8 days in Iceland Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik) and Thingvellir National Park (in Thingvellir). Spend the 31st (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, cast your line with a fishing tour, see the interesting displays at Aurora Reykjavik, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Reykjavik trip planner.

Istanbul, Turkey to Reykjavik is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Istanbul to Reykjavik, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Istanbul in May, plan for much colder days in Reykjavik, with highs around 11°C, while nights are little chillier with lows around 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can drive to Vik.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Black Sand Beach, kick back and relax at Reynisfjara Beach, then admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskirkja Church.

To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Vik road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Reykjavik to Vik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Vik are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Blaskogabyggd.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall, then take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Blesi.

To find ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Blaskogabyggd tour itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Vik to Blaskogabyggd in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In June, daily temperatures in Blaskogabyggd can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.