5 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): stroll through Reynisfjara Beach, then take in the dramatic natural features at Dyrhólaey, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss. On the 18th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get engrossed in the history at Skogar Museum, explore the ancient world of Rutshellir Cave, explore the striking landscape at Mýrdalsjökull, then enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach, and finally pause for some photo ops at Voyages Friendship Statue.

To find traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Vik vacation planner.

Manchester, UK to Vik is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight, shuttle, and bus. Traveling from Manchester in February, you will find days in Vik are a bit cooler (4°C), and nights are about the same (1°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to drive to Reykjavik.

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

Shop till you drop at 12 Tonar and Skumaskot. Your inner history buff will appreciate Grotta Lighthouse and Reykjavik Open Air Museum. Step out of Reykjavik with an excursion to Strandarkirkja in Thorlakshofn--about 52 minutes away. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar), stop by Fotografi, examine the collection at Aurora Reykjavik, and take a stroll through Laugavegur.

To see reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik journey planner.

Traveling by car from Vik to Reykjavik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Vik in February, plan for little chillier nights in Reykjavik, with lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to fly back home.