4 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): boost your wellbeing at Blue Lagoon, cast your line with a fishing tour, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, then explore the world behind art at National Museum of Iceland, and finally examine the collection at The Icelandic Punk Museum. On the 3rd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see Off-Road Tours, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Thingvellir National Park, then see the interesting displays at Perlan, and finally sample the fine beverages at Eimverk Distillery.

To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Reykjavik trip planner.

New York City, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is 5 hours. Traveling from New York City in July, things will get much colder in Reykjavik: highs are around 58°F and lows about 48°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Blaskogabyggd.

A conglomeration of several districts, Blaskogabyggd encompasses a handful of settlements totaling around 930 people in southwestern Iceland.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): take in the dramatic scenery at Bruarfoss Waterfall, indulge in some personalized pampering at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin, take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, then take in the natural beauty of Strokkur, and finally take in the natural beauty of Geysir.

To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Blaskogabyggd tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Reykjavik to Blaskogabyggd by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 58°F in July, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.