13 days in Iceland & Ireland Itinerary
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Start: Raleigh, United States
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Reykjavik, Iceland
— 3 nights
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Hvolsvollur, Iceland
— 1 night
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Vik, Iceland
— 3 nights
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Bus to Reykjavík, Shuttle to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas, Fly to Killarney
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Killarney, Ireland
— 2 nights
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Dublin, Ireland
— 2 nights
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End: Raleigh, United States
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Reykjavik, Iceland — 3 nights
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Visit Reykjavik Open Air Museum and Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar) for their historical value. You'll explore and learn at The Settlement Center and Aurora Reykjavik. Change things up with these side-trips from Reykjavik: Borgarnes Museum (in Borgarnes) and Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik). There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, enjoy the sea views from Grotta Lighthouse, take a stroll through Laugavegur, and get outside with Dive Iceland - Diving and Snorkeling in Iceland - Day Tours.
To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Reykjavik route site.
Raleigh, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 11-hour flight. Traveling from Raleigh to Reykjavik, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Raleigh, expect cooler days and little chillier nights in Reykjavik, ranging from highs of 46°F to lows of 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to drive to Hvolsvollur.
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Raleigh, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 11-hour flight. Traveling from Raleigh to Reykjavik, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Raleigh, expect cooler days and little chillier nights in Reykjavik, ranging from highs of 46°F to lows of 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to drive to Hvolsvollur.
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Borgarnes, Meleyri Beach, Dogsledding Iceland, Blue Lagoon, Dive Iceland - Diving and Snorkeling in Iceland - Day Tours
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Hvolsvollur, Iceland — 1 night
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On the 14th (Sat), look for gifts at Litla Lopasjoppan, then Head underground at Caves of Hella, and then cast your line with MudShark Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Saga Center, admire the sheer force of Gljúfrafoss, take in the dramatic scenery at Gljufrabui Waterfalls, then take in the dramatic scenery at Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Nauthusagil Waterfall.
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Drive from Reykjavik to Hvolsvollur in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Hvolsvollur can reach 45°F, while at night they dip to 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Vik.
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Drive from Reykjavik to Hvolsvollur in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Hvolsvollur can reach 45°F, while at night they dip to 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Vik.
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Vik, Iceland — 3 nights
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Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Skogar Museum, admire the sheer force of Kvernufoss, take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Black Sand Beach, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskirkja Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Mýrdalsjökull, admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Reynisfjara Beach, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Reynisdrangar.
To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Vik travel route website.
Getting from Hvolsvollur to Vik by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Vik are 45°F, while nighttime lows are 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Killarney.
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Getting from Hvolsvollur to Vik by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Vik are 45°F, while nighttime lows are 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Killarney.
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Killarney, Ireland — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 19th (Thu): identify plant and animal life at Killarney Falconry, identify plant and animal life at Falconry Kerry, admire the striking features of St. Mary's Cathedral, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Irish Whiskey Experience, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Killarney Brewing Company. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape of Killarney National Park.
To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Killarney tour planner.
Traveling by combination of bus, shuttle, and flight from Vik to Killarney takes 14.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, shuttle, flight, and train; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and flight. Traveling from Vik in October, things will get a bit warmer in Killarney: highs are around 58°F and lows about 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to fly to Dublin.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Killarney tour planner.
Traveling by combination of bus, shuttle, and flight from Vik to Killarney takes 14.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, shuttle, flight, and train; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and flight. Traveling from Vik in October, things will get a bit warmer in Killarney: highs are around 58°F and lows about 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to fly to Dublin.
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Dublin, Ireland — 2 nights
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On the 21st (Sat), examine the collection at Bram Stoker's Castle Dracula Dublin, examine the collection at The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story, then examine the collection at The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience, then admire the masterpieces at Chester Beatty, and finally wander the streets of Temple Bar. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun): browse the exhibits of 14 Henrietta Street, see the interesting displays at Guinness Storehouse, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Portmarnock Beach.
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Traveling by flight from Killarney to Dublin takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In October, daytime highs in Dublin are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Traveling by flight from Killarney to Dublin takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In October, daytime highs in Dublin are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.
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