8 days in Iceland Itinerary

On the 5th (Mon), take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Blesi.

To see reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Blaskogabyggd day trip planning site.

Barcelona, Spain to Blaskogabyggd is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Barcelona to Blaskogabyggd, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Barcelona in June; daily highs in Blaskogabyggd reach 15°C and lows reach 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Vik.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskirkja Church, stroll through Reynisfjara Beach, then kick back and relax at Black Sand Beach, and finally explore the striking landscape at Dyrhólaey. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll, then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, then get engrossed in the history at Skogar Museum, and finally take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Vik sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Blaskogabyggd to Vik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 12°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Reykjavik.

Get out of town with these interesting Reykjavik side-trips: Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik) and Thingvellir (Galgaklettur & Thingvellir National Park). Spend the 10th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, pause for some photo ops at Sun Voyager, and explore and take pictures at Bridge Between Continents.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Reykjavik holiday builder.

You can drive from Vik to Reykjavik in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in June, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.