9 days in Reykjavik & South Region Itinerary

Appreciate the collections at National Museum of Iceland and Aurora Reykjavik. Visiting Nature & Wildlife Tours and Off-Road Tours will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik) and Anglers (in Keflavik). And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, steep yourself in history at Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition, trot along with a tour on horseback, and wander the streets of Laugavegur.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Reykjavik online route planner.

Muscat, Oman to Reykjavik is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 4 hours traveling from Muscat to Reykjavik. Traveling from Muscat in April, expect Reykjavik to be much colder, temps between 7°C and 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Vik.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskirkja Church, then kick back and relax at Black Sand Beach, and finally stroll through Reynisfjara Beach.

To find more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Vik vacation app.

Drive from Reykjavik to Vik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. April in Vik sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Laugarvatn.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of The Cave People, explore the stunning scenery at Almannagja, then explore the striking landscape of Thingvellir National Park, and finally admire the sheer force of Oxararfoss. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall, then take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Blesi, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths.

Plan trip to Laugarvatn with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

You can drive from Vik to Laugarvatn in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.