Dettifoss Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Dettifoss in 2026?

There’s no admission fee for Dettifoss and plenty of free parking close to the waterfall. However, you will need your own transportation to reach the site, so many travelers opt to visit as part of a tour. Full-day tours of the Diamond Circle from Akureyri, including Dettifoss, start at US$215.

Q: What tour options are available for Dettifoss?

Dettifoss is located in a remote part of North Iceland, so the most popular ways to visit are as part of a full-day Diamond Circle tour—stopping at attractions like Húsavík, Ásbyrgi canyon, or Mývatn Nature Baths along the way—or a multi-day package. Small-group and private tours are available, as well as self-drive tours.

Q: What are the most popular starting points for a tour to Dettifoss?

Most tours of Dettifoss and the Diamond Circle set out from Akureyri, the main cruise port and capital of North Iceland, which is about a 2-hour drive from the waterfall. Tours also run from the coastal town of Húsavík, about an hour away, while multi-day Iceland tours set out from Reykjavik.

Q: What is the best time of year to visit Dettifoss?

The best time to visit Dettifoss is during the summer (June to August), when roads are open and driving conditions are safest; this is also when the waterfall is at its most powerful, fed by meltwater from the surrounding glacier. In the winter months, access to the waterfall is weather-dependent and by 4WD only.

Q: Is Dettifoss accessible?

No, Dettifoss is unfortunately not easily accessible for visitors using wheelchairs or strollers. There are two paths leading to the waterfall, with the west side approach being more accessible. However, the dirt trail has rocks, natural steps, and uneven terrain, making it tricky for anyone with limited mobility.

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4x4 MiniBus Tour Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss and Nature Baths

Shelley_M, Nov 2025

Slight change of plan

I booked this tour so we could see all of the things we wanted without too many other travellers and not feeling too rushed of we had done the actual diamond circle. I was contacted by operator last minute to say dettifoss and selfoss was cancelled and we could either have part refund and do other things on the tour or full refund. I chose for us to do the tour. We had such a great time Goddfoss was stunning but cold out there. Our guide Siggy was welcoming, really friendly and knowledgeable. There were 8 in total on the tour so wasn't overwhelming or waiting for lots of people to get back. Of course I'm a little disappointed we didn't see the other 2 waterfalls but we still have an amazing day

Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri

Alexandra_B, Jul 2025

Our guide was amazing....

Our guide was amazing. This was a small group and much better than the massive tour buses. He was a local, certified guide. It was a perfect day and a comprehensive tour of the area. Highly recommend!

Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri

J_D, Mar 2025

Good Overall

Arman was a very good guide. He drove safely and had a positive attitude. I don’t recommend Myvatn Baths. It smells like sulfur and therefore made us smell like sulfur for days. It is expensive and there is not enough time to enjoy it. It is also under construction, so you will have a cranes in your pictures. Be ready and outside by 8:30am, not 9am. The other tours tell you this. The tour is really only 8 hours long. Good locations!

Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri

BAPROCTOR_P, Feb 2025

The walk from the car...

The walk from the car park to the Detti Foss Watetfall was so treacherous that for most people crampons would be essential.

Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri

jonathan_o, Dec 2023

Great day tour

Great day - great guide. Some things I was a bit at a loss to see why we were there but maybe that was because of the amount of snow. The baths were fantastic and although you need to pay extra you totally should we left the waterfall til the end as too dark in the morning and I’m so glad we did. A fitting finale

Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and Goddafoss Waterfalls Day Tour from Akureyri

Michael_M, Oct 2023

Crappy weather but wonderful guide!!

Weather was pretty crappy (rained entire time). But our guide Icky was fantastic and made us forget about the weather!! He is a native Icelander from the area (actually drove by his childhood farm), and gave us great explanations of everything. He was proud and enthusiastic about his homeland which made for an excellent day!

Dettifoss

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Know before you go

Dettifoss waterfall in the Vatnajokull National Park, Northeast Iceland.

Entrance to Dettifoss is free.
Plan to spend two to three hours at the falls.
Wear sturdy waterproof shoes and a waterproof jacket.
Due to rocky and uneven ground, Dettifoss is inaccessible to wheelchairs and strollers.

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