13 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Visit Reykjavik Open Air Museum and Videy Island for their historical value. Take a break from the city and head to Thingvellir National Park and Horseback Riding Tours. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach, take an in-depth tour of Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition, pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, and explore the world behind art at Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar).

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Mumbai, India to Reykjavik is an approximately 19-hour flight. You'll gain 5.5 hours traveling from Mumbai to Reykjavik due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Mumbai in June: high temperatures in Reykjavik hover around 15°C and lows are around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) 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 15th (Thu): take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, get engrossed in the history at Skogar Museum, take in the dramatic natural features at Reynisdrangar, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskirkja Church, and finally pause for some photo ops at Voyages Friendship Statue. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach, then explore the striking landscape at Sólheimajökulll, and then explore the striking landscape at Mýrdalsjökull.

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Drive from Reykjavik to Vik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. June in Vik sees daily highs of 12°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to catch the bus to Vatnajokull National Park.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): admire the sheer force of Svartifoss Waterfall, then take in the dramatic natural features at Svinafell Glacier, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Vatnajokull.

For photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Vatnajokull National Park day trip website.

You can take a bus from Vik to Vatnajokull National Park in 4.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Vatnajokull National Park are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel to Reykjahlid.

Reykjahlid vacations include many outdoor activities.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): explore the striking landscape at Dimmuborgir Lava Formations, then admire the sheer force of Hverfjall, then make a trip to Viti Crater, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Krafla Lava Fields.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Vatnajokull National Park to Reykjahlid. June in Reykjahlid sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to Akureyri.

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 19th (Mon): take in nature's colorful creations at Akureyri Botanical Garden, then take in the exciting artwork at Linda Ola - Studio & Gallery, then get engrossed in the history at The Old Farmhouse Laufas, and finally take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback. On your second day here, take in the dramatic scenery at Goðafoss Waterfall, test the waters at Akureyri Swimming Pool, and then get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Akureyri day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Reykjahlid to Akureyri takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Akureyri can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can drive to Grundarfjorour.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Wed): take in the dramatic scenery at Bjarnarfoss, then explore the fascinating underground world of Vatnshellir Cave, then kick back and relax at Djúpalónssandur beach, and finally kick back and relax at Dritvik and Djupalonssandur. Here are some ideas for day two: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Kirkjufell Mountain, then see the interesting displays at Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with Laki Tours.

For more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Grundarfjorour day trip app.

Traveling by car from Akureyri to Grundarfjorour takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.