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Diamond Circle Day Trip from Akureyri

6 reviews

from USD $176.45

Discover northern Iceland’s Diamond Circle on a full-day tour from Akureyri! With a knowledgeable guide, check off the incredible natural wonders, volcanic sites and geologic formations that pepper the route around Lake Mývatn and Húsavík village. See the thundering falls of Godafoss (Goðafoss) and Dettifoss; gaze in awe at the boiling mud springs of Hverir; and stop for photos by the wind-whipped cliffs that surround Jökulsárgljúfur glacier canyon, Hljóðaklettar and Ásbyrgi canyon. In the early summer months, a puffin-spotting stop is also included at Tjörnes peninsula.

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In Brief

Location:

Iceland, Iceland

Country:

Iceland

Duration:

10 hours

Operates:

Daily

Highlights:

Get inside tips from a local

Small-group tour by minibus

Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Godafoss, Akureyri Iceland

After only a half hour drive we arrive at the picturesque Goðafoss Waterfall where we stop for chance to photograph and use restrooms

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Jokulsargljufur National Park, Asbyrgi Iceland

The breathtaking landscape of Jökulsá is formed by massive glacier floods from Vatnajökull, Iceland’s biggest glacier.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Asbyrgi (Shelter of the Gods), Cnr Dettifossvegur & Nordausturvegur, Asbyrgi 640 Iceland

Walk across the canyon floor and enjoy the honeycombed basalt rocks, or traverse the cliffs and marvel at the sheer scale of the rock formation itself.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lake Myvatn Iceland

The stunning beauty of Lake Mývatn has been the main attraction in the north for decades

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dettifoss Waterfall, Lake Myvatn Iceland

The Dettifoss waterfall is with the greatest volume of any waterfall in Europe, 500 cubic metres of water per second plunges over the edge. Dettifoss is 45 m high and 100m wide

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Local guide

Exclusions

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Departure Time

8:00 AM

Departure Point

Akureyri - Hof, Iceland

Traveler pickup is offered

Returns To

Returns to original departure point

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
It is recommended that you bring warm clothes, gloves and a bottle of water
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

Booking Information

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation Terms

This trip is fully refundable up to 96 hours prior to the commencement of your trip.

Booking Terms and Conditions

When you book this trip, you need to read and accept the terms and conditions for booking our day trips in excursions.

Hotel Pickup

When you book, we will ask you to select a hotel to be picked up from. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you a confirmation voucher with full contact information (phone number, email address) for our local operator in case you need to update or change your hotel pick-up details.

Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about hotel pickup:

What if my hotel is not listed?
That's okay. When you book you can select an hotel from our list and make your way there on the day of departure; or you can contact our local operator directly to make alternate pick-up arrangements.

What if I have not yet booked a hotel?
Once your hotel arrangements are finalised, you can contact our local operator directly with your hotel details.

What if I live locally, am staying with friends or relatives, and/or don't require pick-up?
Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you complete details and directions to the tour/activity departure point.

Scoring an average traveller rating of 4.83 out of 5 based on the last 6 recent reviews

“

Everything from start to finish was excellent - the sights were just outstanding and our tour guide was the best.”

Matt H • Submitted 26 Aug 2019

“

This tour was amazing, and while the sights would have been amazing regardless, this particular tour was made amazing because of our guide, Bjarki. We did several types during our trip, and Bjarki was the best guide we had - sunshine who truly loved his country and his job! We learned AND saw tons!”

Rachel C • Submitted 29 Jul 2017

“

My friend and I are the only two travellers in this tour, so it became a private tour. But it is really good and the guide, B____forget how to spell his name is really really good. He shows his enthuasiasm answering all our questions. Always has simile and patient. Highly recommended.”

sarasiu • Submitted 12 Jul 2016

“

Great tour. Great guide who appealed to all members of small group tour. No small feat. The members spanned three continents and ranged in age from 9 to 50.”

Corrinne B • Submitted 15 Nov 2015

“

Great to have a guided tour for the day to see the sites of northern Iceland. Nice small group style tour. Guide was super knowledgeable and fairly flexible with a tour got a few bonus stops since most of the group was quick. Unless you absolutely love 4x4 driving, this is the best way to see the Diamond Circle.”

Daniel S • Submitted 08 Oct 2015

“

This tour was a great way to see the top spots in north Iceland. The guide was very informative and knowledgeable and had grown up in the area. My only criticism is the cost -$250 per person is a lot to pay, even though it is a 10 hour tour.”

ns • Submitted 12 Aug 2016