11 days in Iceland Itinerary

You've now added Katla Whale Watching to your itinerary. Step off the beaten path and head to Reykjavik Open Air Museum and The Settlement Center. There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, explore the activities along Lake Tjornin, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and explore the world behind art at Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar).

For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik online trip planner.

Brussels, Belgium to Reykjavik is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. Traveling from Brussels to Reykjavik, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Brussels in July, expect Reykjavik to be slightly colder, temps between 17°C and 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can fly to Akureyri.

On the 1st (Tue), get a dose of the wild on Whale Watching Hjalteyri, see Off-Road Tours, and then get a new perspective on nature at Nordurslod - Into the Arctic.

For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Akureyri online trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Reykjavik to Akureyri takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Akureyri, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can go by car to Reykjahlid.

On the 2nd (Wed), take in the dramatic scenery at Selfoss Waterfall, then take in the pleasant sights at Viti Crater, then examine the collection at Sigurgeirs Bird Museum, and finally Head underground at Grjotagja Cave. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape at Leirhnjukur, take in the dramatic natural features at Hofdi, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Lofthellir Lava Cave.

For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Reykjahlid holiday builder tool.

Traveling by car from Akureyri to Reykjahlid takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. August in Reykjahlid sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can drive to Hofn.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): see the interesting displays at The Thorbergur center, then see the interesting displays at Huldusteinn, and then try out the rides at Hofn Swimming Pool.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Hofn trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Reykjahlid to Hofn in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in Hofn, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to drive to Vik.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trail, take an in-depth tour of Skogar Museum, then admire the sheer force of Kvernufoss, 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: take in the dramatic natural features at Mýrdalsjökull, then take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll, then get engrossed in the history at Skaftfellingur Museum, and finally take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

For ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Vik sightseeing planner.

Drive from Hofn to Vik in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. August in Vik sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can drive to Landmannalaugar.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): go for a walk through Landmannalaugar, hike along Laugavegur, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Fjallabak Nature Reserve, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Ljótipollur.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Landmannalaugar trip itinerary planning website.

Drive from Vik to Landmannalaugar in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 14°C, and evening lows to 11°C. On the 8th (Tue), you'll travel back home.