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Iceland Upgraded Family Adventure
8 days, Reykjavik to Reykjavik
Itinerary Notes
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.
Prices are based on double occupancy; all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will accommodate triples/quads whenever possible. Please call for further details.
Family tours are designed for groups traveling with children between the ages of 7 and 17. Your group must include a child in order to book, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Itinerary
Day 1Reykjavík
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
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.
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.
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.
Shuttle
Please go to the Flybus booth inside the arrival hall before exiting the airport, and advise staff about your name and that you're doing a G Adventures trip. They will then hand you a ticket for the bus that brings you to your start hotel. The bus shuttles leave regularly (approx. every 30 minutes) from the airport to Reykjavik and you can take any of them with this voucher.
Day 2Reykjavík
Visit the Perlan museum, which showcases Iceland’s geological forces like volcanes and geysers. After a classic Icelandic hot dog lunch, hop aboard a boat for a whale-watching excursion on Faxaflói Bay. The rest of the day is free for relaxing or exploring Reykjavík.
Our travel time today includes our many stops along the way.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Perlan Museum Visit
Visit the Wonders of Iceland exhibit at the Perlan museum, where you can see and feel all of Iceland's natural wonders under one roof. Walk through a 100m long man-made ice cave to experience what glacial environments are like, and how global warming affects this part of the world. Top your visit off with an unparalleled 360° view of Reykjavik and surrounding areas from the observation deck.
Whale Watching From Reykjavik Harbour
Take a boat ride into Faxaflói bay to try and spot minke and humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Each tour has an expert guide to maintain safety at sea and answer any questions you may have.
Icelandic Hot Dog Lunch
Enjoy a traditional Icelandic hot dog for lunch. Typically made with lamb, and a bit of pork and beef, these hot dogs have a natural casing that give a satisfying snap when you bite into it. They're often topped with raw white onions, crispy fried onions, capers, mustard, ketchup, herbs, a sweet brown mustard called pylsusinnep and remoulade, a sauce made with mayo. Walk up to the stand and order "one with everything"!
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Reykjavik City Hall Visit
FreeReykjavik City Hall is located along the picturesque waterfront of Lake Tjörnin, a tiny lake in the centre of town. Here, locals see over 40 species of friendly Icelandic water birds such as terns, arctic sea ducks, geese, and swans, just about as often as people. Inside city hall, check out an enormous 3D relief map of the island, with lots of information on local geology.
Hallgrímskirkja Church Visit
1000ISK per personThough it can be seen from almost anywhere you are in Reykjavik - step inside and get a closer look at the Hallgrímskirkja Church. Designed in 1937 by architect Guðjón Samúelsson, this masterpiece took nearly 50 years to complete. Enjoy some time to walk around and explore the church on your own - notice that the columns are meant to reflect the basalt columns found on Reynisfjara black sand beach in Vik.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 3Hveragerði
Depart Reykjavik and take a hike through the countryside amongst hot springs before visiting a traditional Icelandic horse farm for an optional ride. After a homemade lunch, head to a nearby lava field to go into one of the longest lava tunnels in Iceland. Continue to Hveragerði for the night, a town built around its own hot spring.
Our travel time today includes our many stops along the way.
Hike the Reykjadalur Trail - Hot Springs
Hike along the scenic Reykjadalur trail. Walk along the rolling hills and pools of bright blue water. Follow the steaming pools that line the footpath until you come to the hot springs - natural pools heated by geothermal activity.
Horse Farm Visit
The Icelandic horse is a very unique breed. Although small and at times pony-sized, Icelandic horses are long-lived and hardy. Tour this working farm and learn all you need to know about the Icelandic horse, with a focus on its gait and unique character.
Lava Tunnel Visit
Experience the otherworldly beauty of one of Iceland's most spectacular features, the lava tunnel. Formed by enormous lava flows during a volcanic eruption, these tunnels boast a twisting labyrinth of passageways, filled with unique formations and underground waterfalls.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Horseback riding
7900-11500ISK per personSaddle up and journey along the longest river in Iceland, Thjórsá. You will take the route once travelled by Vikings. Prepare to be awed by nature as you witness abundant and diverse birdlife and rugged Icelandic landscapes as far as the eye can see. Helmets and warm overalls are provided. This activity will be contingent on the weather.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 4Golden Circle
Head out along the Golden Circle circuit, stopping at Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir and then walk through Thingvellir National Park where 2 of the earth's tectonic plates meet. Visit a geothermal bakery to taste bread cooked in the ground then enjoy some free time or opt to stop by the Laugarvatn Fontana Spa for a soak in the hot spring.
Our travel time today includes our many stops along the way.
Thingvellir National Park Visit
Stop at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, to see the tectonic faults created by North American and Eurasian tectonic plates shifting apart. The Oxara river cuts through the largest rift in the valley, Almannagja, and leads to the Oxarafoss waterfall. Iceland’s parliament was also established in the area in 930. The park was later created to protect the remains of the open-air assembly grounds.
Geysir Visit
See a variety of geothermal pools and the erupting hot spring Strokkur. Geysir is one of the oldest geysers recorded in the world, but is most often dormant. Strokkur erupts a spray of boiling hot water straight into the air about every ten minutes.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Foodie Moment: Geothermal Bakery
Watch first hand as bakers dig out a pot of fresh bread from steaming black sand. Taste the bread, served hot from the ground, with some butter and take home the recipe for Iceland's famous rye bread.
Gullfoss Waterfall Visit
Discover one of the most impressive waterfalls in Iceland, Gullfoss, and complete the circuit known as the Golden Circle. This massive waterfall cascades over three “steps” before spilling into a large crevice. Fed by a glacier lake, the water passing through the falls can be a dark grey depending on how much sediment gets pushed through the river.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Laugarvatn Fontana Spa
3950ISK per personEmbrace the healing powers of the geothermal springs. Relax and soak in a natural mineral baths, visit the steam rooms, and enjoy a walk along the black sand beach and take a dip in the cooling lake.
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BreakfastDay 5South Coast
Travel along the southern coast and visit the Skogar open air museum to learn about Icelandic heritage before taking a short walk to the Skógafoss waterfall, one of the biggest falls in Iceland. After a picnic lunch at the base of the falls continue to Vik with a stop on the way for a stroll along one of the black sand beaches.
Our travel time today includes our many stops along the way.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Skogar Open Air Museum
Visit Skogar Museum and take a tour of one of Iceland's most iconic sights, a traditional turf house. Named after the turf used to create the walls and the roof, these cheap but effective houses helped the early Icelandic people to survive the region's harsh seasons. Learn about the construction of these homes, the families who lived there and how a unique culture evolved out of these humble communities.
Skógafoss Waterfall Visit
Visit Skógafoss, one of the largest and most recognizable waterfalls in Iceland. The 60m (200 ft) high falls forms a constant mist that floats in the air, if viewed in the sunlight the mist can create rainbows. The sound and view of the thundering water cutting through the green hills make the falls a must-see on any trip to Iceland.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 6Westman Islands/Vík
Head out by boat from Vik on an excursion to the Westman Islands. Stop at the town of Heimaey before exploring the volcanic landscapes with a hike up the Eldfell crater and then search for puffins and seabirds along the coastal cliffs. Return to Vik in the afternoon.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Westman Islands Excursion
Take a tour of the rugged coastlines of the Westman Islands. Formed by underwater volcanoes, some of these islands surfaced as late as 1963, and feature an exciting array of caves, monoliths and sheer cliffs. On top of the beautiful features, these islands boast the world's largest populations of Atlantic Puffins (before September) and a high potential to spot breaching whales like Orcas or Fin whales.
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BreakfastDay 7Reykjavík
Depart from Vik with a stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall for photos and an opportunity to walk behind it. Continue to the Blue Lagoon to soak in the hot spring’s iconic blue waters and enjoy a farewell dinner in Reykjavik in the evening.
Our travel time today includes our many stops along the way.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Visit
Seljalandsfoss is a 60m (196 ft) tall waterfall located along the popular ring road. Behind the flow of water is a path, allowing visitors to peek behind the curtain of water cascading over the rocks above.
Your Wellness Moment: Blue Lagoon Visit
Drop by The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, possibly the top attraction in the country. Located close (about 40 mins) from Reykjavík in the Grindavík lava field, the spa is open year round, providing a steamy respite from Icelandic winters. The waters are said to have healing properties and temperatures in the bathing lagoons average 37–39 °C (98–102 °F).
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 8Reykjavík
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.