Let's Travel to Iceland

Small group guarantee 

personal service 

Private tour options 

Since the year 2008

– Becky Swift Birmingham UK – 

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Welcome to North Iceland

Winter Tours & Activities

Our many winter tour options and activity options, give you a good variety to choose from when you travel to the North of Iceland. Northern light hunt, Snowmobiling, whale watching, Dog Sledging, Ice-Fishing, skiing or Snowshoeing along with all our Day tours are up on offer, click here to find out.

Hjalteyri Kayak Rental

Enjoy a fun day out suitable for all the family on one of our kayak tours. Our sit-on-top kayaks (single and double) are very stable, easy to get in and out of, and you will have no feeling of confinement making them ideal for all abilities. Kayaking is a fun activity for all the family.

Summer Tours & Activities

Are you planning on a travel to Iceland? Our guides are professional and highly qualified with years of experience in guiding people around Iceland. We focus on telling you, not just about the scientific facts, but also about the local culture, stories, folktales, humour and way of life.

Bakkakot Cabins Accomodation

Our newly built cabins are located in our woodland near the fishing village Hjalteyri. The cosy cabins are very welcoming and well equipped for two to four people. The cabins are fully equipped and heated up with geothermal water. In the woodland is both a nice grill area & a cosy hot tub.

Is your next cruise a travel to Iceland? With years of experience, qualified guides and great recommendations The Traveling Viking is the first port of call for cruise ship passengers wanting a day tour in the area. We know that you are the most important passenger on your tour, so we do everything possible to suit the tour to your needs. 

Here below have we split the ships up between the months they are arriving in Akureyri. Find your ship and then a tour that fits your needs and dreams. We make sure to do our best to fulfill your requests. 

The Traveling Viking

is a family run company providing tours all over Iceland with main focus on quality day tours from Akureyri and throughout the North of Iceland.

Slow travel It is all about putting quality over Quantity, taking a good time to explore, enjoy and get the taste of local everyday life!

The Vikings were the biggest travelers in Europe during the Middle Ages; discovering new worlds and new places to live. Icelanders can retrace their heritage back to those travelers. That is why we are The Traveling Viking.

The owners of the company, along with their staff welcome you all to Iceland with a promise to do their best to make your stay full of fun, facts and unforgettable moments.

Let Us Take You There

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The owners of The Traveling Viking, on a good day!