13 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 18th (Sat): cast your line with a fishing tour.

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Vienna, Austria to Reykjavik is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 1 hour. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Vienna in May: high temperatures in Reykjavik hover around 11°C and lows are around 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Isafjordur.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Mon): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Bolafjall and then see the interesting displays at The Arctic Fox Centre.

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You can fly from Reykjavik to Isafjordur in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. While traveling from Reykjavik, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Isafjordur, ranging from highs of 7°C to lows of 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can catch the flight 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 21st (Tue): see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, examine the collection at Safnasafnid The Folk and Outsider Art Museum, and then admire the sheer force of Goðafoss Waterfall.

To find more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Akureyri trip planner.

Getting from Isafjordur to Akureyri by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Reykjahlid.

Reykjahlid vacations include many outdoor activities.

Get outdoors at Krafla Lava Fields and Dettifoss Waterfall. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Hverfjall and Dimmuborgir Lava Formations. There's much more to do: take in the pleasant sights at Viti Crater, explore the striking landscape at Mt. Namafjall (Namaskard), and explore the activities along Lake Myvatn.

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Getting from Akureyri to Reykjahlid by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Reykjahlid are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to travel to Vatnajokull National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Skaftafell National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Sun): explore the striking landscape at Svinafell Glacier and then take in the dramatic scenery at Svartifoss Waterfall.

For photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Vatnajokull National Park travel site.

Explore your travel options from Reykjahlid to Vatnajokull National Park with the Route module. May in Vatnajokull National Park sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to catch the bus to Kirkjubaejarklaustur.

Kirkjubaejarklaustur holidays offer visitors an easy access to the untamed landscapes of Vatnajokull National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): admire the majestic nature at Skaftarstofa, admire the sheer force of Systrafoss, take in the dramatic natural features at Skaftareldahraun, then take in the dramatic scenery at Stjornarfoss, and finally take in breathtaking views at Fjadrargljufur Canyon.

To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Kirkjubaejarklaustur online day trip planner.

Traveling by bus from Vatnajokull National Park to Kirkjubaejarklaustur takes 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive to Vik.

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

Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Reynisfjara Beach, take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll, then take in the dramatic natural features at Dyrhólaey, and finally stop by Wool Gallery Vik i Myrdal. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Wed): admire all the interesting features of Rutshellir Cave, trek along Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trail, then enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach, and finally trot along with a tour on horseback.

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You can drive from Kirkjubaejarklaustur to Vik in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Vik can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can travel back home.