15 days in Reykjavik, Akureyri & Paris Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Reykjavik side-trips: Gullfoss Falls (in Blaskogabyggd), Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik) and Bruarfoss Waterfall (in Brekkuskogur). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager, get outside with Dogsledding Iceland, and stop by Myconceptstore.

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Los Angeles, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Los Angeles to Reykjavik is 8 hours. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Los Angeles in December: high temperatures in Reykjavik hover around 36°F and lows are around 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Akureyri.

Change things up with a short trip to Bruggsmidjan Kaldi Brewery in Dalvik (about 30 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: sample some tasty brews at Akureyri Luxur, get a taste of the local shopping with Linda Ola - Studio & Gallery, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, and ski along the peaceful trails at Hlíðarfjall.

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You can fly from Reykjavik to Akureyri in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Reykjavik in December, expect a bit cooler with lows of 22°F in Akureyri. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to travel to Paris.

Take a break from Paris with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles, about 46 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Louvre Museum, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, and make a trip to Eiffel Tower.

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Do a combination of bus, shuttle, and flight from Akureyri to Paris in 15.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Akureyri to Paris is 1 hour. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Akureyri in January; daily highs in Paris reach 45°F and lows reach 35°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.