9 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, take in the dramatic natural features at Langjokull Glacier, then admire all the interesting features of Ring Road, and finally examine the collection at The Icelandic Punk Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue): get to know the fascinating history of Reykjavik Open Air Museum, then head off the coast to Videy Island, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Reykjavik travel itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Keflavik International Airport. August in Reykjavik sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 47°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Grundarfjorour.

On the 4th (Wed), see majestic marine mammals with Laki Tours, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Kirkjufell Mountain, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Olafsvikurkirkja, and finally admire the sheer force of Grundarfoss Waterfall.

To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Grundarfjorour journey app.

You can drive from Reykjavik to Grundarfjorour in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of flight, ferry, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to drive to Vik.

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

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): trot along with a tour on horseback, head outdoors with Zipline, then take in a show at Lava Show, and finally get the adrenaline pumping with Katlatrack Adventure Tours. On your second day here, get engrossed in the history at Skogar Museum, explore the striking landscape at Sólheimajökulll, then explore the striking landscape at Mýrdalsjökull, and finally trek along Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trail.

To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Vik holiday planner.

Drive from Grundarfjorour to Vik in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 54°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Hvolsvollur.

Hvolsvöllur is a small town in the south of Iceland about 106 km to the east of Reykjavík.It is situated in the inland swamps of Landeyjar, in the municipality of Rangárþing eystra and has, as of January 2015, 934 inhabitants.OverviewThe name of the town literally translates to "Hillfield". On the 7th (Sat), get the adrenaline pumping with Midgard Adventure, contemplate the long history of Keldur, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Gljúfrafoss.

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Drive from Vik to Hvolsvollur in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Hvolsvollur are 54°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Reykjahlid.

Reykjahlid vacations include many outdoor activities.

On the 8th (Sun), take in the pleasant sights at Viti Crater, then stroll through Krafla Lava Fields, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Leirhnjukur.

To find photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Reykjahlid planning website.

Fly from Hvolsvollur to Reykjahlid in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Reykjahlid can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Akureyri.

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

On the 9th (Mon), pause for some serene contemplation at Catholic Church (Katholska Kirkjan), then view the masterpieces at Linda Ola - Studio & Gallery, then get up close to creatures of the deep with Keli Sea Tours, and finally learn more about the world around you at Nordurslod - Into the Arctic. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step off the mainland to explore Knarrarberg - Yoga & Spa and then examine the collection at The Aviation Museum.

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You can drive from Reykjahlid to Akureyri in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Akureyri are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F.