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Whale watching is available all year round in Iceland
Top 12 Family Activities in Iceland

Iceland is a magical place for children - from horseback riding to volcanoes to whale watching, the options for families are endless. Family travel is easy and safe in Iceland where tour companies welcome children and hotels are family friendly. We've compiled a list of our top year-round activities for families with kids aged 5-16.

Iceland is worth a visit at any time of year; the moodier the weather, the better the pictures like the mammatus clouds that hang over the famous Reynisdrangar rocks
Best Time of Year To Visit Iceland

While the best time to visit Iceland depends on your priorities—whether chasing the northern lights, hiking dramatic landscapes, or avoiding peak-season crowds—aim for late August to early September when conditions are still favorable and things start to quiet down. Winter is ideal for aurora hunters willing to brave the cold and short days, while late spring through early fall is best for exploring the island's natural wonders. Summer brings long daylight hours and great weather, but also the biggest crowds.

Traveler Interview: Multigenerational Trip to Iceland
Traveler Interview: Multigenerational Trip to Iceland

With grandparents and a six-year-old in tow, kimkim traveler Lesley Santiago needed to plan a trip that was fun, educational, and great for all ages. Iceland proved to be the perfect place, with plenty of family-friendly wintertime activities to choose from. From the Blue Lagoon to snowmobiling on a glacier, Lesley gives us the highlights and some tips for planning a multigenerational vacation.

Skogafoss is one of the most popular and easiest waterfalls to visit
Map of Most Accessible Waterfalls in Iceland
Most Accessible Waterfalls in Iceland

If you want to see incredible waterfalls you don’t need to go very far: many of the most popular giants are only a brief walk away, and many can be seen from the car. While their easy access means larger crowds, they are popular for a reason and you should take the time to enjoy them.

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Travel specialist Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
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Guðmundur Óli Pálmason

Born in Reykjavík, Iceland in 1978, from a young age I was already travelling all over Iceland with my parents. After a short stint as a driver guide on modified SUVs in 2004, I came back to it...

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Travel specialist Othman A
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Othman A

I lived in Iceland for a time where I worked as guide. This allowed me to travel all around the country and discover many stunning places, even in the most remote areas. Travelling is, I think, a...

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Travel specialist Èric D
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Èric D

A while ago I was lucky enough to get a job in Iceland, and I must admit, I was completely unaware of what was ahead of me when I first set foot in the country. Working in the tourism industry...

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Travel specialist Emanuela Grieco
active 9 hours ago

Emanuela Grieco

I am an Italian Travel Designer mostly based in Iceland. Traveling has been my passion since I was young, being always fascinated by other cultures and people. In 2005, after living and...

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Trip Reviews for Iceland

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Great trip, great guidance
Iceland | Sep 24 - Oct 3, 2025

Michael
Michael V.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2025
Gummi set up a terrific itinerary. He was great - always available, incredibly responsive and always helpful. He went above and beyond to make the trip memorable. Read more

Gummi set up a terrific itinerary. He was great - always available, incredibly responsive and always helpful. He went above and beyond to make the trip memorable.

Hotel Reviews
Landhotel
Hella

Great hotel, beautiful rooms

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Very Scandinavian
Location
Quiet setting
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Staff was terrific - responsive and friendly
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Beautiful rooms
Magma Hotel
Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Fantastic hotel - private cabin, nice location. The restaurant was excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful cabins with nice amenities
Location
Cabin was on a lake with lovely views
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cabin was beautifully appointed
Activity Review
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Iceland

This is a great experience, however the climb to the cave can be strenuous and difficult according to conditions. If you have any difficulty with balance or heights you might skip this outing. Guides are great

Quality of Experience
Terrific guides who work with you
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They are more than willing to help those who need help
Transport
The super jeep was bit worn and the quality of the ride is very much based on the weather and conditions
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Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Oct 05, 2025

Thank you for the kind review Michael!
I am really happy to read that your enjed your Iceland trip so much and I do hope we will see you in Iceland soon again

All the best
Gummi

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It was a great trip. One that my family will ...
Iceland | Sep 16 - Sep 21, 2025

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Mark B.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2025

It was a great trip. One that my family will never forget. The scenery is other worldly. The plan was excellent. Our pictures are amazing. Highlights were Blue Lagoon, Sky Lagoon, Ice cave.

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Noga
Noga Heyman
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 02, 2025

It was great planning this trip with you, Mark! I'm glad your family enjoyed this amazing trip from ice cave adventures to relaxing hot springs. I hope we'll work together again in the future!

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Iceland is amazing don’t put off taking a visit!
Iceland | Sep 19 - Sep 27, 2025

Diane
Diane L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2025
We had a fantastic time exploring Iceland! Starting off at the Blue Lagoon was a great idea, from there we explored Reykjavik (parking and restrooms were a bit of a challenge), the city is a fun mix of new and old with great street art.
I felt like I was driving in a video game as we traveled from one beautiful site to another. My favorite waterfall is a toss up between the Gullfoss and Seljalandsfoss (these were very crowded with bus tours).
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We had a fantastic time exploring Iceland! Starting off at the Blue Lagoon was a great idea, from there we explored Reykjavik (parking and restrooms were a bit of a challenge), the city is a fun mix of new and old with great street art.
I felt like I was driving in a video game as we traveled from one beautiful site to another. My favorite waterfall is a toss up between the Gullfoss and Seljalandsfoss (these were very crowded with bus tours).
The Katla Ice Cave adventure was a blast! We had the best tour guide, Alex, he was full of information and entertaining for all.
We also took a boat tour of the JÖKULSÁRLÓN GLACIER LAGOON, we had never seen anything like this, it was spectacular! We arrived at high tide for the diamond beach but it was still very beautiful.
In Húsavík we all went for a whale watching trip, we saw a humpback whale, this was also very fun.
We had great meals throughout the week we all tried some new things and really enjoyed the hospitality of all of the restaurants we visited.
The hotels were also great, my favorite was the Hrafnavellir Guest House. The owner and host was wonderful, she served the best breakfast as she is also the chef. The single unit cabins are beautiful and offer great views of the mountains and sheep, just wonderful!
We hope to return and explore again, we would like to see some things that are not so “touristy” and less crowded. Thank you Gudmundur Oli for guiding us on our adventure.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Bifrost
Borgarnes
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Húsavík Cape Hotel
Húsavík
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Cleanliness & Comfort
While the rooms were clean, the towels were small and worn, the shower water was difficult to control, switching from hot to cold randomly. I would stay here again though as the central town location made up for any small inconvenience.
Hotel Hallormsstadur
Egilsstadir
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Hrafnavellir Guest House
Hornafjörður (Hofn)

Private, clean, comfortable, beautiful property with an amazing hostess/owner. My favorite accommodations, also had the best breakfast!

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Hotel Katla by Keahotels
Vík
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Hotel Gullfoss
Tungufell
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CenterHotel Klopp
Reykjavík
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Activity Reviews
Whale Watching Experience by Traditional Boat
Whale Watching Experience by Traditional Boat
Iceland
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Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Iceland

We had the best tour guide, Alex, he truly made this a once in a life time experience! Alex was knowledgeable, courteous and entertaining to all of the people on the small group tour.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Ford van was a little tired, but cool…
Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
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Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Oct 02, 2025

Thank you so much for the great review!
I happen to know Alex, as I occasionally work with him. He sure is fun!
I'm happy to read your trip was such a success and I do hope we'll see you in Iceland soon again :)

All the best
Gummi

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