Private Diamond Circle Tour
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Description
A Diamond Circle route with Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss and Dettifoss, built for travellers who want North Iceland's bigger natural contrasts. The contrast between Goðafoss, Dettifoss and the Mývatn volcanic area gives the day real scale.
This is the route for travellers who want North Iceland to feel big: waterfalls with power, volcanic landscapes with steam and colour, and the quieter drama around Lake Mývatn. It is especially strong if you want more than a simple Goðafoss stop.
Itinerary
Dettifoss
Europe's most powerful waterfall
Dettifoss is famous for sheer force. The waterfall is wider, louder and more raw than Goðafoss, and it gives Diamond Circle tours a dramatic wilderness edge.
Lake Mývatn
Volcanic lake and birdlife
Lake Mývatn is the heart of the region: a volcanic lake surrounded by lava fields, pseudocraters, birdlife and geothermal landscapes. The area feels completely different from the south and west of Iceland, which is exactly why it is worth the journey.
Selfoss
Waterfall canyon scenery
Selfoss sits close to Dettifoss but has a very different shape, with water spilling over a broad rocky edge. When included, it makes the waterfall section feel richer than a single quick stop.
Ásbyrgi
Horseshoe-shaped canyon
Ásbyrgi is a huge horseshoe-shaped canyon tied to Icelandic folklore and shaped by ancient floods. It is one of the signature stops on deeper Diamond Circle routes.
Geosea or Earth Lagoon
Geothermal sea-water bathing
When the route includes Geosea or Earth Lagoon, the day gains a strong relaxation element: warm geothermal water, big North Iceland views and a slower finish after waterfalls and lava landscapes.
Goðafoss
Waterfall of the Gods
Goðafoss is one of North Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls, where wide glacial water drops into a horseshoe-shaped canyon. It is a powerful first impression of the Diamond Circle and a classic stop between Akureyri and Lake Mývatn.
Húsavík
North Iceland harbour town
Húsavík is a characterful harbour town and a practical starting point for North Iceland shore excursions. Routes from here are planned to make strong use of limited port time.
What is included
- Private tour experience
- Professional local guide
- Transport for the booked route
- Online booking and instant confirmation
- Geothermal bathing stop if included in your selected tour
What do I need to bring
- Warm layered clothing
- Sturdy shoes
- Camera or phone
- Swimwear and towel for the geothermal pool
Good to know
- Bathing time depends on the exact version of the tour you book; bring swimwear if geothermal bathing is part of your selected option.
- Exact pickup details are confirmed on your voucher after booking.
Highlights
- Dettifoss waterfall
- Goðafoss waterfall
- Lake Mývatn volcanic scenery
- Private pacing and local guiding
Private Diamond Circle Tour - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Goðafoss is part of the route on this tour. It is one of North Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls and a major highlight between Akureyri and Lake Mývatn.