Icleand - Travel like never before

Tripoto
22nd Aug 2019
Photo of Icleand - Travel like never before by Nishtha Agarwal
Day 1

Hey folks! We are here to share our stories which will help you to travel with your kids/ toddlers/ infants and give you all insights how can you make your travel easy and comfy with kids.

We started our trip to Iceland from Delhi and took a stopover at Helsinki for one day to avoid very long flight with our kiddo. Booked hotel at the airport itself so we dropped luggage and went for touring. Did city tour in Helsinki, roam around, did a boat tour which kids love. Visited Helsinki cathedral, Market square, Senate Square. Next day early morning we took a flight for Iceland.

Day 2

Picked our car from aiport. We booked airbnb everywhere. It's the best accommodation when you are travelling with Kids and friends. We did a walking tour in afternoon and took a look and feel of whole local culture. Saw parliament and came to know about history of Iceland. In evening we explored the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. It is located just 30 minutes from Reykjavík and is easily accessed year round.

Photo of Reykjavík, Iceland by Nishtha Agarwal
Day 3

Left for Golden Circle Tour. We left early in morning and covered all below points

•Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park

•Almannagjá and Öxarárfoss waterfall

•Þingvallavatn

•Geysir Geothermal Area

•Strokkur (Much-visited geothermal geyser that erupts every 8–10 min)

•Gullfoss Waterfall

• Kerid crater lake and back to Reyjhavik.

There was cultural night in Reyjhavik that day so had party time, explored local culture.

Photo of Golden Circle Iceland, Austurströnd, Seltjarnarnes, Iceland by Nishtha Agarwal
Day 4

Left for Landmannalaugar. It is the starting or ending point for the famous Laugavegur Trek, which leads south through the Fjallabak Nature Reserve and ends in the forested valley of Thórsmörk. Saw Windswept rhyolite mountains, a rock type that creates a full spectrum of dazzling colour. Went Fjallabak Nature Reserve.

Most popular road leading to Landmannalaugar, Sigölduleið, has such springs, and takes you past multiple stunning natural features, including Bláhylur lake, a magnificent body of water nestled in a dormant volcanic crater. On the way you will see 2 most impressive mountains, Brennisteinsalda, the “Sulfur Wave”, and Bláhnúkur, the “Blue Peak” . Visited Grænagil Canyon (very easy and rewarding hike to the canyon, suitable for those with a tight timeframe, families with children, and people who are not used to hiking.)

Night stay back to our airbnb in Reyjhavik.

Photo of Landmannalaugar, Iceland by Nishtha Agarwal

Next day we cover Snaefellsnes peninsula. Stunning coastline with visits to the Arnarstapi coastal cliffs of columnar basalt (Lóndrangar and Basalt Cliffs). Visited Ólafsvík Fishing Village and Arnarstapi Fishing Village & Hellnar Arch. Along the coast, you will find Black sand beaches and lava stacks at Djupalon. North side of the peninsula, a small gold sand beach (Skardsvik) that sits at the edge of a black lava field. Visit World famous triangular Kirkjufell mountain "The church mountain", Waterfall of Kirkjufellsfoss, Búðakirkja, “the Black Church of Búðir”, Djúpalónssandur Beach and The Seal colony (Ytri-Tunga beach).

In evening we went to Blue lagoon. Kids above 2 years of age are allowed there and our kiddo had lot of fun in thermal bath. Carry your swimsuits, moisturizer. Night stay in Reyjhavik.

Day 6

Next day we left for Akureyri. Cover Vatnsnes during drive (It is home to one of the largest seal colonies in Iceland), Siglufjordur, Hraunfossar and barnafossar (storied waterfalls) . Roam around in city.

Photo of Akureyri, Iceland by Nishtha Agarwal
Day 7

Next day we visited Husavik villagefor whale watching. Our kid had lot of fun watching whales and dolphins. Please carry proper clothing since its too cold there. They also provide proper suits for same. We also visited Skútustaðagígar, Mývatn lake and Mývatn Nature Baths, Grjótagjá Cave and Krafla.

Day 8

We left for Hofn. Visited Vatnajökull National Park on the way. Went Diamond Beach, Svartifoss which is Thin, 20-m. waterfall down the center of a dramatic 3D wall of hexagonal basalt columns.

Diamond Beach..

Photo of Höfn, Iceland by Nishtha Agarwal
Day 9

We left for Vik. Went Jökulsárlón, Reynisdrangar View, Reynisfjara Beach and Dyrhólaey

Photo of Vik, Iceland by Nishtha Agarwal
Day 10

We left for Reyjhavik for our last day adventures.

On the way also there was lot to explore. Visited Solheimasandur Plane Wreck, Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Gljufrabui.

And last but not the least we did our Northern lights Trip which was an extraordinary experience. Just carry right clothing for kids. It was 3 hour total trip. Next day we had flight for Delhi.

Northern Lights!!

Photo of Reykjavík, Iceland by Nishtha Agarwal

Some useful Tips for Visiting Iceland

Carry lot of packed food from here specially if you are vegetarian. Since we booked airbnb it was easy to manage breakfast and dinner. You can carry haldiram/mtr ready to cook meals. And for lunch we usually packed Maggie or rice

Else you can easily pick cold sandwiches. All petrol pumps have N1 then you have kronan, bonus, netto grocery budget shops where you can easily get bread, eggs etc.

Always carry foldable raincoats with you. You never know when it starts raining. Stop anywhere and explore the beauty of Iceland.

Packing with Toddler

Raincoats, Inners thermals, Woolen socks, Jackets, Sweaters, caps, Few toys for their timepass. Puzzles, fav toy, Differet biscuits, khakhras, munching stuff, lollipops, toffees for their moods, Always carry an extra pair of clothes rain is too unpredictable, Wind sheaters, Cover them from top to bottom.

Most important thing carry patience with you – you will have fun trip :)

They will learn and explore a lot.

Photo of Icleand - Travel like never before by Nishtha Agarwal