Description
A Diamond Circle route with Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss and Dettifoss, built for travellers who want North Iceland's bigger natural contrasts.
The route moves naturally from elegant waterfalls to black lava, geothermal colour and tranquil water, revealing a new character of North Iceland at every stop.
Dettifoss, Selfoss, Ásbyrgi canyon, Geothermal lagoon experience and further highlights create a richly varied experience designed to make the landscapes of the north feel vivid, accessible and genuinely memorable.
Itinerary
Dettifoss
Europe’s most powerful waterfall
Feel the ground vibrate as an immense volume of glacial water thunders into the dark Jökulsárgljúfur canyon. Spray, basalt walls and the raw width of the river give Dettifoss an elemental scale that photographs rarely capture, making the approach and first view an unforgettable highlight of the Diamond Circle.
Selfoss
Elegant cascades across a volcanic canyon
A short distance upstream from Dettifoss, Selfoss spreads in a graceful arc of countless white cascades. Its layered form and broad canyon setting provide a beautiful counterpoint to Dettifoss, showing how the same glacial river can shift from elegant detail to overwhelming force within a remarkably small area.
Ásbyrgi canyon
A horseshoe-shaped sanctuary of cliffs and woodland
Walk into a vast horseshoe canyon enclosed by towering rock walls and softened by birch woodland. Geological history explains its dramatic shape, while Icelandic legend credits the hoof of Óðinn’s eight-legged horse Sleipnir, giving this sheltered oasis both natural grandeur and one of the Diamond Circle’s most memorable stories.
Geothermal lagoon experience
A restorative pause in North Iceland
Settle into warm geothermal water surrounded by the open landscapes of North Iceland. The bathing stop adds genuine time to slow down between powerful waterfalls and volcanic scenery, with the exact lagoon, facilities and admission inclusions shown in the selected booking.
Húsavík
Colourful harbour life beside Skjálfandi Bay
Pause in North Iceland’s best-known harbour town, where bright boats, mountain views and a handsome wooden church frame Skjálfandi Bay. Húsavík brings a welcoming human rhythm to the volcanic route and offers time for harbour atmosphere, refreshments or photographs depending on the itinerary.
Lake Mývatn
A volcanic lake alive with colour and birdlife
Shallow blue water, green wetlands, black lava and crater-shaped hills meet around Lake Mývatn, creating one of Iceland’s richest volcanic landscapes. The lake is internationally celebrated for birdlife, yet its greatest appeal is the constantly changing contrast between water, lava and open northern sky.
What is included
- Myvatn-area geothermal bathing stop when listed
- Godafoss, Dettifoss or volcanic sightseeing when listed
- Transport and guide when listed
- Online booking and instant confirmation
What do I need to bring
- Swimwear and towel
- Warm layers
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Camera or phone
- Your electronic voucher
Good to know
- Pickup or transfer is included when shown in the booking widget. Check your voucher for the exact pickup point and departure time.
- Bring swimwear for all hot spring and lagoon experiences.
- Bring a towel unless the selected package clearly states that towel use or rental is included.
- Always check the booking widget and your voucher for final inclusions, timing and pickup details.
Meeting point: Pickup or transfer is included when shown in the booking widget. Check your voucher for the exact pickup point and departure time.
Highlights
- Dettifoss
- Selfoss
- Ásbyrgi canyon
- Geothermal lagoon experience
- Húsavík
- Lake Mývatn
Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri – Frequently Asked Questions
Bathing is included only when a dated lagoon admission appears in the selected rate and booking summary. Bring swimwear; towel or robe inclusions depend on the admission package.
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