6 days in Iceland Itinerary
6 days in Iceland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Iceland trip itinerary maker
Route & dates
6 days in Iceland Itinerary
Start: Manchester
Fly + bus:
10h
1
Vik
— 1 day
Find places to stay »
Drive:
1h 15min
2
Kirkjubaejarklaustur
— 1 night
Find places to stay »
Drive:
1h 45min
3
Hof
— 1 night
Find places to stay »
Drive:
4h 15min
4
Reykjahlid
— 1 night
Find places to stay »
Fly:
4h
5
Reykjavik
— 1 night
Find places to stay »
Fly:
6h 15min
End: Manchester
Edit
View full calendar
1
day
Vik
1
day

Iceland's southernmost village, Vik, sports some of the country's wildest and most dramatic coastline.Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): pause for some photo ops at Voyages Friendship Statue, then take in the dramatic natural features at Mýrdalsjökull, then explore the striking landscape at Sólheimajökulll, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Reynisdrangar.
To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Vik day trip planner .
Manchester, UK to Vik is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Manchester in January: highs in Vik hover around 4°C, while lows dip to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can go by car to Kirkjubaejarklaustur.
Things to do in Vik
Side Trip
Reynisdrangar
Find places to stay Jan 11 — 12:
Highlights from your plan

Sólheimajökulll
1:30pm, Fri Jan 11

Mýrdalsjökull
11:00am, Fri Jan 11

Reynisdrangar
4:00pm, Fri Jan 11
1
night
Kirkjubaejarklaustur
1
night

On the 12th (Sat), explore the striking landscape at Kirkjugolf, take in the dramatic scenery at Stjornarfoss, then identify plant and animal life at Fjadrargljufur Canyon, then get impressive views of Skaftarstofa, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Systrafoss.
To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Kirkjubaejarklaustur online trip builder .
Traveling by car from Vik to Kirkjubaejarklaustur takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel to Hof.
To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Kirkjubaejarklaustur online trip builder .
Traveling by car from Vik to Kirkjubaejarklaustur takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel to Hof.
Things to do in Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Find places to stay Jan 11 — 12:
Highlights from your plan

Fjadrargljufur Canyon
12:00pm, Sat Jan 12

Stjornarfoss
11:00am, Sat Jan 12

Systrafoss
4:00pm, Sat Jan 12
1
night
Hof
1
night

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Hofskirkja Church, contemplate the waterfront views at Fjallsarlon Iceberg Lagoon, contemplate the waterfront views at Jokulsarlon Lagoon, then stroll through Diamond Beach, and finally admire the sheer force of Svartifoss Waterfall.
For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Hof trip itinerary builder tool .
You can drive from Kirkjubaejarklaustur to Hof in 1.5 hours. In January in Hof, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can travel to Reykjahlid.
For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Hof trip itinerary builder tool .
You can drive from Kirkjubaejarklaustur to Hof in 1.5 hours. In January in Hof, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can travel to Reykjahlid.
Things to do in Hof
Side Trips
Jokulsarlon, Svartifoss Waterfall, Diamond Beach
Find places to stay Jan 12 — 13:
Highlights from your plan

Jokulsarlon Lagoon
1:30pm, Sun Jan 13

Svartifoss Waterfall
5:30pm, Sun Jan 13

Hofskirkja Church
10:00am, Sun Jan 13
1
night
Reykjahlid
1
night

Reykjahlid vacations include many outdoor activities.Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Namafjall (Namaskard), then explore the striking landscape at Mud Pots, and then identify plant and animal life at Krafla Lava Fields.
To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Reykjahlid holiday planner .
Getting from Hof to Reykjahlid by car takes about 6 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Reykjahlid when traveling from Hof in January, with lows around -5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to travel to Reykjavik.
Things to do in Reykjahlid
Side Trip
Lake Myvatn
Find places to stay Jan 13 — 14:
Highlights from your plan

Krafla Lava Fields
3:30pm, Mon Jan 14

Mt. Namafjall (Namaskard)
10:00am, Mon Jan 14

Mud Pots
1:00pm, Mon Jan 14
1
night
Reykjavik
1
night

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, then kick back and relax at Yntri Tunga Beach, and finally stop by Nordic Store.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Reykjavik day trip website .
Getting from Reykjahlid to Reykjavik by combination of bus and flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Reykjavik are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.
Things to do in Reykjavik
Side Trip
Yntri Tunga Beach
Find places to stay Jan 14 — 15:
Highlights from your plan

Hallgrimskirkja
10:00am, Tue Jan 15
©
Nature & Wildlife Tours
11:30am, Tue Jan 15

Nordic Store
4:00pm, Tue Jan 15
Similar Plans
8 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
January, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, fast-paced, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: January, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Fast-paced
7 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
February, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, popular sights
PREFERENCES: February, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
9 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM SINGAPORE
November, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, shopping, slow & easy, hidden gems
PREFERENCES: November, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, shopping
ATTRACTION STYLE: Hidden gems
PACE: Slow & easy
8 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM INDIA
June, teens, kids, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, shopping, wildlife, slow & easy, popular sights
PREFERENCES: June, teens, kids, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Slow & easy
8 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM CANADA
March, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: March, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
7 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
February, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: February, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
10 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM CÔTE D'IVOIRE
July, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, wildlife, slow & easy, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: July, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Slow & easy
9 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
February, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, wildlife, slow & easy, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: February, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Slow & easy
7 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM IRELAND
December, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, museums, shopping, wildlife, hidden gems
PREFERENCES: December, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Hidden gems
PACE: Medium
8 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
December, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, popular sights
PREFERENCES: December, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, historic sites
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
9 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM CANADA
February, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, wildlife, popular sights
PREFERENCES: February, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
8 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
April, kids, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, wildlife, fast-paced, popular sights
PREFERENCES: April, kids, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Fast-paced
View more plans