Húsavík — the Diamond Circle 

Explore the majestic beauty of Ásbyrgi canyon, Dettifoss waterfall and the ‘Whispering Cliffs’.

  • Witness the powerful natural forces that shaped Iceland
  • Visit Europe’s most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss – measuring some 144 feet high and 328 feet wide
  • Experience the ‘Whispering Cliffs’, an other-worldly group of crater plugs and basalt columns
  • See the immense Ásbyrgi canyon – shaped by ancient floods

  • Season

    Summer

  • Difficulty level

    Level 3: Average physical condition.

  • Duration

    6 hours 30 min

  • Min. passengers

    25

  • Booking code

    G-HUS4

  • From

    £ 106

  • Notices

    Surface underfoot is grass/mud/gravel and there are rough pathways throughout.

Surreal natural beauty   

On a guided hike you’ll marvel at the force of Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall. Then discover the bizarre rock formations of Hljóðaklettar, the ‘Whispering Cliffs’. Next, prepare to feel small in the immense canyon of Ásbyrgi, also named ‘Fortress of the Gods’. According to Norse myths, the canyon was shaped by the horseshoe of Sleipnir, Odin’s eight-legged steed.  

Practical information:

  • Requirements: Dress according to local weather conditions with good footwear (closed toe recommended) with a rubber or non-slip sole.
  • Walking information: Surface underfoot is grass/mud/gravel and there are rough pathways throughout. All walking is optional and most sites can be viewed through the motor coach windows.
  • Language: English
  • Not wheelchair accessible