49 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Thingvellir (Oxararfoss, Thingvellir National Park, &more), Selfoss (Selfosskirkja, Kerið, &more) and Olfuss (Kotstrandarkirkja & Reykjadalur Hot Springs). Spend the 29th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Make the 6th (Wed) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. The adventure continues: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager, admire the masterpieces at Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar), and get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Iceland.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Reykjavik online trip itinerary builder.

Lisbon, Portugal to Reykjavik is an approximately 10-hour flight. When traveling from Lisbon in August, plan for colder days and little chillier nights in Reykjavik: temperatures range from 16°C by day to 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can fly to Akureyri.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Akureyri: Husavik (The Transportation Museum at Ystafell, Husavikurkirkja, &more), The House of Shark Jorundur (in Hrisey Island) and Varmahlid (Lytingsstadir Riding Tours & Glaumbaer Museum). There's much more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Goðafoss Waterfall, examine the collection at The Industry Museum, take an in-depth tour of The Old Farmhouse Laufas, and contemplate the long history of Saurbaejarkirkja.

To find more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Akureyri journey planning website.

Fly from Reykjavik to Akureyri in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Reykjahlid.

Reykjahlid vacations include many outdoor activities.

Step out of Reykjahlid to go to Vatnajokull National Park and see Hafragilsfoss, which is approximately 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the sheer force of Dettifoss Waterfall, Head underground at Grjotagja Cave, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Vindbelgjarfjall, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Krafla Lava Fields.

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You can drive from Akureyri to Reykjahlid in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. September in Reykjahlid sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can drive to Hofn.

Höfn or Höfn í Hornafirði is an Icelandic fishing town in the southeastern part of the country. Explore Hofn's surroundings by going to Skaftafell (Lac Polaire, Svartifoss Waterfall, &more), Vatnajokull (in Vatnajokull National Park) and Jokulsarlon (Fellsfjara & Glacier Lagoon). And it doesn't end there: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, test the waters at Hoffell Hot Tubs, try out the rides at Hofn Swimming Pool, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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You can drive from Reykjahlid to Hofn in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Hofn are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can fly to Geysir.

Geysir tourism revolves around a famed geyser, which goes from very calm to extremely volatile depending on the subterranean seismic activity at the time.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Wed): take in the dramatic scenery at Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall, relax in the rural setting at Fridheimar, and then relax and rejuvenate at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the natural beauty of Strokkur, take in the natural beauty of Blesi, take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Geysir, and finally admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall.

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Traveling by flight from Hofn to Geysir takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In October, daytime highs in Geysir are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Landmannalaugar.

Landmannalaugar is a place in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the Highlands of Iceland. Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): contemplate the waterfront views at Ljótipollur, stroll through Fjallabak Nature Reserve, then hike along Laugavegur, and finally go for a walk through Landmannalaugar.

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Drive from Geysir to Landmannalaugar in 2.5 hours. In October in Landmannalaugar, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and 5°C at night. You will leave for Hella on the 7th (Sat).

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. Change things up with these side-trips from Hella: Gljufrabui Waterfalls (in Skogar) and Haifoss (in Skalholt). And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic scenery at Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall, work off some steam at Thermal Pool Hvolsvollur, look for gifts at UNA Local Product, and see what you can catch with MudShark Tours.

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You can drive from Landmannalaugar to Hella in 2.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Hella are 8°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to drive to Vik.

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

Explore Vik's surroundings by going to Kvernufoss (in Skogar) and Fjadrargljufur Canyon (in Kirkjubaejarklaustur). Next up on the itinerary: admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, trek along Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trail, take in the dramatic natural features at Mýrdalsjökull, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church.

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You can drive from Hella to Vik in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Vik can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.