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Activity Reykjahlíð, Iceland

Dettifoss Waterfall - Europes most powerful waterfall

4.8 (4 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation
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Dettifoss Waterfall - Europes most powerful waterfall

About this activity

Enjoy the beautiful landscape of north Iceland. In untouched land of fire and ice you will see magnificent waterfalls with local people. Stand in front of the raw power of Dettifoss is a experience that is hard to describe. In this tour we do not only aim to see Dettifoss waterfall but also two nearby waterfalls, Selfoss and Hafragilsfoss whom are both unique in their own way.

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At a glance

Duration
4–5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Operated by
Geo Travel ehf

Ages: Children (1–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Snow shoes or Cramp-on's if needed
  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: Driver/guide
  • Included: Local taxes

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Dettifoss Waterfall

    1 h 30 min

    At the waterfall we will stop from 2-3hours depending on conditions

    The hike is about 2.5km in total, can be longer if weather is good

  2. Selfoss Waterfall

    15 min

    Selfoss is a vaterfall close to Dettifoss,

    We walk to Selfoss, on our way back from Dettifoss

  3. Hafragilsfoss

    30 min

    Hafragills foss is only acessable by super jeeps, ( some times not even for us)

    Every time we can, we take a drive down to Hafragilsfoss

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The Super Jeep will be parked at the parking & Our Guide will be by the Hotel

End point

  • The Super Jeep will be parked at the parking & Our Guide will be by the Hotel

Pickup points

  • Skutustadir Farm Guesthouse
  • Dimmuborgir Guesthouse
  • Fosshotel Myvatn
  • Vogafjos Guesthouse
  • Sel Hotel Myvatn
  • Hotel Laxa
  • Berjaya Myvatn Hotel

Please just wait in the lobby, We will stop right in front of your hotel. Your Lobby in Mývatn area know's and will assist you if you have any questions.

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.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Remember to Dress warmly with good shoes for the walk to Waterfall Dettifoss

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 4 reviews
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