15 days in Iceland Itinerary

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

Popular historic sites such as Grotta Lighthouse and Reykjavik Open Air Museum are in your itinerary. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Videy Island and Viking World. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reykjavik: Gunnuhver Hot Springs (in Grindavik), The Settlement Center (in Borgarnes) and Reykjadalur Hot Springs (in Hveragerdi). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar), contemplate the long history of Hofdi House, don't miss a visit to The Statue of Leif Eiriksson, and see the interesting displays at Perlan.

To find reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik travel route planner.

Great Falls, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Great Falls to Reykjavik is 7 hours. Traveling from Great Falls in May, expect nights in Reykjavik to be about the same, around 39°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can travel to Reykjahlid.

Reykjahlid vacations include many outdoor activities.

Get in touch with nature at Krafla Lava Fields and Grjotagja Cave. Discover out-of-the-way places like Hverfjall and Dimmuborgir Lava Formations. There's lots more to do: go for a walk through Viti Crater, take in the dramatic natural features at Hverir, and take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Namafjall (Namaskard).

To see more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Reykjahlid road trip planner.

You can fly from Reykjavik to Reykjahlid in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 49°F, and evening lows to 37°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Akureyri.

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

Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of The Industry Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Akureyrarkirkja, pause for some serene contemplation at Catholic Church (Katholska Kirkjan), then admire the natural beauty at Arctic Botanical Gardens (Lystigardurinn), and finally get engrossed in the history at The Old Farmhouse Laufas.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Akureyri day trip website.

You can drive from Reykjahlid to Akureyri in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 49°F in May, and nighttime lows around 37°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Vik.

Iceland's southernmost village, Vik, sports some of the country's wildest and most dramatic coastline.

On the 24th (Thu), see the interesting displays at Skogar Museum. On your second day here, immerse yourself in nature at Skaftarstofa, explore the stunning scenery at Fjadrargljufur Canyon, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskyrka Church, and finally don't miss a visit to Solheimasandur Plane Wreck.

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Getting from Akureyri to Vik by car takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Vik can reach 46°F, while at night they dip to 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Hella.

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. Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): admire the sheer force of Gluggafoss/Merkjarfoss and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback. Here are some ideas for day two: get outside with Hekluhestar and then see the world from above with Southcoast Adventure.

For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Hella road trip website.

You can drive from Vik to Hella in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. May in Hella sees daily highs of 46°F and lows of 41°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.