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Ytri-Selbunga

North Iceland, Iceland371 m elevation
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Ytri-Selbunga

North Iceland, Iceland371 m elevation

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Ytri-Selbunga

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Hot Springs

#1.Stóragjá Cave
14 km·~17 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

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Swimming_pool hot spring

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Campsites

#1.CJA camping, Laugar
13 km·~15 min drive

A small quiet in private areas divided campsite on the farm Hjalli, halfway between…

#2.CJA Campsite
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#3.Vogar
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#4.Bjarg
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Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
15 km·~18 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Hagkaup
41 km·~49 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
42 km·~50 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Fisk Kompaní
42 km·~50 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn
9.1 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjahlíð
15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugar
15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fosshóll
18 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.Akureyri Whale Watching
3 hours·Pickup Akureyri

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

from 11,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near North Iceland

Frequently
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How do I get to Ytri-Selbunga?
Ytri-Selbunga is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Ytri-Selbunga without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Ytri-Selbunga?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Ytri-Selbunga?
Ytri-Selbunga is 371 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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