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 Rutshellir Cave. Get out of town with these interesting Vik side-trips: Fjadrargljufur Canyon (in Kirkjubaejarklaustur) and Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall (in Hella). There's much more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, appreciate the history behind Voyages Friendship Statue, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskyrka Church, and take in the dramatic natural features at Dyrhólaey.

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New Delhi, India to Vik is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight, shuttle, and bus. Traveling from New Delhi to Vik, you'll gain 5.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from New Delhi in June: high temperatures in Vik hover around 12°C and lows are around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can 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 National Museum of Iceland. For shopping fun, head to Laugavegur or Myconceptstore. When in Reykjavik, make a side trip to see Thingvellir National Park in Thingvellir, approximately Thingvellir away. Next up on the itinerary: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and examine the collection at Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition.

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You can drive from Vik to Reykjavik in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in June, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel back home.