Iceland's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Iceland's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jun-Aug
The Awe-Inspiring Land of Fire & Ice
In Iceland, opposites attract. Lava fields lie beside the ocean. Glaciers rest on top of volcanoes. Icebergs glimmer on beaches. Experience a Nordic world of natural marvels big and small.
Highlights
- Hike through a wild landscape of crevasses, fissures and waterfalls carved by land, water and air
- Walk on a glacier and experience Iceland's geological wonderland
- Zodiac through an ice lagoon, raft the Hvítá River and cruise to a volcanic island
- Cross sandflats to a nature reserve and view thousands of nesting seabirds, perhaps spotting the rare puffin
- Take an exhilarating ride through the nature reserve of Thórsmörk in an Icelandic Super Jeep—the ultimate family adventure!
Start/EndReykjavík
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Board a scenic flight to Iceland's southeastern shore • Start your adventure with your family west, stopping at Jökulsárlón and Diamond beach to marvel at the blue icebergs • By zodiac boat, explore Fjallsárlón, an iceberg-filled lagoon at the foot of a glacier • Venture across remote black-sand marshland on a vintage sheep cart pulled by a tractor • The young and young-at-heart visit a seabird sanctuary on a pristine and secluded cape • Enjoy classic Icelandic cuisine with a modern twist at our hotel’s chic restaurant.
Night 1
A modern Scandinavian-style hotel featuring wonderful views of the surrounding mountains.
Days 2-3
Get close to a glacial tongue on an ice-walk in Skaftafell • Kids venture on an exciting zip-lining ride across Vík, followed by dinner with their Adventure Leader • Travel into the green pastures of often pony-sized and always unique Icelandic horses • Caused by a massive eruption, learn how the dramatic lava flows we pass influenced the French Revolution • Hop aboard a ferry and cross to the enchanting Westman Islands • The youngsters are in for a splashing good time with activities at the pool • Hike along a volcano crater's rim, formed in 1979, and soak up local knowledge at a house excavated from the volcanic ashes • Admire coastal birds and get to know the country's traditions of egg collecting • Sip coffee or cocoa with your family and enjoy a kleinur (Icelandic donut) while people-watching in Heimaey, the largest of the Westman Islands and the only one with a human population.
Nights 2-3
Superior service plus mountain and seaside views await at this peaceful and modern riverside hotel. (spa)
Days 4-6
Jump in a Super Jeep for an off-road adventure crossing lava beds and glacial rivers • Discover the magnificent remote valley of Thórsmörk, at the foot of three volcanoes • Walk original sheep tracks and find incredible vistas near Básar base camp • Explore vibrant green landscapes and pass dramatic rock formations • Enjoy an Icelandic lunch in a hiker’s refuge • Stop by Seljalandsfoss waterfall to snap the perfect Icelandic photo with your family • Embark on an exciting rafting adventure on the glacial Hvitá river • Wander around the geothermal mud pots and see the otherworldly Geysir erupt • Extend your vacation in Reykjavík, where there’s plenty to fascinate the whole family.
Nights 4-5
This sleek, family-run hotel is located near some of the world's most powerful geysirs in the historic Haukadalur valley.
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
The combination of Iceland's prolific waterfalls, vast icefields, vibrant green landscape and warm ocean currents makes this island like no other place in the world. The island's climate can be as surprising as its terrain, with weather patterns and microclimates that can bring sun, wind, fog, sleet, rain and snow all in the same day (or hour!). Please be sure to bring warm layers and waterproof gear for every day of the trip. In addition, the fluctuating weather might result in flight and mid-trip itinerary changes, but your Backroads Leaders are always prepared to make necessary adjustments to ensure a great trip while keeping safety the top priority.
Luxury Iceland-style usually means modern, simple and nicely appointed buildings that prioritize location and views over plush amenities or landscaping. Due to the remoteness of our properties, dinners tend to be a local buffet-style affair with limited-choice menus, which is simply a part of the cultural experience.
We travel by air to reach the exclusive hotels and activities this destination has to offer. We'll be flying aboard a charter, turboprop twin engine plane that seats 9 or 19 passengers (or a combination of both). Please be aware that smaller planes have tighter luggage restrictions.
This trip includes travel on a commercial flight so that we can explore the best of your destination. Please note that flight schedules can change with little advance warning, which may require us to adjust our activities on a travel day. Your Trip Leaders will provide more details on any changes should this occur.
To access the best routes and most unique hotels in this expansive region, we've incorporated multiple shuttles into your itinerary.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Night 1
Premiere Hotel
A modern Scandinavian-style hotel featuring wonderful views of the surrounding mountains.
Nights 2-3
Premiere Hotel
Superior service plus mountain and seaside views await at this peaceful and modern riverside hotel. (spa)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
This sleek, family-run hotel is located near some of the world's most powerful geysirs in the historic Haukadalur valley.
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Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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