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From Akureyri Port: Diamond Circle Guided Day Trip w/ Lunch

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From Akureyri Port: Diamond Circle Guided Day Trip w/ Lunch
4.611465 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.611465 out of 5 stars
157 reviews
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Discover North Iceland and the Diamond Circle on a guided day trip from Akureyri. See the Dettifoss waterfall, Mývatn Lake, the charming fishing village of Húsavík, and much more as you explore.

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Duration 8 hours
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

C
Carey – United States

Fantastic tour and tour guide. Really enjoyed the experience and had tons of great photo opportunities!

R
Rossano – United Kingdom

Perfect trip for the north east. Saw so much. Kjartan was a brilliant guide, so informative, funny and professional. Aided by perfect driving by Paco. Just a note about Iceland. This country is awesome, amazing and breathtaking. Come to see it for yourselves

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Gránufélagsgata 50

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

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    Goðafoss Waterfall

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Walk (45 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Námaskarð Geothermal Area

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (20 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Dettifoss

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Hiking, Scenic views on the way (80 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Ásbyrgi

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Walk (45 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Tjörnes Peninsula

    Photo stop (10 minutes)

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    Husavik

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Walk (20 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    Gránufélagsgata 50

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Witness the raw power of Iceland's Dettifos and Goðafoss waterfalls
  • Marvel at otherworldly landscapes at a viewpoint overlooking Lake Myvatn
  • Stop at a charming seaside village and view Iceland's most beautiful church
  • Visit Námaskarð and see geothermal hot springs and boiling mud pools
  • Listen to local legends and learn about Icelandic mythology from your guide

Full description

Explore the top natural attractions along Iceland's Diamond Circle Route on a guided day trip from Akureyri. See the waterfalls at Dettifoss, visit the charming seaside village of Húsavík, and much more.


Board a comfortable, air-conditioned bus at the cruise ship terminal in Akureyri and get ready for your full day of sightseeing. Your first stop, Goðafoss waterfall.


Marvel at the powerful falls and watch as the water cascades down from a height of 12 meters. Make the most of the walking trails here, taking in a view of the falls from several different vantage points.


Next, make your way to Ásbyrgi Canyon, a horse-shoe-shaped valley surrounded by vertical cliffs, before heading to Dettifoss waterfall, the second-largest waterfall in Iceland by volume.


Take a break from Iceland's dramatic landscapes with a visit to the idyllic village of Húsavík and see the town church. Located in the heart of the village, this small wooden church is considered one of the most beautiful in the country.


Hop back aboard your bus and head to the Tjörnes cliff viewpoint just north of Húsavík to take in fantastic panoramic views of the sea and Öxarfjörður fjord.


From here, make your way to the Námaskarð hot-spring area to learn about the country's ancient volcanic eruptions and see the impact of ongoing geothermal activity firsthand.


End your tour on a high note as you pass the iconic Lake Mývatn, famed for its beauty and strange surrounding landscape on your way back to the cruise ship terminal, where your Icelandic adventure comes to an end.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free WiFi on board
  • Packed lunch with sandwich, juice, and chocolate bar
  • Water bottle
  • Tips

Meeting point

Tangarbryggja Pier: Our guide will greet you at the large parking lot at Gránufélagsgata 50 if your ship docks by Tangarbryggja Pier. Oddeyrarbryggja Pier: Our guide will greet you at the Visitor Center by the cruise port if your ship docks by Oddeyrarbryggja Pier. Our buses are located at the big parking lot at Gránufélagsgata 50. Our guides will wear an orange jacket/vest with a BusTravel Iceland logo.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

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  • A packed lunch is included. The lunch includes a chicken or vegan sandwich, a chocolate bar, and a juice bottle
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From $207.14 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 157 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Carey – United StatesSeptember 28, 2024 – Verified booking
Fantastic tour and tour guide. Really enjoyed the experience and had tons of great photo opportunities!
R
Rossano – United KingdomSeptember 3, 2024 – Verified booking
Perfect trip for the north east. Saw so much. Kjartan was a brilliant guide, so informative, funny and professional. Aided by perfect driving by Paco. Just a note about Iceland. This country is awesome, amazing and breathtaking. Come to see it for yourselves
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Jodi – United StatesAugust 29, 2024 – Verified booking
The tour of the area was great. We saw so many different areas around Akureyri. Our guide was great and gave us a lot of information about the area and Iceland in general. The waterfalls were beautiful. We saw the Namaskard geothermal area, the Asbyrgi Canyon, and some very interesting landscaping areas.

Product ID: 458915

Activity provider:BusTravel Iceland
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