9 days in North Iceland Itinerary

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

Go for a jaunt from Akureyri to Reykjahlid to see Grjotagja Cave about 1h 10 min away. And it doesn't end there: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, take in the dramatic natural features at Hverir, take in nature's colorful creations at Arctic Botanical Gardens (Lystigardurinn), and take in the dramatic scenery at Dettifoss Waterfall.

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New York City, USA to Akureyri is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of train, flight, and bus. Traveling from New York City to Akureyri, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from New York City in December, with highs in Akureyri at 35°F and lows at 22°F. You will leave for home on the 3rd (Fri).