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

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.