10 days in Iceland Itinerary

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

Get out of town with these interesting Reykjavik side-trips: The Cave People (in Laugarvatn), Thingvellir National Park (in Thingvellir) and Grindavik (Blue Lagoon & Fagradalsfjall Active Volcano). Spend the 10th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

To find photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Reykjavik trip itinerary planning tool.

London, UK to Reykjavik is an approximately 6-hour flight. In November, Reykjavik is a bit cooler than London - with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to drive to Vik.

Iceland's southernmost village, Vik, sports some of the country's wildest and most dramatic coastline.

On the 14th (Tue), take in the dramatic natural features at Dyrhólaey, take in the dramatic natural features at Sólheimajökulll, then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Mýrdalsjökull, kick back and relax at Reynisfjara Beach, and then kick back and relax at Black Sand Beach.

To find maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Vik online trip planner.

Traveling by car from Reykjavik to Vik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in November, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Geysir.

Geysir tourism revolves around a famed geyser, which goes from very calm to extremely volatile depending on the subterranean seismic activity at the time.

On the 16th (Thu), take in the natural beauty of Strokkur, witness a stunning natural landmark at Geysir, admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Blesi, and finally admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall. Here are some ideas for day two: indulge in some personalized pampering at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin and then admire the sheer force of Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall.

For maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Geysir trip itinerary planning site.

You can drive from Vik to Geysir in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November in Geysir, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.