Akureyri and Eyjafjörður in North Iceland
Akureyri provides a practical base for northern touring, with views across Eyjafjörður and convenient connections towards Goðafoss, Mývatn, Húsavík and Skagafjörður.
Akureyri, Mývatn, Húsavík & Diamond Circle
North Iceland Private Tour
Discover a quieter and dramatically different side of Iceland with a private journey through Akureyri, Eyjafjörður, Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Hverir, Dimmuborgir, Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi and Húsavík. Choose a focused tour from Akureyri or travel privately from Reykjavík through West and North Iceland with your own driver-guide.
Akureyri
Principal base in North Iceland
Lake Mývatn
Volcanic and geothermal landscapes
Húsavík
Whale watching can be incorporated
Private Driver-Guide
Flexible regional travel
Akureyri
Eyjafjörður and northern base
Lake Mývatn
Lava and geothermal scenery
Goðafoss
One of the main northern waterfalls
Dettifoss & Ásbyrgi
Diamond Circle landscapes
Húsavík
Marine excursion and coastal scenery
Private Travel in Iceland's North
Explore North Iceland on a Private Journey
A North Iceland Private Tour offers a very different experience from the better-known routes around Reykjavík and the South Coast. The region combines wide fjords, volcanic terrain, geothermal areas, powerful waterfalls, coastal communities and some of the most distinctive landscapes in the country.
Akureyri is an excellent base for exploring the region. From here, a private route can connect Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Hverir, Dimmuborgir and Húsavík while leaving enough flexibility for additional viewpoints and regional stops.
Longer itineraries can extend towards Dettifoss and Ásbyrgi, continue west through Skagafjörður or combine North Iceland with West Iceland and the Westfjords.
Because the journey is private, the route can be adapted around accommodation, activity times, road conditions and the pace of the travellers rather than following the fixed rhythm of a large group.
Private Akureyri Touring
Begin directly in North Iceland and concentrate almost entirely
on the region.
Diamond Circle Landscapes
Combine Mývatn, Húsavík, Dettifoss and Ásbyrgi
within a northern itinerary.
Whale Watching from Húsavík
Coordinate the private road journey with a scheduled
marine excursion.
Reykjavík to Akureyri Routes
Travel north privately through West Iceland,
Snæfellsnes or the Westfjords.
The Essential Northern Landscapes
Main Places to Explore on a Private Tour in North Iceland
The strongest North Iceland itineraries combine several very different landscapes without trying to turn the journey into a complete tour of the island.
Goðafoss Waterfall in North Iceland
Goðafoss fits naturally into routes between Akureyri and Lake Mývatn and is one of the principal landscape stops on private journeys through the region.
Lake Mývatn Volcanic Area in Iceland
The Mývatn region brings together lava formations, pseudo-craters, geothermal areas and volcanic scenery, including places such as Hverir and Dimmuborgir.
Dettifoss and Ásbyrgi in North Iceland
These dramatic landscapes extend the journey into the Diamond Circle, combining canyon scenery, powerful water and some of the more remote roads in the north.
Húsavík Whale Watching in North Iceland
A private road itinerary can be coordinated with a whale watching excursion from Húsavík, with the marine activity operated by the relevant specialist provider.
Skagafjörður and Northwest Iceland
Longer northern journeys can continue west through Skagafjörður, rural landscapes and Northwest Iceland before connecting with West Iceland or Reykjavík.
Search the North Iceland Tours Already Available
Find Your North Iceland Private Tour
Search the private tours that focus most strongly on North Iceland. Choose a tour beginning in Akureyri or a longer private journey from Reykjavík towards the north.
Starting point
6 North Iceland private tours found
3 Days
Starting in Akureyri
3 Day Private Tour Iceland from Akureyri
A focused three-day journey through North Iceland with Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi and Húsavík whale watching.
Akureyri
Goðafoss
Lake Mývatn
Dettifoss
Húsavík
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4 Days
Starting in Akureyri
4 Day Private Tour Iceland from Akureyri
Explore North Iceland in greater depth with Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss, Selfoss, Ásbyrgi, Húsavík and Eyjafjörður.
Eyjafjörður
Mývatn
Ásbyrgi
Dettifoss
Húsavík
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5 Days
Reykjavík to Akureyri
5 Day Private Tour Iceland from Reykjavik to Akureyri
A one-way journey through Borgarfjörður, Snæfellsnes, Kirkjufell and Skagafjörður before exploring Lake Mývatn and Húsavík.
Snæfellsnes
Skagafjörður
Mývatn
Húsavík
Akureyri
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6 Days
Reykjavík to Akureyri
6 Day Private Tour Iceland from Reykjavik to Akureyri via North Iceland
Combine West Iceland and Snæfellsnes with the major northern landscapes of Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi and Húsavík.
West Iceland
Goðafoss
Mývatn
Dettifoss
Húsavík
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7 Days
Reykjavík to Akureyri
7 Day Private Tour Iceland from Reykjavik to Akureyri via North Iceland
A longer private route through West Iceland, Snæfellsnes and Skagafjörður before Akureyri, Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi and Húsavík.
Snæfellsnes
Skagafjörður
Akureyri
Mývatn
Diamond Circle
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8 Days
Westfjords to North Iceland
8 Day Westfjords and North Iceland Private Tour
Travel through Borgarfjörður and the Westfjords before continuing across Northwest Iceland to Akureyri, Lake Mývatn and Húsavík.
Westfjords
Akureyri
Goðafoss
Mývatn
Húsavík
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More Than a Single Sightseeing Route
Why Travel Privately Through North Iceland?
North Iceland is particularly well suited to private touring because the principal attractions are spread across several different landscapes. A private vehicle connects them without forcing the group into a fixed coach schedule.
Flexible Northern Routing
Combine Akureyri, Mývatn, Húsavík and the Diamond Circle
according to the number of days available.
More Time at the Important Stops
The day can be organised around sightseeing priorities
rather than equal time at every location.
Húsavík Activity Coordination
Whale watching can be integrated with the road itinerary
and the rest of the day's sightseeing.
Weather-Aware North Iceland Travel
Driving stages and visit order can be reconsidered
when conditions affect the original plan.
Choose the Right Northern Route
Three Ways to Plan a Private Journey in North Iceland
The best format depends mainly on where the journey starts and how much of Iceland you want to combine with the north.
Explore Iceland Beyond the North
Discover All Iceland Private Tours
This page focuses exclusively on private travel in North Iceland. For the complete collection of private routes, multi-day journeys, seasonal tours and other regions of the country, continue to the main Iceland Private Tours page.
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Planning Around Northern Conditions
Seasonal Planning for Private Travel in North Iceland
Weather, daylight, road conditions and activity schedules should always be considered when building the final itinerary.
Long-Day Touring in North Iceland
Longer daylight periods can create more flexibility for regional sightseeing, photography and connections between Mývatn, Húsavík and Akureyri.
Winter Travel in North Iceland
Winter itineraries require more flexibility because snow, wind, road conditions and shorter daylight can affect daily distances and access.
Whale Watching from Húsavík
The marine excursion should be coordinated with the selected sailing schedule and sea conditions, while the private driver-guide manages the road itinerary.
North Iceland Travel Information
North Iceland Private Tour FAQs
Useful information about Akureyri, Lake Mývatn, Húsavík, private routes and regional travel.
A private North Iceland journey can include Akureyri, Eyjafjörður, Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Hverir, Dimmuborgir, Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi and Húsavík, depending on the selected route and number of days.
Yes. The three and four day tours from Akureyri focus strongly on North Iceland and avoid adding unnecessary long transfers from Reykjavík.
Yes. Five, six and seven day private itineraries can travel from Reykjavík through West and North Iceland before finishing in the Akureyri area.
Húsavík whale watching can be incorporated into selected North Iceland itineraries. The boat excursion is operated by a specialist marine provider, while the private journey is coordinated around its scheduled departure.
Yes. Several of the private itineraries combine the Lake Mývatn region with Dettifoss and other Diamond Circle landscapes. The exact order depends on the route, overnight location and conditions.
Yes. The private journey can be adapted around travel dates, starting point, accommodation, preferred pace, road conditions and selected experiences.
Plan Your Northern Journey
Request a North Iceland Private Tour
Tell us your travel dates, group size, preferred starting point and the North Iceland places you would most like to visit. The final journey can be designed around Akureyri, Lake Mývatn, Húsavík, the Diamond Circle and your preferred pace.
Private driver-guide and private vehicle in North Iceland
Start from Akureyri or travel north from Reykjavík
Lake Mývatn, Húsavík, Goðafoss and Diamond Circle planning
Flexible routing according to dates and road conditions