23 days in Helsinki, Rovaniemi & Iceland Itinerary

You've now added Liesjarven Kansallispuisto to your itinerary. There's still lots to do: learn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, admire the landmark architecture of Helsinki Central Railway Station, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence, and don't miss a visit to Senate Square.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Helsinki tour itinerary site.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Helsinki is an approximately 18-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Helsinki. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Rio de Janeiro in October, with highs in Helsinki at 10°C and lows at 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Rovaniemi.

Rovaniemi is known for sightseeing, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, stop by Arctic Design Shop, get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, and get curious at Science Centre Pilke.

For photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Rovaniemi vacation builder website.

You can fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Helsinki in October, with highs in Rovaniemi at 3°C and lows at -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Reykjavik.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reykjavik: Thingvellir National Park (in Thingvellir) and Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik). Spend the 30th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, explore the world behind art at National Museum of Iceland, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and steep yourself in history at Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar).

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Reykjavik day trip app.

You can fly from Rovaniemi to Reykjavik in 9 hours. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Rovaniemi in October, expect Reykjavik to be somewhat warmer, temps between 9°C and 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to drive to Vik.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): explore the striking landscape at Hjorleifshofoi, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church, then kick back and relax at Reynisfjara Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Black Sand Beach. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape at Dyrhólaey, take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll, then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, and finally appreciate the history behind Voyages Friendship Statue.

For ratings, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Vik trip planner.

Getting from Reykjavik to Vik by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. November in Vik sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to take a bus to Vatnajokull National Park.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Vatnajokull National Park: Svinafellsjokull Glacier (in Svinafell) and Jokulsarlon (Fellsfjara, Glacier Lagoon, &more). Spend the 5th (Sun) exploring nature at Skaftafell National Park.

To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Vatnajokull National Park day trip tool.

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 7th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Blaskogabyggd.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall, then take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, and then take in the natural beauty of Blesi.

To find traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Blaskogabyggd online sightseeing planner.

Explore your travel options from Vatnajokull National Park to Blaskogabyggd with the Route module. In November, daily temperatures in Blaskogabyggd can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.