5 days
Apr-Sep
$9,995
A land of volcanoes and glaciers, steaming sulfur springs and mammoth icebergs, North Iceland’s Diamond Circle is the wilderness at its most untamed, an ever-changing landscape that lures adventurers from across the globe. Discover some of the most fantastical landscapes anywhere on Earth as you take an unforgettable journey through North Iceland. Offering the perfect adventure for those seeking something new beyond the wonders of the Golden Circle further south, the North is a true wilderness with natural drama at every turn. A&K’s experts will tailor your journey according to your tastes and activity preferences: stare into the curious formations of crater lakes, hike out to stark, remote lava fields or take in the icy mists of dramatic waterfalls as they plunge over basalt gorges.
Explore the charming, fjord-side city of Akureyri under your own steam, stopping off at lively cafes and a beautiful botanic garden
Feel the unbridled roar of nature at the country’s most spectacular waterfalls, including fabled Godafoss and the bellowing, 330ft-wide curtain of Dettifoss
Spot steaming fumaroles and vast flocks of migratory birds from your hotel on the volcanic shores of Lake Myvatn
Venture into the wilds of Vatnajokull National Park, passing geological wonders such as Askja volcano and the Holuhraun lava fields
Visit a traditional Icelandic farm for a taste of sustainable rural life, sampling some of the delicious artisan goat’s cheese
Step into Dimmuborgir, or the “Dark Fortress”, an ancient lava field filled with eerie, otherworldly rock formations
Book a Tailormade journey to Europe by April 15 and receive a $1,500 air credit per person when you reserve your international flights with A&K.
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Designed by us, tailored to you
This Tailormade Journey is just the beginning of a beautiful adventure, ready to be customized by you. Choose the hotels you want to stay in, enhance your journey with extra experiences, and tell us where else you want to go.
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Akureyri, Iceland
Gateway to Iceland’s wild, weathered North
Your A&K Experiences: Take in the horseshoe-shaped Asbyrgi Canyon, its floor covered with forest, before traveling to thundering Dettifoss, one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls. Afterwards, discover Hverir, a vast geothermal landscape whose bubbling sulfur pools and fumaroles resemble something from another world.
Your Hotel:
Akureyri, Iceland
Epic geology in the mountainous hinterland
Your A&K Experiences: Venture deep into Iceland’s wild interior to the surreal moonscapes of Askja’s crater lake, discovering epic waterfalls along the way: the ribboning cascades of Hrafnabjargafoss and Aldeyjarfoss, which roars over an amphitheater of black basalt.
Your Hotel:
Enhance Your Journey with Add-On Experiences
Catch all the amazing add-on experiences available for your entire trip. Whether you missed something earlier or want to see everything in one place, here’s your opportunity to make sure you don`t miss out on any incredible experiences.
Your Stay Options
Hand Selected for an Unmatched Experience
Akureyri, Iceland
Hotel Kea
Myvatn, Iceland
Fosshotel Myvatn
