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The circle with children

Build a flexible day with fewer stops, time for breaks and activities that suit your children.

Start with fewer stops

Choose one or two places you are most interested in and keep the rest optional. Allow for food, toilets, warm-up breaks and the time it takes to get everyone ready at each stop.

Mix the experiences

A visit to Perlan, a lake viewpoint and a geothermal landscape offer different ways to explore Iceland. Choose the combination that fits your family instead of treating the route as a checklist.

Check the details for your family

Before travelling, check the current walking routes, facilities and accessibility information for each destination. A short walk is not automatically suitable for a stroller, and a viewpoint may still be exposed to wind or close to cliffs or hot ground. Follow site signs and supervision guidance.

Leave room to change plans

Use the half-day itinerary for a smaller plan and check the weather and travel information before setting off. Save longer hikes for a day when the conditions, equipment and everyone’s energy suit the activity.

Places along this journey

Perlan and its visitor car park in Reykjavík01

Perlan

Start the circle at Perlan in Reykjavík, with exhibitions introducing Iceland’s volcanoes, glaciers and natural landscapes.

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Kleifarvatn Lake at sunset, with dark volcanic ridges around the water02

Kleifarvatn

Stop beside Reykjanes’ largest lake for views of dark volcanic ridges and the changing light on the water.

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Colourful geothermal ground and steaming vents at Seltún03

Krýsuvík & Seltún

At Krýsuvík & Seltún, the geothermal activity is noticeable as soon as you step out of the car. You can see the steam, hear the bubbling mud pools, and smell the sulphur in the air. Follow the boardwalk for a closer look at the geothermal features that make this one of the most distinctive stops on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

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