Diamond Circle
10 narrated stops
Stops on this journey
1. Godafoss
A geological and historical landmark where the Skjalfandafljot river drops over a basalt horseshoe, marking the site of Iceland's conversion to Christianity.
2. Húsavík
Discover Húsavík, a charming northern town famous for world-class whale watching, restorative geothermal sea baths, and its rich history as the first settled location in Iceland.
3. Asbyrgi
A massive geological depression in the Oxarfjordur region, Asbyrgi features 100-meter cliffs, ancient birch woods, and a distinct central rock formation known as Eyjan.
4. Dettifoss waterfall
Located in the rugged heart of North Iceland, Dettifoss is a spectacle of raw energy, plunging 45 meters into the dramatic Jökulsárgljúfur canyon.
5. Myvatn
A detailed guide to the geological formations, unique bird species, and geothermal culture surrounding North Iceland's Myvatn region.
6. Dimmuborgir
A sprawling field of jagged lava pillars and volcanic caves, Dimmuborgir offers a landscape shaped by steam and fire that is rare to find on dry land.
7. Grjotagja
Located in the Lake Myvatn region, Grjotagja is a basalt lava cave containing a geothermal spring that serves as a visceral reminder of North Iceland's volcanic volatility.
8. Námafjall
Namafjall and the Hverir geothermal field offer a raw encounter with the earth’s interior, where boiling mud pots and pressurized steam vents redefine the Icelandic landscape.
9. Krafla
Explore one of Iceland's most active volcanic zones, featuring the teal-blue Viti crater lake and the steaming, colorful lava fields of Leirhnjukur.
10. Akureyri
Situated at the base of Iceland's longest fjord, Akureyri serves as the primary hub of the north, blending steep mountain terrain with a resilient urban culture.