Arrive at Iceland's Airport Keflavik. From here we take the Flybus to Reykjavik. This simple journey (which pre-purchased tickets) gives us our first flavour of the island, its friendly people and some of the volcanic rocky landscape that will surround us this week.
Overnight Reykjavik.

After breakfast we meet our guide and have a briefing about our exciting and action packed holiday in Iceland. We set off to explore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Lying northwest of Reykjavik, and as its nickname 'Little Iceland' suggests it's packed full of geological attractions: a volcano, glacier, lava fields, crates, waterfalls, beaches and much more! Our tour of the peninsula takes us for walks along white sandy beaches and up on the cliffs to see the rock formations of Arnarstapi as we are watched by inquisitive seals bobbing in the surrounding waters.

We hear the tales of strength of the sailors who lived on Djupalonssandur beach and we see the mountain Kirkjufell (made famous in 'Game of Thrones') and the nearby stunning waterfalls. The Snaefellsjokull glacier and volcano are spectacular, and are the entrance to the Earth's core as described in Jules Vernes famous booking 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth'!

Our first day is full of folklore and volcanic features which gives us a great flavour of this unique country. We will also have realised how amicable and smiley the Icelandic people are.

We overnight on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

Total driving time 4 hours.

Today we visit some of the 'must-see' places on an Iceland holiday, and make it fun for the children. Geysir, the famous geyser, but currently inactive, has given its name to all the geysers in the world..luckily it's brother 'Strokkur' spouts a full force of water every few minutes, to everyone's hilarity!

'Foss' in Icelandic means waterfall, and we visit the beautiful Gullfoss before driving to Thingvellir National Park. This stunning geological area, was the home of the first Iceland Parliament, which we can see ruins of, but also we observe the separation of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates - essentially how land is made - a true live geography lesson. We finish the day with a visit to a dairy farm and enjoy some excellent homemade ice cream.

We overnight in the Thingvellir/Golden Circle area.

Total driving time 3-4 hours.

Our morning starts with kayaking along the peaceful rivers and lakes here in the South Coast. This idyllic activity is so tranquil whilst being physical and the session is always a favourite for children and adults alike. We might paddle past some of the little Icelandic ponies as we journey downstream. To be at water-level is a different perspective of the landscape. It is suitable for children and beginners, single and double kayaks are provided as well as life jackets.

Continuing our journey along the south coast we stop at Skogafoss, which at 60m high is one of the largest in Iceland, and can be said to be the most beautiful. Due to the spray from it's cascade usually a rainbow is present when the sun is shining.

Further along the road is the black sand beach at Vik. Here we can see the 'petrified trolls'…legend states they turned to stone at sunrise. The impressive basalt landscape and formations is exciting in this area. Our final stop is the puffin colon at Dyrholaey. These iconic birds are so much fun to observe. Puffin couples dig tunnels for their eggs and usually return to the same burrow year after year, so great care is taken not to damage any of these fragile puffin homes. Our guide will give us lots of information about the birds and habitats.

Our adventure day comes to an end at our accommodation near Vik for the next 2 nights.

Total driving time 2 hours.

It's all about ice today. This is such a great day and you'll be talking about the experiences and memories for years to come. Our first glimpse of the stunning glacial lagoons is at Jokulsarlon were we see the icebergs floating around in the lagoon with the backdrop of the snowy mountains. These icebergs break off the glaciers on a regular base and we spend some time photographing the ice which can look a magical blue in certain light.

At the nearby Fjallsarlon Glacial Lagoon we are kitted out with lifejackets and warm jackets and board the zodiac (a small motor boat) for an iceberg experience on the lagoon. We travel through the icey-waters getting a close up view of the icebergs and the glacier. Our informative boat guide will give us interesting information about the glaciers, ice and how climate change is effecting the area. This lagoon is slightly off the beaten track, leaving us with more personal experience with this extreme of nature.

After some lunch we make our way to Vatnajokull National Park for another icy experience. We board our super jeep and ride up to the edge of the glacier. We can often see large areas of stunning flowering purple lupin along the route to the glacier. Our guide helps us fit the supplied crampons, which easily fit on any sturdy walking boot. We are then on the ice. It's so much fun for children and grown-ups! We safely walk on the glacier and learn so much about the ice and how these glaciers are formed. It's an unforgettable experience.

After our icy day we return to our accommodation for the night and a good night's sleep after all the fresh air.

As we head back in the direction of Reykjavik we stop at the waterfall of Seljalandsfoss where we have some fun trying to keep dry as we walk along a path behind the water. This water comes from the Eyjafjallajokull glacier, associated with the volcano of the same name whose ash cloud grounded flights in 2010.

We then continue along the road to the Krysuvik Geothermal Area and then for a walk along the board walks to see the newest pieces of land in the country, created in 2022 as the lava bubbled out of the ground. Here we see boiling mud cauldrons, active hot springs and the world's largest blowing steam vent.

This afternoon we visit the one of the best spas in the world, the famous geothermal Blue Lagoon. It is known for its warm milky blue water and healing properties due to the silica and minerals present. We relax and unwind in this surreal environment in the warm waters of lagoon. After our soak we transfer to Reykjavik for a last couple of nights in the capital city.

This morning we set off on our boat to see if we can spot these magnificent creatures in the seas around Iceland. Around Iceland the waters are often frequented by minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and white beaked dolphins, and it is likely that we will see one or more of these species this morning. The tour we join follows responsible whale watching guidelines. The large boat is sturdy and has an inside section to shelter on cold days. Back on shore we visit the Whales of Iceland Exhibition. Here we can get the true scale of these whales with life size models of a blue whale and 22 other species. This interactive experience allows us to learn about the effects of noise pollution and human influencing factors on the sea life, and what we can do to minimise these effects.

This afternoon is free to explore Reykjavik. The iconic church, Hallgimskirkja, is worth seeing and walk around the Old Harbour offers shops and cafes to relax in. There is also a thermal swimming pool at Laugardular that might be of interest active children and parents. There is also a 'flyover Iceland' experience where you watch an aerial film whilst suspended in the air which includes special effects such as wind, mist and scents! Or you might be interested in the huge 3D map of Iceland can be found in the City Hall. Whatever you decide to see this afternoon you will enjoy this vibrant city.

We join together in the evening to enjoy a final meal with the group, and with Reykjavik's thriving food scene you find some delights.

The holidays ends after breakfast. Flybus tickets from Reykjavik to the airport are included.