14 days in Iceland & Washington DC Itinerary

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Hallgrimskirkja and Sun Voyager. Step out of Reykjavik to go to Thingvellir and see Thingvellir National Park, which is approximately 46 minutes away. There's much more to do: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, explore the world behind art at Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar), head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and stroll through Aurora Basecamp.

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Washington, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from Washington to Reykjavik, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Washington, expect colder days and little chillier nights in Reykjavik, ranging from highs of 58°F to lows of 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) 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 2nd (Tue): add some entertainment to your itinerary with Lava Show and then take in the dramatic natural features at Dyrhólaey. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss and then enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sand Beach.

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Vik vacation maker site.

Drive from Reykjavik to Vik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Vik are 54°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can go by car to Landmannalaugar.

Landmannalaugar is a place in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the Highlands of Iceland. On the 4th (Thu), contemplate the waterfront views at Ljótipollur, then take in the pleasant sights at Landmannalaugar, and then trek along Laugavegur.

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Drive from Vik to Landmannalaugar in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August in Landmannalaugar, expect temperatures between 54°F during the day and 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can go by car to Blaskogabyggd.

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

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): take in the natural beauty of Strokkur, then admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Bruarfoss Waterfall.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Blaskogabyggd vacation builder.

Traveling by car from Landmannalaugar to Blaskogabyggd takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daily temperatures in Blaskogabyggd can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Kids will enjoy National Air and Space Museum and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. And it doesn't end there: get a new perspective on nature at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, examine the collection at The National Archives Museum, pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Washington National Cathedral.

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Traveling by flight from Blaskogabyggd to Washington DC takes 9 hours. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Blaskogabyggd to Washington DC due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Blaskogabyggd in August: high temperatures in Washington DC hover around 87°F and lows are around 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can drive back home.