16 days in Iceland Itinerary

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Fly to Keflavik International Airport, Drive to Geysir
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Geysir
— 1 day
Drive
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Vik
— 3 nights
Bus
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Vatnajokull National Park
— 4 nights
Fly
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Hella
— 1 night
Drive
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Reykjavik
— 6 nights
Fly

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Geysir — 1 day

On the 11th (Sat), take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Blesi, then indulge in some personalized pampering at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Bruarfoss Waterfall.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Geysir online trip itinerary maker.

Sacramento, USA to Geysir is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Sacramento to Geysir, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sacramento in November, you will find days in Geysir are cooler (40°F), and nights are a bit cooler (32°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Vik.
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Vik — 3 nights

Vik is known for beaches, nature, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, kick back and relax at Reynisfjara Beach, take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll, and make a trip to Solheimasandur Plane Wreck.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read Vik journey planner.

Traveling by car from Geysir to Vik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. November in Vik sees daily highs of 40°F and lows of 36°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to catch the bus to Vatnajokull National Park.
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Vatnajokull National Park — 4 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Jokulsarlon (Diamond Beach Jokulsarlon, Glacier Lagoon, &more). Spend the 17th (Fri) exploring nature at Skaftafell National Park.

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Traveling by bus from Vik to Vatnajokull National Park takes 4.5 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 39°F, and evening lows to 33°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Hella.
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Hella — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sun): admire the sheer force of Urridafoss Waterfall, admire the sheer force of Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall, and then boost your wellbeing at Thermal Pool Hvolsvollur.

To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Hella online journey builder.

You can fly from Vatnajokull National Park to Hella in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. November in Hella sees daily highs of 40°F and lows of 36°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can drive to Reykjavik.
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Reykjavik — 6 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Thingvellir (Thingvallakirkja church, Thingvellir National Park, &more) and Grindavik (Selatangar & Blue Lagoon). Spend the 21st (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, trot along with a tour on horseback, steep yourself in history at Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition, and take in panoramic vistas at Perlan.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik day trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Hella to Reykjavik takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Reykjavik can reach 40°F, while at night they dip to 32°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Iceland travel guide

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Land of Fire and Ice
Experience the drama of this mountainous island in the North Atlantic, from glacial rivers to rushing waterfalls and geothermal hot spots. Iceland's cities, like its capital Reykjavik, are home to passionate natives who honor their Icelandic culture and history. Venture from the cities to experience the country's most powerful attraction: its breathtaking landscapes. Take a trip to one of the island's renowned national parks, see the effects of volcanic activity, and go for a dip in one of its many lakes. A haven for outdoor recreation, you can glacier hike, whitewater raft, and swim in natural pools.
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