15 days in Iceland Itinerary
15 days in Iceland Itinerary
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15 days in Iceland Itinerary
Start: Great Falls
Fly:
19h
1
Reykjavik
— 3 nights
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Fly:
4h
2
Reykjahlid
— 3 nights
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Drive:
1h 30min
3
Akureyri
— 2 nights
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+2
Fly + foot + bus:
5h 45min
4
Vik
— 2 nights
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Drive:
1h 15min
5
Hella
— 2 nights
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Fly:
20h 30min
End: Great Falls
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3
nights
Reykjavik
3
nights

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Perlan and Reykjavik Open Air Museum. Your inner history buff will appreciate Grotta Lighthouse and Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar). You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reykjavik: Viking World (in Keflavik), The Settlement Center (in Borgarnes) and Reykjadalur Hot Springs (in Hveragerdi). There's much more to do: witness a stunning natural landmark at Gunnuhver Hot Springs, head off the coast to Videy Island, contemplate the long history of Hofdi House, and make a trip to The Statue of Leif Eiriksson.
To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Reykjavik vacation maker .
Great Falls, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 19-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Great Falls to Reykjavik due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Great Falls in May, plan for little chillier days in Reykjavik, with highs around 49°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 38°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can travel to Reykjahlid.
Things to do in Reykjavik
Side Trips
Viking World, Gunnuhver Hot Springs, Reykjadalur Hot Springs, The Settlement Center
Find places to stay May 16 — 19:
Highlights from your plan

Reykjavik Open Air Museum
2:30pm, Wed May 16

The Settlement Center
5:00pm, Wed May 16

Grotta Lighthouse
1:00pm, Wed May 16
3
nights
Reykjahlid
3
nights

Reykjahlid vacations include many outdoor activities.Visiting Krafla Lava Fields and Mt. Namafjall (Namaskard) will get you outdoors. Discover out-of-the-way places like Hverarond and Hverfjall.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Reykjahlid itinerary planner .
Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Reykjavik to Reykjahlid takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. In May, daytime highs in Reykjahlid are 49°F, while nighttime lows are 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to drive to Akureyri.
Things to do in Reykjahlid
Side Trip
Lake Myvatn
Find places to stay May 19 — 22:
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Krafla Lava Fields
2:30pm, Sat May 19

Mt. Namafjall (Namaskard)
10:00am, Sun May 20

Hverarond
10:00am, Mon May 21
2
nights
Akureyri
2
nights
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Capital of North Iceland
Often referred to as Iceland's second city, Akureyri offers an array of cultural attractions in a scenic setting.Start off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at The Industry Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Akureyrarkirkja, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catholic Church (Katholska Kirkjan), then admire the natural beauty at Arctic Botanical Gardens (Lystigardurinn), and finally take an in-depth tour of The Old Farmhouse Laufas.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Akureyri trip planner .
Traveling by car from Reykjahlid to Akureyri takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. May in Akureyri sees daily highs of 49°F and lows of 37°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can travel to Vik.
Things to do in Akureyri
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Dolphin & Whale Watching
2:30pm, Tue May 22
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Nature & Wildlife Tours
11:00am, Tue May 22

The Old Farmhouse Laufas
4:30pm, Wed May 23
2
nights
Vik
2
nights

Iceland's southernmost village, Vik, sports some of the country's wildest and most dramatic coastline.Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): admire the sheer force of Gljufrafoss and then see the interesting displays at Skogasafn. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the geological forces at Skaftarstofa, take in breathtaking views at Fjadrargljufur Canyon, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Vik Church, and finally don't miss a visit to Crashed DC 3 Plane.
To find ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Vik trip builder app .
Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Akureyri to Vik takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and flight. May in Vik sees daily highs of 46°F and lows of 41°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to drive to Hella.
Things to do in Vik
Side Trips
Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Skogar Museum
Find places to stay May 24 — 26:
Highlights from your plan

Fjadrargljufur Canyon
12:00pm, Fri May 25

Sólheimajökulll
10:30am, Sat May 26

Mýrdalsjökull
12:00pm, Sat May 26
2
nights
Hella
2
nights
Hella is a small town in southern Iceland on the shores of the river Ytri-Rangá and has, as of 2011, 781 inhabitants.Hella is situated to the east of Reykjavík on the Hringvegur (Route 1) between Selfoss and Hvolsvöllur.OverviewThe name of the town comes from caves near the river. On the 27th (Sun), admire the sheer force of Gluggafoss/Merkjarfoss, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get outside with Hekluhestar and then do sightseeing your way with Southcoast Adventure.
To see reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Hella trip planner.
Traveling by car from Vik to Hella takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. May in Hella sees daily highs of 46°F and lows of 41°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can travel back home.
To see reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Hella trip planner.
Traveling by car from Vik to Hella takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. May in Hella sees daily highs of 46°F and lows of 41°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Hella
Side Trips
Nature & Wildlife Tours, Gluggafoss/Merkjarfoss
Find places to stay May 26 — 28:
Highlights from your plan
Nature & Wildlife Tours
11:30am, Sun May 27

Southcoast Adventure
3:00pm, Mon May 28

Gluggafoss/Merkjarfoss
10:00am, Sun May 27
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