12 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Reykjavik Open Air Museum and Videy Island will appeal to history buffs. Discover out-of-the-way places like Dogsledding Iceland and Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reykjavik: Hvolsvollur (Gluggafoss/Merkjarfoss & Lava Centre), Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik) and Horseback Riding Tours (in Hella). Next up on the itinerary: explore the different monuments and memorials at Cemetery Holavallagardur, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, explore the world behind art at Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar), and buy something for everyone on your list at Bonus.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Reykjavik trip itinerary planning app.

San Juan, Puerto Rico to Reykjavik is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Atlantic Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 4 hour difference. Traveling from San Juan in July, expect Reykjavik to be colder, temps between 17°C and 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Vik.

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

Popular historic sites such as Dwarf Crags Dverghamrar and Reyniskirkja Church are in your itinerary. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Skogar Museum and Sólheimajökulll. Venture out of the city with trips to Kirkjubaejarklaustur (Fjadrargljufur Canyon & Stjornarfoss) and Diamond Beach Jokulsarlon (in Jokulsarlon). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, appreciate the history behind Voyages Friendship Statue, and hike along Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trail.

To find photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Vik road trip planning site.

You can drive from Reykjavik to Vik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Vik are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Grundarfjorour.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): kick back and relax at Djúpalónssandur beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Dritvik and Djupalonssandur, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Londrangar Basalt Cliffs. Keep things going the next day: Head underground at Vatnshellir Cave, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Budakirkja, then see the interesting displays at Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum, and finally get up close to creatures of the deep with Laki Tours.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Grundarfjorour trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Vik to Grundarfjorour in 4.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.