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Diamond Circle Myvatn Waterfalls, and Husavik from Akureyri Tour
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Akureyri
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Our Diamond Circle tour from Akureyri visits many incredible natural wonders of North Iceland in one day - this diverse region contain many hidden gems as well as more well known delights.
We visit the stunning waterfalls of the area. First up is the elegant Godafoss or waterfall of the gods. Dettifoss on other hand is pure raw power, Europe's most powerful waterfall.
We take you to Lake Mývatn and Námaskaro geothermal area, where the influence of volcanic activity on the region's landscape. Boiling mud-pools, hot springs, craters and the smell of sulfur abound.
We also make a stop at Asbyrgi canyon, where a small forest and lake sit in the heart of a remarkable horse-shoe shaped canyon. ...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WiFi on board
Lunch pack with chicken or vegan sandwich, and water bottle
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Gránufélagsgata 50
Our guide will be waiting to greet you at the bus parking lot by the cruise port if you dock by Tangarbryggja Pier. Our buses are located at the big parking lot at Gránufélagsgata 50.
Return
Itinerary
1
Godafoss
From Akureyri, we'll drive for about 30 min to our first stop, which is to the beautiful waterfall called Godafoss. View the falls from several viewpoints and walk the trail for the perfect photo opportunity.
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
Lake Myvatn
Drive around the Lake Myvatn area, which has a unique landscape from the best viewing point. Make a short photo stop which overlooks Lake Mývatn. Take in all the majesty of this unique landscape. Dozens of craters dot the landscape, the results of ancient volcanic eruptions.
1 hour
3
Námaskarð
This barren rocky area contain boiling mud-pools and hot-springs with clouds of sulfuric steam lingering throughout. The minerals from the geothermal waters have leached into the rock and soil here resulting in strange colors.
1 hour
4
Dettifoss Waterfall
We stop at Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall. The sheer scale and power of Dettifoss is something to behold.
You can witness this incredible force from several vantage points
1 hour and 30 minutes
5
Asbyrgi
This vast horse-shoe shaped canyon is bordered on 3 sides by massive vertical cliffs looming up to 330 feet high.
These cliffs are home to a multitude of bird life. In the deepest reaches on the canyon, an idyllic pond called Botnstjorn sits.
1 hour and 30 minutes
6
Husavik
A scenic drive from Ásbyrgi to Húsavík. This charming fishing village is the whale watching capital of Iceland. We won't have time for that day, but we do have time to admire the bustle of the central harbor as well as one of Iceland's most beautiful churches. The stop at Húsavík is around 20 minutes.
Húsavík garnered international attention after featuring in the Will Ferrell film "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga", on Netflix.
The drive back to Akureyri is 1 hour, where you'll be dropped off at the port.
Diamond Circle Myvatn Waterfalls, and Husavik from Akureyri Tour
(94) Reviews
Akureyri
About
Our Diamond Circle tour from Akureyri visits many incredible natural wonders of North Iceland in one day - this diverse region contain many hidden gems as well as more well known delights.
We visit the stunning waterfalls of the area. First up is the elegant Godafoss or waterfall of the gods. Dettifoss on other hand is pure raw power, Europe's most powerful waterfall.
We take you to Lake Mývatn and Námaskaro geothermal area, where the influence of volcanic activity on the region's landscape. Boiling mud-pools, hot springs, craters and the smell of sulfur abound.
We also make a stop at Asbyrgi canyon, where a small forest and lake sit in the heart of a remarkable horse-shoe shaped canyon. ...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WiFi on board
Lunch pack with chicken or vegan sandwich, and water bottle
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Gránufélagsgata 50
Our guide will be waiting to greet you at the bus parking lot by the cruise port if you dock by Tangarbryggja Pier. Our buses are located at the big parking lot at Gránufélagsgata 50.