Akureyri, Falls & Farmland
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Port
Akureyri, Iceland
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$160
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Leaving Akureyri, cross the waters of the fjord and travel along the slopes of Vadlaheidi Mountain via the Fnjóskadalur Valley, passing Vaglaskogur Forest -- one of Iceland’s rare woodlands. This is part of an extensive soil and vegetation reclamation project.
Travel to historic Godafoss -- waterfall of the heathen gods, which figures prominently in Iceland’s 12th-century Book of Settlement. It is a mighty rush of water that has carved a pretty gorge for itself and symbolizes the conversion to Christianity of the Icelandic people.
Continue to one of Iceland’s most famous turf houses at Laufás. The 19th-century turf farmhouse here was built in the traditional Icelandic style of stone and turf. It is an interesting regional museum and features original implements and equipment so essential to life in past centuries. There is also a beautiful country church (1865) on site. The Icelandic turf house was the product of a difficult climate, with the natural material offering superior insulation compared to buildings solely made of wood or stone.
Return to Akureyri for a short panoramic sightseeing tour of the city, including an outside view of the modern central church and a stop at the Botanic Gardens .
Please note: Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, inclines, mud, gravel, grass, and steps. Flora is usually not in full bloom until June. All walking is optional; some of the sights can be viewed from the motorcoach. The Laufás Museum has low ceilings and high thresholds; it is not wheelchair accessible. Guests using a wheelchair can opt to stay on/near the coach, visit the church next to the museum, and enjoy the lovely view of the Eyjafjordur Fjord. A wooden platform at Godafoss allows for wheelchair-accessible viewing of the falls. Suitable for guests with mobility limitations with a companion to assist. Parents traveling with children under the age of 3 must rent a child’s car seat from the tour operator; please see the Destination staff on board. You cannot use your child’s car seat from home in Iceland. Wear insect repellent and bring a light scarf or net to cover your face and/or mouth. Use of restroom facilities costs ISK300 (approximately 2.00); card payments only (no cash).