7 days in Iceland Itinerary

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

On the 9th (Sun), surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then contemplate the long history of Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Iceland.

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Columbus, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 12-hour flight. Traveling from Columbus to Reykjavik, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Columbus in September: highs in Reykjavik hover around 52°F, while lows dip to 43°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Vik.

Iceland's southernmost village, Vik, sports some of the country's wildest and most dramatic coastline.

On the 11th (Tue), appreciate the history behind Voyages Friendship Statue, then enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Reynisfjara Beach, and finally admire the sheer force of Skogafoss.

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You can drive from Reykjavik to Vik in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Vik are 50°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to travel to Hof.

Nestled in a narrow strip of land between the sea and the glacier, Hof remains best known for its 1883 turf church--the last of its kind to be built in the old Icelandic style of architecture.

On the 12th (Wed), kick back and relax at Diamond Beach, then explore the activities along Glacier Lagoon, then take in the dramatic natural features at Skaftafellsjokull, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Svartifoss Waterfall.

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Traveling by car from Vik to Hof takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 52°F in September, and nighttime lows around 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Geysir.

Geysir tourism revolves around a famed geyser, which goes from very calm to extremely volatile depending on the subterranean seismic activity at the time.

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You can drive from Hof to Geysir in 4.5 hours. September in Geysir sees daily highs of 52°F and lows of 43°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.