7 days in Iceland Itinerary

A conglomeration of several districts, Blaskogabyggd encompasses a handful of settlements totaling around 930 people in southwestern Iceland.

On the 24th (Thu), witness a stunning natural landmark at Strokkur and then admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Blaskogabyggd trip planner.

New York City, USA to Blaskogabyggd is an approximately 9-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Blaskogabyggd is 5 hours. In August, Blaskogabyggd is much colder than New York City - with highs of 57°F and lows of 47°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can 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 25th (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll and then take in the dramatic natural features at Mýrdalsjökull. On the 26th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Dyrhólaey and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Black Sand Beach.

To find ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Vik travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Blaskogabyggd to Vik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Vik can reach 54°F, while at night they dip to 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Reykjavik.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach and 12 Tonar. Head to Handknitting Association of Iceland and Thorvaldsens Bazarfor some retail therapy. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Perlan, look for gifts at JS Watch Company, and get a sense of history and politics at Reykjavik City Hall.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Reykjavik day trip site.

Getting from Vik to Reykjavik by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Reykjavik can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can fly back home.