Tour overview

This 6-day family holiday shows children Iceland's geysers, waterfalls and horses. A local leader looks after the group, which numbers no more than sixteen, in a private minibus. You stay five nights in guesthouses, a family-run horse farm and cottages, with breakfast daily and three dinners.

From Reykjavik you travel to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula for a night on a horse farm, with a home-cooked dinner, then follow the Golden Circle past erupting Strokkur and Gullfoss.

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From cottages near Hvolsvöllur you explore the south coast, walking behind the Seljalandsfoss waterfall and onto the black sands of Reynisfjara.

The physical rating is low. This holiday suits families with children aged five and over who want a short, exciting adventure.

Trip highlights

  • A horse farm stay (Day 2)
  • The Golden Circle (Day 3)
  • The Strokkur geyser (Day 3)
  • Seljalandsfoss (Day 4)
  • Reynisfjara black beach (Day 4)
  • A home-cooked farm dinner

Your route

9 stops from Reykjavik to Reykjavik

6-day route: Reykjavik – Snæfellsnes – Golden Circle – Hvolsvöllur – south coast – Reykjavik
  1. Reykjavik Day 1
  2. Mount Kirkjufell Day 2
  3. Guesthouse Lysuholl Day 2
  4. Thingvellir National Park Day 3
  5. Gullfoss Waterfall Day 3
  6. Hvolsvöllur Days 3–4
  7. Skógafoss Day 4
  8. Vík í Mýrdal Day 4
  9. Reykjavik Days 5–6

Why choose this tour

Iceland's wonders made for families. A night on a horse farm.

Best suited to

  • Families with children aged 5 and over
  • Nature lovers
  • First-time visitors to Iceland
  • Families short on time
Seljalandsfoss waterfall from above, Iceland

Day-by-day itinerary

6 days from Reykjavik, Iceland to Reykjavik, Iceland

  1. Day 1 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    Welcome to Iceland.

    Hotel
    Aurora Guesthouse
  2. Day 2 · Snæfellsnes Snæfellsnes

    A horse farm.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse Lysuholl
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Hvolsvöllur Golden Circle

    Geysers.

    Hotel
    Hellisholar Cottages
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Seljalandsfoss, Reynisfjara South coast

    Waterfalls.

    Hotel
    Hellisholar Cottages
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    Back to the city.

    Hotel
    Aurora Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    The holiday ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The colourful rooftops of Reykjavík

Where you stay

  • Reykjavik (1 night) Aurora Guesthouse
  • Snæfellsnes (1 night) Guesthouse Lysuholl
  • Hvolsvöllur (2 nights) Hellisholar Cottages
  • Reykjavik (1 night) Aurora Guesthouse

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 5 nights in guesthouses and cottages
  • Meals 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners
  • Private minibus with Wi-Fi
  • Horse farm stay with home-cooked dinner
  • Golden Circle and south coast sightseeing
  • Family rooms where available
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 4 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
A black sand beach in Iceland

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You have children under 5
  • You want luxury hotels
  • You want a long holiday
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–6 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 2–4
A geyser erupting in Iceland

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,986 per person, twin share, tour only. 22 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

What ages is this holiday for?

Families with children aged 5 and over.

Do I need a visa for Iceland?

No, UK citizens can visit Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.

Are the drives long?

Some days include a few hours in the minibus, with plenty of stops.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily and three dinners.

How are families roomed?

In twin, triple or quad rooms where available.

How many people travel together?

No more than sixteen travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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