But for those seeking to get off the beaten Circle, North Iceland offers an analogous, lesser-traveled route known as the Diamond Circle. Near the North’s unofficial capital, Akureyri ...

There’s plenty to see in Iceland’s northern wilderness and following the 250km route of the Diamond Circle from Akureyri means it’s possible to hit the highlights in a single day.

This in demand destination still has secrets waiting to be discovered in its wildest and most untamed places — if you know ...

Iceland’s Tourism announced that on Sunday, the Diamond Circle, a new touring route in North Iceland will formally open. The Diamond Circle route connects some of Iceland’s most spectacular ...

Selfoss is typically included on Diamond Circle excursions or look for northern Iceland tours from the town of Akureyri in the Mývatn area. Goðafoss, one of Iceland's most picturesque waterfalls ...

Diamond Beach is a strip of jet-black sand covered in sparkling chunks of ice. The beach is a stone's throw away from Iceland's Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, a clear lake that ferries giant ...

a sightseeing circle of natural wonders dubbed the ‘Diamond Circle’ is an awe-inspiring alternative to the Golden Circle. Tourism in Iceland boomed in the 2000s as tourists became ever-more aware of ...

Icebergs and other glacial fragments regularly wash up on Iceland's southern Diamond Beach, making the sandy strip look like a field of gemstones. When you purchase through links on our site ...