Dettifoss: Europe's Most Powerful Waterfall
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Port
Vopnafjorour, Iceland
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$390
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Visit Dettifoss -- Iceland’s greatest and most majestic waterfall.
This journey takes you along paved, partly gravel and rocky roads. With sprawling, open landscape as far as the eye can see, you might get the impression there is not much here except extreme isolation. But all of a sudden, Dettifoss comes into view -- an amazing roar of water thundering through the Jökulsárgljúfur canyons and dropping into the Jökulsá á Fjöllum glacial river.
Dettifoss waterfall, located in Vatnajökull National Park, is reputedly the most powerful waterfall in all of Europe. It is 150 feet tall and 320 feet wide. The river it feeds flows northwards from the glacial cap of Vatnajökull, ending its course in the great canyon of Jökulsárgljúfur and opening into Oxarfjordur Bay.
Icelanders claim this is a favorite site -- a self-made tribute to the force of nature. The view of the waterfall, the cliffs and the canyon is stunning and is completely unobstructed -- just a massive waterfall in its natural environment.
Drive back to Vopnafjörður with some stunning scenic sights to contemplate.
Please note: The last piece of road leading to the waterfall is very rocky and bumpy. Guests prone to motion sickness should consider this before booking and/or take appropriate medication. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, stones, inclines, sand, gravel, grass, and many steps. The walk leading down to the waterfall is sandy and rocky, and there is no path. Suitable for guests with mobility limitations with a companion to assist; however, the main attractions are not easily accessed by guests using a mobility aid. Wear sturdy, non-skid walking shoes. Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. Parents traveling with children under the age of 3 must rent a child’s car seat from the tour operator; please see the Destinations team on board. You cannot use your child’s car seat from home in Iceland.