9 days in Iceland Itinerary

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Hallgrimskirkja and Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition. Museum-lovers will appreciate National Museum of Iceland and Saga Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik) and Thingvellir National Park (in Thingvellir). Spend the 13th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, contemplate the long history of Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar), make a trip to Laugavegur, and take in panoramic vistas at Perlan.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik online journey builder.

Rabat, Morocco to Reykjavik is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Rabat in May, things will get cooler in Reykjavik: highs are around 11°C and lows about 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can go by car to Vik.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): admire all the interesting features of Dyrhólaey, then kick back and relax at Black Sand Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Reynisfjara Beach, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskirkja Church. On your second day here, trot along with a tour on horseback, then get engrossed in the history at Skogar Museum, then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll.

For traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Vik day trip planning site.

Drive from Reykjavik to Vik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Blaskogabyggd.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, then take in the natural beauty of Blesi, then relax and rejuvenate at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Bruarfoss Waterfall.

For where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Blaskogabyggd route planner.

You can drive from Vik to Blaskogabyggd in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In May, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.