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Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland

5 days in Reykjavik

Northern lights, geothermal spas and volcanic landscapes. Here's how to spend 5 days in Reykjavik: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Reykjavik trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 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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Day 4

09:00
Embassy of the United States, Reykjavík~$5
The Embassy of the United States in Reykjavík is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Iceland.
12:30
Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð~$5
Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð is a public gymnasium located in Hlíðahverfi, Reykjavík, Iceland. The school was founded in 1966 by the Icelandic Ministry of Education; with the first
16:00
Grand Hótel Reykjavík~$5
Grand Hótel Reykjavík is the tallest hotel in Iceland. It became the tallest when construction of an additional tower was completed in 2007, surpassing the nearby Hilton Reykjavík
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Day 5

09:00
Reykjavík City Theatre~$5
The Reykjavík City Theatre (RCT) is a theatre in Reykjavík, Iceland.
12:30
Verzló~$5
Verzlunarskóli Íslands, usually referred to as Verzló, is an Icelandic gymnasium. It was founded in 1905 and is the oldest private school in Iceland. The school is located in Reykj
16:00
Þjóðarhöll~$5
Þjóðarhöll is a planned multi-purpose sports facility to be built in the Laugardalur district of Iceland's capital Reykjavík. A letter of intent was signed in May 2022 for its cons

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What 5 days in Reykjavik costs

What this trip costs

$1,305
Flights$45034%
Stay$27021%
Activities$13510%
Food$22517%
Local transport$907%
Shopping$605%
Buffer$756%
$261/day

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

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5 days in Reykjavik: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Reykjavik?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Reykjavik, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 5 days in Reykjavik cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $750 per person for 5 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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