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Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House

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Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House

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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • Akureyri Botanical Garden(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    We drive past the Botanical garden and passengers can be droped off here at the end of the tour.
  • Godafoss

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • The Old Farmhouse Laufas

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    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.
  • Christmas Garden

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Open all year round, this magical house and garden looks like it came straight from a book of fairy tales. Outside in the garden there are plenty of hidden things for you to find and enjoy. Upon entering the Christmas House you are greeted with the warmth of a log fire and the songs and the scents of the festive season even in the middle of summer. Try to find the Icelandic Yule lad´s troll mother (Gryla) hidden in her cave. The Christmas House is a magical place to visit, all year round. Every corner is filled with Christmas magic so take your time to look around. Next to the Christmas house is a wonderful shop where you can sample local jams or buy a souvenir to take home. Great way to hear about and experience some local Christmas traditions.
  • Akureyri(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    At the end of the day we drive you around the town of Akureyri for a short guided tour. Highlights include the old town, Botanical gardens, Church of Akureyri and the town centre. Let your driver know if you would like to disembark at any of these locations.

What's included

INCLUDED

WiFi on board
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance to the museum

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The Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas, and The Christmas House is highly praised for its informative and entertaining guides, beautiful landscapes, and well-organized itinerary. Highlights include the stunning Goðafoss waterfall and the interesting Laufas Turfhouse Museum, though opinions on the Christmas House are mixed. Overall, the tour is recommended for its engaging commentary and diverse attractions.

Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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.

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