Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatn

by Imagine Iceland Travel · North Iceland

Fine on your own

from €285.56 per person

Next departure: Sun 25 Oct

Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatn — Imagine Iceland 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
Minimum age
3
Cancellation
Cancelling costs 10% of the price within 365 days of departure, rising to 50% within 2 days.

About this experience

Discover the incredible Diamond Circle of North Iceland with an experienced local tour guide in a small group. This tour uncovers the natural beauty of the utterly unique landscape of Northern Iceland. As we travel through the diverse glacial and volcanic geothermal areas we visit top attractions including the amazing Dettifoss waterfall in Vatnajokull National Park and an opportunity to enjoy the GeoSea Geothermal baths.This great value tour includes pick up and drop off. Our first stop is at Godadoss waterfall, the famous 'Waterfall of the Gods' and then we visit the Lake Myvatn area for photo stops. Next is Dettifoss Waterfall, Europe's most powerful waterfall and you can also visit Selfoss waterfall in Vatnajokull National Park, We also visit Jokulsargljufur Canyon, Hljodaklettar Echo Cliffs, Asbyrgi Canyon, Tjornes Peninsula Cliffs where Puffins nest in the summer and then Husavik town where you can use the GeoSea Geothermal Sea Bath (optional add-on, entrance fee not included)

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

Where you go

Akureyri Free Pick up
Eyjafjordur drive
Godadoss Waterfall
Lake Myvatn area photo stops
Dettifoss Waterfall
Selfoss waterfall
Vatnajokull National Park
Jokulsargljufur Canyon and River
Hljodaklettar Echo Cliffs
Asbyrgi Canyon
Tjornes Peninsula Cliffs
GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths (optional add-on, entrance fee not included)
Husavik Village

Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Transport, guided tour, pick up and drop off

Not included

Food and Drink
Entrance fee to GeoSea geothermal baths (optional add on)

Good to know

Warm clothing and extra layers
Water bottle
Snacks
Packed lunch if you do not want to buy food on the tour.
Walking shoes/boots (suitable for snow and ice if weather necessitates)
Camera
Swim suit and Towel for GeoSea bath (can be rented)
Sunglasses
ID if discount needed at the GeoSea baths

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Additonal pick up points: No pick up - Meeting point: Hotel Kea, Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri 600 No pick up - Meeting Point: Old Town Akureyri, Brynja Ice Cream shop No pickup - Meeting point: Hof Cultural and Conference Centre Hotel Kea by Keahotels, Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri 600 Iceland Acco Hostel, Skipagata 2-4, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Backpackers, Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akurinn, Brekkugata 27a, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Hostel HI, Storholt 1, Akureyri 603 Iceland Akureyri FP Guesthouse, Radhustorg 300, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Downtown Apartments, Nordurgata 43, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Central Rooms, Graenagata 2, Akureyri 600 Iceland Akureyri Central Luxury House, Thingvallastraeti 4, Akureyri 600 Iceland Amma Guesthouse, Skolastigur 5, Akureyri 600 Iceland Apotek Guesthouse, Hafnarstraeti 104, Akureyri 600 Iceland B91 Apartments Akureyri, Byggdavegur 91, Akureyri 600 Iceland Centrum Hostel, Hafnarstraeti 102, Akureyri 600 Iceland Centrum Apartment, Solvellir 5, Akureyri 600 Iceland FE Accommodation, Thingvallastraeti 2, Akureyri 600 Iceland G19 Boutique Apartments, Granufelagsgoetu 19, Akureyri 600 Iceland Guesthouse Akureyri, Skipagata 4, Akureyri 600 Iceland Gastehaus Akureyri, Hafnarstraeti 108, Akureyri 600 Iceland Gula Villan B&B, Brekkugata 8, Akureyri 600 Iceland H 81 Apartments, Hafnarstraeti 81, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hafdals Guesthouse, Stekkjarlaekur, Akureyri 601 Iceland Hafnarstraeti Hostel, Hafnarstraeti 99-101 2nd Floor, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Akureyri, Hafnarstraeti 67, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Akureyri Dynheimar, Hafnarstraeti 73, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Edda Akureyri, Thorunnarstraeti, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Ibudir, Geislagata 10, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Kjarnalundur, Kjarnalundur, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hotel Nordurland by Keahotels, Geislagata 7, Akureyri 600 Iceland Hrafninn Guesthouse, Brekkugata 4, Akureyri 600 Iceland Ice Apartments Akureyri, Hafnarstraeti 106, Akureyri 600 Iceland Icelandair Hotel Akureyri, Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri 600 Iceland Lava Apartments, Glerargoetu 3b, Akureyri 600 Iceland Lonsa Guesthouse, Lonsa, Akureyri 601 Iceland Our Guesthouse, Hafnarstraeti 82, Akureyri 600 Iceland Saeluhus Hotel Akureyri, Sunnutroed 2, Akureyri 600 Iceland Solgardar Guesthouse, Brekkugata 6, Akureyri 600 Iceland Sulur Gistiheimili 1, Thorunnarstraeti 93, Akureyri 600 Iceland Torg Guesthouse, Brekkugata 1b, Akureyri 600 Iceland Town Square Apartments, Radhustorgi 3, Akureyri 600 Iceland 6 Ravens (6 Hrafnar) Guesthouse, Hrafnagilsstraeti, Akureyri 600 AK Apartments, Geislagata 12, Akureyri 600 Brekkusel Guesthousem, Byggðavegur 97, Akureyri 600 Briet Apartments Akureyri, Munkaþverárstræti, Akureyri 600 City Square Apartments, Brekkugata 3, Akureyri 600 Guesthouse Akureyri, Hafnarstræti 108, Akureyri 600 Gula Villan Guesthouse, Þingvallastræti 14, Akureyri 600 Halllandsnes Apartments, Halllandsnes, Akureyri 601 K16 Apartments, Kaupvangsstræti 16, Akureyri 600 Pearl of the North Apartments, Mödruvallastræti 5, Akureyri 600 Pearl of the North Apartments, Munkathverárstræti 33, Akureyri 600 Strandgata 11 Apartments, Standgata 11, Akureyri 600 Sulur Guesthouse, Klettastígur 6, Akureyri 600

Cancellation for this tour

Cancelling costs 10% of the price within 365 days of departure, rising to 50% within 2 days. 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.

1Imagine Iceland 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 the cutoff shown above, 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 Mývatn, Goðafoss & Grjótagjá Half Day Tour From Akureyri from Arctic Adventures is €125 — €161 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Imagine Iceland Travel · €286	Arctic Adventures · €125
How long it runs	9 hours	6 hours
Getting there	Picks you up	You make your own way
Changing your mind	Not stated	Free until 24 h before

The €161 buys you 3 more hours out and hotel pickup. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Who this is not for

Children under 3 cannot join this one.

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

Why we list it

Imagine Iceland Travel is one of 204 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 Imagine Iceland Travel

Read all 59 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Audra Mcfarlane
★★★★★ · 8 months ago
Amazing experience with Imagine Travel – unforgettable Iceland trip! We had an incredible experience with Imagine Travel during our trip to Iceland. We joined the Northern Lights tour as well as a day trip to Goðafoss, the lava fields, and Hverir – every place was absolutely breathtaking. Our guide, Ármann, was truly outstanding. He is extremely passionate about his work and has deep knowledge of Icelandic history, culture, and local stories. His storytelling made the journey even more special, and his sense of humour – especially the Viking jokes – made us laugh throughout the trip! He looked after everyone so well, always putting health and safety first, and making sure we felt comfortable and informed at all times. You can really feel how much he loves his country and enjoys sharing it with others. Icelandic culture is truly fascinating, and this experience made me fall in love with the country even more. I’m already looking forward to coming back in the summer to explore even more of this beautiful land. Highly recommend Imagine Travel and especially guide Ármann! ❄️🇮🇸
Meghan Thompson
★★★★★ · 8 months ago
Had one of the best days of my life! We did a modified version of the Diamond Circle (as it was the shortest day of the year) and Armonn was incredible! He made sure we saw everything cool and just the right time... and it was so good, we booked to do their Northern Lights tour that night... And the sky danced for us! Thank you, Armonn!
Jedda Cath
★★★★★ · 2 years ago
We had a great time on the Lake and waterfall tour thanks to our guide Daniel. He was absolutely awesome. Showed us the great sites and kept us entertained without being boring. Ask for Daniel the guide.
Vanda Clinton
★★★★★ · 9 months ago
We had an unforgettable experience on the Northern Lights tour with Imagine Iceland Travel. Our guide (Norbert) was exceptional—knowledgeable, and genuinely eager to give everyone the best possible chance of seeing the aurora. He shared fascinating insights about the science behind the lights. History of Akureyri all while keeping the atmosphere fun and relaxed One thing I really appreciated was the company’s kind of “second chance” policy: if we didn’t see the Northern Lights on our tour, we were welcome to join again the next night for free. It took all the pressure off and made the whole experience feel even more guest-focused and fair. Norbert went above and beyond—constantly checking weather updates, adjusting our route, and finding the perfect viewing spot. His photography tips were incredibly helpful too, beyond all of this - in my undestanding - he is the only one who offers to take photo of you for free, no other company does this and thanks to him I came home with fantastic photos. Seeing the Northern Lights is magical, but having such a dedicated, friendly, and experienced guide made the night truly special. I’d recommend this tour—and Norbert—to anyone dreaming of a breathtaking Arctic adventure!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

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Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

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€285.56 per person

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Departs08:00

Akureyri: light 08:38–17:15, 8 h 37 min of daylight.

· Cancelling costs 10% of the price within 365 days of departure, rising to 50% within 2 days.
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✓ If Imagine Iceland Travel cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
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✓ Price promise: Imagine Iceland Travel's own price, or we refund the difference
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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.