On the water · 2.5 hours
Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac
From USD 250 per person
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Family road trip · 12 days
The Family Ring Road
All IcelandSummerFrom USD 4,100 per person
Request this trip Book this journeyDuration
12 days
Region
All Iceland
Best for
Family · Self Drive
Season
Summer
Highlights
- 01Whale watching from Húsavík
- 02Mývatn nature baths
- 03Glacier lagoon by boat
- 04Farm stays with animals
Is this for you?
- Ideal for
- Families · Multi-generation groups · Confident drivers
- Pace
- Balanced
- Best months
- June – August
- Perhaps not for
- Travelers wanting long days of hiking.
The journey
A generous loop where waterfalls become playgrounds and every bend starts a new story.
A calm progression rather than a race between landmarks, with room for changing light, weather, and discoveries that cannot be scheduled.
Your route
Day by day.
- 01
Day 1
Arrive and settle
Pick up your car and settle into a family apartment in Reykjavík.
- Overnight
- Reykjavík
- 02
Day 2
Golden Circle
Geysir, Gullfoss and Þingvellir, with ice cream at a dairy farm.
- Overnight
- South
- Driving
- 2.5 h
- 03
Day 3
Waterfalls and beaches
Walk behind Seljalandsfoss and play on the black sand.
- Overnight
- Vík
- Driving
- 2 h
- 04
Day 4
Toward the ice
Skaftafell short trails and an evening at the farm.
- Overnight
- Glacier Country
- Driving
- 2.5 h
- 05
Day 5
Glacier lagoon
Boat among icebergs, then drive into the eastern fjords.
- Overnight
- East Fjords
- Driving
- 3 h
- 06
Day 6
Fjord villages
Short drives between fishing villages and a quiet afternoon.
- Overnight
- Egilsstaðir
- Driving
- 2.5 h
- 07
Day 7
Mývatn
Lava formations, craters and the nature baths.
- Overnight
- Mývatn
- Driving
- 2 h
- 08
Day 8
Whales
Whale watching from Húsavík with a family-friendly operator.
- Overnight
- Mývatn
- Driving
- 1 h
- 09
Day 9
Akureyri
Godafoss on the way, then pools and gardens in town.
- Overnight
- Akureyri
- Driving
- 1.5 h
- 10
Day 10
Horses and turf houses
A gentle horse ride in Skagafjörður and a turf-house museum.
- Overnight
- North West
- Driving
- 2 h
- 11
Day 11
Back south
Return to the capital via Borgarnes.
- Overnight
- Reykjavík
- Driving
- 3.5 h
- 12
Day 12
Departure
Return the car at Keflavík.
- Driving
- 45 min
Included
Handpicked accommodation
Route planning and travel notes
Selected guided experiences
Dedicated trip specialist
Not included
International flights
Travel insurance
Meals unless stated
Personal expenses
Where you'll stay
Handpicked, never generic.
Final properties are confirmed with your proposal and matched to your preferences.
- Family apartments in Reykjavík
- Farm stays in the south and north
- Lakeside hotel at Mývatn
Travelers say
Sample reviews.
“We stopped feeling like tourists by day two. Every evening ended somewhere quiet that we would never have found alone.”
“The pacing was perfect for our kids. Short drives, long stops, and a specialist who answered every message within hours.”
“The road notes were better than any guidebook. When weather closed a pass, we had a new plan before breakfast.”
“We saw the aurora three nights out of six, but honestly the blue ice cave alone was worth the trip.”
Questions
Before you ask.
How do prices work?
Prices shown are a guide per person, based on two travelers sharing. Your final quote depends on dates, group size and choices.
What deposit is required?
Deposit and payment terms will be confirmed in your written proposal before you commit to anything.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation terms will be published once approved and are always included in your proposal.
Is someone available while I travel?
Yes. You have a direct line to your specialist and an emergency number throughout the journey.
What happens if the weather changes plans?
We monitor conditions daily and reroute when needed, so a closed road becomes a different good day.
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