25 days in Iceland Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reykjavik: Grindavik (Blue Lagoon & Fagradalsfjall Active Volcano), Thingvellir (Galgaklettur, Thingvellir National Park, &more) and Selfoss (Kerið & Ljosafoss Power Station). Spend the 19th (Mon) 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, get a taste of the local shopping with Laugavegur, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and explore the world behind art at National Museum of Iceland.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik holiday planner.

Adelaide, Australia to Reykjavik is an approximately 30-hour flight. You'll gain 9.5 hours traveling from Adelaide to Reykjavik due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Adelaide in December, with highs in Reykjavik at 2°C and lows at -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Hella.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Lava Centre, admire the sheer force of Gluggafoss/Merkjarfoss, then take in the dramatic scenery at Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall, and finally admire the sheer force of Gljúfrafoss. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Fri): cast your line with MudShark Tours and then boost your wellbeing at Thermal Pool Hvolsvollur.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Hella vacation planner.

You can drive from Reykjavik to Hella in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Hella when traveling from Reykjavik in December, with lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Vik.

Go for a jaunt from Vik to Skogar to see Seljavallalaug about 38 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, explore the striking landscape at Reynisdrangar, get engrossed in the history at Skaftfellingur Museum, and pause for some photo ops at Voyages Friendship Statue.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Vik trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Hella to Vik takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. December in Vik sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of 1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Hofn.

Get out of town with these interesting Hofn side-trips: Flaajokull Glacier (in Skaftafell), Jokulsarlon (Glacier Lagoon & Fellsfjara) and Djupivogur (Sveinsstekksfoss, Audun's Mineral collection, &more).

For traveler tips and other tourist information, read Hofn trip builder app.

Getting from Vik to Hofn by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. In January in Hofn, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Geysir.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Slakki Petting Zoo, then experience rural life at Fridheimar, then relax and rejuvenate at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin, and finally admire the sheer force of Bruarfoss Waterfall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the natural beauty of Blesi, admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Geysir.

For photos, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Geysir trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Hofn to Geysir takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -1°C. On the 8th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.