Iceland · Waterfall Tours

Diamond circle, waterfalls and amazing landscapes

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Akureyri. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Goðafoss, one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls
  • 02 Explore the diverse landscapes around Lake Mývatn
  • 03 See Hverir’s boiling mud pits by Mt. Námafjall
  • 04 Stop at Víti crater near Krafla Volcano
  • 05 Experience the power of Dettifoss waterfall
  • 06 Discover the basalt formations at Hljóðaklettar
  • 07 Visit the horseshoe-shaped canyon of Ásbyrgi
  • 08 Pass through the coastal town of Húsavík

Discover some of North Iceland’s most dramatic natural highlights on this full-day Diamond Circle tour from Akureyri. Travel through a landscape of waterfalls, volcanic terrain, geothermal features, canyons, and coastal villages as you visit Goðafoss, the Lake Mývatn area, Dettifoss, Hljóðaklettar, Ásbyrgi, and Húsavík.

Along the way, experience the striking contrasts that make this region so memorable, from boiling mud pits and crater scenery near Krafla to the powerful glacial waters of Dettifoss and the unusual basalt formations of the echoing cliffs. With shared transport, pickup in Akureyri, and an English-speaking guide included, this is a comfortable way to explore the diverse landscapes of North Iceland in a single day.

Goðafoss Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Akureyri, Husavik, Selfoss, Mývatn
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Goðafoss

Goðafoss Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Nicknamed the Waterfall of the Gods due to its history. In the year 1000, Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði made Christianity the official religion of Iceland and proceeded with throwing his statues of gods into the waterfall.

The water falls from a height of 12 meters over a width of 30 meters.

Lake Mývatn

Beautiful lake region Mývatn is located in North of Iceland. Mývatn is Iceland's fourth-largest lake with an area of 36.5 square kilometres.

The area around Lake Mývatn is unbelievably diverse. There you will find pseudo craters, lava formations, colourful mountains and geothermal area.

Dettifoss

Dettifoss is powered by glacier river which flows from the largest glacier in Iceland, Vatnajökull.

Dettifoss is about 100 meters (300 feet) wide and the water falls about 45 meters (150 feet) down into the canyon.

Selfoss

Selfoss is a waterfall in the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum in the North of Iceland. The river drops over a number of waterfalls over about 30 km before flowing into Öxarfjörður, a bay of the Arctic Sea.

Hljóðaklettar

These extraordinary rock formations, some of them standing in the middle of Jökulsá á Fjöllum glacial river, are the remains of an ancient row of craters that have been eroded for centuries after centuries by the strong currents and floods of the river.

Rauðhólar scoria cone and Hljóðaklettar are a part of a long row of craters, which erupted approximately 9,000 years ago.

Only the volcanic plugs are now remaining, but a catastrophic flood in the glacial river 2,500-3,000 years washed the volcanic material away.

Ásbyrgi

Ásbyrgi is a glacial canyon and forest in the North of Iceland, located approximately 38 km east of Húsavík on the Diamond Circle road. The horseshoe-shaped depression is part of the Vatnajökull National Park and measures approximately 3.5 km in length and over 1 km wide

Húsavík

Húsavík is a town in Norðurþing municipality on the north coast of Iceland, on the shores of Skjálfandi bay, with 2,307 inhabitants. The most famous landmark of the town is the wooden church, Húsavíkurkirkja, built in 1907.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Akureyri. 4 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

This tour includes comfortable transportation in a minibus, a complimentary pickup service, and an English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.

Know before you go

You have the option to be dropped off at the Forest Lagoon on the way back, giving you the perfect opportunity to unwind and relax after your day tour. Conveniently located just outside of Akureyri, the lagoon offers a serene geothermal bathing experience, as well as an on-site restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious meal. When you're ready to head into the city center, taxis are readily available for an easy and hassle-free ride. Contact us to reserve your spot at the Forest Lagoon, or visit the Activities section on our website to make a booking quickly and easily. Expected arrival time is 18:00.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Akureyri.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Akureyri.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Akureyri..

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