8 days in Hvolsvollur & Reykjavik Itinerary

Hvolsvöllur is a small town in the south of Iceland about 106 km to the east of Reykjavík.It is situated in the inland swamps of Landeyjar, in the municipality of Rangárþing eystra and has, as of January 2015, 934 inhabitants.OverviewThe name of the town literally translates to "Hillfield". Your day by day itinerary now includes Reynisfjara Beach, Dyrhólaey and Skogafoss. Escape the urban bustle at Strokkur and Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall. Go for a jaunt from Hvolsvollur to Geysir to see Blesi about 1h 15 min away.

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Newark, USA to Hvolsvollur is an approximately 11.5-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Newark to Hvolsvollur, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Newark in March, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Hvolsvollur: temperatures range from 39°F by day to 35°F at night. You will leave for Reykjavik on the 10th (Fri).

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

You've now added Blue Lagoon to your itinerary. Step out of the city life by going to Dogsledding Iceland and Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach. For shopping fun, head to Laugavegur or Bonus. There's much more to do: enjoy the sea views from Grotta Lighthouse, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Eimverk Distillery, see some colorful creatures with Dive Iceland - Diving and Snorkeling in Iceland - Day Tours, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Sky Lagoon.

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Drive from Hvolsvollur to Reykjavik in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Hvolsvollur in March, Reykjavik is slightly colder at night with lows of 30°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.