16 days in Iceland Itinerary

Get outdoors at Sólheimajökulll and Horseback Riding Tours. Step off the beaten path and head to Mýrdalsjökull and Reyniskirkja Church. Get out of town with these interesting Vik side-trips: Kirkjubaejarklaustur (Dwarf Crags Dverghamrar, Fjadrargljufur Canyon, &more). There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of Skogar Museum, appreciate the history behind Voyages Friendship Statue, and take in the dramatic natural features at Reynisdrangar.

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Tel Aviv, Israel to Vik is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight, shuttle, and bus. You can also do a combination of flight and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Tel Aviv to Vik. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Tel Aviv in August: high temperatures in Vik hover around 14°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Grundarfjorour.

Visit Djúpalónssandur beach and Dritvik and Djupalonssandur for some beach relaxation. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Kirkjufell Mountain and Londrangar Basalt Cliffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Grundarfjorour: Budakirkja (in Budir), Arnarstapi (Gatklettur & Ytri Tunga Beach) and Vatnshellir Cave (in Snaefellsbaer).

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Traveling by car from Vik to Grundarfjorour takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Akureyri.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at Akureyri Botanical Garden, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then view the masterpieces at Linda Ola - Studio & Gallery, and finally get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

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Traveling by car from Grundarfjorour to Akureyri takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in August, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Reykjahlid.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): stroll through Krafla Lava Fields, then make a trip to Viti Crater, then admire the sheer force of Hverfjall, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Dimmuborgir Lava Formations. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the fascinating underground world of Lofthellir Lava Cave, take in the dramatic scenery at Selfoss Waterfall, and then explore the striking landscape at Hljooaklettar.

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You can drive from Akureyri to Reykjahlid in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Reykjahlid are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Reykjavik.

Step out of the city life by going to Reykjadalur Hot Springs and Krysuvik. Family-friendly places like Reykjavik Open Air Museum and Hidden People Iceland will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reykjavik: Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall (in Skalholt), Fridheimar (in Reykholt) and Bruarfoss Waterfall (in Brekkuskogur). Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at Grábrók Volcano, admire the sheer force of Glanni Waterfall, browse the different shops at Bonus, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Sky Lagoon.

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Fly from Reykjahlid to Reykjavik in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. August in Reykjavik sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to fly back home.