Iceland for Families: A Private Luxury Journey

Iceland for Families: A Private Luxury Journey

7 days

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From £5,270 pp

Iceland’s landscapes feel alive, from thundering waterfalls and black-sand beaches to active volcanoes. This journey invites families to discover that magic together, combining adventure, learning, and quiet moments in nature.

At a glance...

Begin in Reykjavik with a soak in the Blue Lagoon and a walk through landscapes steeped in folklore. Along the Golden Circle, geysers erupt, horses trot across meadows, and glacial waterfalls fill the air with mist.

A ferry to the Westman Islands reveals puffin colonies and volcanic history, while further north, geothermal baths and glowing ice caves show Iceland’s wild beauty up close.

This journey has been carefully designed with families in mind, and offers incredible experiences for people of all ages.

Why Iceland for Families: A Private Luxury Journey

In detail

  • Day 1: Arrival

    Day 1: Arrival

    Arrive in Iceland, where your private driver-guide meets you at the airport for a smooth transfer into Reykjavik. En route, pause at the Blue Lagoon to unwind in its warm, mineral-rich waters surrounded by lava fields. Afterward, continue to your city accommodation – a spacious family apartment where you can settle in and explore Reykjavik at your own pace.

  • Day 2: Legends, Elves & Icelandic Folklore

    Day 2: Legends, Elves & Icelandic Folklore

    Meet your guide for a morning in Hafnarfjörður, a town famed for its ties to Iceland’s hidden people. Wander through Hellisgerði Park and Hamarinn cliff as your storyteller brings local folklore to life. Later, take part in a hands-on workshop to craft your own “Skrimsli” – a creature of Icelandic myth to bring home as a keepsake. End the day with a stop for Iceland’s favourite treat: a delicious local ice cream, no matter the weather.

  • Day 3: The Golden Circle & Icelandic Horses

    Day 3: The Golden Circle & Icelandic Horses

    Travel with your guide through Iceland’s famous Golden Circle. Feel the spray of Gullfoss waterfall, watch Strokkur geyser erupt, and stand where the earth splits at Thingvellir. Visit a family-run farm to meet Icelandic horses and learn about their unique gaits before enjoying a fresh tomato-based lunch inside a working greenhouse. Spend the evening at a countryside hotel surrounded by wide-open skies.

  • Day 4: Puffins & Volcanoes on the Westman Islands

    Day 4: Puffins & Volcanoes on the Westman Islands

    Board a ferry to the Westman Islands for a day of exploration. Walk across Heimaey, the largest island, where puffins nest along the cliffs in summer and volcanic lava once reshaped the land. Climb to Storhöfði for sweeping ocean views, visit the famous Elephant Rock, and step into a volcano that changed the island’s history. Return to the mainland for a quiet evening at your hotel.

  • Day 5: Geothermal Wonders

    Day 5: Geothermal Wonders

    Head north with your driver-guide, stopping to explore a man-made cave once used as a family dwelling. Continue to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Iceland’s first parliament was founded more than a thousand years ago. Afterward, unwind at the Krauma geothermal baths and enjoy a locally inspired lunch before reaching your next hotel in the peaceful Husafell region.

  • Day 6: Langjökull Glacier

    Day 6: Langjökull Glacier

    Venture onto Langjökull, Iceland’s second-largest glacier. Ride across the ice in a modified vehicle before stepping into a network of tunnels carved deep within the glacier itself. The glowing blue ice and vast stillness make this a highlight for both adults and children. Learn how glaciers form and move, then return to Husafell for one last evening surrounded by nature.

  • Day 7: Departure

    Day 7: Departure

    Enjoy a relaxed morning before your private transfer to the airport. As you leave Iceland behind, carry with you memories of shared adventures, family laughter, and a landscape that feels alive.

Add your Do Not Disturb moment

  • An after-hours immersion at the Retreat Spa transforms Iceland’s most famous geothermal site into a private, science-led wellness experience. With exclusive lagoon access and in-water treatments, this visit explores the mineral composition, geothermal engineering, and modern Icelandic approach to restoration beyond the daytime crowds.

  • Take a private ATV tour near Reykjavik, riding the Twin Peaks of Hafrafell and Úlfarsfell for panoramic city, bay, and volcanic views just minutes from the capital.

  • Experience private whale watching in Húsavík, Iceland’s premier destination for humpback and blue whales, with intimate charters in the nutrient-rich waters of Skjálfandi Bay.

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