13 days in North Iceland Itinerary

Often referred to as Iceland's second city, Akureyri offers an array of cultural attractions in a scenic setting.

Explore hidden gems such as The Aviation Museum and The Old Farmhouse Laufas. And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Akureyrarkirkja, take an in-depth tour of The Industry Museum, learn something new at Flora Culture House Akureyri, and look for gifts at Christmas Garden.

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Singapore, Singapore to Akureyri is an approximately 30-hour combination of flight, shuttle, and bus. Traveling from Singapore to Akureyri, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Singapore in August, things will get much colder in Akureyri: highs are around 16°C and lows about 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Reykjahlid.

Reykjahlid vacations include many outdoor activities.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Selfoss Waterfall and Sigurgeirs Bird Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Husavikurkirkja (in Husavik) and Asbyrgi (Shelter of the Gods) (in Asbyrgi). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Dettifoss Waterfall, take in the dramatic natural features at Mt. Namafjall (Namaskard), tour the pleasant surroundings at Krafla Lava Fields, and take in the natural beauty of Mývatn Nature Baths.

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Getting from Akureyri to Reykjahlid by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Siglufjordur.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Folk Music Center and then examine the collection at The Herring Era Museum.

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You can drive from Reykjahlid to Siglufjordur in 2.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Saudarkrokur.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): take in the natural beauty of Grettislaug, take in the exciting artwork at Puffin and Friends, then see the interesting displays at Glaumbaer Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of Víðimýrarkirkja.

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You can drive from Siglufjordur to Saudarkrokur in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in August, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.