13 days in Iceland Itinerary

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Thingvellir National Park and Hallgrimskirkja. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reykjavik: Selfoss (Gallery Floi & Kerið), Grindavik (Blue Lagoon & The Icelandic Saltfish Museum) and Kotstrandarkirkja (in Olfuss). Spend the 17th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: shop like a local with National Museum of Iceland, admire all the interesting features of Perlan, trot along with a tour on horseback, and sample the fine beverages at Eimverk Distillery.

To see reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Reykjavik online tour itinerary planner.

San Antonio, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 14-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from San Antonio to Reykjavik. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from San Antonio in July; daily highs in Reykjavik reach 58°F and lows reach 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Vik.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskirkja Church, then enjoy the sand and surf at Reynisfjara Beach, then kick back and relax at Black Sand Beach, and finally explore and take pictures at Dyrhólaey. On the 20th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: trot along with a tour on horseback, get engrossed in the history at Skogar Museum, admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, then trek along Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trail, and finally appreciate the history behind Voyages Friendship Statue.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Vik sightseeing site.

Traveling by car from Reykjavik to Vik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Vik, expect temperatures between 54°F during the day and 50°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can go by car to Blaskogabyggd.

On the 21st (Fri), take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, then take in the natural beauty of Blesi, and then admire the sheer force of Haifoss. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: indulge in some personalized pampering at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin and then admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Blaskogabyggd online trip maker.

Getting from Vik to Blaskogabyggd by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. July in Blaskogabyggd sees daily highs of 58°F and lows of 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.