10 days in Iceland Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Reykjavik side-trips: The Cave People (in Laugarvatn), Grindavik (Blue Lagoon & Fagradalsfjall Active Volcano) and Thingvellir National Park (in Thingvellir). Spend the 10th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager, and admire the masterpieces at National Museum of Iceland.

For where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Reykjavik tour itinerary planner.

London, UK to Reykjavik is an approximately 6-hour flight. In November, Reykjavik is a bit cooler than London - with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to drive to Vik.

On the 14th (Tue), take in the dramatic natural features at Dyrhólaey, take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll, then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Mýrdalsjökull, kick back and relax at Reynisfjara Beach, and then kick back and relax at Black Sand Beach.

To find maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Vik online trip planner.

Traveling by car from Reykjavik to Vik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in November, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Geysir.

On the 16th (Thu), take in the natural beauty of Geysir, then admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls, then take in the natural beauty of Blesi, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Bruarfoss Waterfall. On the 17th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: indulge in some personalized pampering at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin and then admire the sheer force of Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Geysir trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Vik to Geysir in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November in Geysir, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and 0°C at night. On the 17th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.