7 days in South Region Itinerary

Kids will enjoy Gullfoss Falls and Kerið. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Selfoss: Geysir (in Haukadalur), Blesi (in Geysir) and Gljúfrafoss (in Hvolsvollur). There's much more to do: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Thingvellir National Park, admire the sheer force of Gljufrabui Waterfalls, contemplate the long history of Galgaklettur, and explore the stunning scenery at Almannagja.

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Dallas, USA to Selfoss is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Dallas to Selfoss, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Dallas in July: high temperatures in Selfoss hover around 58°F and lows are around 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Vik.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach, then explore the striking landscape at Dyrhólaey, then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church.

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You can drive from Selfoss to Vik in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In July, plan for daily highs up to 54°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Landmannalaugar.

On the 15th (Sat), contemplate the waterfront views at Ljótipollur, then go for a walk through Landmannalaugar, and then trek along Laugavegur.

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Getting from Vik to Landmannalaugar by car takes about 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 54°F in July, and nighttime lows around 50°F. On the 16th (Sun), you'll travel back home.