Diamond circle, waterfalls and amazing landscapes

by Star Travel · Sightseeing day tours · North Iceland

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from €292.9 per person

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Diamond circle, waterfalls and amazing landscapes — Star Travel

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Duration
9 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Akureyri
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 10:30
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

Meeting point, in Star Travel's words: Meeting point: Hof culture house, Strandgata 12

About this experience

Visit Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss Waterfall, Ásbyrgi Canyon and Húsavík

First stop is by Goðafoss Waterfall and from there to Lake Mývatn area and stop at Hverir, boiling mud pits, by Mt. Námafjall. That area is considered by many the most beautiful and at the same time the most catastrophic place in Iceland. We will take a short stop in Víti crater near Krafla Volcano.

Next stop is by Dettifoss Waterfall, which stands at 45m high and 100m wide, where a mass of water, mud and sand rumbles into Iceland’s most impressive canyon.

After Dettifoss we travel alongside the Jökulsárgljúfur glacial canyon to Vesturdalur valley and to Hljóðaklettar, the echoing cliffs. They are world known for their basalt columns that characterize the ancient crater remains.

Next we come down to the imposing horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi, surrounded by precipitous cliffs. This place is known to be the meeting place of the pagan Gods.

We then take our time to stop at a café when we drive through Húsavík village on our way back to Akureyri.

Description from the operator, Star Travel. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Goðafoss
Lake Mývatn
Dettifoss
Selfoss
Hljóðaklettar
Ásbyrgi
Húsavík

Included

This tour includes comfortable transportation in a minibus, a complimentary pickup service, and an English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.

Good to know

We recommend bringing the following items for a comfortable and enjoyable experience:

Warm clothes to stay cozy in changing weather
Good hiking shoes for stability and comfort
Gloves to keep your hands warm
A water bottle to stay hydrated
Light snacks for an extra energy boost along the way

Being well-prepared will help you make the most of your adventure.

You have the option to be dropped off at the Forest Lagoon on the way back, giving you the perfect opportunity to unwind and relax after your day tour. Conveniently located just outside of Akureyri, the lagoon offers a serene geothermal bathing experience, as well as an on-site restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious meal. When you're ready to head into the city center, taxis are readily available for an easy and hassle-free ride. Contact us at info@startravel.is to reserve your spot at the Forest Lagoon, or visit the Activities section on our website to make a booking quickly and easily. Expected arrival time is 18:00

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1Star Travel decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Geosea Ticket from GeoSea is €55 — €238 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Star Travel · €293	GeoSea · €55
Getting there	Picks you up	You make your own way
Changing your mind	Free until 24 h before	Not stated

The €238 buys you hotel pickup and free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Why we list it

Star Travel is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Star Travel

Read all 67 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Charlie
★★★★★ · 8 months ago
Hogni (Garfield) was incredibly friendly, professional and knowledgeable which made our day really special. The tour ran with only 3 of us so it was a very personal experience and we got to see all of the sights with no one else around. We also stopped for hot dogs for lunch which were really tasty and affordable. We learnt so much about Icelandic culture and got some incredible photos of all of the sights - of which there were far too many to mention. I would highly recommend and would definitely book with Star Travel again.
Anya
★★★★★ · 7 months ago
What a mindblowing experience! Firstly we went to the Forest lagoon and spent such a wonderful time there, relaxing in hot water with pina colada with a forest view. It was snowing while we were there which made the experience even more magical and movie-like. And then the best part of the tour came. We’ve almost lost the hope of seeing Northern lights that night as it was cloudy and other tours were cancelled but our guide was so confident and just knew WHERE to go! After driving for about an hour we saw Aurora!!! We couldn’t believe our eyes. It was so bright and massive, spreading across the whole sky! We were watching this “show” for an hour: it was dancing in the sky and constantly moving and changing its shape. And the observation spot was between snowy mountains, like in a fairy tale. We were literally screaming and jumping out of happiness because it was so stunning and because our dream came true. And this is thanks to our highly experienced and enthusiastic guide. We are so grateful to him!! He’s a magician who found bright Northern lights in a cloudy day! 15.02.2026
Eva Wong
★★★★★ · 2 years ago
THE BEST! No need to look at any other operator! We've traveled around the world and finally had the opportunity to come to Iceland. We are a family of 10 who were on a cruise and our first port in Iceland was Akureyri. We were fortunate to stay overnight and I wanted to make the most of our time. Through lots of research and communicating with a few vendors, I decided Star Travel was the way to go! We booked a private tour and had Julli as our guide for the day. From the moment we booked, til the end of the day at 7:00pm, we had nothing but positive things to say. Great communication. Professional. On time. Expertise. Fun. and Fair pricing. Thank you for showing us the Capital of the North. We loved our experience! All the best to you!
Kat Soja
★★★★★ · 6 months ago
Really great tour company, recommend them fully! I have come across Siggy from Star Travel several times during my stay in Akureryi and have nothing but praise for him. Funny, knowledgeable, incredibly committed to making sure that whatever tour you've picked, you will have a great experience. Amazing service and super friendly people on board. Way to go. Thank you, Siggy!

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

Reviews from our travellers

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Akureyri, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.

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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €14 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.