A Family-Friendly Camping Adventure in Iceland

• Day 1: Arrival in Reykjavik
  Reykjavik International Airport - Keflavík International Airport (52 km, approx. 45 min)

  Arrive in Reykjavik and check into your accommodations. Spend the day exploring the capital city's many family-friendly attractions, such as the Perlan Museum and the Reykjavik Zoo and Family Park.

• Day 2: Golden Circle Tour
  Reykjavik - Golden Circle - Reykjavik (approx. 300 km, 5-6 hours)

  Embark on a scenic road trip to Iceland's most famous natural wonders. Stops include Þingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss Waterfall.

• Day 3: South Coast Tour
  Reykjavik - Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - Skógafoss Waterfall - Sólheimajökull Glacier (approx. 350 km, 6-7 hours)

  Experience the stunning natural beauty of Iceland's south coast. Visit Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, walk the black sands of Reynisfjara Beach, and take a glacier hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier.

• Day 4: Vatnajökull Glacier National Park
  Reykjavik - Vatnajökull Glacier National Park (approx. 400 km, 5-6 hours)

  Discover the largest glacier in Europe at Vatnajökull Glacier National Park. Take a boat tour on the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon to see icebergs up close.

• Day 5: Akureyri and the North
  Vatnajökull Glacier National Park - Akureyri (approx. 370 km, 5-6 hours)

  Travel to the charming town of Akureyri in northern Iceland. Along the way, stop to visit the Goðafoss Waterfall and the Mývatn Nature Baths.

• Day 6: Whale Watching and Lake Mývatn
  Akureyri - Húsavík - Akureyri (approx. 120 km, 2 hours)

  Enjoy a whale watching tour in the morning from the town of Húsavík. Spend the rest of the day exploring Lake Mývatn's unique landscape, including the Dimmuborgir lava fields and the Krafla volcano.

• Day 7: Westfjords Adventure
  Akureyri - Ísafjörður (approx. 400 km, 6-7 hours)

  Head to the remote Westfjords region of Iceland for a day of adventure. Choose from hiking, kayaking, or a scenic flight over the dramatic fjords.

• Day 8: Camping and Departure
  Ísafjörður - Reykjavik International Airport (approx. 600 km, 7-8 hours)

  End your trip with the ultimate Icelandic experience by camping under the stars at a remote location in the Westfjords. Depart for Reykjavik in the afternoon to catch your flight home.

Time and Cost Estimates:

• Perlan Museum (2-3 hours, 3,900 ISK)
• Reykjavik Zoo and Family Park (2-3 hours, 1,700 ISK)
• Golden Circle Tour (8-10 hours, 22,000 ISK)
• Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike (3 hours, 7,900 ISK)
• Vatnajökull Glacier Boat Tour (1 hour, 7,900 ISK)
• Goðafoss Waterfall (1 hour, free)
• Mývatn Nature Baths (2-3 hours, 4,700 ISK)
• Whale Watching Tour (2.5-3 hours, 11,200 ISK)
• Scenic Westfjords Flight (1 hour, 30,000 ISK)
• Campsite Rental (per night, 2,000-3,500 ISK)
• Total Estimated Costs: 92,700 ISK per person

Transportation:

For this itinerary, renting a car is highly recommended. Many of the attractions on the itinerary are located outside of Reykjavik and not easily accessible by public transportation. The estimated cost of renting a car for 8 days is around 60,000-80,000 ISK per car. Gasoline is also expensive in Iceland, with an average price of 250-300 ISK per litre.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula or the Westman Islands. If you have less time, consider skipping the Westfjords and spending an extra day in Reykjavik or the Golden Circle.

Airports:

The main international airport in Iceland is Keflavík International Airport (KEF), located about 40 miles southwest of Reykjavik. Domestic flights within Iceland depart from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV), located about 2 miles from the city center. Most flights within Iceland are operated by Air Iceland Connect.