10 days in Iceland Itinerary

Do some cultural sightseeing at Hallgrimskirkja and Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition. Step off the beaten path and head to Dogsledding Iceland and Dive Iceland - Diving and Snorkeling in Iceland - Day Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik) and Thingvellir (Oxararfoss & Thingvellir National Park). There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Reykjavik Open Air Museum, see the interesting displays at The Icelandic Punk Museum, don't miss a visit to Perlan, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Eimverk Distillery.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Reykjavik planner.

San Francisco, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 12-hour flight. You'll lose 8 hours traveling from San Francisco to Reykjavik due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler weather when traveling from San Francisco in November: highs in Reykjavik hover around 40°F, while lows dip to 32°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can drive to Vik.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Tue): pause for some photo ops at Voyages Friendship Statue, take in the dramatic natural features at Mýrdalsjökull, then explore the striking landscape at Sólheimajökulll, and finally admire the sheer force of Skogafoss. On your second day here, take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskirkja Church, kick back and relax at Reynisfjara Beach, then explore the striking landscape at Dyrhólaey, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach.

To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Vik trip planner.

You can drive from Reykjavik to Vik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 40°F, and evening lows to 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Skalholt.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall, admire the sheer force of Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall, and then take in the natural beauty of Geysir.

To find photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Skalholt visit planner.

Getting from Vik to Skalholt by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 40°F in November, and nighttime lows around 32°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can drive to Reykholt.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): explore the fascinating underground world of The Cave, admire the sheer force of Hraunfossar, then boost your wellbeing at Krauma, and finally admire the sheer force of Glanni Waterfall.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Reykholt day trip planning tool.

Drive from Skalholt to Reykholt in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In November, daily temperatures in Reykholt can reach 40°F, while at night they dip to 32°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Olafsvik.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): take in the dramatic scenery at Kirkjufellsfoss, then see the interesting displays at Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum, then get up close to creatures of the deep with Laki Tours, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Budakirkja. On the 19th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic scenery at Bjarnarfoss and then explore the fascinating underground world of Vatnshellir Cave.

To see where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Olafsvik holiday builder.

Traveling by car from Reykholt to Olafsvik takes 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.