48 minutes (50.2 km) from Keflavik International Airport
City Exploration, Nightlife, Culture
Day 2: The Golden Circle
1 hour and 7 minutes (86.4 km) from Reykjavik
Geysers, Waterfalls, National Park
Day 3: South Coast
1 hour and 22 minutes (123 km) from Reykjavik
Glaciers, Black Sand Beaches, Ice caves
Day 4: Reykjavik
1 hour and 11 minutes (123 km) from Vatnajökull National Park
Shopping, Dining, Museums
Day 5: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
2 hours and 56 minutes (225 km) from Reykjavik
Boat tours, Icebergs, Wildlife
Day 6: Skaftafell Nature Reserve
49 minutes (52.5 km) from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Hiking, Climbing, Scenic Views
Day 7: The Diamond Circle
5 hours and 36 minutes (474 km) from Skaftafell Nature Reserve
Canyons, Lakes, Geothermal Baths
Day 8: Lake Myvatn
2 hours and 4 minutes (179 km) from The Diamond Circle
Nature, Hotsprings, Caves
Day 9: Akureyri
46 minutes (49 km) from Lake Myvatn
Botanic Gardens, Street Art, Fjords
Day 10: Husavik
1 hour and 11 minutes (97 km) from Akureyri
Whale watching, Museums, Local seafood
Day 11: Westfjords
5 hours and 55 minutes (422 km) from Husavik
Mountains, Fjords, Waterfalls
Day 12: Snæfellsnes
3 hours and 9 minutes (219 km) from Westfjords
Glaciers, Volcanoes, Beaches
Day 13: Reykjavik
2 hours and 13 minutes (174 km) from Snæfellsnes
Final exploration, Relaxation
Time and Costs Estimates
Geysir (1-2 hours, free)
Thingvellir National Park (2-3 hours, free)
Gullfoss (1.5-2 hours, free)
Skogafoss (1-2 hours, free)
Ice Cave Tours (1-3 hours, $100-$300)
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon boat tour (1 hour, $70-$90)
Husavik Whale Watching (3 hours, $100-$140)
Local Cuisine ($15-$35 per meal)
National Museum of Iceland (2-3 hours, $15-$20)
Laugavegur Shopping (1-2 hours, varies)
Blue Lagoon (2-3 hours, $60-$90)
Car rental for 13 days ($1000-$2000)
Gas for 13 days ($200-$400)
Total Estimated Costs: $3500-$6000
Useful Tips
If you have extra time, consider adding a hike to Mount Esja or taking a dip in one of the many hot springs. Additionally, if you have less time, consider skipping the Westfjords or Diamond Circle.
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