18 days in Reykjavik & Portland Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reykjavik: Thingvellir (Galgaklettur, Thingvellir National Park, &more), Gullfoss Falls (in Blaskogabyggd) and Strokkur (in Geysir). Spend the 14th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: relax and rejuvenate at Blue Lagoon, steep yourself in history at Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and explore the world behind art at Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar).

To see maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik trip planner.

Philadelphia, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 9-hour flight. Traveling from Philadelphia to Reykjavik, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Philadelphia, expect colder days and little chillier nights in Reykjavik, ranging from highs of 49°F to lows of 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Portland.

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

Get out of town with these interesting Portland side-trips: Lewis & Clark Salt Works (in Seaside), Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil) and Cannon Beach (Ecola State Park, Spas, &more). Dedicate the 26th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Schreiner's Iris Gardens, stop by Powell's City of Books, don't miss a visit to Pittock Mansion, and see the interesting displays at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.

For maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Portland travel planner.

Fly from Reykjavik to Portland in 10.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 8 hours. Expect much hotter weather when traveling from Reykjavik in May: highs in Portland hover around 70°F, while lows dip to 51°F. On the 27th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.