22 days in Helsinki, Rovaniemi & Iceland Itinerary

Helsinki is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Temppeliaukio Church.

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Helsinki road trip planning website.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Helsinki is an approximately 18-hour flight. Traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Helsinki, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. In October, Helsinki is colder than Rio de Janeiro - with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Rovaniemi.

Rovaniemi is known for sightseeing, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Elf's Farmyard, and see Santa Claus Office.

To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Rovaniemi road trip planning site.

You can fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Helsinki in October, expect Rovaniemi to be little chillier, temps between 3°C and -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to fly to Reykjavik.

Get out of town with these interesting Reykjavik side-trips: Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik), Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall (in Hella) and Hvolsvollur (Saga Center & Gluggafoss/Merkjarfoss). There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, sample the fine beverages at Eimverk Distillery, trot along with a tour on horseback, and pause for some photo ops at Sun Voyager.

For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik online trip builder.

You can fly from Rovaniemi to Reykjavik in 9 hours. Traveling from Rovaniemi to Reykjavik, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Rovaniemi in October, things will get a bit warmer in Reykjavik: highs are around 9°C and lows about 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Vik.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): admire all the interesting features of Dyrhólaey, explore the striking landscape at Sólheimajökulll, then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, and finally pause for some photo ops at Voyages Friendship Statue. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape at Hjorleifshofoi, take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskirkja Church, then enjoy the sand and surf at Reynisfjara Beach, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach.

For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Vik online attractions planner.

You can drive from Reykjavik to Vik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. October in Vik sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can take a bus to Vatnajokull National Park.

Explore Vatnajokull National Park's surroundings by going to Svinafellsjokull Glacier (in Svinafell) and Jokulsarlon (Diamond Beach Jokulsarlon, Glacier Lagoon, &more). Spend the 4th (Sat) 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, daily temperatures in Vatnajokull National Park can reach 4°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to travel to Blaskogabyggd.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls and then admire the sheer force of Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Blaskogabyggd road trip planning website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Vatnajokull National Park to Blaskogabyggd. In November, daily temperatures in Blaskogabyggd can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.