10 days in Iceland Itinerary

A conglomeration of several districts, Blaskogabyggd encompasses a handful of settlements totaling around 930 people in southwestern Iceland.

On the 12th (Mon), relax in the rural setting at Fridheimar and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: witness a stunning natural landmark at Strokkur, take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, then take in the natural beauty of Blesi, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Bruarfoss Waterfall.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Blaskogabyggd is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Blaskogabyggd. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Amsterdam in December, with highs in Blaskogabyggd at 2°C and lows at -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can go by car to Svinafell.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Fellsfjara, then contemplate the waterfront views at Glacier Lagoon, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Svinafell Glacier. On the 15th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the activities along Fjallsarlon Iceberg Lagoon and then admire the sheer force of Svartifoss Waterfall.

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You can drive from Blaskogabyggd to Svinafell in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in December, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Vik.

Iceland's southernmost village, Vik, sports some of the country's wildest and most dramatic coastline.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): stop by Wool Gallery Vik i Myrdal, explore the striking landscape at Sólheimajökulll, then enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church.

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Traveling by car from Svinafell to Vik takes 2 hours. In December in Vik, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Reykjavik.

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Dogsledding Iceland and FlyOver Iceland. Go for a jaunt from Reykjavik to Grindavik to see Blue Lagoon about 54 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, shop like a local with National Museum of Iceland, and appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager.

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Drive from Vik to Reykjavik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Vik in December, Reykjavik is little chillier at night with lows of -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.