20 days in Iceland, Greenland & Faroe Islands Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Europe route planner
Start: Pune, India
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Reykjavik, Iceland
— 6 nights
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Vik, Iceland
— 3 nights
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Blaskogabyggd, Iceland
— 1 night
Bus to Reykjavík - BSÍ, Fly to Ilulissat
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Ilulissat, Greenland
— 3 nights
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Torshavn, Faroe Islands
— 3 nights
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Suduroy, Faroe Islands
— 1 night
Helicopter
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Vagar Island, Faroe Islands
— 1 night
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End: Pune, India
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Reykjavik, Iceland — 6 nights
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Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.Hallgrimskirkja and National Museum of Iceland are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Do your shopping at Laugavegur and Listvinahusid. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reykjavik: Thingvellir (Thingvallakirkja church & Thingvellir National Park), The exhibition Quake 2008 (in Hveragerdi) and Selfoss (Kerið & Iceland Safari - Private Tours). Spend the 28th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: see Off-Road Tours, admire the masterpieces at Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar), examine the collection at The Icelandic Punk Museum, and take an in-depth tour of Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Reykjavik trip itinerary tool.
Pune, India to Reykjavik is an approximately 21-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -5.5 hour difference. In November, daily temperatures in Reykjavik can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can drive to Vik.
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Vik, Iceland — 3 nights
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Iceland's southernmost village, Vik, sports some of the country's wildest and most dramatic coastline.Get a sense of the local culture at Reyniskirkja Church and Skogar Museum. Get in touch with nature at Black Sand Beach and Sólheimajökulll. There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, pause for some photo ops at Voyages Friendship Statue, explore and take pictures at Dyrhólaey, and head outdoors with Zipline.
To find photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Vik road trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Reykjavik to Vik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Reykjavik in December, Vik is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to drive to Blaskogabyggd.
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Blaskogabyggd, Iceland — 1 night
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A conglomeration of several districts, Blaskogabyggd encompasses a handful of settlements totaling around 930 people in southwestern Iceland.On the 5th (Mon), admire the sheer force of Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall, then take in the natural beauty of Strokkur, then admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Bruarfoss Waterfall.
To find photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Blaskogabyggd trip planner.
Traveling by car from Vik to Blaskogabyggd takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Vik in December, plan for slightly colder nights in Blaskogabyggd, with lows around -2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to travel to Ilulissat.
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Ilulissat, Greenland — 3 nights
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Ilulissat, formerly Jakobshavn or Jacobshaven, is a town in the Qaasuitsup municipality in western Greenland, located approximately 350km north of the Arctic Circle. Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): take in the dramatic natural features at Sermeq Kujalleq (Jakobshavn Glacier) and then shake up your sightseeing with PGI Greenland. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at Ilulissat Art Museum, then take in the dramatic natural features at Ilulissat Icefjord, and then take in the pleasant sights at Sermermiut.
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Do a combination of bus and flight from Blaskogabyggd to Ilulissat in 9 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Blaskogabyggd to Ilulissat. Traveling from Blaskogabyggd in December, things will get colder in Ilulissat: highs are around -10°C and lows about -16°C. You will leave for Torshavn on the 8th (Thu).
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Do a combination of bus and flight from Blaskogabyggd to Ilulissat in 9 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Blaskogabyggd to Ilulissat. Traveling from Blaskogabyggd in December, things will get colder in Ilulissat: highs are around -10°C and lows about -16°C. You will leave for Torshavn on the 8th (Thu).
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Torshavn, Faroe Islands — 3 nights
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Tórshavn is the capital and largest town of the Faroe Islands. Popular historic sites such as Nolsoyar Viti and Olavskirkjan are in your itinerary. Get a sense of the local culture at Kirkjubour Cathedral and Listasavn Foroya. There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Tinganes, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Vesturkirkjan Church, see the interesting displays at National Museum of the Faroe Islands, and look for gifts at Ostrom.
To see reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Torshavn travel planner.
Getting from Ilulissat to Torshavn by flight takes about 9 hours. Traveling from Ilulissat to Torshavn, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In December, Torshavn is much warmer than Ilulissat - with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can do a combination of to Suduroy.
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To see reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Torshavn travel planner.
Getting from Ilulissat to Torshavn by flight takes about 9 hours. Traveling from Ilulissat to Torshavn, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In December, Torshavn is much warmer than Ilulissat - with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can do a combination of to Suduroy.
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Suduroy, Faroe Islands — 1 night
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Suduroy represents a picturesque natural haven that serves an important breeding ground for many species of seabirds.Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Famjin church, view the masterpieces at Ruth Smith Art Museum, and then hike along Hvannhagi.
For reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Suduroy trip maker tool.
Getting from Torshavn to Suduroy by combination of takes about an hour. Other options: ride a ferry. In December, daily temperatures in Suduroy can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to do a combination of to Vagar Island.
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Vagar Island, Faroe Islands — 1 night
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On the 13th (Tue), admire the sheer force of Mulafossur Waterfall, explore the activities along Lake Leitisvatn, and then explore the striking landscape at Trollkonufingur.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Vagar Island vacation maker tool.
Getting from Suduroy to Vagar Island by combination of takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car. December in Vagar Island sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Vagar Island vacation maker tool.
Getting from Suduroy to Vagar Island by combination of takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car. December in Vagar Island sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.
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Iceland travel guide
Land of Fire and Ice
Experience the drama of this mountainous island in the North Atlantic, from glacial rivers to rushing waterfalls and geothermal hot spots. Iceland's cities, like its capital Reykjavik, are home to passionate natives who honor their Icelandic culture and history. Venture from the cities to experience the country's most powerful attraction: its breathtaking landscapes. Take a trip to one of the island's renowned national parks, see the effects of volcanic activity, and go for a dip in one of its many lakes. A haven for outdoor recreation, you can glacier hike, whitewater raft, and swim in natural pools.
Greenland travel guide
An autonomous Danish territory, Greenland combines the power of Mother Nature with some of the most stunning scenery in the world. A trip to Greenland takes you to the planet's largest non-continental island, with the sparsest population in the world. Don't let that stop you from choosing a holiday in Greenland, the perfect chance to discover small towns and photogenic villages known for their colorful wooden cottages. The improving tourist network includes many hotels and hostels, as well as a slew of tour operators providing exiting outdoor activities.
Faroe Islands travel guide
Remote and picturesque, Faroe Islands represent a mosaic of green pastures and treeless moors. While on tour of Faroe Islands, you'll find that the sea is never more than a stone's throw away, even when you're deep inland. Traditions remain strong in the self-governing archipelago, known for coastlines made of steep cliffs and deep fjords. Your sightseeing in Faroe Islands options include long walks across the interior, where you'll have to brave shifty weather, and schooner or wooden sloop expeditions to see the fjords.
