Day 1: Arrival
Highlights: Reykjavik
Arrival in Iceland. On your own transfer to your hotel in Reykjavik. Airport transfer is not included, but we are happy to help you arrange shared or private transfers. You might also enjoy visiting the Blue Lagoon or the new Sky Lagoon on your way to the city. (This needs to be booked in advance; let us know and we’ll set it up!)
Your Iceland experience starts when you turn on the hotel’s hot water—the water comes right from underground volcano-heated springs and heats most buildings in Iceland! The rest of the day is yours to enjoy Reykjavik. Perhaps you’ll visit one of the city’s museums, several which have exhibits for children. One of our favorite activities among our families at Iceland Travel is a visit to one of the geothermal outdoor pools. It’s so fun to relax and play in the unique warm water, and you´ll see many Icelandic families out enjoying the same activity. Each facility has a pool area for small children, as well as arm floats. Some pools even have slides. One of the most popular swimming pools in the area for families is Laugardalslaug, located in the Laugardalur recreational area. This area is also home to the Family Park and Icelandic Farm Animal zoo. Remember to bring a swimsuit and towel if you visit a swimming pool. You can also rent these at the pool.
Please note that most hotels start check-in around 14:00 – 16:00 (2:00pm 4:00pm)