This package is ideal for the whole family, taking you the whole circle around Iceland and to many of its biggest attractions. Accommodation in cabins/hotel apartments in Reykjavík, Hvolsvöllur, Skaftafell National Park, Höfn, Lake Mývatn, Varmahlíð and Akureyri is included. The package includes activities aimed at the whole family, such as bathing in the Blue Lagoon, whale watching, visiting a farm animal zoo, a tractor-tour to a puffin colony and sailing among icebergs. The tour can also include activities such as dog sledding and horse riding.

Itinerary

Day 1: A Day in Reykjavík
Arrival in Keflavík, and meet and greet transportation from Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavík followed by information meeting with a travel consultant. If you arrive early, we recommend stopping at the Blue Lagoon on your way to Reykjavík. It is ideal to take a stroll in the city centre, to the pond to watch the birds and visit the Viking wax museum at the Pearl, where you can also enjoy a great view of the city. Stay in a hotel apartment in Reykjavík.

Day 2: Geysir, Golden Waterfall and a Farm Zoo
A full day drive, taking in some of the best-known natural phenomena in Iceland including Þingvellir National Park, the waterfall Gullfoss, the great Geysir area and Kerið. Visit the Slakki family petting zoo at Laugarás and get to know the Icelandic farm animals before heading to Hvolsvöllur, where you will overnight.

Day 3: Waterfalls and Wildlife
Drive from Hvolsvöllur to Kirkjubæjarklaustur on the south coast. Sights along the way include the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the rock formations of Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar on the black sand beach south of Vík. From the beach, you can take a boat tour past beautiful rock pillars and trough the opening of Dyrhólaey to watch the birdlife. Sometimes seals can be seen swimming around or resting on the rocks. Stay in a cabin by Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Day 4: Skaftafell, Puffins and a Glacier Lagoon Boat Tour
Start the day in Skaftafell National Park, where there are many interesting hiking trails in Skaftafell National Park, including a hike to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall. Experience a unique tour from the farm Hofsnes to Cape Ingólfshöfði, crossing waters, mires and sands in a tractor-drawn hay cart. There is a unique puffin colony on Ingólfshöfði where you will explore the nature reserve’s best viewpoints by foot. After exploring the cape, head east to the glacial lagoon Jökulsárlón, where you take an amazing boat ride between the icebergs floating on the lake. Stay in a cabin in Höfn or the Berufjörður area.

Day 5: The Eastern Fjords
Drive through the magnificent eastern fjords to the ‘capital of east Iceland’, Egilsstaðir. Each fjord is unique, and you will find many small fishing villages with friendly people in picturesque settings; sights along the way include Mt. Búlandstindur and the monster-habitat Lagarfljót River. Near Egilsstaðir, you can see the island’s largest wooded area at Hallormsstaðaskógur, and it is ideal to end the day at the local swimming pool. Stay in a cabin/hotel apartment in the Egilsstaðir area. 

Day 6: Whale Watching and Jökulsárgljúfur National Park
Experience some of the natural phenomena of Jökulsárgljúfur National Park, including the canyon Ásbyrgi, the Hljóðaklettar rock formations and the most powerful waterfall in Europe, Dettifoss. End the day with a whale watching tour from ‘the whale watching capital of Europe’, Húsavík. Stay in a cabin/hotel apartment in the Húsavík area.

Day 7: Lake Mývatn, Elves and Natural Baths
Head to the colourful pass Námaskarð, the tephra crater Hverfell, the pseudocraters at Skútustaðir and the lava maze Dimmuborgir, where you will find homes of elves and trolls. Fishing for Arctic Char in Lake Mývatn is an option, and an excellent way for the family to enjoy the lake’s tranquillity. End the day by relaxing in Mývatn Nature Baths and experience a luxurious dip in a pool of geothermal water. Stay overnight in a cabin/hotel apartment in the Húsavík area.

Day 8: Horse Riding and the Northwest
Drive to Akureyri, the ‘capital of the north’, and visit the waterfalls of Goðafoss on the way. Explore Akureyri before heading to Varmahlíð, where you can experience riding the Icelandic horse in the beautiful valley of Skagafjörður. Children under 8 (except those used to riding) will be led by the rein in a paddock. Stay overnight in a cabin in the Varmahlíð/Blönduós area. 

Day 9: The West Coast
Drive back to Reykjavík. Sights along the way include Deildartunguhver, the largest hot spring in Europe; the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls and the historic site of Reykholt. Stay in a hotel apartment in Reykjavík. 

Day 10: Departure
Transportation to Keflavík airport with Fly-bus. If your flight is in the afternoon, you can stop in the Blue Lagoon and even take a little tour of the Reykjanes peninsula (not included).

Detailed Information

Accommodation Details
We have three different categories for accommodation on this tour: simple, comfort/cottages and Luxury.

Simple
Rooms without private facilities. These are in country hotels, farmhouses and guesthouses. Some of these have washbasins in the rooms and all provide breakfast (included in the price). In the more remote areas, most places of accommodation offer optional evening meals.

Comfort / Cottages
The family will mainly be staying in cottages. In Reykjavik the family will be staying in a family apartment

Comfort: Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in hotels or well-appointed guesthouses. All provide breakfast (included in the price) and most have their own restaurant. 

Cottages: 2-8 person cottages and summer houses. All cottages have private WC and cooking facilities; some also include hot pots, BBQ, playgrounds and/or other features.

Luxury
Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in the best hotels available at each location. All hotels provide breakfast (included in the price) and have their own restaurant.

Rooms (adults)
1 Person = Single room
2 Sharing = One twin/double room
3 Sharing = Triple room
4 Sharing = Two twin/double rooms
5 or more Sharing = As requested

Season
From 1 May through 30 September 

Including in Package
* 9 nights’ accommodation in cabins/hotel apartments where available, otherwise in hotels/guesthouses
* Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 8 days
* Meet and greet transportation from Keflavík airport to hotel in Reykjavík
* Information meeting with travel consultant
* Entrance to Mývatn Nature Baths
* Boat tour on glacial lagoon Jökulsárlón (40 min.)
* Cape Ingólfshöfði puffin Tour (2 ½ - 3 ½ hours)
* Whale watching tour from Húsavík (3 hours)
* Maps and detailed itinerary including children’s map of Iceland
* Fly-bus transfer on departure
* 24-hour emergency service
* Taxes and service fee

Excluding in Package
* Flights to/from Iceland
* Meals, drinks at restaurants and entrance fees (unless otherwise stated)
* Personal travel insurance

Other
The tour can also include activities such as dog sledding and horse riding. Iceland Visitor offers a wide selection of family tours and can custom-make travel packages according to your family’s needs and wishes.

Prices

High Season

Simple
Type of Car	1 Adult	2 Adults	3 Adults	4 Adults
Sa	160700	97700	81967	78400
S	164700	99700	83300	79400
A	171900	103300	85700	81200
B	187100	110900	90767	85000
C	185500	110100	90233	84600
D	192700	113700	92633	86400
E	216700	125700	100633	92400
F	240700	137700	108633	98400
G	280700	157700	121967	108400
H	310300	172500	131833	115800
I	457500	246100	180900	152600
Comfort
Type of Car	1 Adult	2 Adults	3 Adults	4 Adults
Sa	215200	136300	109767	117000
S	219200	138300	111100	118000
A	226400	141900	113500	119800
B	241600	149500	118567	123600
C	240000	148700	118033	123200
D	247200	152300	120433	125000
E	271200	164300	128433	131000
F	295200	176300	136433	137000
G	335200	196300	149767	147000
H	364800	211100	159633	154400
I	512000	284700	208700	191200
Luxury
Type of Car	1 Adult	2 Adults	3 Adults	4 Adults
Sa	249400	158300	127767	139000
S	253400	160300	129100	140000
A	260600	163900	131500	141800
B	275800	171500	136567	145600
C	274200	170700	136033	145200
D	281400	174300	138433	147000
E	305400	186300	146433	153000
F	329400	198300	154433	159000
G	369400	218300	167767	169000
H	399000	233100	177633	176400
I	546200	306700	226700	213200

Low Season

Simple
Type of Car	1 Adult	2 Adults	3 Adults	4 Adults
Sa	137200	85500	70233	69600
S	142800	88300	72100	71000
A	145200	89500	72900	71600
B	157200	95500	76900	74600
C	157200	95500	76900	74600
D	174800	104300	82767