17 days in Iceland Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): stroll through Reynisfjara Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach, then take in the dramatic natural features at Dyrhólaey, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church. On the next day, take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll, then admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, and then hike along Fimmvorduhals Hiking Trail.

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Bucharest, Romania to Vik is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight, shuttle, and bus. Traveling from Bucharest to Vik, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Bucharest in September, plan for much colder days and slightly colder nights in Vik: temperatures range from 11°C by day to 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to take a bus to Vatnajokull National Park.

Venture out of the city with trips to Jokulsarlon (Fellsfjara, Glacier Lagoon, &more). Spend the 12th (Tue) exploring nature at Skaftafell National Park.

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Getting from Vik to Vatnajokull National Park by bus takes about 4.5 hours. In September in Vatnajokull National Park, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 8°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to travel to Reykjahlid.

Reykjahlid is known for nature and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Dettifoss Waterfall, witness a stunning natural landmark at Mývatn Nature Baths, take in the dramatic natural features at Mt. Namafjall (Namaskard), and go for a walk through Viti Crater.

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Explore your travel options from Vatnajokull National Park to Reykjahlid with the Route module. Traveling from Vatnajokull National Park in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Reykjahlid, with lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to fly to Hella.

On the 18th (Mon), look for gifts at UNA Local Product, admire the sheer force of Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall, then admire the sheer force of Gljúfrafoss, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Gluggafoss/Merkjarfoss.

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Getting from Reykjahlid to Hella by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Reykjahlid in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 9°C in Hella. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can drive to Reykjavik.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reykjavik: Blesi (in Geysir), Thingvellir (Thingvallakirkja church & Thingvellir National Park) and Gullfoss Falls (in Blaskogabyggd). Spend the 19th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, take an in-depth tour of Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and look for all kinds of wild species at Dive Iceland - Diving and Snorkeling in Iceland - Day Tours.

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Traveling by car from Hella to Reykjavik takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can fly back home.