14-Day Family-friendly Iceland Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Reykjavik
    11 km (6.8 miles) from Keflavik International Airport

    City sightseeing

  2. Day 2: The Golden Circle
    46.5 km (28.9 miles) from Reykjavik

    Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir

  3. Day 3: South Shore Adventure
    128.9 km (80 miles) from Reykjavik

    Reynisfjara Beach, Dyrholaey, Skogafoss

  4. Day 4: Vatnajokull National Park
    373.3 km (232 miles) from Reykjavik

    Hiking, Glacier Lagoon, Ice Caves Tour

  5. Day 5: East Fjords
    121.2 km (75.3 miles) from Vatnajokull National Park

    Breiddalsvik, Stokksnes

  6. Day 6: Lake Myvatn
    342.3 km (212.6 miles) from East Fjords

    Hverfjall, Dimmuborgir, Myvatn Nature Baths

  7. Day 7: Akureyri
    97.6 km (60.6 miles) from Lake Myvatn

    The Christmas Garden, Akureyri Art Museum, Botanical Garden

  8. Day 8: Whale Watching
    155.4 km (96.6 miles) from Akureyri

    Husavik Whale Museum, Skjalfandi Bay

  9. Day 9: Westfjords
    477.5 km (296.6 miles) from Husavik

    Latrabjarg Cliffs, Hrafnseyri Museum

  10. Day 10: Reykholt and Borgarfjordur
    286.1 km (177.7 miles) from Westfjords

    Deildartunguhver, Hraunfossar, Reykholt Cultural Center

  11. Day 11: Snaefellsnes Peninsula
    78.5 km (48.8 miles) from Reykholt

    Stykkisholmur, Kirkjufell Mountain

  12. Day 12: Akranes
    109.2 km (67.9 miles) from Snaefellsnes Peninsula

    Akranes Museum, Akranes Lighthouse

  13. Day 13: Reykjavik
    47.5 km (29.5 miles) from Akranes

    Harpa Concert Hall, Sun Voyager Sculpture, Hallgrimskirkja Church

  14. Day 14: Departure
    46.5 km (28.9 miles) from Reykjavik

    Return Rental Car, Depart

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Keflavik International Airport (arrival) (0.5 hour, free)
  • Rental Car (13 days, 10 EUR/day)
  • Myvatn Nature Baths (2 hours, 50 EUR)
  • Husavik Whale Watching (3.5 hours, 100 EUR)
  • Lunch and Dinner (13 days, 25 EUR/day)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 1,385 EUR

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Westman Islands, Landmannalaugar, or the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. If you have less time, consider skipping East Fjords or Westfjords. Additionally, driving conditions may be difficult in winter months so plan accordingly. Lastly, make sure to check opening and closing times of attractions to maximize your time in Iceland!

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