13 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sun): get to know the resident critters at Slakki Petting Zoo, then admire the sheer force of Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall, then take in the natural beauty of Blesi, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Bruarfoss Waterfall. On the 27th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: witness a stunning natural landmark at Strokkur, then take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Geysir, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin.

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read our Blaskogabyggd visit planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Blaskogabyggd is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 4 hours. Traveling from Dubai in February, expect Blaskogabyggd to be colder, temps between 4°C and -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (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.

On the 28th (Tue), admire the sheer force of Gljufrabui Waterfalls, then take in the dramatic scenery at Kvernufoss, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Skogar driving holiday site.

Getting from Blaskogabyggd to Skogar by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. In February, daily temperatures in Skogar can reach 4°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Svinafell.

Get out of town with these interesting Svinafell side-trips: Jokulsarlon (Fellsfjara, Glacier Lagoon, &more) and Vatnajokull (in Vatnajokull National Park). Spend the 2nd (Thu) exploring nature at Skaftafell National Park.

For more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Svinafell trip tool.

Getting from Skogar to Svinafell by car takes about 2.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 4°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Reykjavik.

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) and Thingvellir National Park (in Thingvellir). Spend the 6th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, see the interesting displays at Aurora Reykjavik, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and take a stroll through Laugavegur.

To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Reykjavik vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Svinafell to Reykjavik takes 4.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Reykjavik can reach 4°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.