12 days in Iceland Itinerary

Take a break from the city and head to Kirkjufell Mountain and Djúpalónssandur beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like Laki Tours and Gatklettur. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Grundarfjorour: Londrangar Basalt Cliffs (in Hellnar), Budakirkja (in Budir) and Vatnshellir Cave (in Snaefellsbaer).

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Grundarfjorour attractions planner.

Toronto, Canada to Grundarfjorour is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) 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 21st (Wed): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, buy something for everyone on your list at Icewear Vik Wool Vikurprjon, take an in-depth tour of Skogar Museum, then take in the dramatic natural features at Reynisdrangar, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskirkja Church. Keep things going the next day: pause for some photo ops at Voyages Friendship Statue, then take in the dramatic natural features at Mýrdalsjökull, and then explore the striking landscape at Sólheimajökulll.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Vik road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Grundarfjorour to Vik takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 12°C in June, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Akureyri.

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

On the 23rd (Fri), get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, then trot along with a tour on horseback, and then admire the natural beauty at Akureyri Botanical Garden.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Vik to Akureyri in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in Akureyri sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Reykjahlid.

Reykjahlid vacations include many outdoor activities.

On the 24th (Sat), stroll through Krafla Lava Fields, take in the pleasant sights at Viti Crater, then admire the sheer force of Hverfjall, and finally explore the striking landscape at Dimmuborgir Lava Formations. On your second day here, Head underground at Lofthellir Lava Cave, take in the dramatic scenery at Selfoss Waterfall, and then Head underground at Grjotagja Cave.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Reykjahlid trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Akureyri to Reykjahlid by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Reykjahlid can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Reykjavik.

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Sky Lagoon and The Settlement Center. Step out of the city life by going to Glymur and Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach. There's still lots to do: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Eimverk Distillery, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, see the interesting displays at The Icelandic Punk Museum, and identify plant and animal life at Dive Iceland - Diving and Snorkeling in Iceland - Day Tours.

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Fly from Reykjahlid to Reykjavik in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.