14 days in Reykjavik, North Iceland & South Region Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik), Viking World (in Keflavik) and Thingvellir (Galgaklettur & Thingvellir National Park). Spend the 6th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, see Off-Road Tours, appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager, and contemplate the long history of Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Reykjavik trip planner.

Los Angeles, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 14-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Los Angeles to Reykjavik. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Los Angeles in January; daily highs in Reykjavik reach 3°C and lows reach -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Akureyri.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): admire the natural beauty at Akureyri Botanical Garden and then capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour. On the next day, view the masterpieces at Linda Ola - Studio & Gallery, then take in the dramatic scenery at Goðafoss Waterfall, and then race across the water with a speed boat tour.

To find photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Akureyri online trip itinerary builder.

Fly from Reykjavik to Akureyri in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Reykjavik in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Akureyri, with lows of -5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Reykjahlid.

Reykjahlid is known for nature and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Mt. Namafjall (Namaskard), admire the sheer force of Dettifoss Waterfall, explore the activities along Lake Myvatn, and take in the awesome beauty at Vindbelgjarfjall.

To find more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Reykjahlid route planner.

You can drive from Akureyri to Reykjahlid in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Reykjahlid are 2°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Landmannalaugar.

On the 15th (Sun), contemplate the waterfront views at Ljótipollur, tour the pleasant surroundings at Fjallabak Nature Reserve, then take in the pleasant sights at Landmannalaugar, and finally hike along Laugavegur.

To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Landmannalaugar trip maker.

You can drive from Reykjahlid to Landmannalaugar in 6.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Landmannalaugar when traveling from Reykjahlid in January, with lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Vik.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskirkja Church, admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, then explore and take pictures at Dyrhólaey, and finally stroll through Black Sand Beach.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Vik trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Landmannalaugar to Vik takes 3 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Vik can reach 4°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Blaskogabyggd.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Blesi.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Blaskogabyggd tour planner.

Getting from Vik to Blaskogabyggd by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Vik in January, Blaskogabyggd is slightly colder at night with lows of -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.