Part of the
Hurtigruten Group

Diamond Circle

Excursion

Price from

$178

Duration
6 hours 30 minutes
Season
Min. number
25 travellers travellers
Booking code
G-HUS4

Discover the Whispering Cliffs, Ásbyrgi canyon, and powerful Dettifoss waterfall on this 6-hour guided coach tour.
  • Witness the powerful natural forces that shaped Iceland.

  • Visit Europe’s most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss—measuring some 144 ft high and 328 ft wide

  • Experience the Whispering Cliffs, an otherworldly group of crater plugs and basalt columns.

  • See immense Ásbyrgi canyon, which was shaped by ancient floods.


Gems of the North

This scenic tour begins with a visit to Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall, which stands 144 feet high and is 328 feet wide. We’ll also stop at Hljóðaklettar, the Whispering Cliffs, a bizarre-looking group of crater plugs and basalt columns with an eerie acoustic effect.

We’ll continue on to horseshoe-shaped Ásbyrgi canyon. Said to be the footprint of Odin’s eight-legged horse, vegetation abounds at the foot of the gigantic cliffs.

As we head back to Húsavik, we’ll drive along the beautiful Tjörnes peninsula.

Practical information

  • Included: A private bus and an English-speaking guide

  • Remarks/requirements: Please dress according to the weather conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes. Kindly note that the order of the sites may vary.

  • Walking or Activity information: Involves physical activity on uneven surfaces and/or steep terrain. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Not suitable for guests with limited mobility. Walking at each site is optional.

  • Wheelchair accessible: No

  • Language Availability: English and German (subject to availability)

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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