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Reykjavik,Snaefellsnes Peninsula,Southern Iceland
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Spend today in Reykjavik city centre - the most northerly capital in the world! After wrapping up you might like to start at Tjörnin Lake where you can wander around admiring the scenery while the kids throw snowballs. Since the lake totally freezes over in the winter it effectively becomes an ice skating rink, so don your skates and do your best Bambi impressions as you try not to fall over each other. Reykjavik is a small but colourful city, full of character and creativity. You'll find quirky graffiti and pop up art instillations around various street corners, so wander and explore with your cameras at the ready. Later on, how about visiting one of the central museums to learn all about the Viking history of Iceland - after all Vikings are the kind of history even the little ones like! After a busy day of walking around and experiencing a bit of Icelandic culture you'll want to try some Icelandic cuisine too. Messinn comes particularly highly recommended for its signature pan fried seafood and is also a lovely but casual place to eat as a family.
After yesterday's action, say goodbye to Reykjavik and hello to Snaefellnes peninsula today. The drive is about two and a half hours north to Olasfsvik, which is your first stop. From here you'll be doing a boat trip out onto the Atlantic Ocean for a spot of whale watching. There's nowhere better in Iceland to look for sperm whales and orcas and you'll also hopefully spot minke whales, humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbour porpoises. While this is an amazing experience for all ages, it's sure to send the kids giddy with joy, so you'll enjoy watching their faces as much as the whales. Back to land after about three hours on the boat, you'll then drive to your hotel. Along the way keep your eyes fixed out of the windows because this is an exceptionally beautiful area. Often referred to as 'Iceland in a Nutshell' Snaefellnes is home to mountains, glaciers, volcanos, waterfalls and much else of what makes the country so great - games of I-spy just got a whole lot more interesting!
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