9 days in Iceland Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): take in the natural beauty of Geysir, then take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, then take in the natural beauty of Blesi, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Bruarfoss Waterfall.

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San Francisco, USA to Blaskogabyggd is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually an 8 hour difference. When traveling from San Francisco in January, plan for colder days and slightly colder nights in Blaskogabyggd: temperatures range from 37°F by day to 29°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Vik.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Sólheimajökulll and Fjadrargljufur Canyon. Visit Black Sand Beach and Reynisfjara Beach for some beach relaxation. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Vik: Kirkjubaejarklaustur (Skaftareldahraun & Dwarf Crags Dverghamrar). There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape at Mýrdalsjökull, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church, take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, and make a trip to Dyrhólaey.

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You can drive from Blaskogabyggd to Vik in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Blaskogabyggd in January, Vik is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can drive to Reykjavik.

Visit Hallgrimskirkja and Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition for their historical value. Thingvellir National Park and The Icelandic Punk Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Reykjavik side-trips: The Settlement Center (in Borgarnes), Hraunfossar (in Husafell) and Brugghus Steoja (in Hvanneyri). There's still lots to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at Blue Lagoon, admire the sheer force of Oxararfoss, sample the fine beverages at Eimverk Distillery, and appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager.

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Drive from Vik to Reykjavik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Reykjavik when traveling from Vik in January, with lows around 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.