16 days in Iceland Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): take in the natural beauty of Geysir, then relax in the rural setting at Fridheimar, then take in the dramatic scenery at Bruarfoss Waterfall, and finally admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls.

To find photos, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Geysir driving holiday planner.

Detroit, USA to Geysir is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Detroit to Geysir due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Detroit in October, with highs in Geysir at 46°F and lows at 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Svinafell.

On the 18th (Wed), contemplate the waterfront views at Fjallsarlon Iceberg Lagoon, contemplate the waterfront views at Glacier Lagoon, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Fellsfjara. On the next day, make a trip to Svinafellsjokull Glacier, then admire the sheer force of Svartifoss Waterfall, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lac Polaire.

To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Svinafell holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Geysir to Svinafell takes 4 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Svinafell can reach 46°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Vik.

Step off the beaten path and head to Sólheimajökulll and Mýrdalsjökull. Venture out of the city with trips to Kirkjubaejarklaustur (Kirkjugolf, Fjadrargljufur Canyon, &more). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Reynisdrangar, see the interesting displays at Skogar Museum, stroll through Reynisfjara Beach, and take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss.

To see ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Vik trip itinerary site.

You can drive from Svinafell to Vik in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 45°F in October, and nighttime lows around 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Husafell.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): Head underground at Surtshellir Lava Cave, then Head underground at The Cave, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Hraunfossar.

For ratings, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Husafell driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Vik to Husafell takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. October in Husafell sees daily highs of 46°F and lows of 37°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Reykjavik.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Lake Tjornin and Reykjavik Open Air Museum. Explore Reykjavik's surroundings by going to Grindavik (Blue Lagoon & Gunnuhver Hot Springs), Thingvellir (Thingvellir National Park & Oxararfoss) and Reykjadalur Hot Springs (in Olfuss). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, explore the world behind art at National Museum of Iceland, see Off-Road Tours, and trot along with a tour on horseback.

For photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Reykjavik vacation planner.

You can drive from Husafell to Reykjavik in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. In October in Reykjavik, expect temperatures between 46°F during the day and 37°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.