12 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik) and Thingvellir (Almannagja, Thingvellir National Park, &more). And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager, and steep yourself in history at Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Reykjavik attractions planner.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Reykjavik is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Riyadh to Reykjavik is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Riyadh in January, expect Reykjavik to be colder, temps between 3°C and -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Vik.

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

On the 22nd (Sun), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church, then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, then admire all the interesting features of Dyrhólaey, and finally stroll through Black Sand Beach.

To see other places to visit, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Vik tour itinerary site.

You can drive from Reykjavik to Vik in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Reykjavik in January since evenings lows in Vik dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Svinafell.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): contemplate the waterfront views at Diamond Beach Jokulsarlon, then explore the activities along Glacier Lagoon, and then make a trip to Fellsfjara. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Hvannadalshnukur, then make a trip to Svinafellsjokull Glacier, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Svartifoss Waterfall.

To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Svinafell day trip tool.

You can drive from Vik to Svinafell in 2 hours. January in Svinafell sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can drive to Blaskogabyggd.

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

On the 25th (Wed), relax and rejuvenate at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Strokkur, then take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, and finally take in the natural beauty of Blesi.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Blaskogabyggd online vacation builder.

Traveling by car from Svinafell to Blaskogabyggd takes 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can fly back home.