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The Diamond Circle: Day Tour in North Iceland

    At a glance

    Duration
    8 hours
    Departure
    Akureyri pickup
    Minimum age
    All ages
    Season
    May – September
    Operated by
    The Traveling Viking

    Overview

    An eight-hour day tour of North Iceland's Diamond Circle, taking in Goðafoss, Ásbyrgi, Dettifoss and the Lake Mývatn area.

    The route links Goðafoss, the Ásbyrgi canyon, Dettifoss and Lake Mývatn in a single day, with a walk through the Dimmuborgir lava formations and a stop at the Hverir geothermal field and its mud pools. Guests can be collected at pick-up or meet the tour on location, and are asked to bring water, snacks and sensible shoes and clothing.

    The day is graded moderate and involves walking on uneven ground. The group stops for lunch, but food is not covered by the ticket.

    Itinerary

    The shape of your day

    5 stops

    1. Start

      Depart Akureyri

      Meet at the selected Akureyri meeting point, or use the pickup option arranged with your booking.

    2. Goðafoss

      Visit the waterfall before continuing around the Diamond Circle.

    3. Dimmuborgir and Hverir

      Explore the lava formations and geothermal landscapes in the Lake Mývatn area.

    4. Dettifoss

      Visit the powerful glacial waterfall.

    5. Ásbyrgi

      Explore the canyon before continuing towards the coast.

    6. Húsavík

      Stop in the north-coast town on the return journey.

    7. End

      Return to Akureyri

      Return to the Akureyri meeting or drop-off point arranged with your booking.

    Your day at a glance5 stops
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    © OpenStreetMap contributors
    Explore the stopsSelect a pin to see the place.
    Suggested routeReturn legS/E Start and end

    What's included

    • We will stop for a lunch.

    Know before you go

    Water, snacks and sensible shoes and clothing.

    The Traveling Viking

    Operated by The Traveling Viking · Booked and supported by FAR Travel, Reykjavík

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