage Site and Museum
The atmospheric and picturesque heritage site of Laufás is full of history with its large farmhouse and beautiful 19th Church. It has been the home of priests since at least 1047 until 1935 with the current priest still living on the premises. The house includes long corridors and many interconnected rooms. The current buildings are from the middle of the 19th century and furnished with household items and clothes from the period. One of Laufás characteristics is the Bridal room where brides prepared themselves for the big event. The existing church was built in 1865, among its special items is a pulpit from 1698. Laufás Visitor Centre has a cosy atmosphere and additional information about nature, wildlife and history of the vicinity. Local handcraft and souvenir shop and refreshments. The old turf house is part of the National Museum’s Historic Buildings Collection.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- WiFi on board
- Entrance to the museum
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up starts 15 minutes before the departure time of the tour. Our vehicles are marked with our name: The Traveling Viking
Meeting / End Points
- Please wait for our guide/driver at the main entrance to Hof Cultural & Conference Centre in Akureyri. Pick up starts 15 minutes before the departure time of the tour. Our vehicles are marked with our name: The Traveling Viking
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Pick up starts 15 minutes before the departure time of the tour. Our vehicles are marked with our name: The Traveling Viking