14 days in Iceland Itinerary
14 days in Iceland Itinerary
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14 days in Iceland Itinerary
Start: Mumbai
+2
Fly + shuttle + bus:
20h
1
Akureyri
— 1 night
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Drive:
1h 30min
2
Reykjahlid
— 2 nights
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Drive:
4h 15min
3
Hof
— 1 night
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Drive:
3h
4
Vik
— 2 nights
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Drive:
1h 15min
5
Hella
— 1 night
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Drive:
1h 15min
6
Reykjavik
— 4 nights
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Fly:
18h 30min
End: Mumbai
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1
night
Akureyri
1
night

Capital of North Iceland
Often referred to as Iceland's second city, Akureyri offers an array of cultural attractions in a scenic setting.Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at The Old Farmhouse Laufas, then admire the natural beauty at Arctic Botanical Gardens (Lystigardurinn), and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Tue): trot along with a tour on horseback.
For traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Akureyri tour app .
Mumbai, India to Akureyri is an approximately 20-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 5 hours traveling from Mumbai to Akureyri. In July, Akureyri is cooler than Mumbai - with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can go by car to Reykjahlid.
Things to do in Akureyri
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The Old Farmhouse Laufas
10:00am, Mon Jul 8
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Horseback Riding Tours
10:00am, Tue Jul 9

Arctic Botanical Gardens (Lystigardurinn)
12:00pm, Mon Jul 8
2
nights
Reykjahlid
2
nights

Reykjahlid vacations include many outdoor activities.Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): admire the sheer force of Hverfjall, then look for all kinds of wild species at Krafla Lava Fields, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Namafjall (Namaskard). Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape at Dimmuborgir Lava Formations, take in the dramatic natural features at Mud Pots, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Hverarond, and finally take in the pleasant sights at Viti Crater.
For more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Reykjahlid itinerary maker tool .
Getting from Akureyri to Reykjahlid by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Reykjahlid are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to travel to Hof.
Things to do in Reykjahlid
Side Trip
Lake Myvatn
Find places to stay Jul 9 — 11:
Highlights from your plan

Hverfjall
10:00am, Wed Jul 10

Mt. Namafjall (Namaskard)
3:30pm, Wed Jul 10

Krafla Lava Fields
12:30pm, Wed Jul 10
1
night
Hof
1
night

Nestled in a narrow strip of land between the sea and the glacier, Hof remains best known for its 1883 turf church--the last of its kind to be built in the old Icelandic style of architecture.Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): take in the dramatic scenery at Svartifoss Waterfall, tour the pleasant surroundings at Diamond Beach, then contemplate the waterfront views at Jokulsarlon Lagoon, then contemplate the waterfront views at Fjallsarlon Iceberg Lagoon, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hofskirkja Church.
To see ratings, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Hof online trip itinerary planner .
You can drive from Reykjahlid to Hof in 7 hours. In July, daytime highs in Hof are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel to Vik.
Things to do in Hof
Side Trips
Jokulsarlon, Svartifoss Waterfall
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Svartifoss Waterfall
10:00am, Fri Jul 12

Diamond Beach
11:30am, Fri Jul 12

Glacier Lagoon
1:30pm, Fri Jul 12
2
nights
Vik
2
nights

Iceland's southernmost village, Vik, sports some of the country's wildest and most dramatic coastline.Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): explore the striking landscape at Dyrholaey, then trek along Sólheimajökulll, then explore the striking landscape at Mýrdalsjökull, and finally trot along with a tour on horseback. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some photo ops at Voyages Friendship Statue, kick back and relax at Black Sand Beach, then see the interesting displays at Skogar Museum, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss.
To see reviews, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Vik travel route planning website .
Traveling by car from Hof to Vik takes 2 hours. July in Vik sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Hella.
Things to do in Vik
Side Trip
Skogar
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Sólheimajökulll
12:00pm, Sat Jul 13

Skogar Museum
2:00pm, Sun Jul 14

Mýrdalsjökull
2:00pm, Sat Jul 13
1
night
Hella
1
night
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. On the 15th (Mon), trot along with a tour on horseback, learn more about the world around you at Lava Centre, then admire the sheer force of Gluggafoss/Merkjarfoss, and finally look for gifts at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall & Shop.
To find reviews, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Hella sightseeing planner .
Getting from Vik to Hella by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Hella are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Reykjavik.
To find reviews, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Hella sightseeing planner .
Getting from Vik to Hella by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Hella are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Reykjavik.
Things to do in Hella
Side Trip
Hvolsvollur
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Highlights from your plan
Horseback Riding Tours
10:00am, Mon Jul 15

Lava Centre
1:00pm, Mon Jul 15

Seljalandsfoss
4:00pm, Mon Jul 15
4
nights
Reykjavik
4
nights
Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.Let the collections at The Settlement Center and Borgarnes Museum capture your imagination. Get outdoors at Horseback Riding Tours and Thingvellir National Park. Step out of Reykjavik to go to Hveragerdi and see Kotstrandarkirkja, which is approximately 52 minutes away. There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Reykjavik Open Air Museum, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Iceland, and enjoy the sea views from Grotta Lighthouse.
For photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Reykjavik trip itinerary maker .
You can drive from Hella to Reykjavik in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in July, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.
Things to do in Reykjavik
Side Trips
Borgarnes, Thingvellir National Park, Kotstrandarkirkja, Horseback Riding Tours
Find places to stay Jul 15 — 19:
Highlights from your plan
Horseback Riding Tours
11:30am, Tue Jul 16
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Dolphin & Whale Watching
1:30pm, Thu Jul 18

The Settlement Center
10:30am, Wed Jul 17
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