Dettifoss Waterfall, Ásbyrgi and Lake Mývatn – Shore Excursion from Húsavík
This wonderful half-day shore excursion from Húsavík takes you to all the highlights of north Iceland. It´s the perfect option for cruise passengers docking at the small port toiwn of Húsavík. Our guides greet you at the harbor and together we embark on an exhilarating adventure to some of the region´s most spectaculur natural wonders.
We visit Dettifoss Waterfall, believed to be Europe´s most powerful waterfall. You hear the raging torrents before you see the falls, such is is the raging force of the falls which plunge 44m to the canyon below. No trip in Iceland is complete without witnessing a geothermal region, with the Námaskarð area featuring steaming mud-pools, boiling hot-springs, and other features. We also visit Ásbyrgi, a remarkable horse-shoe shaped canyon, formed around 10,000 years ago due to glacial flooding. Admire the sheer canyon walls surrounding a serene forest paths.
All in all, our Diamond Circle Express tour is a great option for those with only a few hours in which to explore the North of Iceland.
BusTravel Iceland also offer an extended version of this tour from Akureyri, as well as various other Shore Excursions throughout Iceland.
Tour highlights & itinerary
- Expert local guidance
- Pickup and drop-off at Húsavík harbor
- Free WiFi
- Packed lunch
- We advise you to wear gloves, a hat, a waterproof coat, and comfortable walking shoes.
- Snack and water
- Disclaimer: The duration of this tour is 6.5 hours and start times are tailored to the cruise ships in dock on any given day
- Cancellation Policy: The tour can be cancelled for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance. No refunds are available after that.
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Itinerary
Itinerary
Húsavík harborHúsavík is emerging as a popular new shore stop of cruise ships to Iceland. This charming fishing town is the starting point for our tour.
1 Tjörnes CliffHringsbjarg, a towering cliff standing at 60 meters tall, sits on the edge of the Tjörnes peninsula, just north of Húsavík. Perched atop this cliff is the Tjörnes viewing platform, providing breathtaking panoramic vistas of the sea and Öxarfjörður fjord. With luck on your side, you may catch a glimpse of nesting pairs of puffins, the celebrated summer guests to our shores.
2 Ásbyrgi CanyonÁbyrgi is something of a hiddent gem, perhaps because it´s unique beauty is rather difficult to capture in a photo. Sheer canyon walls surround a small forest and lagoon, and countless birds call the area home.
According to myth, the horse-shoe shaped canyon was formed when the norse king Óðin´s eight-legged horse Sleipnir stomped upon the ground here.
3 Dettifoss WaterfallDettifoss, part of the Vatnajökull National Park, is Europe´s most powerful waterfall, with an astounding 193 cubic meters of water plunging over its edge every single second on average. There is something primordial about Dettifoss, and one feels himbled and insignicant beside it vast scale; Dettifoss measures 44m high and 100m wide!
4 Námaskarð geothermal areaOur next stop is the Námaskarð geothermal area, with its bubbling mud-pools and steaming hot-springs. Sulphur mist lingers in the air, creating an other-wordly affect. Mineral deposits from geothermal water has discoloured the rocks here, adding to the alien landscape.
Geothermal forces have played a major role in the formation of the landscapes of Iceland.
- Húsavík harbor
When our time together comes to a close, we will drop you back to Húsavík harbor in plenty of time before your ship sets sail.
Húsavík is emerging as a popular new shore stop of cruise ships to Iceland. This charming fishing town is the starting point for our tour.
Hringsbjarg, a towering cliff standing at 60 meters tall, sits on the edge of the Tjörnes peninsula, just north of Húsavík. Perched atop this cliff is the Tjörnes viewing platform, providing breathtaking panoramic vistas of the sea and Öxarfjörður fjord. With luck on your side, you may catch a glimpse of nesting pairs of puffins, the celebrated summer guests to our shores.
Ábyrgi is something of a hiddent gem, perhaps because it´s unique beauty is rather difficult to capture in a photo. Sheer canyon walls surround a small forest and lagoon, and countless birds call the area home.
According to myth, the horse-shoe shaped canyon was formed when the norse king Óðin´s eight-legged horse Sleipnir stomped upon the ground here.
Dettifoss, part of the Vatnajökull National Park, is Europe´s most powerful waterfall, with an astounding 193 cubic meters of water plunging over its edge every single second on average. There is something primordial about Dettifoss, and one feels himbled and insignicant beside it vast scale; Dettifoss measures 44m high and 100m wide!
Our next stop is the Námaskarð geothermal area, with its bubbling mud-pools and steaming hot-springs. Sulphur mist lingers in the air, creating an other-wordly affect. Mineral deposits from geothermal water has discoloured the rocks here, adding to the alien landscape.
Geothermal forces have played a major role in the formation of the landscapes of Iceland.
When our time together comes to a close, we will drop you back to Húsavík harbor in plenty of time before your ship sets sail.