12 days in Reykjavik & South Region Itinerary

Get in touch with nature at Lake Tjornin and Dogsledding Iceland. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Photography Tours and Dolphin & Whale Watching. There's still lots to do: try out the rides at Vesturbaejarlaug, head off the coast to Videy Island, look for gifts at Hidden People Iceland, and take a memorable drive along Ring Road.

To find more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik trip planner.

Toronto, Canada to Reykjavik is an approximately 9-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Toronto to Reykjavik. In October, Reykjavik is a bit cooler than Toronto - with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Selfoss.

Get outdoors at Gluggafoss/Merkjarfoss and Hjalparfoss. Discover out-of-the-way places like Gjain and Gljúfrafoss. Step out of Selfoss with an excursion to UNA Local Product in Hvolsvollur--about 44 minutes away. The adventure continues: take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, get engrossed in the history at Ljosafoss Power Station, get impressive views of Volcano Eyjafjallajokull, and look for all kinds of wild species at Kalfholt Riding Day Tours.

To see reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Selfoss trip builder tool.

You can take a bus from Reykjavik to Selfoss in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Selfoss are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Vik.

Escape the urban bustle at Sólheimajökulll and Fjadrargljufur Canyon. Explore hidden gems such as Mýrdalsjökull and Eldhraun Lava Field. Change things up with a short trip to Skaftarstofa in Kirkjubaejarklaustur (about 58 minutes away). There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape at Reynisdrangar, trot along with a tour on horseback, take in a show at Lava Show, and appreciate the history behind Voyages Friendship Statue.

For reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Vik travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Selfoss to Vik in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In October, daytime highs in Vik are 8°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel back home.