Kern Family Iceland
Iceland is unlike anywhere else on this planet. It is a geological playground for all of Mother Nature's wonders: vast glaciers, stunning waterfalls, otherworldly rock formations, and active volcanoes. Anyone with a penchant for the enchantment of the natural world will find solace on this mystical island in the Northern Atlantic.
6–8 Aug 2024: Hella (2 nights)
8–10 Aug 2024: Öræfi (2 nights)
10–11 Aug 2024: Vik (1 night)
11–12 Aug 2024: Reykjavík (1 night)
12–15 Aug 2024: Ólafsfjörður (3 nights)
15–17 Aug 2024: Grindavik (2 nights)
In August, Iceland experiences mild temperatures, with daytime highs averaging around 10-15°C (50-59°F).
American passport holders do not require a visa to travel to Iceland.
These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.
Today marks the beginning of your adventure as you arrive in Iceland!
Upon arriving at the airport, you will meet your driver in the arrivals hall who will transfer you to your hotel.
Your private guide will transfer you comfortably from the Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavík.
The 90-120 minute drive between Keflavik and the South Coast takes you through the beautiful Reykjanes peninsula, making it an airport transfer and a sightseeing adventure.
- Transfer Duration: Approximately 1.5 - 2hrs
Booked by scenset.
Explore the untamed allure of Iceland's South Coast, a cinematic landscape where black sand beaches meet powerful waterfalls and stoic glaciers. Quaint coastal villages add a touch of human history to the panoramic beauty, making the South Coast a destination that transcends the ordinary, offering an exclusive glimpse into nature's unbridled grandeur.
The rest of the afternoon has been left for you to relax.
Why we love it for you: For over twenty years, Hotel Rangá has been at the forefront of the hotel industry in Iceland. Their focus has always been on classic Icelandic hospitality, gourmet dining and personal service. Hotel Rangá offers everything from cozy Standard rooms to large and spacious Master Suites. All rooms are decorated with unique art and comfortable furnishings so that their guests can enjoy the utmost in well-being and relaxation.
This morning, you'll check out of your hotel and meet with your driver and guide for today's southern adventure.
Discover the renowned Golden Circle, Iceland's iconic sightseeing route, in an exclusive and intimate manner with a private tour that steers clear of large buses and crowds. Immerse yourself in the stunning Þingvellir National Park, witness the geothermal wonders of Geysir, and marvel at the breathtaking Gullfoss waterfall. Enjoy the freedom to dictate your pace at each site during this personalized experience, with our knowledgeable guides revealing hidden treasures along the way.
- Includes: Private transfer, and private guide
- Tour Duration: Including Golden Circle, Bakery, and lunch 8hrs.
Booked By scenset.
Immerse yourself in the marvel of a geothermal bakery firsthand, witnessing the fascinating process of unearthing freshly baked bread from the warm black sand. Indulge in the unique flavor of this freshly baked delight, served piping hot with a touch of butter.
Booked By scenset.
Explore Iceland's year-round production of fresh vegetables through geothermal horticulture with a visit to Friðheimar's geothermal greenhouse. Delve into the tomato-centric offerings of the farm during a private introduction to the greenhouse processes. Afterwards, savor the fruits of the greenhouse with a delectable lunch at Friðheimar's new Wine Bar nestled within their oldest greenhouse. Immerse yourself in a unique culinary journey, discovering the flavors cultivated through innovative, sustainable practices.
- Lunch Option included: Tomato Soup & Bread, Cheese Cake, and Friðheimar Cocktail
Booked By a scenset.
The rest of the afternoon has been left for you to relax.
Today, you'll check out and proceed with your adventure to the southwest.
Head off on a personalized adventure with your private guide, ensuring a day tailored to your interests. Explore the iconic black sand beach of Reynisfjara, where the jet-black sands frame the legendary Reynisdrangar sea stacks—trolls turned to stone at sunrise.
Wander through the charming coastal village of Vík í Mýrdal, graced by a picturesque church with ocean vistas. At Dyrhólaey, a 120m high natural rock arch, witness a summertime bird sanctuary.
Experience the power of Iceland's waterfalls, including Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, where a winding staircase unveils a breathtaking bird’s eye view of nature's marvel.
- Tour Duration: 3 hrs
- Includes: Private transfer & guide
Booked By scenset.
Enjoy a family-friendly Blue Ice Experience, a small-group adventure featuring a two-hour hike on Svinafellsjokull Glacier with a seasoned glacier guide. This easy-to-do leisure activity promises an unmissable Icelandic adventure. Gear up with crampons, grab your camera, and prepare for a memorable hike of a lifetime!
- Includes: Guide, glacier gear and safety equipment.
- Tour Duration: 2 hrs
- Please note: This is a shared experience (small group).
Booked By scenset
Why we love it for you: Between the Skaftafell glacier and Jökulsárlón lagoon, the futuristic hotel sits like a space colony on an unexplored planet. Its remoteness is the appeal, with floor-to-ceiling windows in each room to look out over the otherworldly landscape from the comfort of your bed. The hotel’s restaurant is an experience in itself, not only for the exquisite menu but also the chance to dine underneath Iceland’s highest peak.
Today, you'll check out and proceed with your adventure to the southwest.
Explore the wonders within Skaftafell National Park, home to a significant portion of the awe-inspiring Vatnajökull, the world's largest ice cap outside the Arctic. Delight in the rugged landscapes, untouched nature, and panoramic views adorned with pristine white glaciers, grey-blue mountains, and endless black sand beaches. Covering 13% of Iceland's landmass, Vatnajökull boasts numerous glacier tongues, each with unique characteristics. Journey to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, Iceland's largest, born from the meltwater of Europe’s biggest glacier. With depths plunging to 248 meters, it's a spectacle of giant icebergs drifting in front of the colossal glacier—an indelible sight etched in memory.
- Tour duration: Up to 8hrs
- Includes: Private guide & return transfers
Booked By scenset.
Embark on a captivating journey to the renowned Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon with this unique tour.
Glide across the icy expanse on distinctive "wheeled boats," weaving among colossal icebergs that have calved from Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. As you navigate the frigid waters, delve into the lagoon's history and formation, and uncover intriguing tales from Hollywood blockbusters.
This cinematic setting has played a role in film productions, including scenes from James Bond and Batman, adding an extra layer of fascination to your unforgettable boat ride amidst the enchanting beauty of Jökulsárlón.
- Tour Duration: Approx. 40 minutes
- Please note: This is a shared experience (small group).
Booked By scenset.
In the morning, check out of your hotel and meet your driver and guide for your journey towards Vík.
As you'll head back towards the capital you might have missed some highlights or hidden locations, this will be your chance to visit them. You'll be heading back through the South West, again via highway one. The South Coast is filled with vast black lava beaches as far as the eye can see, majestic waterfalls, rugged rock formations and enchanting glacier tongues. With the Atlantic Ocean to the south and a huge ice cap to the north, as well as two mighty glacier rivers to the east and west.
Enjoy a scenic journey as you drive through a private black sand beach, immersing yourself in the breathtaking Icelandic landscapes. Guided by locals, venture into the mountains past Þakgil, with the majestic Mýrdalsjökull glacier as your backdrop. Discover the hidden gem of Þakgil, where exploration leads to mountain caves and unique landscapes adorned with vibrant green moss. Uncover the secrets of this picturesque destination with an experience that seamlessly blends natural beauty and local insight.
- Please note: This is a shared experience (small group).
Booked By scenset
Enjoy the extraordinary at Icelandic lava show, a unique and thrilling experience. Immerse yourself in the only show globally where you can sense the heat of genuine flowing lava in a secure environment. This one-of-a-kind spectacle replicates a volcano eruption, akin to the renowned events at Eyjafjallajökull and Katla volcanoes, by pouring molten lava into a room of spectators. Safely witness red-hot lava up close, observing its flow, hearing the sizzle, and feeling the radiant heat—an unparalleled opportunity for an unforgettable encounter with the primal forces of nature.
- Please note: This is a shared experience (small group).
- Duration: Approx 50 mins
Booked By scenset
Why we love it for you? Nestled in the southernmost village of the country, this family-operated hotel boasts a modern design inspired by the surrounding natural wonders. The fusion of concrete, basalt, wood, and glass imparts a contemporary ambiance that harmonizes with the hotel's picturesque natural setting.
Hótel Vík
1x Deluxe Signature Suites - Double Room
1x Deluxe Signature Suites - Triple Room
- Breakfast included
Booked By scenset.
Today, head to Reykjavik to continue exploring Iceland.
Today you will check out of your room and meet your driver for your private transfer to Reykjavik.
- Transfer Duration: Up to 4hrs
Booked By scenset
Upon arrival, check back into the hotel.
You’d be hard-pressed to find another city like Reykjavik, a world capital where steamy lagoons, glaciers, fjords, volcanoes, and multiple national parks are just a day trip away. Apart from the natural phantasmagoria within easy driving distance, the city center is small enough to explore on foot but with plenty to stay entertained. Learn about Vikings, savor the avant-garde restaurant scene, and save some energy for Reykjavik’s legendary nightlife.
After you've checked in, it's time to explore the city!
This afternoon you will meet with your guide for a walking tour of Reykjavík, exploring iconic landmarks like Hallgrímskirkja and the Parliament House. Dive into the city's cultural scene on Laugavegur, discover historical sites, and enjoy tales of Icelandic folklore.
- Tour Duration: up to 4hrs
- Includes: Private guide, and entrance to Hallgrímskirkja
Booked By Scenset.
Why we love it for you: In the heart of downtown Reykjavik, a hotel stands as a luxurious retreat. Its inviting ambiance and boutique-inspired design create a sought-after haven, offering a perfect escape amidst the dynamic city life and cultural richness just beyond its doorstep. Steeped in history, the hotel's surroundings have long been at the nexus of Reykjavik's cultural and commercial pulse. The ground floor hosts a bakery and a haberdashery, each boasting over a century of continuous business, adding a touch of timeless charm to the hotel's legacy.
Today you will check out of your room and meet your driver for your private transfer to the airport.
Booked By scenset.
Fly from Reykjavik domestic airport to Akureyri on a commercial flight.
- Flight Duration: Approx 45min
Booked by scenset, included in cost.
Upon arrival in Akureyri, you will be met by a driver and transferred to Deplar Farm.
This is a shared transfer which may include other Deplar guests.
Included in your hotel stay.
Arrive at Deplar Farm, check in and relax. Explore the property and the amenities at your disposal.
Enjoy dinner at Deplar Farm. Details will be provided once booking is confirmed.
- Included in your stay: Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, apres, and communal dinner served daily.
- Communal dinners are a special part of the Deplar Farm experience.
- If you would like to explore an alternative, we can make other arrangements.
Why we love it for you: Amidst Iceland's rugged beauty, Deplar Farm emerges as a haven of luxury seamlessly integrated into the dramatic landscape. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and rolling hills, the retreat offers a blend of modern sophistication and rustic charm. With its sleek design, geothermal hot springs, and panoramic views, Deplar Farm invites you to indulge in a truly immersive and unforgettable Icelandic escape.
Deplar Farm
1x Gunnar (King Spa Suite)
1x Alfaholl (Bunk Suite)
- Breakfast included
Booked by scenset.
Meals:
- Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and communal dinner served daily. Our communal dinners are a special part of the Deplar Farm experience. If you would like to explore an alternative, let us know.
- Minibar
- All House Alcoholic and non-Alcoholic Beverages
Activities:
- Privately Guided Adventures including: Hiking, Fat biking, Ice Fishing*, Sea Kayaking, Surfing, SUP, Haganesvik Gymnasium (climbing wall, pickleball, dodgeball, basketball, Futbol, HandBall), Lodge Activities (billiards, table tennis, foosball, Laser Tag, shuffleboard, board games, musical instruments, pool).
- Third Party Vendor Activities including Horseback Riding & Group Whale Watching
- All gear necessary for activities
At the Lodge:
- Geothermal-heated indoor/outdoor pool with swim-up bar
- Sauna and steam room
- Indoor and outdoor hot tubs
- Media room
- Premium spa facility featuring two Isopod flotation tanks and three treatment rooms
- Two helipads
- Billiards, foosball and ping pong table
- Custom-made band loft
- Bar and lounge
- Gym and yoga room
- Cold plunge
Transfers:
- Shared airport transfers to Akureyri at check-in and check-out times (private or off-schedule airport transfers are available at an additional cost)
During your days on-property at Deplar, you have many options for activities which are included in your stay. Deplar has private guides on-site (ratio of 1 guide for every 6 guests). Once your booking is confirmed, the team at Deplar will be contacted to ensure all activities of interest are included. Activities include:
- Fat Tire Biking
- Whale Watching (non-private)
- Whale Watching (private)*
- Whitewater River Rafting*
- Lake Fishing
- Surfing
- Horseback Riding
- Drangey Tour (combines, sightseeing, birdwatching, sailing and hiking)*
- Lake Myvatn Tour*
- Archery
- Laser Tag
- Sea Kayaking
- Stand up Paddle Boarding
*Available at a supplemental charge
Deplar Farm
1x Gunnar (King Spa Suite)
1x Alfaholl (Bunk Suite)
- Breakfast included
Booked by scenset.
Today you will check out of Deplar Farm and meet your driver for your transfer to the airport.
Booked By scenset.
Fly from Akureyri to Reykjavik domestic airport via commercial flight.
- Flight Duration: Approx 45min
Booked By a travel agency, included in cost.
Upon arrival at the airport, meet your driver and guide for your exploration of Reykjanes before checking into your hotel.
Discover the untamed beauty of the Reykjanes Peninsula, a land of hot springs, tectonic rifts, and volcanic craters, resembling a moon-like landscape. Traverse endless lava fields in this raw and mysterious setting, evoking a sense of being at the edge of the world. Amidst a peninsula where lighthouses outnumber villages, explore the Krýsuvík geothermal area. Witness mud springs adorned in a spectrum of colors and boiling mud, heated by underground volcanic activity. This captivating region, perched on the Mid-Atlantic ridge, offers a unique and unparalleled experience in a rugged, treeless expanse found nowhere else on Earth.
- Includes: Private driver & guide
- Tour Duration: Up to 6hrs
Booked By scenset.
Why we love it for you: Perched on the edge of the otherworldly Blue Lagoon, The Retreat at Blue Lagoon in Iceland is a design marvel that seamlessly merges with its surreal surroundings. The architecture mirrors the ethereal beauty of the volcanic landscape, offering an oasis of tranquility. Guests can unwind in the private lagoon, enjoying the mineral-rich waters against a backdrop of lava fields. With exclusive access to the Retreat Spa and exquisite dining options, this destination redefines luxury, inviting travelers to immerse themselves in a sensory journey unlike any other.
Enjoy today at your leisure, and make the most of your suite by indulging in a relaxing soak in the hot springs!
Checkout this morning.
You are welcome to store your luggage and use the hotel facilities until your departure (if applicable).
Today you will check out of the hotel and meet your driver for the transfer to the airport.
Booked By scenset.
Please use these details to send both domestic wires and ACH transfers:
Beneficiary
- Beneficiary Name: will be provided
- Account Number: will be provided
- Type of Account: Checking
- Beneficiary Address: will be provided
Receiving Bank Details
- ABA Routing Number: will be provided
- Bank Name: Choice Financial Group
- Bank Address: will be provided
A banking partner is used.