Jökulsárgljúfur Exploration: Hiking and Sightseeing in Vatnajökull National Park from Akureyri
Akureyri
Embark on a thrilling hiking and sightseeing adventure in Vatnajökull National Park from Akureyri. Explore majestic waterfalls, ancient craters, and spot puffins along the way!
Duration: 9 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Godafoss - Waterfall of the Gods. We cant pass this one with out a short stop.
  • Lake Myvatn - We will be driving through with a short stop for photography
  • Dettifoss Waterfall - Here we hike down towards Dettifoss Iceland’s biggest waterfall.
  • Camping Hljóðaklettar - This is where we do our main hike of the day, along the Jökulsárgljúfur canion.
  • Tjörnes - Here we go looking for Puffins. They are in this area from may-beginning of august.
  • Tjörneshöfn (Tungulending Guesthouse) - Here we stop at a amazing little coffee house, in a unique setting.
  • Husavik - We stop here to take a look around the harbour area. Húsavík is one of the most popular places to go whale watching in Iceland.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
Additional Information

This excursion is a blend of treks and scenic views. We commence our journey from Akureyri. Our first halt is at Goðafoss, known as the waterfall of the Gods. We then proceed driving towards Lake Mývatn. We make our next stop at Dettifoss waterfall, known as the second most powerful waterfall in Europe. We then move on to Hljóðaklettar, an ancient series of craters formed by the glacial river Jökulsá. We undertake a hike here for approximately 2 hours amid a unique terrain. After this, we make our way to the seashore where we might get a chance to see some puffins, inhabiting the area from May until the start of August. Our next stopover is for a coffee break at Tungulending, a quaint coffee shop situated on the shore of Skjálfandi bay. From here, we head to Húsavík and spend some time exploring the harbour area. We conclude our journey by driving back to Akureyri. This adventure is designed as a circular route.

Location
Godafoss
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.