7 days in Iceland Itinerary

A conglomeration of several districts, Blaskogabyggd encompasses a handful of settlements totaling around 930 people in southwestern Iceland.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): indulge in some personalized pampering at Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin, then take in the natural beauty of Blesi, then take in the dramatic scenery at Gullfoss Falls, and finally witness a stunning natural landmark at Strokkur.

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Chicago, USA to Blaskogabyggd is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Blaskogabyggd is 6 hours. Traveling from Chicago in October, expect Blaskogabyggd to be little chillier, temps between 46°F and 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Vik.

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

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Reyniskirkja Church, take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss, then take in the dramatic natural features at Dyrhólaey, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Black Sand Beach.

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Drive from Blaskogabyggd to Vik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 45°F in October, and nighttime lows around 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Reykjavik.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik) and Thingvellir National Park (in Thingvellir). Spend the 16th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, pause for some photo ops at Sun Voyager, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, and shop like a local with National Museum of Iceland.

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You can drive from Vik to Reykjavik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Reykjavik can reach 46°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.