6 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik), Thingvellir National Park (in Thingvellir) and Hvalsneskirkja (in Sandgerdi). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, trot along with a tour on horseback, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and see Off-Road Tours.

For photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Reykjavik travel itinerary planner.

Newark, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Newark to Reykjavik. When traveling from Newark in May, plan for cooler days and a bit cooler nights in Reykjavik: temperatures range from 49°F by day to 39°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Vik.

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

On the 30th (Tue), stroll through Black Sand Beach, kick back and relax at Reynisfjara Beach, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss.

To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Vik visit planner.

You can drive from Reykjavik to Vik in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. May in Vik sees daily highs of 46°F and lows of 41°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) 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 31st (Wed): take in the natural beauty of Strokkur, then take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, then take in the natural beauty of Blesi, and finally admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall.

For reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Blaskogabyggd trip planner.

You can drive from Vik to Blaskogabyggd in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. May in Blaskogabyggd sees daily highs of 49°F and lows of 38°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can travel back home.