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Why go

A week in Reykjavík

Best for: Dramatic landscapes and a convenient nonstop flight

Reykjavík is a compact, colorful base for geothermal pools, waterfalls, black-sand beaches, and landscapes that look almost otherworldly. The airfare is deceptive; ground costs matter here.

Recently observed flight

Seattle (SEA) → Reykjavík

Travel dates
Sep 24 – Oct 1
Round-trip fare
$446 per traveler
Stops
Nonstop
Airline & duration
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Checked baggage
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Selected hotel

Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels

Stay
7 nights · $214.00/night
Hotel total
$1,498 including taxes and fees
Standard
3-star class · Google rating 4.0+
Area
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Top 5 things to do

Reykjavík and its surrounding mountains
01

Hallgrímskirkja

Ride the tower elevator for the definitive view over Reykjavík’s colorful rooftops.

Aerial view over Reykjavík and Hallgrímskirkja
02

Golden Circle

See Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss on Iceland’s classic day-trip loop.

Hallgrímskirkja beneath a blue Icelandic sky
03

South Coast

Chase waterfalls and black-sand beaches on a long, spectacular day outside the city.

Colorful Rainbow Street in central Reykjavík
04

Sky Lagoon or Blue Lagoon

Build in a geothermal soak, choosing oceanfront city views or Iceland’s iconic lava field.

A colorful travel scene in Reykjavík, Iceland
05

Harpa & the Old Harbour

Walk the waterfront for architecture, seafood, museums, and possible whale-watching.

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The cheapest flight is not always the cheapest trip.

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