17 days in Akureyri, Egilsstadir & Selfoss Itinerary

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

Change things up with a short trip to Grjotagja Cave in Reykjahlid (about 1h 10 min away). There's still lots to do: admire the sheer force of Goðafoss Waterfall, tour the pleasant surroundings at Krafla Lava Fields, steep yourself in history at Saurbaejarkirkja, and get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Akureyri trip itinerary planner.

Reykjavik to Akureyri is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In July in Akureyri, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Egilsstadir.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Egilsstadir: Minjasafnio a Bustarfelli - Bustarfell Museum (in Vopnafjordur), Moorudalur Farm (in Modrudalur) and Djupivogur (Eggin i Gledivik, Sveinsstekksfoss, &more).

To find reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Egilsstadir visit site.

Drive from Akureyri to Egilsstadir in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Selfoss.

Sitting on the banks of the picturesque Olfusa River, the laid-back town of Selfoss provides a good location to relax and enjoy some of the country's natural delights.

Change things up with these side-trips from Selfoss: Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall (in Skalholt), Blaskogabyggd (Haukadalur & Gullfoss Falls) and Strokkur (in Geysir). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, get curious at Ljosafoss Power Station, contemplate the waterfront views at Kerið, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Selfosskirkja.

To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Selfoss online trip planner.

You can fly from Egilsstadir to Selfoss in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in July, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive back home.