10 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): pause for some photo ops at Sun Voyager.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik visit planner.

Orlando, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a 5 hour difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Orlando in August: high temperatures in Reykjavik hover around 57°F and lows are around 47°F. On the 6th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Eyrarbakki.

Eyrarbakki is a fishing village on the south coast of Iceland with a population of about 570 people, not including inhabitants of the prison located there. Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): relax and rejuvenate at Stokkseyri Swimming Pool. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Wildlife Museum Veidisafnid, see the interesting displays at The Ghost Centre, and then trot along with a tour on horseback.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Eyrarbakki trip planner.

Traveling by car from Reykjavik to Eyrarbakki takes an hour. August in Eyrarbakki sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 47°F at night. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Hofn.

Höfn or Höfn í Hornafirði is an Icelandic fishing town in the southeastern part of the country. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Glacier Lagoon and Fellsfjara. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hofn: Lac Polaire (in Skaftafell) and Vatnajokull National Park (Skaftafell National Park & Vatnajokull). It doesn't end there: take in the dramatic natural features at Hoffellsjokull Glacier and boost your wellbeing at Hoffell Hot Tubs.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Hofn sightseeing website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Eyrarbakki to Hofn. Expect a daytime high around 56°F in August, and nighttime lows around 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Olfuss.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): laugh and play at Thorlakshofn Swimming Pool. On your second day here, make a trip to Hveradalir.

For ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Olfuss trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Hofn to Olfuss takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. August in Olfuss sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 47°F at night. On the 14th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Reykjavik.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Reykjavik trip itinerary maker website.

Drive from Olfuss to Reykjavik in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Sun) before leaving for home.