13 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Kids will enjoy Hallgrimskirkja and Nature & Wildlife Tours. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reykjavik: Thingvellir (Galgaklettur, Thingvellir National Park, &more) and Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik). There's lots more to do: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, get engrossed in the history at Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition, pause for some photo ops at Sun Voyager, and see Off-Road Tours.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Reykjavik is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in April, expect Reykjavik to be little chillier, temps between 7°C and 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Vik.

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

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): take in the dramatic scenery at Kvernufoss, take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, then explore the striking landscape at Sólheimajökulll, and finally pause for some photo ops at Voyages Friendship Statue. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Sat): make a trip to Dyrhólaey, kick back and relax at Black Sand Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Reynisfjara Beach, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church.

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You can drive from Reykjavik to Vik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April in Vik, expect temperatures between 6°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Hofn.

Höfn or Höfn í Hornafirði is an Icelandic fishing town in the southeastern part of the country. Bring the kids along to Glacier Lagoon and Hoffellsjokull Glacier. Explore Hofn's surroundings by going to Flaajokull Glacier (in Skaftafell) and Jokulsarlon (Diamond Beach Jokulsarlon & Fellsfjara). There's much more to do: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and test the waters at Hoffell Hot Tubs.

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Drive from Vik to Hofn in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In April, daily temperatures in Hofn can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Blaskogabyggd.

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

On the 12th (Wed), witness a stunning natural landmark at Geysir, witness a stunning natural landmark at Strokkur, then take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, and finally admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall. On the next day, indulge in some personalized pampering at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin.

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Getting from Hofn to Blaskogabyggd by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Thu) to allow time for the flight back home.