15 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Fagradalsfjall Active Volcano has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): snap pictures at Bridge Between Continents. On the 7th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic natural features at Geothermal Area Krysuvik, contemplate the geological forces at Fagradalsfjall Active Volcano, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Krysuvik.

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Zurich, Switzerland to Reykjavik is an approximately 7-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Zurich to Reykjavik. In August, Reykjavik is slightly colder than Zurich - with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Vik.

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

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): trot along with a tour on horseback, pause for some photo ops at Voyages Friendship Statue, then admire the sheer force of Kvernufoss, then take an in-depth tour of Skogar Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskirkja Church.

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Traveling by car from Reykjavik to Vik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in Vik, expect temperatures between 14°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Hofn.

Höfn or Höfn í Hornafirði is an Icelandic fishing town in the southeastern part of the country. Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): visit a coastal fixture at Hvalnes Lighthouse and then take in the awesome beauty at Vestrahorn. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape at Flaajokull Glacier, take in the dramatic natural features at Hoffellsjokull Glacier, and then see the interesting displays at Huldusteinn.

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You can drive from Vik to Hofn in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. August in Hofn sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Egilsstadir.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sat): delve into the lush surroundings at Hallormsstadur Forestry Reserve, take in the dramatic scenery at Fardagafoss, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lagarfljot, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Klifbrekkufossar.

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You can drive from Hofn to Egilsstadir in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Egilsstadir are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Reykjahlid.

Reykjahlid vacations include many outdoor activities.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): explore the fascinating underground world of Lofthellir Lava Cave, then stroll through Krafla Lava Fields, then take in the dramatic natural features at Leirhnjukur, and finally go for a walk through Viti Crater. On your second day here, take in the dramatic natural features at Hofdi, then see the interesting displays at Sigurgeirs Bird Museum, and then Head underground at Grjotagja Cave.

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Traveling by car from Egilsstadir to Reykjahlid takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Reykjahlid can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can drive to Akureyri.

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

You've now added Goðafoss Waterfall to your itinerary. The Húsavík Whale Museum and Folk Music Center will appeal to museum buffs. Escape the urban bustle at Speed Boats Tours and Horseback Riding Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to The Herring Era Museum (in Siglufjordur), Glaumbaer Museum (in Varmahlid) and Husavik Yellow Lighthouse (in Husavik). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of The Old Farmhouse Laufas, take in nature's colorful creations at Akureyri Botanical Garden, and view the masterpieces at Linda Ola - Studio & Gallery.

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Traveling by car from Reykjahlid to Akureyri takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to drive to Grundarfjorour.

You've now added Kirkjufellsfoss to your itinerary. On the 18th (Fri), take in the dramatic scenery at Grundarfoss Waterfall, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Kirkjufell Mountain, then see the interesting displays at Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum, and finally see majestic marine mammals with Laki Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the sheer force of Kirkjufellsfoss, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Budakirkja, then explore the fascinating underground world of Vatnshellir Cave, then enjoy the sand and surf at Dritvik and Djupalonssandur, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Olafsvikurkirkja.

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Drive from Akureyri to Grundarfjorour in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can drive to Reykjavik.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Fagradalsfjall Active Volcano. Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): get impressive views of Fagradalsfjall Active Volcano and then don't miss a visit to Þúfa.

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You can drive from Grundarfjorour to Reykjavik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of car, ferry, and flight. On the 20th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.