South Iceland Family Tour (Self Drive)
8 Days Self Drive Tour from Reykjavik

Features and Inclusions

  • 7 nights accommodation 

  • 7 breakfasts

  • Children´s map of Iceland

  • Detailed travel itinerary in English with recommendation for family friendly restaurants, museums, sites and activities

  • Emergency phone number access service

  • Information meeting during office hours at our travel bureau at Borgartún 34 in Reykjavik

  • Not Included: Rental Car, detailed road maps

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Departures and Prices 2012

Starting Daily from

May 1 - May 31, 2012

September 1 - September 30, 2012

Family of 4 rate

(2 adults & 2 children under 12)

$ 1887.00

 

Starting Daily from

June 1 - August 31, 2012

Family of 4 rate

(2 adults & 2 children under 12)

$ 3320.00

ITINERARY

Day 1: Reykjavik (49km)
Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik/Keflavik, hotel including breakfast. (O)

Day 2: Gullfoss & Geysir (260km)
Travel to South Iceland and visit the farm animal park at Slakki that is ideal 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. (B/O)

Day 3: South Shore (200km)
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 also a stroll on the black lava beaches of Vík. (B/O)

Day 4: Small Costal Village (120km)
Today we schedule a relaxing day. We recommend a visit to the Troll, Elves and Northern light museum in Stokkseyri. This area is ideal for bird watching and walking along the sandy beaches and the wonderful sea coast. Optional kayak tours are available. Continue to Eyrarbakki, a small village with old wooden  houses, a folk  & maritime museum. In Hveragerdi are optional horseback riding tours available. (B/O)

Day 5: Thingvellir National Park (160km)

You might want to start the day with a visit to one of the many children 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. (B/O)

Day 6: Reykjavik (100km)

The capital Reykjavik has plenty of recreational areas, sightseeing attractions and activities for the whole family. Option for whale watching tours from the capital. (B/O) 

Day 7: Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon (150km)

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. (B/O)

Day 8: Departure (49km)

Depart for home.

B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight                                            gitsj041

 

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