Diamond Circle Day Trip from Akureyri Highlights
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Explore Húsavík Village for the harbour and whale-watching opportunities.
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Discover Lake Mývatn’s volcanic lake with unique geological formations.
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Witness Godafoss Waterfall, the "Waterfall of the Gods" fed by glaciers.
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Experience Dettifoss Waterfall, Europe's most powerful waterfall in Jökulsárgljúfur canyon.
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Learn about region's geologic history from Hverir mud pits to Jökulsárgljúfur canyon.
Diamond Circle Day Trip from Akureyri Overview
Explore Iceland's Diamond Circle on a guided tour from Akureyri. Learn about the region's geologic wonders, from steaming Hverir mud pits to Jökulsárgljúfur glacier canyons. Discover volcanic fields, Húsavík village, Lake Mývatn, and iconic waterfalls like Godafoss and Dettifoss and a stop over at puffin nesting site on the Tjörnes peninsula.
Activity Duration: 10 Hours
About the Activity:
- Húsavík Village: Explore this seaside village known for its picturesque harbor and whale watching opportunities.
- Lake Mývatn: Discover the beauty of this volcanic lake surrounded by unique geological formations.
- Godafoss Waterfall: Witness the "Waterfall of the Gods," with its glacier-fed waters falling into the river below.
- Dettifoss Waterfall: Experience the power of Europe's most powerful waterfall as it thunders down into the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon.
- Geological Wonders: Learn about the geologic history of the region, from the steaming mud pits of Hverir to the dramatic Jökulsárgljúfur glacier canyon.
- Puffin Nesting Site: Enjoy a stop at a puffin nesting site on the Tjörnes peninsula, where you can observe these charming seabirds in their natural habitat.