8 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Grindavik (Brimketill & Thermal Spas) and Thingvellir National Park (in Thingvellir). Spend the 29th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, examine the collection at Perlan, pause for some photo ops at Sun Voyager, and see Off-Road Tours.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Reykjavik online trip itinerary planner.

Vilnius, Lithuania to Reykjavik is an approximately 7-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 2 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Reykjavik can reach 2°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can drive to Vik.

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

On the 1st (Fri), listen to music at Icelandic Lava Show, kick back and relax at Black Sand Beach, then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskyrka Church.

To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Vik road trip site.

Traveling by car from Reykjavik to Vik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Reykjavik in December, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 1°C in Vik. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can go by car to Blaskogabyggd.

A conglomeration of several districts, Blaskogabyggd encompasses a handful of settlements totaling around 930 people in southwestern Iceland.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall, indulge in some personalized pampering at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin, witness a stunning natural landmark at Haukadalur, then take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, and finally witness a stunning natural landmark at Strokkur.

For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Blaskogabyggd itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Vik to Blaskogabyggd takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Vik in January, Blaskogabyggd is a bit cooler at night with lows of -1°C. You will have some time to spend on the 3rd (Sun) before leaving for home.