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: 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 21.5-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.

Let the collections at National Museum of Iceland and Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition capture your imagination. Head to Laugavegur and Myconceptstorefor plenty of shopping. Go for a jaunt from Reykjavik to Thingvellir to see Thingvellir National Park about 46 minutes away. There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik tour itinerary planning app.

Getting from Vik to Reykjavik by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June in Reykjavik, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.