Diamond Circle Myvatn Waterfalls, and Husavik from Akureyri Tour

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Lake Mývatn Craters — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Dettifoss waterfall — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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. Sheer cliffs hover in all directions.

We will visit Husavik, one of Iceland's most beautiful villages. Admire the charming harbor and beautiful church in the town center.

A delicious lunch pack is included in your booking.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 65 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: BusTravel Iceland

Ages: Children (2–11 years) · Youth (12–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Lunch pack with chicken or vegan sandwich, and water bottle
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Guide

Itinerary

Godafoss

1 h 30 min

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.
Lake Myvatn

one hour

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.
Stop 3

one hour

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.
Dettifoss Waterfall

1 h 30 min

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
Asbyrgi

1 h 30 min

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.
Husavik

1 h 30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.