Guide

2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout, local guides.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner

Transport

Private minivan/bus, boat, walking

Others

Your Family Journeys Moment: Horse Farm Visit, Hveragerdi Your Foodie Moment: Geothermal Bakery, Laugarvatn Your Family Journeys Moment: Skogar Open Air Museum, Hveragerdi Your Wellness Moment: Blue Lagoon Visit, Grindavik. Arrival transfer. Perlan Museum visit. Whale watching tour. Visit a horse farm. Lava tunnel visit. Golden Circle tour including Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss waterfall and Geysir Hot Springs. Skogafoss waterfall lunch. Visit a Black Sand Beach. Westman Islands excursion. Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Blue Lagoon admission. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Hygieneprotocol

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Accommodation

Hotels (7 nts)

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Optional

Reykjavik - Reykjavik City Hall Visit (Free) - Hallgrímskirkja Church Visit (1000ISK per person) Hveragerdi - Horseback riding (7900-11500ISK per person) Laugarvatn - Laugarvatn Fontana Spa (3950ISK per person)

Others

1. All parents/guardians are required to supervise their children at all times throughout the tour and may not leave their child under the supervision of the CEO, local guides, drivers, etc. Children are not to be left unattended. 2. PACE OF TOUR Please note that this is a busy tour and there are some long drive days, but stops along the way and included activities break up the drive, not to mention outstanding scenery. 3. FAMILY INSURANCE Options for family travel insurance are available. Please enquire with your Family Trip Specialist for more information. 4. Please note that on all Family Adventures one adult can only accompany up to two minors. If you have over two minors planning on travelling then a second adult will be required to attend. 5. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. 6. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE: During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.Reykjavik - Reykjavik City Hall Visit (Free) - Hallgrímskirkja Church Visit (1000ISK per person) Laugarvatn - Laugarvatn Fontana Spa (3950ISK per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Reykjavik
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Reykjavik

Welcome to Reykjavik–your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travelers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead.
Hotel accommodation in Iceland is very limited and rooms/facilities can be fairly simple with few amenities. Hotels are chosen for their location and access to the wondrous landscapes and natural wonders of Iceland. Hotels are often remote, all the better to enjoy the beautiful natural setting.

Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

Additional Notes: During winter months (generally November through early March) the itinerary and inclusions are highly subject to change based on weather conditions and less "daylight "hours. Your CEO will go over the schedule and advise you of any alterations on a daily basis. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.

Please note that due to high demand there may be limited availability when booking optional activities during the tour. Many of these can be pre-booked and we recommend that they are purchased in advance in order to secure space as they are quite popular. See the Available Extras below for details and add them in the Tour Extras section when confirming your trip.
Day 2 Day 2: Reykjavík (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Reykjavík (1B, 1L)

Start the morning at the Perlan museum, which showcases Iceland’s geological forces through exhibits on volcanic eruptions, explosive geysers, and more. After a classic Icelandic hot dog lunch, hop aboard a ship for a whale-watching expedition on Faxaflói Bay. Search for minke whales, humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises diving through the waves, and learn about the incredible diversity of sea life in Iceland’s waters. The rest of the day is free for relaxing at your hotel or exploring Reykjavík.
Our travel time today includes our many stops along the way.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Perlan Museum Visit
- Icelandic Hot Dog Lunch
- Whale Watching From Reykjavik Harbour
Day 3 Day 3: Hveragerði (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Hveragerði (1B, 1L)

Set off on a hike through an area dotted with hot springs, stopping to soak your feet in steaming pools along the way. Travel to a vast lava field and enter one of the longest lava tunnels in Iceland, where we’ll explore the amazing inner workings of a volcanic eruption. Then head to a traditional Icelandic horse farm to meet the friendly equine residents and learn about this special breed. Icelandic horses are small, hardy, and have a unique ambling gait called the tölt. Get to know the horses amid the beautiful backdrop of surrounding hills before gathering for a homemade lunch at the farm. This afternoon, continue to our hotel in Hveragerði, a town built around its own bubbling hot spring.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Hike the Reykjadalur Trail - Hot Springs
- Horse Farm Visit
- Lava Tunnel Visit

Additional Notes: Our travel time today includes our many stops along the way.
Day 4 Day 4: Golden Circle (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Golden Circle (1B)

Discover the celebrated Golden Circle, a circuit that will take us to some of Iceland’s most amazing natural treasures. Hear the roar of the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and visit the Geysir hot spring, the namesake of all the world’s geysers. Continue to Thingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. Then visit a geothermal bakery to watch bakers digging pots of fresh bread out of hot black sand. Taste a slice still warm from the ground, and get the recipe for a loaf of rye. In the late afternoon, opt to stop by the Laugarvatn Fontana Spa for a soothing soak in geothermal waters.
Our travel time today includes our many stops along the way.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:30 - 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Gullfoss Waterfall Visit
- Geysir Visit
- Thingvellir National Park Visit
- Geothermal Bakery
Day 5 Day 5: South Coast (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: South Coast (1B, 1L)

Today, explore Iceland’s amazing history, from the Viking era to the industrial revolution. Visit a traditional turf-walled dwelling, and step inside a 20th-century schoolhouse while learning about Iceland’s architectural heritage, folk crafts, and modern technology. Then take a short walk to the Skógafoss waterfall, one of the biggest falls in Iceland at more than 80 feet across. Enjoy lunch at the Skogafoss Bistro. This afternoon ramble on one of Iceland’s legendary black-sand beaches.
Our travel time today includes our many stops along the way.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Skogar Open Air Museum
- Skógafoss Waterfall Visit
Day 6 Day 6: Westman Islands/Vík (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Westman Islands/Vík (1B)

Leave the mainland behind and voyage to the Westman Islands, a volcanic archipelago off Iceland’s southern coast. Go ashore on Heimaey, the only inhabited isle in the archipelago, and wander among the white wooden buildings of the single tiny town. Learn about the island’s recent volcanic history, view parts of the town buried by lava flows, and hike up the slopes of the Eldfell crater, where the ground is still warm from geothermal activity! Search for adorable puffins and other seabirds nesting on the island’s steep cliffs, then sail back to Vík—the southernmost village in Iceland, known for its black-sand beach and strange rock formations.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Ferry 01:00 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Westman Islands Excursion
Day 7 Day 7: Reykjavík (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Reykjavík (1B, 1D)

Return to Reykjavík this morning, stopping along the way to visit Seljalandsfoss, one of Iceland’s most spectacular waterfalls. Step behind the curtain of the falls into a hidden cave filled with mist, and enjoy one of the best photographic opportunities in Iceland. Continue to the famed Blue Lagoon to soak in the hot spring’s iridescent blue waters. Continue to Reykjavík and enjoy a farewell dinner.
Our travel time today includes our many stops along the way.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:30 - 06:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Visit
- Blue Lagoon Visit

Additional Notes: Due to volcanic eruptions, all 2024 trips will visit the Secret Lagoon in lieu of the Blue Lagoon until further notice.
Day 8 Day 8: Reykjavík (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Reykjavík (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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Iceland Family Journey: Geysers, Glaciers, And Fjords

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Itinerary of your trip Iceland Family Journey: Geysers, Glaciers, And Fjords

Day 1: Reykjavik

Day 2: Reykjavík (1B, 1L)

Day 3: Hveragerði (1B, 1L)

Day 4: Golden Circle (1B)

Day 5: South Coast (1B, 1L)

Day 6: Westman Islands/Vík (1B)

Day 7: Reykjavík (1B, 1D)

Day 8: Reykjavík (1B)

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