Iceland · Geological Wonders

4x4 Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatn

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Akureyri. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel the Diamond Circle of North Iceland in a small group 4x4 tour
02 Visit Goðafoss, the famous Waterfall of the Gods
03 See Dettifoss and Selfoss in Vatnajökull National Park
04 Enjoy photo stops around the Lake Mývatn area
05 Explore Jökulsárgljúfur Canyon and Hljóðaklettar Echo Cliffs
06 Visit the horseshoe-shaped Ásbyrgi Canyon
07 Stop at the Tjörnes Peninsula Cliffs, where puffins nest in summer
08 Optional add-on visit to GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths in Húsavík

Explore North Iceland’s dramatic Diamond Circle on a 4x4 day tour from Akureyri or the Lake Mývatn area. Travel through a striking landscape shaped by glaciers, volcanoes, and geothermal activity as you visit some of the region’s most memorable natural sights with a local guide.

Highlights of the day include Goðafoss, the Lake Mývatn area, Dettifoss and Selfoss in Vatnajökull National Park, Jökulsárgljúfur Canyon, Hljóðaklettar Echo Cliffs, Ásbyrgi Canyon, and the Tjörnes Peninsula Cliffs. The tour also includes time in Húsavík, with the option to add entry to the GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths.

Explore North Iceland’s dramatic Diamond Circle on a 4x4 day tour from Akureyri or the Lake Mývatn area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Akureyri, Husavik, Selfoss, Mývatn, Vatnajökull National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Akureyri Free Pick up

Eyjafjordur drive

Godadoss Waterfall

Lake Myvatn area photo stops

Dettifoss Waterfall

Selfoss waterfall

Vatnajokull National Park

Jokulsargljufur Canyon and River

Hljodaklettar Echo Cliffs

Asbyrgi Canyon

Tjornes Peninsula Cliffs

GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths (optional add-on, entrance fee not included)

Husavik Village

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Transport, guided tour, pick up and drop off

What's Not Included

Food and Drink
Entrance fee to GeoSea geothermal baths (optional add on)

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Additonal pick up points: No pick up - Meeting point: Hotel Kea, Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri 600 No pick up - Meeting Point: Old Town Akureyri, Brynja Ice Cream shop No pickup - Meeting point: Hof Cultural and Conference Centre Hotel Kea by Keahotels, Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri 600 Iceland Acco Hostel, Skipagata 2-4, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Backpackers, Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akurinn, Brekkugata 27a, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Hostel HI, Storholt 1, Akureyri 603 Iceland Akureyri FP Guesthouse, Radhustorg 300, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Downtown Apartments, Nordurgata 43, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Central Rooms, Graenagata 2, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Central Luxury House, Thingvallastraeti 4, Akureyri 600 Iceland Amma Guesthouse, Skolastigur 5, Akureyri 600 Iceland Apotek Guesthouse, Hafnarstraeti 104, Akureyri 600 Iceland B91 Apartments Akureyri, Byggdavegur 91, Akureyri 600 Iceland Centrum Hostel, Hafnarstraeti 102, Akureyri 600 Iceland Centrum Apartment, Solvellir 5, Akureyri 600 Iceland FE Accommodation, Thingvallastraeti 2, Akureyri 600 Iceland G19 Boutique Apartments, Granufelagsgoetu 19, Akureyri 600 Iceland Guesthouse Akureyri, Skipagata 4, Akureyri 600 Iceland Gastehaus Akureyri, Hafnarstraeti 108, Akureyri 600 Iceland Gula Villan B&B, Brekkugata 8, Akureyri 600 Iceland H 81 Apartments, Hafnarstraeti 81, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hafdals Guesthouse, Stekkjarlaekur, Akureyri 601 Iceland Hafnarstraeti Hostel, Hafnarstraeti 99-101 2nd Floor, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Akureyri, Hafnarstraeti 67, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Akureyri Dynheimar, Hafnarstraeti 73, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Edda Akureyri, Thorunnarstraeti, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Ibudir, Geislagata 10, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Kjarnalundur, Kjarnalundur, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Nordurland by Keahotels, Geislagata 7, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hrafninn Guesthouse, Brekkugata 4, Akureyri 600 Iceland Ice Apartments Akureyri, Hafnarstraeti 106, Akureyri 600 Iceland Icelandair Hotel Akureyri, Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri 600 Iceland Lava Apartments, Glerargoetu 3b, Akureyri 600 Iceland Lonsa Guesthouse, Lonsa, Akureyri 601 Iceland Our Guesthouse, Hafnarstraeti 82, Akureyri 600 Iceland Saeluhus Hotel Akureyri, Sunnutroed 2, Akureyri 600 Iceland Solgardar Guesthouse, Brekkugata 6, Akureyri 600 Iceland Sulur Gistiheimili 1, Thorunnarstraeti 93, Akureyri 600 Iceland Torg Guesthouse, Brekkugata 1b, Akureyri 600 Iceland Town Square Apartments, Radhustorgi 3, Akureyri 600 Iceland 6 Ravens (6 Hrafnar) Guesthouse, Hrafnagilsstraeti, Akureyri 600 AK Apartments, Geislagata 12, Akureyri 600 Brekkusel Guesthousem, Byggðavegur 97, Akureyri 600 Briet Apartments Akureyri, Munkaþverárstræti, Akureyri 600 City Square Apartments, Brekkugata 3, Akureyri 600 Guesthouse Akureyri, Hafnarstræti 108, Akureyri 600 Gula Villan Guesthouse, Þingvallastræti 14, Akureyri 600 Halllandsnes Apartments, Halllandsnes, Akureyri 601 K16 Apartments, Kaupvangsstræti 16, Akureyri 600 Pearl of the North Apartments, Mödruvallastræti 5, Akureyri 600 Pearl of the North Apartments, Munkathverárstræti 33, Akureyri 600 Strandgata 11 Apartments, Standgata 11, Akureyri 600 Sulur Guesthouse, Klettastígur 6, Akureyri 600

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