
28/07/2025
✍🏼 Save for future planning! A 10-day Iceland family road trip with epic views, glaciers, waterfalls, and kid-friendly adventure ⬇️
Day 1: Arrival + Drive to Vík
Land in Keflavík, grab your rental, and head to Vík (2.5 hrs). Settle into Hotel Vík—close to grocery & brewpub.
🛏 Overnight in Vík
Day 2: Black Sand Beach & Dyrhólaey
Explore Reynisfjara’s black sand beach, basalt columns, and caves. Visit Dyrhólaey for lighthouse views.
🛏 Overnight in Vík
Day 3: Glacier Walk
Take a family glacier walk on Sólheimajökull (ages 8+). Ice gear + epic fun. Relax the rest of the day.
🛏 Overnight in Vík
Day 4: Waterfalls + Golden Circle
Visit Skógafoss & Seljalandsfoss (walk behind it!). Continue to Hotel Gullfoss near the Golden Circle.
🛏 Overnight near Gullfoss
Day 5: Geysir + Gullfoss
See Strokkur erupt at the Geysir area, then visit mighty Gullfoss. Optional hot spring soak.
🛏 Overnight near Gullfoss
Day 6: Leisure / Explore
Relax or revisit Golden Circle sights (like Þingvellir). A slower day before the long drive east.
🛏 Overnight near Gullfoss
Day 7: To Vatnajökull
Drive toward the southeast. Stop at Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon or Skaftafell for hikes with glacier views.
🛏 Overnight near Vatnajökull
Day 8: Glacier Lagoon + Diamond Beach
Watch icebergs at Jökulsárlón (boat tours if weather allows). Walk Diamond Beach’s glittering black sands.
🛏 Overnight in Höfn region
Day 9: East Fjords
Take your time winding through scenic fjords. Stop at Petra’s Stone Museum or fishing villages.
🛏 Overnight in Egilsstaðir or Seyðisfjörður
Day 10: Back to Reykjavík
Return via scenic route or fly from Egilsstaðir. Flight home full of glacier stories & waterfall memories.
✨ Tips for Iceland with kids
Layer up (weather changes fast), stock up at Bonus, let them play at gas station playgrounds, and bring road trip entertainment!