7 days in Iceland Itinerary

On the 14th (Mon), admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls and then take in the dramatic scenery at Bruarfoss Waterfall.

For photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Blaskogabyggd online road trip planner.

Milan, Italy to Blaskogabyggd is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Milan to Blaskogabyggd is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Milan in August, plan for cooler days and little chillier nights in Blaskogabyggd: temperatures range from 16°C by day to 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Landmannalaugar.

On the 15th (Tue), contemplate the waterfront views at Ljótipollur, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Fjallabak Nature Reserve, then don't miss a visit to Landmannalaugar, and finally hike along Laugavegur.

To see more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Landmannalaugar holiday maker site.

Traveling by car from Blaskogabyggd to Landmannalaugar takes 2.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Landmannalaugar are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can go by car to Vik.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church, then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, then take in the dramatic natural features at Dyrhólaey, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Vik trip builder app.

Traveling by car from Landmannalaugar to Vik takes 3 hours. In August, daytime highs in Vik are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Reykjavik.

Explore Reykjavik's surroundings by going to Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik) and Thingvellir National Park (in Thingvellir). Spend the 17th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, look for gifts at Hidden People Iceland, see what you can catch with a fishing tour, and see Off-Road Tours.

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Reykjavik day trip tool.

Traveling by car from Vik to Reykjavik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Reykjavik are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.