12 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reykjavik: Thingvellir National Park (in Thingvellir) and Grindavik (Blue Lagoon & Brimketill). Spend the 7th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, take a stroll through Laugavegur, get a taste of the local shopping with National Museum of Iceland, and appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Reykjavik is an approximately 21-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Reykjavik due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur in February, things will get colder in Reykjavik: highs are around 3°C and lows about -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Svinafell.

Get out of town with these interesting Svinafell side-trips: Vatnajokull (in Vatnajokull National Park) and Jokulsarlon (Diamond Beach Jokulsarlon, Glacier Lagoon, &more). Spend the 10th (Fri) exploring nature at Skaftafell National Park.

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Traveling by car from Reykjavik to Svinafell takes 4.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 4°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough 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 12th (Sun): admire the sheer force of Gljufrabui Waterfalls, then admire the sheer force of Kvernufoss, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss.

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You can drive from Svinafell to Skogar in 2.5 hours. In February in Skogar, expect temperatures between 4°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Blaskogabyggd.

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

Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Strokkur, then admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls, and finally take in the natural beauty of Blesi.

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Getting from Skogar to Blaskogabyggd by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect little chillier evenings in Blaskogabyggd when traveling from Skogar in February, with lows around -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.