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Family-friendly tours in Iceland

These tours are chosen for working well with children: easy walking, shorter days and stops that keep younger travellers interested. A local travel agency can also advise on which tours suit particular ages, since not every trip is right for toddlers or younger children.

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6-Day Iceland Family Vacation Package6-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day Iceland Family Vacation PackageNo minimum age: Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon, South Coast, Reykjanes6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person76,880 ISKSee datesKatla Ice Cave TourDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice Cave TourFamily Friendly Ice Cave3 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person29,990 ISKSee datesEiríkstaðir Viking LonghouseEntry ticketEiríkstaðir Viking LonghouseAdmission Tickets IcelandAbout 1 hourFrom, per person2,900 ISKSee datesGolden Circle & Blue LagoonDay tourLarge groupReykjanes · Golden CircleGolden Circle & Blue LagoonFamily Friendly Tour10 hoursMeet on locationFrom, per person34,899 ISKSee datesWhale Watching in IsafjordurDay tourWestfjordsWhale Watching in IsafjordurFamily Friendly Tour3 hoursFrom, per person14,240 ISKSee datesCrystal Ice Cave TourDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullCrystal Ice Cave TourFamily Friendly Ice Cave TourAbout 2.5 hoursMeet on locationWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person21,890 ISKSee datesSnæfellsnes PeninsulaDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestSnæfellsnes PeninsulaFamily Friendly TourAbout 11 hoursFrom, per person27,900 ISKSee datesBlack Beach Family Horseback Riding in VíkDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastBlack Beach Family Horseback Riding in VíkAbout 30 minutesMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person11,000 ISKSee datesSouth Coast TourDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastSouth Coast TourFamily Friendly & Small GroupsAbout 10 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person23,300 ISKSee datesGolden Circle & Secret Lagoon TourDay tourSmall groupGolden CircleGolden Circle & Secret Lagoon TourFamily Friendly & Small GroupsAbout 8 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person20,300 ISKSee dates

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Travelling with children in Iceland

Look for tours described as easy or short walking, and check the minimum age if one is listed, since some activities such as glacier hiking or ice caving have age or height restrictions for safety reasons.

Shorter day tours tend to work better with children than long multi-day trips, since there is less time in a vehicle and more variety in the day.

Bring snacks, spare layers and something to keep children occupied during driving time, since distances between stops in Iceland can be longer than they first appear on a map.

Whale watching, the Golden Circle and geothermal pools are usually popular with families, offering enough to see and do without long stretches of walking.

Questions people ask

What is the minimum age for family tours?

This varies by tour and activity, so check the specific listing; some activity-based tours, such as ice caving or snowmobiling, set a minimum age.

Are car seats provided?

Not always, so ask the operator directly if you are travelling with a young child who needs one.

Is swimming included on any family tours?

Some itineraries include a stop at a geothermal pool, which is popular with children, though always check what is included before booking.

How much walking is involved?

Family-friendly tours are chosen for easier walking, but always check the individual tour description for specifics.

Can babies join these tours?

Often yes for sightseeing tours with no activity component, but check with the operator first.