22 days in Iceland Itinerary

Museum-lovers will appreciate Reykjavik Open Air Museum and Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar). Escape the urban bustle at Thingvellir National Park and Bruarfoss Waterfall. Explore Reykjavik's surroundings by going to Thingvellir (Galgaklettur, Oxararfoss, &more), Gullfoss Falls (in Blaskogabyggd) and The Cave People (in Laugarvatn). Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Dive Iceland - Diving and Snorkeling in Iceland - Day Tours, take in the dramatic natural features at Grábrók Volcano, take in the natural beauty of Gunnuhver Hot Springs, and see the interesting displays at Rokksafn Islands - The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll.

To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Reykjavik day trip site.

Lisbon, Portugal to Reykjavik is an approximately 10-hour flight. When traveling from Lisbon in August, plan for colder days and slightly colder nights in Reykjavik: temperatures range from 16°C by day to 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Reykjahlid.

Take a break from the city and head to Dettifoss Waterfall and Hverfjall. Discover out-of-the-way places like Dimmuborgir Lava Formations and Viti Crater. Take a break from Reykjahlid with a short trip to Hljooaklettar in Nordurthing, about 1 hour away. There's lots more to do: Head underground at Lofthellir Lava Cave, take in the dramatic scenery at Selfoss Waterfall, stroll through Krafla Lava Fields, and witness a stunning natural landmark at Mývatn Nature Baths.

To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Reykjahlid travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Reykjavik to Reykjahlid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Reykjahlid are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to drive to Akureyri.

Appreciate the collections at The Húsavík Whale Museum and Puffin and Friends. Step off the beaten path and head to Glaumbaer Museum and The Herring Era Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Akureyri: Palshus (in Olafsfjordur), Asbyrgi (Shelter of the Gods) (in Asbyrgi) and Husavik (Husavikurkirkja, GeoSea, &more). The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of The Old Farmhouse Laufas, contemplate the long history of Víðimýrarkirkja, trot along with a tour on horseback, and get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

To see reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Akureyri trip planner.

You can drive from Reykjahlid to Akureyri in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in September, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Grundarfjorour.

Budakirkja and Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Djúpalónssandur beach and Dritvik and Djupalonssandur. Get out of town with these interesting Grundarfjorour side-trips: Londrangar Basalt Cliffs (in Hellnar) and Vatnshellir Cave (in Snaefellsbaer).

To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Grundarfjorour visit planning website.

Traveling by car from Akureyri to Grundarfjorour takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Vik.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sat): appreciate the history behind Voyages Friendship Statue, then examine the collection at Skogar Museum, then explore the striking landscape at Sólheimajökulll, and finally explore the striking landscape at Mýrdalsjökull. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church, take an in-depth tour of Skaftfellingur Museum, then enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach, and finally trot along with a tour on horseback.

For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Vik online trip planner.

You can drive from Grundarfjorour to Vik in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September in Vik, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can travel back home.