14 days in Iceland Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik) and Thingvellir (Oxararfoss & Thingvellir National Park). Spend the 8th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, admire the masterpieces at National Museum of Iceland, examine the collection at Aurora Reykjavik, and enjoy breathtaking views from Perlan.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik vacation planning website.

George Town, Malaysia to Reykjavik is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. Traveling from George Town to Reykjavik, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from George Town in October, things will get much colder in Reykjavik: highs are around 9°C and lows about 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can drive to Vik.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Skogar Museum, then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, then take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Reynisfjara Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach, and then explore the striking landscape at Dyrhólaey.

For reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Vik trip planner.

Getting from Reykjavik to Vik by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can catch the bus to Vatnajokull National Park.

Explore Vatnajokull National Park's surroundings by going to Svinafellsjokull Glacier (in Svinafell) and Jokulsarlon (Fellsfjara, Glacier Lagoon, &more). Spend the 14th (Sat) exploring nature at Skaftafell National Park.

To see photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Vatnajokull National Park online journey planner.

Traveling by bus from Vik to Vatnajokull National Park takes 4.5 hours. In October in Vatnajokull National Park, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Blaskogabyggd.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall, then take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Blesi.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Blaskogabyggd travel route planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Vatnajokull National Park to Blaskogabyggd. In October in Blaskogabyggd, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.