Plan the Perfect Family Trip to Iceland
Tips, tricks, pitfalls and more to plan your Iceland vacation!
We can help you deal with the overwhelming number of unforgettable sites to see in Iceland, and the number of ways to travel the country. Do you want to rent a car and explore on your own? Hire a private local guide? Join in a group tour with other travelers? Take a small ship cruise around the country?
We can save you endless hours of research and create a custom plan for you and your family or group!
Travel On Your Terms
Whether you’re the luxury traveler visiting spas and five star restaurants, or you’re packing an ice chest and road tripping across the country, discover everything the world has to offer on your terms.
Adventures
From flying high in the sky to hiking wild terrain to crawling deep underground, and everything in between, discover incredible adventures that await across the globe.
Family Friendly
Bring the entire family! Discover kid-friendly adventures and extraordinary experiences that explorers of all ages and fitness levels can participate in and enjoy.
Get My Travel Itineraries
Where to go, where to stay, where to eat, what to do, what you can’t miss, how many days you need — I’m sharing it all.
Take the guess work and stress out of planning your trip and snag my itineraries! On every trip I take, I document everything from bathroom locations to local hangouts and compile all I discover into a handy, done-for-you travel guide.
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Check out my most recent articles, travel tips, photos, reviews, and insights and get a peek behind the scenes of my solo travel, family travel, and travel with friends.
A memorable Þórsmörk Superjeep tour with Midgard Adventures (and their dog!)
We like to use and recommend local tour companies for your Iceland trip. It seems more sustainable, with more of the money you spend staying in the local Icelandic economy. But we also think it makes for a better trip. Midgard Adventures made this perfectly clear during our …
Iceland ProCruises: A comprehensive review of a wonderful small ship cruise around Iceland!
Last update: February 2025. Iceland ProCruises has a new name: Arctic PrCruises. E-mail us for help booking and planning your cruise with Arctic ProCruises (with or without kids!) To be honest, until recently I never considered taking a cruise in Iceland. I’ve been to …
Cell Phones in Iceland: The definitive guide for your 2024 or 2025 trip
For more help planning your Iceland vacation with kids, check out our travel guide book, Iceland With Kids, or our fully customized Iceland trip planning services.Traveling without kids? Check out 100 Tips for Visiting Iceland, and our custom itinerary planning services for …
Visiting Iceland from the United States in 2022: Covid testing and vaccination rules
You live in the United States. You’re vaccinated (but your younger kids are probably not!) And you want to visit Iceland. Do you need a Covid test before you leave? While you’re there? Is your CDC card enough proof of vaccination? Will your children have to …
Off The Beaten Path
Find the best places to escape the crowds and enjoy nature
Noise. Crowds. Shouting. Music. Crying. Trash. Lines. Ugh. If you’re over the “Disneyland” nature experience, this collection of travel destinations, trails, and adventures is for you. Discover opportunities to get off the beaten path, go beyond “easy access,” and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure where to start with trip planning? Wondering if I’ve been there? Have a unique travel requirement?
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I’m obsessed with your adventures! How can I basically duplicate your trip?
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You’re in luck! For every trip I take, I create a complete itinerary that documents every detail. You can find my itineraries here. Vivamus pharetra, velit eget finibus iaculis, sem quam dapibus libero, id consectetur ante neque id ipsum elementum lorem. In urna praesent pellentesque justo.
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Do you lead group trips? My friends aren’t down and I don’t want to travel solo.
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Yes! I lead one group trip with a partner travel company once each year — and every year we go somewhere different. Space is limited though, so make sure you’re on my email list to get notifications. Vivamus pharetra, velit eget finibus iaculis, sem quam dapibus libero, id consectetur ante neque id ipsum.
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I’m looking for details on a specific location. Are all of your adventures published?
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I travel a lot and put so much detail into my posts that it takes me quite a bit of time to get everything published. So no, not all of my trips or adventures have been published yet. Feel free to reach out to see if I have visited the destination you’re considering.
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Do your itineraries provide information for those traveling with special needs?
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While I’m not an expert on accessible travel or living with special needs, whenever possible I share details about accessibility, menu limitations, adventure requirements, and more. Want to know more before purchasing an itinerary? Reach out!