Could you guys please help me? My schedule is to fly to Reykjavik at 11:25 am, pick up the car at the airport, and drive around the Golden Circle in the afternoon. I want to finish visiting the three attractions of the Golden Circle and drive to Vik town that night. Is this itinerary feasible? How long does it take to drive from the airport to the three points of the Golden Circle? How long does it take to drive from Gullfoss Waterfall to Vik town? Thank you all for your advice ?

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I don't know if you just want to visit these attractions. According to your plan, the total distance of these routes is at least 340 kilometers, and it will take nearly 5 hours even if you drive non-stop. Each attraction takes at least 1 hour on average (there is also a walking distance from the parking lot to the attraction). Moreover, there are two large waterfalls, Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss, on the way from Gullfoss to Vik. Are you not planning to visit them? It will take at least 1.5 hours from your plane arrival to getting the car. What if there is a delay? So, personally, I think the plan you proposed is really not feasible. Also, I don't know where you are flying from to Iceland, after a long flight, physical fatigue, and jet lag, it is not safe to drive according to your plan. I suggest you to rethink your itinerary. To avoid backtracking, you can stay overnight in a town along the way. The important thing is to enjoy the scenery, not to rush, safety first!

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