7 days in Iceland Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Geysir trip planner.

London, UK to Geysir is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from London in October, with highs in Geysir at 9°C and lows at 3°C. On the 18th (Wed), you're off to Vik.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Thu): appreciate the history behind Voyages Friendship Statue, enjoy the sand and surf at Reynisfjara Beach, then kick back and relax at Black Sand Beach, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskirkja Church. On the next day, explore the striking landscape at Mýrdalsjökull, then explore the ancient world of Rutshellir Cave, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Vik road trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Geysir to Vik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in October, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can go by car to Reykjavik.

On the 21st (Sat), take a stroll through Laugavegur, then pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja, and then contemplate the long history of Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Reykjavik travel planning site.

Traveling by car from Vik to Reykjavik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Reykjavik can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.