A Family Adventure in Iceland

Jill and Kevin (and their girls, ages 9 and 12) came to us for some help with a spring break trip to Iceland. They wanted outdoorsy adventure, family-friendly accommodations, and some unique local experiences. We helped them find the right balance between pre-planned activities and free time to explore and find hidden gems on their own. Here’s how their Iceland adventure went:

We had a wonderful time in Iceland!  

Activities

The highlight for the kids was the Icelandic horses. They were gentle and easy to ride. The woman who led us was great with the kids.  

We all loved a 2-mile hike that we did which led us to some natural hot springs to bathe in on the side of the mountain. Cold getting out but worth the pain!

Hrunamannahrepp was an unexpectedly lovely spot to park and explore.

Kevin and I both enjoyed the snorkeling. (at Thingvellir) The process of getting ready takes a very long time but the company we went with was great. Such a unique experience.

The kids in particular like The Secret Lagoon. I vote for the Blue Lagoon but loved both experiences.

Room & Board

Our favorite place that we stayed was Seljalandsfoss Horizons. It was the perfect tiny house! They thought of everything and the house was so thoughtfully designed.

The domes were a mixed bag. The domes themselves were fabulous. A unique experience and beautiful on the inside. But they are next door to a mini golf place. Not a huge deal off-season but might not be what someone is wanting if mini-golf was open. Also, they are far closer to the main road than one might imagine. For us, they worked but depending on the client proceed with caution. 

A few fun food finds were Friðheimar in Selfoss. A beautiful tomato greenhouse where they served tomato soup and fabulous bread. Gorgeous setting to eat lunch. We all enjoyed Flúðasveppir Farmers Bistro which was a mushroom restaurant. I was shocked when my son decided to enjoy the mushroom buffet and went back for a second bowl of mushroom soup.

Overall we loved the trip! Thank you for helping with the planning!

-Jill & Kevin

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