8 days in Iceland Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like Hallgrimskirkja and National Museum of Iceland. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik) and Thingvellir (Thingvellir National Park & Almannagja). There's lots more to do: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, surround yourself with nature on Dogsledding Iceland, snap pictures at Bridge Between Continents, and take an in-depth tour of Saga Museum.

For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Reykjavik driving holiday planner.

Washington, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is 5 hours. Expect colder weather when traveling from Washington in April: highs in Reykjavik hover around 43°F, while lows dip to 32°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Vik.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): explore the striking landscape at Dyrhólaey, enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach, then kick back and relax at Reynisfjara Beach, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the awesome beauty at Reynisfjall, then admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Vik trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Reykjavik to Vik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Vik are 42°F, while nighttime lows are 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can drive to Blaskogabyggd.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Blesi.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Blaskogabyggd trip itinerary builder website.

Drive from Vik to Blaskogabyggd in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. April in Blaskogabyggd sees daily highs of 43°F and lows of 33°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Wed) to allow time for travel back home.