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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 10 hours.

Diamond Circle Adventure Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: The driver will be waiting for guests with a sign with the lead traveler's name. Driver is wearing a blue jacket with our company logo on it..

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10 hours

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Overview

Our journey takes us along one of Iceland's longest fjords, to our first destination, the Goðafoss waterfall, which holds great significance in Iceland's history.
Next, we will drive to Húsavík, a small town which is known from the film Eurovision with Will Farell. There you will see a charming church and port. Then we will visit a location where we can see puffins. Our next destination is Ásbyrgi, a horseshoe-shaped canyon surrounded by precipitous cliffs. We will then travel alongside the echoing cliffs which are world-renowned for their basalt columns that characterize the ancient crater remains. Finally, we will reach Dettifoss Waterfall the most powerfull waterfall in Europe. Our next stop is at Hverir, which is known for its boiling mud pits, this area is considered by many to be the most beautiful and catastrophic place in Iceland. We will take a short break at Víti crater near Krafla Volcano. On the way back, you will be able to admire the beauty of Lake Mývatn.

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What's Included

✓ Included

WiFi on board
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle

✗ Not Included

Meals

Itinerary

Stop 1

The drive to the Godafoss waterfall takes about 35 minutes and it requires 5 minutes very easy hike from the parking lot. There is a small food and souvenir shop nearby. The toilet is inside the shop.

Stop 2

The drive to this charming little town takes about 40 minutes. It is also known as the capital of whale watching and is famous from the film "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" with Will Ferrell. We will spend about 20-30 minutes there.

Stop 3

It is about 15 minutes drive from the city of Husavik. Is a small peninsula in the north of Iceland. Tjornes is known for its impressive geology and vibrant bird life. It is possible to see puffins from mid June to early September.

Stop 4

Huge and impressive horse hoof shaped canyon. This site is about 35 minutes drive from the previous location. It is about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 miles) long and 1.1 kilometres (0.7 miles) wide. The elevation is about 100 metres (328 feet). There is a small lake called Botnstjörn that we can walk to. There is also a small petrol station where we can get some refreshments and use the toilet. We will spend about 40 minutes here.

Stop 5

The 'echo rocks' are about a 20 minute drive from the Asbyrgi canyon. They are a collection of basalt columns arranged in all directions to create unique formations and arched caves known to create eerie echoes and reverberations.

Stop 6

The most powerful waterfall in Europe. Travel time by bus to this place is approximately 20minutes. It requires a moderate hike of about 10 minutes each way. This location is not wheelchair accessible. On the way back you can see the Selfoss waterfall. Toilets are available on site.

Stop 7

It is a volcanic crater filled with beautiful aqua blue water formed in the 18th century during a powerful eruption in this region. We can also see the nearby geothermal power plant and craters from the last eruption which started in 1975. We spend about 25 minutes here.

Stop 8

Often compared to Yellowstone by our guests. A place where groundwater meets hot lava and boiling hot water comes to the surface. You can see bubbling pots and seam fumaroles. There are also beautiful colors of different minerals on the ground. Travel time is about 15 minutes and we spend about 25 minutes here. There is a strong smell of rotten eggs in this place.

Stop 9

The drive to Lake Myvatn takes about 10 minutes. The rest of the time will be spent enjoying the lake view and visiting the best attractions in the area.