13 days in North Iceland Itinerary

Explore hidden gems such as The Aviation Museum and Akureyrarkirkja. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at The Old Farmhouse Laufas, examine the collection at The Industry Museum, trot along with a tour on horseback, and learn something new at Flora Culture House Akureyri.

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Singapore, Singapore to Akureyri is an approximately 30-hour combination of flight, shuttle, and bus. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Singapore to Akureyri due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Singapore in August, with highs in Akureyri at 16°C and lows at 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to drive to Reykjahlid.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Selfoss Waterfall and Lofthellir Lava Cave. Venture out of the city with trips to Asbyrgi (Shelter of the Gods) (in Asbyrgi) and Husavikurkirkja (in Husavik). 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.