15 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Explore hidden gems such as Lake Tjornin and Reykjavik Open Air Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reykjavik: Grindavik (Gunnuhver Hot Springs, Blue Lagoon, &more) and Thingvellir (Oxararfoss & Thingvellir National Park). There's still lots to do: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, see Off-Road Tours, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, and enjoy the sea views from Grotta Lighthouse.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik holiday maker tool.

Rome, Italy to Reykjavik is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Rome to Reykjavik due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Rome in October, expect nights in Reykjavik to be a bit cooler, around 3°C, while days are much colder, around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can go by car to Husafell.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): Head underground at The Cave, then take in the dramatic scenery at Barnafoss, and then admire the sheer force of Hraunfossar.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Husafell trip planner.

You can drive from Reykjavik to Husafell in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. In October, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can go by car to Vik.

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Fjadrargljufur Canyon and Skogar Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Vik side-trips: Kirkjubaejarklaustur (Stjornarfoss & Systrafoss). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll, admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, admire all the interesting features of Dyrhólaey, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church.

To see where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Vik day trip planner.

Drive from Husafell to Vik in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. In October in Vik, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to drive to Svinafell.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Mon): explore the activities along Fjallsarlon Iceberg Lagoon, then explore the activities along Glacier Lagoon, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Fellsfjara. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Svinafellsjokull Glacier, take in the dramatic natural features at Svinafell Glacier, and then admire the sheer force of Svartifoss Waterfall.

For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Svinafell trip planner.

You can drive from Vik to Svinafell in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in October, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can go by car to Blaskogabyggd.

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

On the 18th (Wed), take in the dramatic scenery at Bruarfoss Waterfall, experience rural life at Fridheimar, then admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls, and finally take in the natural beauty of Strokkur.

To find other places to visit, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Blaskogabyggd trip builder tool.

Getting from Svinafell to Blaskogabyggd by car takes about 4 hours. In October in Blaskogabyggd, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.