Reykjavik, Selfoss & Keflavik — A Family Passage

Reykjavik

Your private guide collects you from Keflavik Airport and drives you to the Blue Lagoon, where 4 hours of premium access offer you time to ease into Iceland. A silica mud mask, bathrobe, and welcome drink are included. Back on the road, your guide sees you through hotel check-in and walks you through your travel documents before the rest of Iceland opens up.. Your welcome package, including your full itinerary and any relevant documents for your trip, will be waiting on arrival in destination .. The city of Reykjavik, though small in size, presents a wide range of sites and stops you can make during a leisurely self-guided stroll through the city. Between towering architecture, famous landmarks and impressive street art, a day spent sauntering through Iceland’s capital is a day well spent. Within your final trip documents, you’ll receive a supplemental composition which showcases our self-guided stroll suggestions, as recommended by Memori Tours Destination Experts.. Settle into a casual, flavor-driven meal at Le Kock, a Reykjavik favorite known for elevating fast food with house-made burgers, wings, and sides prepared using Icelandic ingredients. The lively space also includes Tail, an on-site bar serving craft cocktails, beers, and natural wines. Payment is made directly at the restaurant, with reservations confirmed based on availability.

Accommodation: Reykjavik Residence (B) (One Bedroom Apartment)

Reykjavik

Discover a world of magic and fantasy, heading out from Reykjavik on a half day journey with a private vehicle and guide to uncover fascinating folk tales and witness the fabled terrain of elves, trolls, and other mystical beings that Icelanders hold dear. Transfer to Hafnarfjordur where your guide, a storyteller deeply connected to local folklore, will lead you through hidden corners and landmarks of this mystical town. Wander through Hellisgerdi Park and up to the fabled Hamarinn cliff, natural sanctuaries where the legendary Hidden Folk are said to have lived and thrived, hearing stories that blend the natural beauty with these magical beings. Continue to Afltanes where you'll dive into the world of Skrimsli - monster-like creatures born long ago in the land of ice and fire. In the days of old, people living in turf houses saw strange creatures in the flickering light of their oil lamps. In celebration of these tales, join a workshop where you'll be shown how to create your very own woolly Skrimsli, a plush souvenir to return home with. Afterward, you'll be treated to an ice cream creation of your dreams - making use of dazzling flavors to create your ice cream, like the werewolf of the black forest, unicorn, or bat, plus delicious toppings and sauces made in-house. It's a sweet and magical end to your day of adventure, concluding with a transfer back to Reykjavik.. As evening settles over Reykjavik, public swimming pools glow with steam and laughter, offering a welcoming glimpse into everyday Icelandic life. Geothermally heated waters make swimming inviting year-round, from long summer evenings to crisp winter nights. Children race down slides and splash in shallow pools while parents relax in outdoor hot tubs, where cool air meets soothing warmth. Laugardalslaug, the city’s largest pool, is especially popular with families thanks to its slides, play areas, and generous soaking pools. Sundholl Reykjavikur offers a historic setting with a relaxed, neighborhood feel, while smaller local pools provide a quieter, more intimate experience. Evenings bring a calmer rhythm, with space to enjoy the water, watch the steam rise, and share a simple ritual that sits at the heart of Reykjavik life.

Accommodation: Reykjavik Residence (B) (One Bedroom Apartment)

Reykjavik, Selfoss

Meet your private driver-guide for an exciting full-day transfer to Selfoss, en route taking time to discover two of the iconic sites of Iceland's world famous Golden Circle. Behold the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, a breathtaking spectacle of cascading glacial waters, one of Iceland’s largest and most photogenic waterfalls, with water constantly rushing from a river that’s fed by the melting Langjokull glacier plunging into a mesmerizing canyon. Witness its power and grandeur as you capture the awe-inspiring beauty of this iconic landmark. Continue your exploration of the geothermal region, where you'll witness the mesmerizing Strokkur geyser. Marvel as it shoots hot water up to 100 feet high in spectacular eruptions every 6 minutes or so, leaving you in awe of nature's forces. Climb up the mountain behind Strokkur for a stunning view out across a valley initially hidden from site. You will immerse yourself in the world of Icelandic horses. At Fridheimar Farm you'll gain exclusive insights into tomato greenhouse cultivation and immerse yourself in the world of Icelandic horses with a private presentation and live demonstration showcasing the horses' diverse gaits, colors, strength, and friendly nature. You will be treated to a delightful lunch featuring the very tomatoes grown on site. Conclude your day on arrival at your accommodation.

Accommodation: Hotel Geysir (B) (Deluxe Room), Reykjavik

Selfoss

Meet your private guide and vehicle, and set out on a full day tour to discover the natural beauty of the Westman Islands, a small group of islands located 6 miles off Iceland's south coast. Best known for being home to the world's largest puffin colony, and a historic 1973 volcanic eruption which evacuated the islands, there's no shortage of stunning scenery. An hour-long drive along the famed Ring Road through serene south coast landscapes will bring you to the Landeyjahofn ferry terminal, where you'll board a shared ferry for a transfer to Heimay, the largest of the Westman Islands. While here, your guide will bring you around to see the small village on the island, and set out to some of the more picturesque viewpoints. You'll join a group tour to head to Storhofdi, the windiest place in Europe, where you'll discover the island's rich puffin colonies (May to mid-August), admiring these slightly awkward little birds as they congregate playfully and swoop down to the Atlantic waters below. With the group, you'll also get to view the famous Elephant Rock, and even take a drive to the middle of the volcano where the historic 1973 eruption took place. You'll return to Selfoss at the end of your day via the ferry, and the Ring Road with your guide.

Accommodation: Hotel Geysir (B) (Deluxe Room), Selfoss

Selfoss

Meet your private guide and depart Selfoss for a day of exploration as you transfer north to Husafell where you'll overnight this evening. Along the way, join a group for a 30-minute exploration of a cave steeped in history, offering insights into life a century ago. Immerse yourself in an authentically restored man-made cave, once a family's home. During your cave visit savor a cup of coffee and Icelandic traditional treats at Cave Cafe. Continue your journey to mossy Thingvellir National Park, site of the world’s first-ever parliament dating back over 1,000 years, as well as the visible continental divide between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates. On the shores of Thingvallavatn Lake, the park offers dramatic scenery and woodland that changes colors throughout the year, making the area a photographer’s delight. Continue to Krauma geothermal baths where you'll be treated to lunch prior to a soak in the wonderful baths. The hot water of the baths originates in Europe’s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver, at a temperature of 100°C, which mixes with cold glacier water from the Borgarfjordur highlands. Conclude your day on arrival to Husafell.

Accommodation: Hotel Husafell (B) (Deluxe Room ), Selfoss

Selfoss

Depart Husafell's city center for a once-in-a-lifetime group excursion that will bring you to the untouched beauty and raw natural landscape of Langjokull, Iceland's second largest glacier. Admire the glacial environment as you ascend the slopes of Langjokull in a specially-modified glacier vehicle, riding to the top of the 368 square-mile gargantuan, which you'll get to experience from both the outside and the inside! Breaking into smaller groups, you'll get to enter the man-made ice tunnels that were bored into Langjokull, giving you a unique opportunity to see the beautiful blue ice at the heart of an ice cap glacier. This takes glacier exploration to a whole new level with unique guide insights and incredible photo opportunities. Afterward, you'll return to Husafell.

Accommodation: Hotel Husafell (B) (Deluxe Room ), Selfoss

Husafell

Depart Husafell's city center for a once-in-a-lifetime group excursion that will bring you to the untouched beauty and raw natural landscape of Langjokull, Iceland's second largest glacier. Admire the glacial environment as you ascend the slopes of Langjokull in a specially-modified glacier vehicle, riding to the top of the 368 square-mile gargantuan, which you'll get to experience from both the outside and the inside! Breaking into smaller groups, you'll get to enter the man-made ice tunnels that were bored into Langjokull, giving you a unique opportunity to see the beautiful blue ice at the heart of an ice cap glacier. This takes glacier exploration to a whole new level with unique guide insights and incredible photo opportunities. Afterward, you'll return to Husafell.

Accommodation: Hotel Husafell (B) (Deluxe Room )

Husafell, Keflavik

Meet your private driver for an airport transfer. Approximate travel time is 2.5 hours.