15 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sun): admire the sheer force of Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall, indulge in some personalized pampering at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin, and then admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Mon): witness a stunning natural landmark at Strokkur, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Geysir, then admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls, and finally witness a stunning natural landmark at Blesi.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Blaskogabyggd road trip planning website.

Johannesburg, South Africa to Blaskogabyggd is an approximately 19-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from South Africa Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 2 hours. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Johannesburg in December: high temperatures in Blaskogabyggd hover around 2°C and lows are around -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to fly to Hofn.

Höfn or Höfn í Hornafirði is an Icelandic fishing town in the southeastern part of the country. Get out of town with these interesting Hofn side-trips: Flaajokull Glacier (in Skaftafell), Djupivogur (Sveinsstekksfoss, Audun's Mineral collection, &more) and Jokulsarlon (Glacier Lagoon & Fellsfjara). It doesn't end there: take in the local highlights with Walking tours and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Hofn trip builder tool.

Getting from Blaskogabyggd to Hofn by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In December, daytime highs in Hofn are 3°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Vik.

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

Vik is known for beaches, nature, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, kick back and relax at Black Sand Beach, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church, and explore the striking landscape at Sólheimajökulll.

Planning Vik trip won't be overwhelming when you use Klarna Trips's itinerary maker.

Drive from Hofn to Vik in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In December in Vik, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to drive to Reykjavik.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Reykjavik side-trips: Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik) and Thingvellir (Galgaklettur, Thingvellir National Park, &more). Spend the 20th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager, get a taste of the local shopping with National Museum of Iceland, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Reykjavik route planner.

Getting from Vik to Reykjavik by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Vik in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Reykjavik, with lows of -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.