Trip to Vík, Iceland: how to get there, how many days and when to go

Vík – Sul Destination South Coast

How to get there

Confirm before purchasing. From Keflavík, follow the road via Selfoss and Route 1. Regional buses stop in the village, but do not substitute transport to the attractions.

How many days

Two nights accommodate the beaches, the viewpoints and the Skógar area.

When to go

From June to August, Vík’s coast usually has long days, cool air and rain.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car or a guided tour with transport helps on Vík’s rural detours. Highland services are separate from Route 1 buses.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Vík

Morning
Reynisfjara
Start with the Reynisfjara coast, observing the basalt and the position of the sea stacks from the designated access point.
Afternoon
Dyrhólaey viewpoints
Follow the detour to Dyrhólaey and choose the viewpoints according to the sectors that are open.
Late afternoon
Skógafoss
Finish the Vík stage with time allowance for transfer to lodging and for local services.
Evening
Sólheimajökull
Return to Vík for a meal, leaving Skógar and the glacier for a stage with more time.

2 days in Vík

Day 1

Morning
Reynisfjara
Start with the Reynisfjara coast, observing the basalt and the position of the sea stacks from the designated access point.
Afternoon
Dyrhólaey viewpoints
Follow the detour to Dyrhólaey and choose the viewpoints according to the sectors that are open.
Late afternoon
Skógafoss
Finish the Vík stage with time allowance for transfer to lodging and for local services.
Evening
Sólheimajökull
Return to Vík for a meal, leaving Skógar and the glacier for a stage with more time.

Day 2

Morning
Skógar and glacial valley
Visit the base of Skógafoss and decide whether to climb to the upper viewpoint. At another time, go to the Sólheimajökull valley for land-based observation or for a pre-booked activity.
Afternoon
Continuation of Skógar and glacial valley
Continue the Skógar and glacial valley route according to the time reserved and available trails, keeping the return transfer to Vík in your planning.
Late afternoon
Conclusion of the stage in Vík
End day 2 with time to spare for the return, respecting any transport already arranged in Vík.
Evening
Overnight after Skógar and glacial valley
Have a meal in Vík’s base and check the transfers planned after Skógar and the glacial valley.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to use Vík on a South Coast trip?

Vík concentrates services on the stretch between the black sand beaches and the glaciers of the South Coast. Reynisfjara and Dyrhólaey are on their own detours; Skógafoss and Sólheimajökull can be included along Route 1.

How long to book in Vík?

Two nights accommodate the beaches, the viewpoints and the Skógar area.

Do regional buses cover excursions from Vík?

From Keflavík, follow the road via Selfoss and Route 1. Regional buses stop in the village, but do not substitute transport to the attractions.

How to choose transfers from Vík?

Plan routes from Vík according to the location of the attractions, booking private transport for roads off Route 1.

Your trip to Vík.