Overview:
This self drive tour is ideal for a family self drive holiday to Iceland. The tour features some amazing waterfalls and geysers and well know landmarks like the Blue Lagoon. Driving distances are reasonable and you don't change hotels everynight. Child friendly activities are recommended.
Package price is per person and based on availability for two adults and two children under 12 sharing a family room. We can tailor this holiday for families with older children or adults.
| Package / Dates |
May, Sep |
Jun - Aug |
Standard package
(simple hotels, farmhouses and B class car) |
£TBA |
£TBA |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Reykjavik (49 km/30 miles)
Arrive and pick up your car at the airport. Overnight in Reykjavik/Keflavik, hotel including breakfast.
Day 2: Gullfoss & Geysir (260km/162 miles)
Travel to South Iceland and visit the farm animal park at Slakki (deal for smaller children). Continue to Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot springs. Optional: river rafting for children age 10 or more. 3 nights stay in South Iceland, accommodation in a hotel including breakfast.
Day 3: South Shore (200 km/124 miles)
Visit the waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Nearby is the lovely Skogar folk museum with turf houses. The bird cliffs of Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara are simply amazing. We recommend a stroll on the black lava beaches of Vík.
Day 4: Small Coastal Villages (120 km/75miles)
Today we have a relaxing day scheduled. We recommend a visit to the Troll, Elves and Northern light museum in Stokkseyri. This area is ideal for bird watching and for walking along the sandy beaches by the sea coast. Optional kayak tours are available. Continue to Eyrarbakki, a small village with old wooden houses, a folk & maritime museum. In Hveragerdi there are optional horseback riding tours available.
Day 5: Thingvellir National Park (160 km/99 miles)
You might want to start the day with a visit to one of the many child friendly outdoor geothermal swimming pools in South Iceland. In the afternoon explore Thingvellir National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers numerous hiking trails; many are ideal for short and leisurely walks. Stay 3 nights in Reykjavik, hotel including breakfast.
Day 6: Reykjavik (100 km/62 miles)
The capital Reykjavik has plenty of recreational areas, sightseeing attractions and activities for the whole family. Option for whale watching tours from the capital.
Day 7: Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon (150 km/93 miles)
The Reykjanes peninsula offers diverse geological features, several light houses, hot springs, mountains, bird cliffs and the famous Blue Lagoon. There is also a Viking ship museum and the popular salt fish museum.
Day 8: Departure From Reykjavik (49 km/30 miles)
Return your rental car at Keflavik airport. Departure flight.
*Our family tours are designed for families with smaller children. Driving distances are limited leaving more time for exploring, playing and having fun. Many children-friendly activities are recommended in our detailed travel itineraries. Multiple night stays at each hotel is ideal for a more relaxing travel style and easier for children to adopt to their new environments. For these tours we use family rooms in hotels including breakfast.
Package Includes:
- Direct return flights from London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Bristol to Reykjavik (Other UK airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler
- 7 nights' accommodation in a family room at the hotel with private facilities
- 7 days B Class car hire (Toyota Auris or similar)incl. unlimitted mileage
- 7 x breakfast
- Children´s map of Iceland
- Detailed travel itinerary in English with recommendation for family friendly restaurants, museums, sites and activities
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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