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Vik is a quiet little town of 200 people sitting on beautiful black sand beaches. The people here are super friendly. Don't be surprised if your waiter from one night is also checking you out at the grocery store the following day!
We stayed outside Vik at Guesthouse Vellir, a sleepy inn about 10 miles away from town. The view from our bedroom window was breathtaking and the horses added a romantic touch.
The town of Vik has a ton to do, and is just a few miles away from Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls. If the weather is nice, check out the Seljavallalaug Bath, but be warned that the water is a bit chilly.
In downtown Vik, there are a few nice restaurants and stores. Hanging out in the Icewear store ended up being a highlight. The attached grocery store was the perfect place to buy travel snacks.
Reynisdrangar (The most visited black sand beach) was beautiful, but a bit crowded and touristy. It is easy to get to regardless and worth crossing off the list. We also visited the famous airplane crash, which no longer directly accessible via car. It requires a long 4km hike, but is worth it as the landscapes provided a beautiful unobstructed view of snowy mountains, vegetation, and black sand. Walk past the the airplane crash to the water to get a stunning appreciation of the vast black sand beach.
As we headed east out of Vik, we also stopped at Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, a stunning hour long stop right off the Ring Road.