Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavik, Iceland during winter

Iceland

Reykjavik

Basalt cliffs, geothermal pools, and the best jumping-off point for glaciers and the northern lights.

Reykjavik itself takes half a day. What's around it takes the rest of the trip.

Base yourself downtown and the Golden Circle, the South Coast, and the Blue Lagoon are all day trips, not separate vacations. Rent the car once you land — you won't need it for the city itself.

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The city, briefly

Hallgrímskirkja for the view from the tower. Laugavegur for the shops, bars, and the Sundhöll geothermal pool. The Old Harbour for whale-watching boats and the freshest fish in town.

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Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavik, Iceland during winter
Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavik, Iceland during winter

Five days from Reykjavik

One base, three day trips

  • Reykjavik2 nights | Hallgrímskirkja, the Old Harbour, a night out on Laugavegur
  • Golden Circleday trip | Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall
  • South Coastday trip | Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, the black sand beach at Reynisfjara
  • Blue Lagoon1 night | Geothermal soak on the way to or from the airport

When to go

June through August brings near-endless daylight and the easiest driving on the Ring Road. September through March is northern lights season — colder and darker, and worth it if that's what you're chasing.

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