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Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland

3 days in Reykjavik

Northern lights, geothermal spas and volcanic landscapes. Here's how to spend 3 days in Reykjavik: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Reykjavik trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
May, June, July
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Iceland College of Education~$5
Iceland College of Education was a normal college in Iceland. It merged with the University of Iceland in July 2008 and is now called the School of Education. Enrollment was around
12:30
365 (media corporation)
365 was a media company in Iceland. At its peak, it was a mass media company and operated several TV and radio stations, and one newspaper. 365 also rebroadcast foreign television
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
House of Commerce~$5
The House of Commerce is an office tower located at Kringlan 7 near Kringlan shopping mall in Reykjavík, Iceland. The building was constructed from 1975–1981. The building has a 4-
12:30
Reykjavík College of Music~$5
The Reykjavík College of Music is an Icelandic gymnasium and music conservatory founded in 2017.
16:00
Kringlan~$5
Kringlan is a shopping mall located in the Icelandic capital region. It is the second largest in the country, after Smáralind in Kópavogur, with over 180 shops and restaurants. It
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Day 3

09:00
Occupy Reykjavík~$5
Occupy Reykjavík (OR) was a collaboration that included peaceful protests and demonstrations against economic inequality, social injustice and corporate greed in Reykjavík, Iceland
12:30
Iceland Express~$5
Iceland Express was a low-fare airline headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland that was acquired by WOW air. It operated services to several destinations in Europe using wet-leased air
16:00
Reykjavík Theatre Company~$5
The Reykjavík Theatre Company was founded in 1897 when two existing companies in Reykjavík combined, performing in the then newly built Iðnó. With Indriði Einarsson (1851–1939) as

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What 3 days in Reykjavik costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Reykjavik: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Reykjavik?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Reykjavik without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Reykjavik?+

Start with Iceland College of Education, 365 (media corporation) and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Reykjavik cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?+

The best months to visit Reykjavik are May, June, July and August, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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