8 days in Reykjavik & South Region Itinerary

Go for a jaunt from Reykjavik to Grindavik to see Blue Lagoon about 46 minutes away. The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, snap pictures at Bridge Between Continents, appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager, and indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Reykjavik journey maker app.

Muscat, Oman to Reykjavik is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Muscat to Reykjavik is minus 4 hours. Traveling from Muscat in April, things will get much colder in Reykjavik: highs are around 7°C and lows about 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to drive to Vik.

On the 5th (Wed), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church, take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Reynisfjara Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Black Sand Beach.

To find where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Vik road trip planning tool.

Drive from Reykjavik to Vik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 6°C in April, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Laugarvatn.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall, take in the natural beauty of Blesi, then admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls, and finally take in the natural beauty of Geysir. Keep things going the next day: admire the sheer force of Thorufoss, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Thingvellir National Park, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths.

To see reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Laugarvatn trip tool.

Getting from Vik to Laugarvatn by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In April in Laugarvatn, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.