Iceland

Iceland is about 4 times smaller than California. If you are looking for a kid-friendly family vacation, Iceland has it all. Mystery and beauty, the ‘Ice’ and the ‘Fire’. This Nordic island is made up of so many contrasts, magnificent waterfalls, spectacular glaciers, ice caves, volcanoes, blue lagoons, geothermal hot springs, beautiful beaches (black ones!), folklore and wonderful wildlife. Choose wisely because you can enjoy a 3-day break, a one-week vacation or an extended 14-day life changing experience.

Why Iceland is a great destination for families with kids

You will be spoilt for choice with endless options for outdoor fun.  Not only is Iceland one of the safest countries to travel to, but it also has a very family friendly culture. Diversity is the one word that springs to mind. There are activities to appreciate and enjoy for all ages, and interests. National parks, public pools, hot springs, lagoons, whale watching …. plus waterfalls, snowmobiling, horse riding, helicopter flips, glacier expeditions, snorkelling, hiking, biking, kayaking, paragliding and if you are lucky enough…. the Northern Lights – what more could you ask for? Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Iceland enjoys a cool, temperate climate, with refreshing summers and surprisingly mild temperatures in winter.

Must do and sees in Iceland

The list of places to see in Italy is too long but on anyone’s bucket list there should be:

• a. Akureyri and Husavik (whale watching)
• b. The Blue Lagoon
• c. Golden Circle – Westfjords, Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, Lake Myvatn
• d. Icelandic horses – smaller stature and short legs
• e. Rejkjavik
• f. The Northern Lights
• h. Glacier hiking – Vatnajokull, Myrdalsjokull, Langjokull,
• i. Ice caves – Crystal, Katla, Langjokull, Vatnajokull, Skaftafell
• i. Snaeffllsnes Peninsula
• j. The South Coast for some beautiful beaches
• k. Eyjafjallajökull – island mountain glacier (and volcano!)
• l. Thingvellir National Park

How long would you vacation in Iceland?

We recommend at least a 7 day break. Extending this to 10 days means that you will have the opportunity to spend more time in each location, so 7 days is sufficient. A 7 day vacation can include all the cultural highlights as well as some glaciers, lava fields, waterfalls, national parks, villages AND the Northern Lights (if you travel in a winter advantage).

Our top 10 reasons to visit Iceland

1. Beauty
2. Waterfalls
3. Glaciers
4. Scenery
5. People
6. Culture
7. Wildlife
8. Ice caves
9. National parks
10. Lava tunnels

Top 10 things to do in Iceland with kids

Our top 10 things to do in Iceland with kids are in no particular order and presume that you are visiting the whole of Iceland. For us, these are super fun and we have got fantastic feedback from our clients and friends after partaking in these.

1. Embark on a Whale watching cruise
2. Go and see the Northern Lights
3. Spend some time snowmobiling
4. Explore some ice caves
5. Enjoy the local food
6. Have family time at the Blue Lagoon
7. Visit the Thingvellir National Park
8. Experience the Geysir Geothermal Area
9. Visit the puffins at Latrabjarg cliff
10. Swim and snorkel between the continents

How can we help?

While we live in Europe we believe we are in the best position to speak about it, to advise you and help you to plan a memorable vacation. Let us help you by taking advantage of our vacation consulting or itinerary development services. Working to your budget we’ll discuss the best locations, present you with the best family accommodations, family focused tours/excursion/activities and work out the logistics for you.

So if you are planning a vacation to Iceland and you need some help then just drop us a line and we’ll set up a time to call you and let you know how we might help.

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