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8 Hr Iceland Diamond Circle Cruise Express Tour From Akureyri – Visit Lake Myvatn

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Tour Code: BRDM18607
Iceland Diamond Circle Tour

Our Iceland Diamond Circle Express Tour From Akureyri Harbor will show you the best highlights of the Northern Iceland in a day!

About this activity

Diamond Circle Tour from Akureyri

  • Duration: 8 Hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time of the tour to receive a full refund
  • Guide language: English
Highlights
  • Iceland Diamond Circle Tour from Akureyri Port for cruise ships
  • Godafoss Waterfall
  • Asbyrgi Canyon
  • Dettifoss Waterfall
  • Husavik Fishing Village
  • Tjornes Cliffs View Point with possible sightings of Puffins
  • Námaskarðhot spring area
  • Lake Myvatn area (Short Photo Stops)
  • Optional drop-off at Forest Lagoon (Luxury thermal spa -Entry fee NOT included)
Full Description
The Iceland Diamond Circle Tour is a driving route in North Iceland encompassing the best natural attraction that this unique region has to offer. Join our Diamond Circle Tour from Akureyri and visit the absolute highlights of North Iceland. Akureyri, Iceland´s northern capital is the perfect starting point for this sightseeing loop consisting of raging waterfalls, charming fishing villages, strange geological features, cliffs, and geothermal hot springs. Visit the overwhelmingly powerful waterfall at Dettifoss, the otherworldly landscapes at Lake Mývatn, the sheer cliffs at Ásbýrgi Canyon, and the beautiful fishing village of Húsavík. Your experienced local guide will show you the best places, and tells you the history about the areas. This is the best sightseeing tour north Iceland has to offer.

Itinerary

It begins with the pickup from the cruise ship terminal in Akureyri. Once everyone is onboard, we begin our exciting exploration of the highlights of North Iceland and the Diamond Circle.

Góðafoss waterfall

Our first stop is at Goðafoss waterfall´Waterfall of the Gods´, beautiful falls that are 12 meters high and 30 wide. Few falls in Iceland match Góðafoss in beauty and you can soak in this elemental beauty from several vantage points along the walking trails here.

Ásbyrgi Canyon

Ásbyrgi Canyon is a stunning horse-shoe-shaped valley and our next stop on our Diamond Circle tour. The depression here is 1km in width and 4km in length and is surrounded by sheer vertical cliffs which envelop a small forest and idyllic pond. It really is hard to overstate the scale here and how imposing and impressive these cliffs are, standing as they do at up to 100 meters high. Many bird species nest in the nooks and crannies of these rocky cliffs.

Dettifoss waterfall

Dettifoss waterfall is the second largest waterfall in Iceland, with an average of 193 cubic meters of water per second crashing down a 44 meter drop into a vast canyon in a cacophony of force. Dettifoss is the most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

Húsavík

Húsavík is a beautiful fishing village in North Iceland where life and business revolve around the harbor.  The church in Húsavík locates in the center of the town and is agreed to be one of the most beautiful in Iceland.

Tjörnes cliff viewpoint

Hringsbjarg is a 60m tall cliff that sits on the Tjörnes peninsula, just north of Húsavík. The Tjörnes view point locates atop this cliff and offers fantastic panoramic views of the sea and Öxarfjörður fjörd. If you are lucky, you might spot nesting pairs of puffins. Puffins have become an iconic symbol of Iceland.

Námaskarð hot-spring area

Namaskard, also known as Hverir, one can see the impact and effects of ongoing geothermal activity – boiling mud pots, hot springs and the odor of the sulphuric steam lingers in the air.

Namaskard is renowned for the eye-catching color of the rocks and ground, caused by the rich minerals.

Lake Mývatn view

We drive past the iconic Lake Mývatn, famed for its beauty and strange surrounding landscape. We stop at a great viewpoint high above the lake and take in the splendour of the view. We see the Skútusstaðir craters in the distance, sitting by the lake shore and on a small island in the lake itself.

Optional drop-off at Forest Lagoon

Forest Lagoon is the newest addition to Iceland´s burgeoning luxury thermal spa scene. This idyllic retreat and its healing geothermal waters leave you feeling very relaxed after one day’s sightseeing. With spectacular views of the fjord and the town of Akureyri, this is the perfect place to end your day.

If you wish to add to go to the lagoon spa, you should book your entrance ticket for 8 hours after the tour start time. You can book your entrance tickets HERE. Don’t worry if you haven’t packed a towel or swimsuit as these can be rented at the spa.

If you choose to add this stop, drop-off will be at the Forest Lagoon. Akureyri and the cruise terminal is a short taxi ride, which the staff at the lagoon will be happy to book for you.

 

Includes
  • Pickup and drop off at Akureyri cruise terminal (transfer from Forest Lagoon back to Akureyri is not included)
  • Free Wifi
  • Expert local guide
  • Lunch packs with Chicken/Vegan sandwich, chocolate bar, and juice
  • Bus fare
Exclusion
  • Forest Lagoon Spa Entrance Fee
Know Before You Go
  • The tour start time and duration have been tailored to your cruise ship times
  • If you want to be dropped off at Forest Lagoon, just let your guide know during the day. You will have to make your own way into Akureyri afterward if you decide to do this
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before 
  • We’ll send you detailed operator information, including direct phone number and address in your confirmation email
What to bring?
  • We advise you to wear gloves, a hat, a waterproof coat, and comfortable walking shoes
  • Swimsuit and towel if you want Forest Lagoon drop-off. They can be rented at the lagoon as well
  • Snacks and water

Meeting Point

Akureyri Harbor Cruise Terminal - Strandgata 37 Akureyri 600 Akureyrarbær IS

MWPC+WM9, 600 Akureyri, Iceland

MWPC+WM9, 600 Akureyri, Iceland

25 reviews for 8 Hr Iceland Diamond Circle Cruise Express Tour From Akureyri – Visit Lake Myvatn

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Phoebe

Very nice diamond circle tour, we visited many amazing places such as the Lake Myvatn and waterfalls, we will recommend this!

Mustafa

We had an incredible diamond circle tour, we will definitely recommend it to our friends 😊

Edmond

It was a very nice experience and we could head back to our ship on time, I recommend!

Natalie

Our ship arrived at 8am, so we chose the 9am tour, and everything went well. Glad we booked with them 🙂

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