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Scenic Drive to the Capital of the North
DAY 8 · 2026-07-30

Scenic Drive to the Capital of the North

Departing Grundarfjörður, today's journey takes you through North Iceland, featuring the dramatic Kolugljúfur Canyon and the historic Glaumbær turf farm, before arriving in Akureyri.

3 stops3 hours 10 mins hrs drivingStay in Akureyri
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