Dettifoss Private tour

by Geo Travel · North Iceland

Self-guided

from €1,832.51 per person

Next departure: Sun 25 Oct

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Duration
5 hours
Difficulty
Challenging
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Departs
08:00, 10:00, 10:30
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

VISIT DETTIFOSS EUROPE’S MOST POWERFUL WATERFALL

Dettifoss Super-Jeep Tour from lake Mývatn in the north of Iceland. You will never forget seeing Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall in winter. This amazing 45m high and 100m wide waterfall shows you how powerful nature can be.

From Mývatn we drive for about an hour to Vatnajökull national park. There we start off by visiting Hafragilsfoss if snowfall and road conditions allow. Hafragilsfoss is a 27m high waterfall on the edge of Jökulsá canyon where it is 120m deep.

From Dettifoss parking we hike for about 2-3 km to visit Selfoss an 11m high waterfall and Dettifoss and then return to the jeep.

This rough landscape of basalt pillars and waterfalls is like something from another world.

On our way back we can stop at Mývatn Nature Baths.

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

Good to know

The weather in the highlands can change very fast so it is important to wear good hiking boots and dress warm. It is good to bring a waterproof outer shell along in case of snow or rain.

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.

1Geo 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 →

Who this is not for

Not for anyone unsure on their feet or carrying an injury — the operator rates this as physically demanding, and there is no easy version of the day.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Geo 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 Geo Travel

Read all 154 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.

Julien Barthelemy
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
Rúna was an outstanding tour guide. He brought incredible energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude from start to finish. It was a very long day, but his engaging commentary and great sense of humor made the time fly by. He confidently navigated some truly adventurous conditions, including river crossings and driving through snow, all while making us feel safe and comfortable. Along the way, he shared fascinating stories about Icelandic history, geology, and culture that made every stop even more meaningful. This was an unforgettable experience, and Rúna played a huge part in making it so memorable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland.
Stephanie Smith
★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago
The Lofthellir ice cave tour was exceptional and includes a hike across a lava field before going into the cave. Our guide Anton is local and was incredibly knowledgeable about the geology and formations as well as the ecosystem. This is one of my favorite things I’ve done in Iceland.
Jean Mond
★★★★★ · a month ago
We make one 2 hours tour with my son by ATV … it was just perfect. The guide was very friendly and give us good explanation about the mountains and the lakes, ….
Ann Jarvis
★★★★★ · a month ago
We had a great time on our buggy ATV tour with Alejandro this morning! We enjoyed the buggy instruction, exciting tour, and interesting lessons about Icelandic geology. We already know this will be one of the highlights of our already eventful vacation to Iceland. Highly recommend!!

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

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Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

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€1,832.51 per person

Geo Travel's own price. 3% off the whole trip when you book two or more tours together, in one checkout.

Your date

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Departs08:0010:0010:30

Reykjavík: light 08:46–17:38, 8 h 52 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Geo Travel cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
✓ Card — Apple Pay or Google Pay where your device offers it — through Stripe; the charge is made in Icelandic krónur
✓ Price promise: Geo Travel's own price, or we refund the difference
✓ One checkout, even with tours from several operators
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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €64 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.