Iceland
Magical. Austere. Surreal. Adventure is Iceland’s strong suit.
Feel like you’ve accidentally landed on the moon? You won’t be the first. Iceland’s sapphire glaciers, volcanic geysers, and geothermal mud pools make for a unique and starkly beautiful lunar wilderness. Coupled with its eccentric population and legendary nightlife, tiny Iceland is a truly captivating land.
Experiences
Get a new perspective on the largest glaciers in the Northern Hemisphere by helicopter; descend deep into the huge cave system under the rugged surface; cruise in glacial lagoons; ice-hike, or traverse glaciers and volcanoes on snowmobiles; explore the vast lava fields with 4x4s and quad bikes; relax in geothermal lagoons and waterfalls; quiz the locals on their beliefs in elves and folklore; experience unique snorkelling and diving in geothermal fissures; marvel at 100ft tall spouting geysers and mud pots; ride Iceland’s world-famous horses across dramatic deserted peninsulas; fish for sea trout and river salmon; whale watch from a private boat; stay up late with the summer sun in Reykjavik; sample petrified shark, raw puffin, and other local delicacies in the best restaurants.
Where to Stay
Luxury renovated farmhouses in the mountains or on lake-shores; slick private apartments and chic boutique hotels in Reykjavik; palatial private villas.
When to Go
European summer, April through to October. Or in the winter, when Iceland becomes an ice land and the dramatic northern lights dominate the skyline.