Last Minute Holidays to Iceland in June

These bases give you the most straightforward June stays, with good transport links and plenty to do close at hand.

• Husavik: Husavik is a small harbour town in the north that operates as the base for whale watching tours leaving directly from its quay. Its harbour sits close to the town centre, which keeps evenings easy after a day on the water, though the town is quiet and offers fewer nightlife options than the capital. We recommend it for travellers who want a calm, nature-led stay rather than a busy base with a long list of bars and restaurants. It is exactly the brief our Reykjavik holidays deals are built around.
• Stykkisholmur: Stykkisholmur is a small town on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula with a working harbour that serves as a ferry port for boat trips across Breidafjordur bay. It is a peaceful base with a slower pace than the capital, and it suits travellers who want quiet evenings and short drives to coastline and lava fields. The trade-off is that you will need a car for most sightseeing, so we factor that into the price comparison when we build your options, the same brief our Iceland Beach Holidays deals are built around.
• Hofn: Hofn is a fishing town in southeast Iceland and the practical base for visiting the glacier lagoon at Jokulsarlon and the dramatic headland at Vestrahorn. Distances here are longer than in the southwest, so a stay in Hofn works best for travellers who are happy with a longer driving day. We find it rewards those who want a single, focused location rather than moving hotels across the trip.
• Akureyri: Akureyri is the largest town in the north, set on a long fjord with mountains rising behind it and a relaxed pace of life. It works well as a quieter base with access to whale watching and to the Godafoss waterfall, which is within driving distance. The town is smaller than the capital, so evening entertainment is limited, but its calm setting is a strong reason to choose it for June. It is exactly the brief our Iceland holidays deals are built around.
• Vik: Vik is a small village on the south coast along the Ring Road, known for its basalt sea stacks and the dramatic cliffs and beaches nearby. It sits roughly 180 km from the capital city, so it works as an overnight stop on a longer journey rather than a day trip from there. Weather can be wet here, which we mention when we advise on packing and planning your daily route.