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| Fjaðrárgljúfur, Iceland |
In the world of travel destinations, Iceland occupies a unique position. It has a landscape like no other with a delightful mix of active volcanoes, erupting geysers, hot geothermal springs, some wonderful beaches and also caves.
It is also the land of fairies, dwarves and elves. Iceland fires up the imagination and makes it the perfect place for a vacation with kids in summer.
Why Iceland and Kids? The answers are not hard to find.
• When one plans to visit with kids it is best to join one of the family tours in Iceland where the tour operator offers a private 4x4 vehicle with large wheels and spacious interiors. One can undertake the golden circle trip in comfort and if the kids feel like falling asleep, there is ample space.
• However, it is the attractions of Iceland that will keep kids wide awake. One such is the presence of geysers across the country. The Strokkur geyser erupts with clockwork regularity and for kids, this is a novel sight. It is safe to get close to the geyser and kids love it.
• Watching a geyser is one thing but luxuriating in the warm waters of geothermal springs is another. The Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik is like a hot tub bath and kids will love cavorting in the waters, exploring the waterfalls and caves.
• Talking of caves and grottoes, Iceland has them in plenty and one will come across such ice caves and lava tubes while on the Golden Circle tour. Exploring caves and grottoes is perfect for kids who always have fantastic imaginations.
• Then, for a bit of fun, kids can go snowmobiling on the Langjokull glacier. The Gullfoss Falls present another experience and kids simply love to be under and behind a waterfall and romp about as they are exposed to water sprays.
• Iceland can be a voyage of discovery. It is the land of volcanic rocks, ice caves and the place where two continents meet under the sea. Along with fun kids learn geography in a hands-on way.
• Kids are safe. You can sit back and have a drink and your kids may wonder about but there is no need to worry. Crime is low and people around are always helpful and watchful over kids. Even restaurants go out of their way to have "kid-friendly" menus.
• Invariably, the talk will get around to fairies, dwarves and elves. People here believe in them and some might even tell your kids interesting tales about local elves or dwarves. For kids, this is an added element of mystery and excitement. Who knows? They may come across one.
• Then there is the grand spectacle in the sky: the Northern Lights. Plan the trip outside Reykjavik or farther North just right with the help of local tour operator and one can get to view this stupendous sight. It will certainly result in dropped jaws and eyes popping. One may find it difficult to tear the kid away from the spot.
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| The Northern Lights |
• Kids and food go together. There is the standard fare by way of burgers and sandwiches but there is also a chance to sample Iceland's unique cuisines, some of them simply lip-smacking enough for kids to want to gorge on them.
The days are long in summer and it may be difficult to get the kid to go to sleep. Iceland is a lure hard to resist and just right for a family vacation with kids.
Author: Garcia Robinson
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