8 days in Iceland Itinerary

Iceland's southernmost village, Vik, sports some of the country's wildest and most dramatic coastline.

We've included these beaches for you: Black Sand Beach and Reynisfjara Beach. Get a sense of the local culture at Skogar Museum and Reyniskyrka Church. Get out of town with these interesting Vik side-trips: Fjadrargljufur Canyon (in Kirkjubaejarklaustur) and Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall (in Hella). The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, appreciate the history behind Voyages Friendship Statue, explore the ancient world of Rutshellir Cave, and explore the striking landscape at Dyrhólaey.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Vik driving holiday planning site.

New Delhi, India to Vik is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight, shuttle, and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 5.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Vik. Traveling from New Delhi in June, expect Vik to be colder, temps between 12°C and 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Reykjavik.

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Hallgrimskirkja and Thingvellir National Park. For shopping fun, head to Laugavegur or Myconceptstore. Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Iceland, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and admire all the interesting features of Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition.

To see other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Vik to Reykjavik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June in Reykjavik, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.