Family Tour - South, Reykjanes Peninsula and Reykjavík
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This package is designed for families with children/teenagers. Travelling with your family around Iceland is easy. Take your time and visit unique places with stunning landscapes in only a week, but staying at the same two locations. Driving is kept to a minimum or just as you wish. Sites and activities are very interesting to children of all ages and all adults!
Highlights
- Explore Iceland's most popular attractions on your own and with your family
- Take your time and visit unique places with stunning landscape in only a week
- Experience sights together including volcanoes, glaciers, hot springs and geothermal areas with the unique landscape of Iceland.
- Easy access to some of the most popular tours or excursions such as Lava Cave, Lava Show, Blue Lagoon or other geothermal baths, Snowmobile, Whale Watching and many more!
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Itinerary Suggestion
Day 1 - Arrival
Arrival at Keflavík International Airport. Pick up your rental car and drive to the hotel in the South. Relax in the outdoor Jacuzzi or the pool. Explore the surrounding geothermal area with lovely walks nearby to your hotel.
Overnight in the South for 5 nights.
Day 2 - The Golden Circle
Today you will explore the famous Golden Circle area and all of the main attractions. Take the golden circle route southwards. The route will lead you through Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, the golden waterfall Gullfoss, as well as the Geysir hot spring area in Haukadalur. The route will lead you through Laugarvatn village where you can go to Fontana Spa, a natural geothermal spa, there you can also taste rye bread cooked in the Geothermal Bakery at Laugarvatn Fontana. Why also not visit Slakki Family Park and Farm Animal Zoo at Laugarás near Flúðir? On the route back you can take an additional stop at Kerið Volcanic Crater.
Overnight in the South for 5 nights.Day 3 - Blue Lagoon and Reykjanes Peninsula area.
Explore the Reykjanes Peninsula with a stop at the famous Blue Lagoon for relaxation. Please note, entry to the lagoon must be pre-booked, we can help you!Option: Visit the Lava Tunnel at Raufarhólshellir.
Overnight at the same hotel.
Day 4 - Skógafoss Waterfall and History
Drive along the scenic south coast back to Reykjavík, where you will spend your last night. On your way, why not stop at Skógar and visit the popular folk museum to learn a bit more about Icelandic History and of course see the majestic Skógafoss waterfall.
Another option is to drive through the highlands of Iceland and experience the unique remoteness off the beaten track. Make your way to Landmannalaugar where you can bathe in the natural geothermal waters. Please note to drive this road you need a 4x4 vehicle suitable for the highlands only and the road is open just during summer.
Overnight at the same hotel.
Day 5 - Volcanoes, Glaciers and Waterfalls of the South
Travel along the southern coast of Iceland on the main road, road number 1. Stop at the waterfall Seljalandsfoss at the edge of the world famous Eyjafjallajökull glacier. You can walk behind the waterfall and make a wish! Drive further along the south coast to Vík to take a walk on the endless black sand beach and take in the dramatic landscape. While driving, prepare to be impressed with the view of the mighty Vatnajökull glacier.
Optional: If you feel like exploring further why not visit Vatnajökull National Park and the National Park of Skaftafell where you can find marked paths suitable for hiking. You can also book an optional guided glacier hike tour.
Further explore Ingólfshöfði cape, where you might catch a glimpse of the cute Atlantic Puffins. Afterwards, we suggest heading to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.Optional: Book a guided boat trip on the lagoon sailing amongst icebergs in the lagoon.
Overnight at the same hotel in the South.
Day 5 - Reykjavík City
Drive to Reykjavik in the afternoon or evening and stay one night in a 3 star standard hotel in the centre. Reykjavík is an exciting modern city with lots to see and do, or if you want to relax, visit one of the many spas and swimming pools. We will send you plenty of suggestions of the "must sees" in the City as well as short day tours.Optional: Book a Whale Watching or Puffin Watching tour.
Overnight in the 3 star hotel in Reykjavík for 2 nights.Day 6 - Reykjavík City
Time to enjoy your time in Reykjavík. Stroll through Reykjavík City centre, visit the Family Park and Farm Animal Zoo and go to an outdoor swimming pool Laugardalslaug. Don’t miss the viewing platform at “Perlan” , where you can enjoy a delicious ice cream and visit the incredible Exhibitions. Younger children might like to feed the ducks and swans at the City pond Tjörnin. You might also like to go to Nauthólsvík, a geothermal beach with hot tubs where you can relax after a long day of sightseeing!Overnight in the 3 star hotel in Reykjavík.
Day 7 - Departure
If time allows depending on your flight time. Enjoy Reykjavík and then it is time to head to the airport about 3.5 hours before your flight departs. Drop the rental car off at Keflavík International Airport. Depart for home.
NOTE: This is an itinerary suggestion, sometimes it may be necessary to alter the route to fit in with hotel availability. All Iceland reserves the right to confirm a reversed itinerary and the right to change accommodation at short notice, depending on availability as per our terms and conditions
Airfaires/ATOL
Airfares are not included in the package price and thus quoted separately. Return flights to/from Iceland start from £200 without bags. Please note that prices will be higher during peak season. When enquiring, our Iceland Travel Specialists will quote the best price from your preferred airport. If you book your flights with us, your holiday will be fully ATOL financially protected.
Package details
Departure Dates: Daily departures from May - September
The price is from £1,095* per person, based on two adults and two children/teenagers sharing a Skoda Octavia or similar 4wd car staying in a family room room (excluding flights)*
The price is from £ 1,195* per person, based on two adults and two children/teenagers sharing a Skoda Octavia or similar 4wd car staying in a 2x double / twin rooms or optional interconnected rooms (excluding flights)*
*Prices are subject to availabilityThis holiday includes:
- Hertz rental car, Skoda Octavia or similar 4wd, picked up and dropped off at Keflavík International Airport. Car rental includes: GPS navigation, free additional driver, unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Theft Protection Waiver, tax and drop off fees
- 5 nights accommodation in the countryside, family room (upgrade to two interconnected rooms) one location, in 3 star hotels/country hotels with private facilities. Your stay includes daily breakfast, free wifi and free parking
- 2 nights accommodation in Reykjavik, in 3 star hotel with private facilities. Your stay includes daily breakfast, free wifi and free parking
- All Iceland information pack including maps, leaflets and more
- Detailed day by day driving itinerary personalised for you
- Dedicated All Iceland Travel Specialist to help with any questions you may have leading up to or during your holiday
- 24/7 emergency assistance
- Our unique Icelandic expertise in planning trips in Iceland for our customers
Service fee and taxes
Not included:
- Return flights, we can book these for you and your holiday will be fully ATOL Protected
- Optional Excursions
- Travel Insurance
- Anything else not specifically listed under "this includes"
Add ons and upgrades:
- Upgrade rental car type
- Upgrade to superior/deluxe rooms
- Upgrade to 4 star hotels in Reykjavík and South Iceland
- Various day tours such as Blue Lagoon, horse riding, glacier walking, whale watching and many more!
Why book with All Iceland?
All Iceland is a UK based travel company that specialises in Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland
Book with the Icelandic experts!Our office is staffed and run by Icelanders, we promise intimate local knowledge from where to stay to places to eat and the hidden gems that you will not find in tourist guides. We will help you get the holiday you want and we can adapt this package. Book through us and your holiday will also be fully ATOL and ABTA protected. Travel with confidence!
Contact us and we can help you:- to stay longer and discover more, this package can be extended -
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- to book this package with or without flights -Life's a journey!
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Iceland offers the traveller an adventure in a beautiful and rugged landscape. However, experience shows that the forces of Icelandic nature can be harsh and inhospitable, and travellers are well-advised to exercise caution and respect for the country's natural environment. Please note, driving age limit in Iceland is 20 years old for passenger car (23 years for 4wd and minibusses), you must have a valid drivers licence and credit card for authorisation in order to book this holiday. More information and full details.
Tailor made self drive packages: Should you be looking for something a little more special? We can provide a tailor made itinerary, with small boutique hotels and local Icelandic hosted country accommodation. These inviting and friendly off the beaten track places to stay can offer intimate local knowledge of the surrounding area. Take advantage of the friendly natives, who take great pleasure in sharing with you their passion for the Icelandic landscape. Truly the Icelandic touch!
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All Iceland cooperates with airlines that offer direct, scheduled flights to Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland. When making a holiday enquiry, please state which airport you wish to fly from. We can offer a package with or without flights. When you book a holiday package including UK flights, your holiday will be fully ATOL Protected.
Flights to Iceland
Icelandair, full service airline: London Heathrow and London Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
PLAY, low cost airline: London Stansted, Liverpool and Dublin to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
British Airways, full service airline: London Heathrow to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
easyJet, low cost airline: London Gatwick and London Luton, Bristol, Manchester and Edinburgh to Keflavík Airport (KEF).Flights to Iceland, Akureyri
easyJet: London Gatwick and Manchester to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
Domestic Flights in Iceland
Icelandair: Domestic flights between Reykjavík Domestic Airport (REY) to Akureyri, Egilsstaðir, Ísafjörður, Vopnafjörður, Grímsey and Þórshöfn.
Fugfelagið Ernir: Domestic flights between Reykjavík Domestic Airport (REY) to Vestmannaeyjar, Höfn, Húsavík, Bíldudalur and Gjögur.Flights to Faroe Islands and Greenland
Atlantic Airways: Edinburgh, London Gatwick and Copenhagen to Vagar Airport Faroe Islands.
Air Greenland: Copenhagen to Greenland.
Icelandair: Reykjavík Domestic Airport to Faroe Islands and Greenland.
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