Iceland Travel Insights
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.
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.
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.
Iceland South Coast Family Road Trip - 6 Days
Drive Iceland's south coast for a memorable family adventure in just under a week. After getting to know Reykjavik, you'll check off blockbuster natural sites in the Golden Circle like Thingvellir, Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall. Finish the self-guided tour with two nights among glaciers and black sand beaches in Vik and the Skaftafell area.
1 Week in Iceland - 5 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
One week in Iceland is enough time for a family-friendly, adventure-filled road trip that includes popular highlights and natural wonders along the South Coast and Golden Circle. Families with older children can incorporate ATV and snowmobile tours. Those with budding birders and biologists should consider itineraries that include Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the Eastfjords, or the Westfjords for a chance to encounter wildlife such as puffins, seals, and whales.
Iceland Family-Friendly Winter Road Trip - 7 Days
This self-drive tour takes you along Iceland's south and west coasts for those in search of unique family adventure. After a day exploring the capital city, Reykjavik, you'll head west to the volcanic Snaefellsnes Peninsula, known as "Iceland in miniature" with a bit of everything (and a fraction of the crowds). You'll then continue to the more popular Golden Circle (Thingvellir, Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall), and finish with two nights along the south coast discovering glaciers and black sand beaches.
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Born in Reykjavík, Iceland, and 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 full...
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Adam Warszawski
During several years of my Icelandic adventure, I worked in hotels and got to know the local tourism really well. But most importantly, I've had the chance to explore countless amazing places...
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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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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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Trip Reviews for Iceland
Gummi did a great job. We thoroughly enjoyed ...
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May 28 - Jun 7, 2026
We are grateful that our last hotel in Iceland kept Toni's purse for us. It made our trip much more relaxed knowing they had her purse for us. Read more
Thank you for the kind review Durk.
I am happy to read that your experience of Hótel Óðinsvé was better than Joe's. Yes, it was very kind of them to hold the purse, and it was super kind of the staff af Hótel Húsafell to take the purse to Reykjavík and drop it off there.
I hope you're all getting some well-deserved rest! Come back soon!
Gummi
Thor Thorsteinsson was our guide and was trul...
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Jun 1 - Jun 10, 2026
Hi Carol,
Thank you so much for the five stars! It was a pleasure working with you to organise a fun trip to Iceland for you and your grandchildren.
Jenny
Icelandic adventure organised by an expert!
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May 15 - Jun 7, 2026
Gummi organised our Icelandic adventure for us, and he did the most fantastic job! As we were visiting for 3 weeks, he really took the time to personalise our trip to meet our needs. The activities and sights chosen were remarkable, just the right pace, and no detail was left unturned. We had maps to follow, and local recommendations to help break up the days. Gummi was thorough, responsive and friendly throughout the whole process and at all times we felt that we were in capable hands. We would recommend Gummi and KimKim to anyone.
Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review, as I know you are still travelling (I hope you're enjoying the Faroes!)
I'm happy everything worked out so well, given that 3 weeks is plenty enough time for your agent to mess something up hahah!
Take care my friends, and hopefully we'll see you in Iceland again!
Gummi
