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 Reyniskirkja Church. Get out of town with these interesting Vik side-trips: Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall (in Hella) and Fjadrargljufur Canyon (in Kirkjubaejarklaustur). 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 21.5-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 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 get engrossed in the history at Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Reykjavik travel website.

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 fly back home.