11 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik), Troll Waterfalls (in Borgarnes) and Thingvellir National Park (in Thingvellir). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, explore the world behind art at National Museum of Iceland, admire all the interesting features of Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition, and indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik trip maker website.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Reykjavik is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time (AST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Dammam in February, expect Reykjavik to be much colder, temps between 3°C and -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Skogar.

Take a trip to Skogar for a chance to see a picture-perfect glacier and a collection of waterfalls fed by the Skoga River.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Gljufrabui Waterfalls, admire the sheer force of Kvernufoss, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss.

For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Skogar day trip app.

You can drive from Reykjavik to Skogar in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Reykjavik in February, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Skogar, with lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to drive to Svinafell.

Change things up with these side-trips from Svinafell: Jokulsarlon (Fellsfjara, Glacier Lagoon, &more) and Vatnajokull (in Vatnajokull National Park).

Plan a Svinafell trip in moments using our itinerary builder.

Getting from Skogar to Svinafell by car takes about 2.5 hours. In February in Svinafell, expect temperatures between 4°C during the day and 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Geysir.

Geysir tourism revolves around a famed geyser, which goes from very calm to extremely volatile depending on the subterranean seismic activity at the time.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): witness a stunning natural landmark at Strokkur, 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 indulge in some personalized pampering at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Geysir driving holiday planner.

Getting from Svinafell to Geysir by car takes about 4 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Geysir can reach 4°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can travel back home.