Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi & Lake Mývatn from Húsavík
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Description
Pack four of North Iceland’s most extraordinary landscapes into one remarkable shore day. From Húsavík, this route crosses the wild Diamond Circle to horseshoe-shaped Ásbyrgi, thundering Dettifoss, the steaming colours of Námaskarð and the volcanic shores of Lake Mývatn.
Each stop reveals a different force that shaped the region: glacial floods carved immense canyons, volcanic heat colours the earth, and lava meeting wetlands created crater-like formations beside the lake. Between them lie vast highland views that make the journey every bit as memorable as the destinations.
Comfortable coach transport, local guiding and an included light meal make the ambitious route feel effortless. It is an exceptional choice for travellers who want the greatest possible sense of North Iceland during a port call.
Book this Diamond Circle adventure and return to Húsavík with waterfalls, canyons, geothermal colour and volcanic scenery in a single day.
Itinerary
Húsavík Harbour
Gateway to the Diamond Circle
Meet close to your ship and settle into the coach as the route leaves Húsavík for the volcanic interior. The guide introduces the landscapes ahead while North Iceland’s open valleys and mountains begin to unfold beyond the windows.
Ásbyrgi Canyon
A legendary horseshoe of cliffs
Step into a vast horseshoe-shaped canyon framed by sheer rock walls and sheltered woodland. Geological forces carved this remarkable sanctuary, while Icelandic legend gives Sleipnir—Odin’s eight-legged horse—a starring role in the canyon’s unforgettable shape.
Dettifoss
Europe’s most powerful waterfall
Feel the immense energy of glacial water crashing through Jökulsárgljúfur canyon. Dettifoss is raw, thunderous and unforgettable: a broad grey-white torrent whose spray, sound and stark basalt setting create one of the most dramatic natural scenes in Iceland.
Námaskarð and Hverir
Steam, colour and bubbling earth
Enter a vivid geothermal plain where ochre hills, hissing fumaroles and bubbling mud reveal the heat beneath North Iceland. The sulphurous atmosphere and mineral colours feel wonderfully otherworldly, offering a striking contrast to the waterfalls and canyons.
Lake Mývatn viewpoint
Volcanic forms beside blue water
Pause above Lake Mývatn to admire a landscape built by fire and water. Depending on the day’s route, views may include Skútustaðagígar pseudocraters, lava formations and the lake’s rich wetlands before the coach returns towards Húsavík.
What is included
- Return coach transport from Húsavík harbour
- Professional local guide
- Diamond Circle sightseeing route
- Sandwich, Icelandic chocolate and juice
- Free Wi-Fi on board
What do I need to bring
- Warm layered clothing
- Waterproof outerwear
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera or phone
Good to know
- The ambitious route is planned around port calls and normally takes about six hours.
- The order and length of stops can change with road, weather and harbour conditions.
Meeting point: Húsavík Cruise Ship Terminal
Meet at the confirmed coach point by Húsavík harbour. Your voucher shows the exact pier-side instructions and departure time.
Highlights
- The thunderous power of Dettifoss
- Ásbyrgi’s vast horseshoe canyon
- Steaming geothermal colours at Hverir
- Volcanic views across Lake Mývatn
Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi & Lake Mývatn from Húsavík – Frequently Asked Questions
The route is carefully paced for a port call and links Ásbyrgi, Dettifoss, the geothermal area and Lake Mývatn. Stop lengths and order are adjusted to conditions.