Line 6 · Mountains & hiking
Iceland Ring Road with kids
Iceland
Waterfalls, black-sand beaches, puffins in summer, glacier hikes and geothermal lagoons.
Food is expensive. Grocery stores and cabins with kitchens save a lot.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,570 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $3,430 |
| Luxury (5★) | $6,030 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanOff
- FebGood
- MarGood
- AprOff
- MayOff
- JunBest
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepGood
- OctOff
- NovOff
- DecOff
Top attractions in Iceland
- Blue LagoonGeothermal spa
- Golden CircleÞingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss
- SeljalandsfossWalk behind the falls
- SkógafossHuge waterfall
- ReynisfjaraBlack sand beach
- JökulsárlónGlacier lagoon
- Diamond BeachIce on black sand
- HallgrímskirkjaReykjavík church tower
- PerlanIce cave and planetarium
- Snæfellsnes PeninsulaIceland in miniature
Where to eat in Iceland
- Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur$Famous hot dogs
- Grillmarkaðurinn$$$Icelandic grill
- Sægreifinn$$Lobster soup
- Café Loki$$Icelandic plates
- Brauð & Co$Cinnamon buns
- Friðheimar$$Lunch in a tomato greenhouse
- Tommi's Burger Joint$$Burgers
- Svarta Fjaran$$Vík
Things to do
- Puffin watchingSummer
- Glacier hikeSólheimajökull
- Whale watchingReykjavík or Húsavík
- Snorkel SilfraAges 12+
- Ice cave tourWinter
- Ride Icelandic horsesGentle breed
- Northern lights huntSeptember to March
- Hike to the Reykjadalur hot riverBathe in it
- Boat tour on JökulsárlónAmong the icebergs
- Midnight sunJune
Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.