One-day Adventurous Itinerary in Akureyi

• Horseback Riding at Galsi (9:00am) - Experience the stunning natural beauty of northern Iceland on horseback at Galsi. Feel the fresh air in your lungs and admire the peaceful surroundings as you ride through the countryside.
• Whale Watching Tour (12:00pm) - Hop on a boat and enjoy the thrill of spotting some of the world's most magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Watch humpback and minke whales breach and dive as well as dolphins and puffins.
• Mountain Biking at Hlíðarfjall (3:00pm) - Explore the stunning trails and breathtaking views of Hlíðarfjall Mountain on a mountain bike. Challenge yourself with some thrilling descents and test your endurance on a challenging uphill climb.
• Relax in Mývatn Nature Baths (7:00pm) - Soak in the warm waters of Mývatn Nature Baths and let your tired muscles recover after a full day of adventure. Take in the tranquil landscape and maybe even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights if you're lucky!

Time and Costs Estimates

• Horseback riding at Galsi (2 hours, ISK 12,000)
• Whale watching tour (3 hours, ISK 11,000)
• Mountain biking at Hlíðarfjall (2 hours, ISK 10,000)
• Mývatn Nature Baths (2 hours, ISK 5,000)
• Total Estimated Costs (ISK 38,000)

Transportation

For this itinerary, a rental car is recommended to provide the flexibility and independence to explore at your leisure. The travel distance is approximately 200km from Reykjavik and will take 3.5 hours. The estimated car rental cost is around ISK 6,000 and fuel cost is approximately ISK 4,000.

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can consider adding a visit to the Goðafoss Waterfall or an Icelandic horse riding show. If you have less time, you may want to skip the mountain biking activity or visit the Mývatn Nature Baths during the daytime to save time for other activities. And don't forget to bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes to enjoy the trip to the fullest!