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Ásbyrgi Canyon Tours and Tickets

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As one of the highlights of the Diamond Circle, Ásbyrgi Canyon doesn’t disappoint. The horseshoe-shaped depression is technically part of the Vatnajökull National Park (the largest in Europe) and measures approximately 3.5 kilometers in length, 1.1 kilometer across and up to 100 meters high at its steepest cliffs. What makes this canyon so unique though is the distinctive rock formations present in over half its length, divided through the middle by a 25-meter-high piece called Eyjan ("the Island"), which offers spectacular views to curious hikers and day visitors.

Those would who prefer to stay down the canyon will enjoy walking in the typically Icelandic woodland, which consists of knee-high shrubberies, birch and willow trees. The canyon was actually formed by a catastrophic glacial flooding of the river Jökulsá after the last Ice Age -roughly 10,000 years ago—resulting from a volcanic eruption underneath the Vatnajökull ice cap. At least, according to science; Icelandic folklore has a different take on this story. Legend has it that the canyon was formed by the hoof print of Odin's (the all-father of the Norse gods) steed, a colossal eight-legged horse, which explains both the canyon’s odd shape and size.

Ásbyrgi Canyon stands guard to the Jokulsa Canyon and holds numerous wonders like the Hljoðaklettar rock formations, the mighty Dettifoss and even entire villages of hidden people, Iceland’s version of elves. A few Arctic foxes, gyrfalcons, ptarmigans and green-winged teals can also be seen.

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Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri

Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri

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Most tourists in Iceland travel the well-trodden Ring Road. The lesser-trafficked Diamond Circle offers the chance to avoid those crowds and discover the under-visited northern region. As you travel to landmarks such as Dettifoss waterfall in Vatnajokull National Park, Godafoss waterfall and the Lake Myvatn area, you'll learn all about Icelandic culture and history from your guide.
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The Great Round Tour: Around Iceland in 13 Days

The Great Round Tour: Around Iceland in 13 Days

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Maximize your time in Iceland on this 13-day guided tour that ensures you see all of the most-important attractions—and then some. Journey around the Ring Road, the Snaefellsnes peninsula, and the remote and isolated Westfjords. Along the way you'll see waterfalls, a black-sand beach, glacier lagoon, cliffs, and wildlife that may include puffins.
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Iceland Complete: Around Iceland in 10 Days

Iceland Complete: Around Iceland in 10 Days

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Get a comprehensive overview of Iceland on this 10-day tour on the famous ring road. Discover the rugged terrain of Iceland as you explore the volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, and mountains that dot the landscape. See famous landmarks like the Golden Circle, the Skogafoss and Seljalandfoss waterfalls, the East Fjords and much more as you interact with locals during your farm stays in the countryside.
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8-Day Luxury Hotel Tour around Iceland with Airport Pick Up

8-Day Luxury Hotel Tour around Iceland with Airport Pick Up

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An exclusive small-group journey in a luxury coach staying at the best available hotels. This tour is focused on the variety of Icelandic nature, rich history, and amazing geography reachable from the famous Ring Road. Expect majestic mountain ranges, lush valleys and plains, enormous glaciers, black sand beaches, out of this world lava formations, geothermal phenomenons, amazing natural hot spring baths, and cascading waterfalls all expertly guided by our certified staff with years and years of experience in operating seamless, worry-free tours for fun people of all ages with a flair for adventure
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9 Day 4x4 Super-Jeep Off-Road Adventure Tour Across the Interior of Iceland

9 Day 4x4 Super-Jeep Off-Road Adventure Tour Across the Interior of Iceland

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We challenge you to find a more adventurous tour around Iceland. You have the option of participating by renting your own heavily modified off-road Jeep or Truck or catch a ride as a passenger in one of our guide vehicles. The tour is guided through two way radio on a private frequency when driving, and in person during hikes and stops. While we visit all of Iceland's best known destinations, this tour goes where few tourists ever get to travel. We drive along tracks and routes not passable for rental cars or regular tourist busses. If you want to truly experience the serenity and beauty Icelandic landscape and nature, and put your off-road driving skills to the test, in your own private truck, this just might be the experience of your life! Even if you just want to relax and let us do the driving, this tour gives unparalleled access to the majestic Icelandic highlands and interior!
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