u/Any_Restaurant_2784

We’re traveling to Iceland in early July (family of 4: 2 adults + kids ages 3 and 5). We’re experienced travelers, but first time using a campervan.

Would really appreciate feedback—especially on pacing and whether we’re trying to do too much in a day.

Day 1 (arrival → South Coast)

• 6:25am arrive KEF
• Pick up campervan (~8am)
• Dyrhólaey + Reynisfjara
• Fjaðrárgljúfur + Fossalar
• Sleep: Svinafell Campground

Day 2

• Fjallsárlón + Jökulsárlón (boat tour booked) + Diamond Beach
• Stokksnes (long drive there, but looks super cool)
• Sleep: Skaftafell Campground

Day 3

• Svínafellsjökull
• Kvernufoss, Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss
• Hrunalaug (if we have energy)
• Sleep: Flúðir Campground

Day 4

• Golden Circle (Gullfoss, Geysir, Brúarfoss)
• Reykjavík pool (Laugardalslaug)
• Sleep: Reykjavík campsite (booked)

Day 5

• Reykjavík sights (Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, Rainbow Street)
• Blue Lagoon (1pm reservation)
• Flight at 7:50pm

Questions:

1. Is Day 1 too ambitious after an early flight? Kids are good at sleeping in the car, but I'm afraid of being too tired.
2. Are we backtracking too much between Days 2–3?
3. Any stops you’d skip or swap, given we’re traveling with young kids?
4. Any must-see stops we’re missing on this route?

Thanks so much!