An Icelandic Family Adventure

Shaped by its extraordinary geothermal topography, Iceland boasts striking turquoise lagoons, ice-covered volcanoes, and ethereal waterfalls. Set off on an adventure across this wild and rugged landscape on a series of high-octane and action-packed experiences, perfect for a luxury family holiday that will never be forgotten.

Iceland is a country built on extremes, where fire and ice shape a landscape unlike anywhere else on earth. This itinerary takes your family beyond the well-worn tourist trail, combining high-octane adventure with genuine downtime in some of the country's most remote and beautiful corners. Pelorus draws on established local relationships to arrange access many visitors simply can't get private helicopter transfers between locations, exclusive use of secluded lodges, and expert guides who can tailor each activity to suit every age in your group. The result is a trip that flexes around your family rather than the other way around, with each day designed to bring you closer together while you explore one of the most dramatic landscapes on the planet.

Upon arrival at your private lodge, find yourself in a haven of tranquillity, enjoying your family’s company and unbelievable scenery. Visit secluded hot springs to bathe in geothermal waters for a deeply restorative experience, or head out at speed as you explore striking landscapes to discover hidden waterfalls and secret geysers that rise out of the ground. This is the perfect playground for your family to explore and there is no better way to navigate this terrain than on a fleet of specially adapted ATVs.

TECTONIC THINGVELLIR & HIKING THÓRSMÖRK

At Thingvellir National Park, discover the site where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet, a stunning place to learn all about the inner workings of the earth. Hike along winding trails, discovering lakes formed by volcanic eruptions and eerie dark lava fields. Boasting rolling slopes, underground tunnels, and ancient caves, the Blue Mountains are an explorer’s paradise – perfect for your group to take up the mantle of expeditionary explorers.

Board your private helicopter to witness this eclectic landscape on a scenic tour from the air. Landing near to a dormant volcano, you will be able to hike right up to its volcanic crater before descending into the depths via open cable lift. This is the perfect way for your family to uncover Iceland’s extraordinary and exciting geology and get right up close to this natural phenomenon. Returning to the surrounding wilderness, climb aboard kayaks for a serene afternoon of paddling the serene glacial lagoons of Vatnajökull National Park, all the while looking out for wildlife on the banks.

To culminate this extraordinary adventure, go out and explore the peninsula’s gorgeous coast and extraordinary wildlife by sea kayak. Accompanied by a private guide, your family will learn firsthand the importance of habitat preservation and marine conservation as you venture into the territory of minke whales and majestic orcas, hoping for a close encounter that will later become a cherished family memory of this precious time spent together in Iceland.