9 days in Iceland Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall and then admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Blaskogabyggd is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Blaskogabyggd. In October, Blaskogabyggd is slightly colder than Amsterdam - with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can go by car to Vik.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sun): 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 16th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll, then admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Kvernufoss.

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Traveling by car from Blaskogabyggd to Vik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in October, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Reykjavik.

Explore Reykjavik's surroundings by going to Thingvellir (Thingvallakirkja church & Thingvellir National Park), Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall (in Hella) and Hvolsvollur (Gluggafoss/Merkjarfoss & Saga Center). Spend the 18th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, steep yourself in history at Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition, make a trip to Perlan, and identify plant and animal life at Dive Iceland - Diving and Snorkeling in Iceland - Day Tours.

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Getting from Vik to Reykjavik by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. October in Reykjavik sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to fly back home.