The Diamond Tour by Minibus

by Iceland Discover · Sightseeing day tours · Golden Circle

4.4(17) · operator on Google
The Diamond Tour by Minibus — Iceland Discover

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  • Duration

    8 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Languages

    EN

  • Departs

    09:00

  • Cancellation

    No refund once booked

About this experience

The diamond tour will take you to the dramatic south west coast of Iceland; Geo-thermic springs, dramatic mountain views, lava fields, rivers and a waterfall. This stunning landscape showcases the best of Iceland, and is a wonderful day trip.

There are quite a few artisans in the area as you will see in the workshops as well as farm lodgings, country boutiques, and that’s just the beginning.

Urriðafoss waterfall

Iceland’s greatest waterfall in water quantity.

Tré og List

A charming museum of wood and art craftsmanship, full of wonderful pieces made by the local farmer.

Strandakirkja – Rural Church

A stone throw from the beach, where the bitterly cold sea meets harsh volcanic rocks and black sand.

Krísuvíkurbjarg

Stunning black cliffs. Here, thousands of sea birds nest. You can hike along the trail to the edge of the cliffs where it’s possible to spot Kittiwakes, puffins, peewits, guillemots, razorbills, and other birds as they dive into the sea. The great stretch of cliffs at Krýsuvíkurbjarg are amongst the best bird-watching sites in Iceland; in summer, 60,000 residents nest within the sheer face.

Krísuvík

Geothermal area where you can take a walk between the boiling mud puddles and smell the solfatares.

Kleifarvatn

Nestled below a steep mountain, the seemingly deserted space is an attractive spot for a quiet walk over small black lava rocks.

Little Extra Touch

We will add some local touch and different places to visit depending on time, weather and mood.

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

Where you go

  1. Urriðafoss waterfall
  2. Tré og List
  3. Strandakirkja – Rural Church
  4. Krísuvíkurbjarg
  5. Krísuvík
  6. Kleifarvatn
  7. Little Extra Touch

Included

  • Free WiFi
  • Personal experience
  • Trusted tour operator
  • Small group experience
  • Expert guides
  • Comfortable mini bus
  • Pickup is available for an extra charge


 

Good to know

  • You can bring some favorite snacks and beverages if you like.
  • We recommend you bring hiking boots with slip-resistant soles if you are visiting in the winter. 
  • Please dress according to the weather ...the ever changing Icelandic weather.

Cancellation for this tour

No refund once booked. 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.

  1. 1Iceland Discover 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 Golden Ride – Day tour in Golden Circle area from Íslandshestar is €0 — €107 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Iceland Discover · €107Íslandshestar · €0
How long it runs8 hours1 hour

The €107 buys you 7 more hours out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Who this is not for

  • Not the one to book if your dates might move: this operator does not refund once booked.

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

Why we list it

Iceland Discover is one of 154 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 Iceland Discover

Read all 17 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.4/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Sarah Hodges

    ★★★★★ · a year ago

    We booked the whale watching tour on the Amelia Rose. The boat was comfortable with a warm cabin on two levels. It was not possible to see much from inside, so be prepared to be on the outdoor decks (very cold in December). The crew was skilled, and we saw several humpback whales not far out of the harbour in Reykjavik. The check in process was a little confusing, with kiosks inside a crowded pub and staff only intermittently available to advise on how/when to board the boats (proceed through the back door of the restaurant or around to the back from the entrance to the docks as soon as you have your ticket from the kiosk). We did not purchase anything from the bar, but it was available. There were bathrooms on board. There was WiFi, but I never found the password posted. The views looking back at Reykjavik and of the mountains in the bay were striking.

  • J M

    ★★★★★ · 10 months ago

    I went on the whale watching tour on the Amelia Rose in August this year. Our guide, Julian is a marine biologist so he gave very useful, detailed information about not only the whales and but also the other sea life and birds during our tour. We were very lucky because despite the very cold, grey, rainy weather, we saw some whales, among them minke whales. I enjoyed the tour very much.

  • Gian Franco Capra

    ★ · 8 months ago

    This was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had in all my years of traveling around the world. It’s not really a whale watching tour at all. In reality, it consists of going out in a boat that never gets far from the harbor and then chasing poor whales, disturbing their peace. Every time a tail or even the smallest water spout appears, the boat rushes toward the unfortunate whale, which of course gets scared and swims away. In 2026, activities like this should be banned. Neither my family nor I would ever have joined had we known it was something so barbaric. I strongly suggest the company rename it to what it truly is: “Join us and go to bother the whales.” Stay away, this is a complete waste of money.

  • Birk Karsten Ecke

    ★★★★★ · 2 years ago

    The whale-watching tour will remain an unforgettable experience. We saw several minke whales and puffins. Sometimes just a few meters from the ship. The guide was very professional and accurately announced where the whales could be seen. The captain did everything he could to keep track of the whales and allow for multiple sightings. There is enough space on the ship and people don't get in each other's way. However, the tour was only twenty percent booked at 9:15 that Monday morning. Indoor decks, warm blankets, and a bar are available. I can fully recommend this tour. I would book it again. Vouchers must be redeemed for a boarding pass at the Old Harbor House at Ægisgarður 2, 101 Reykjavík. From there it is only about a hundred meters to the ship's dock. Many thanks again to the Crew for this nice and unforgettable trip.

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026

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