four properties
Heritage Sites
cave tour, Vatnajökull
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Iceland: The Surface and Below
Eight nights take you from Reykjavík along Iceland's South Coast to Jökulsárlón, where icebergs break from the glacier and drift towards the Atlantic.
Travel by super jeep into Vatnajökull National Park to explore a naturally formed blue ice cave, continue into the Southern Highlands, and visit Gullfoss, Geysir and Þingvellir with a private guide. Clear nights bring the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights along the way.
Finish with three nights at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon, with time to explore the lava fields and geothermal landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Travel by super jeep into Vatnajökull National Park, where a specialist guide selects the best accessible ice cave for the day's conditions. Continue on foot into chambers of naturally formed blue glacial ice.
Head into Iceland's winter highlands by super jeep, through volcanic craters, lava fields and remote waterfalls. The exact route is chosen around snow, weather and access that day.
Explore recent lava fields and the geothermal landscapes of Reykjanes with a private guide, including Krýsuvík and Lake Kleifarvatn.
The itinerary in full
Four Stays. Across Iceland's South.
Four stays, each placed for what the day ahead asks of it: a city hotel for arrival, a base close to the glacier coast for the ice days, a countryside manor breaking the drive into the highlands, and three nights at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon to close the trip.
The Reykjavík EDITION
Harbour district, Reykjavík
Set beside Harpa Concert Hall on Reykjavík's waterfront, The Reykjavík EDITION puts the harbour and central city within walking distance. Its location makes it an easy first stop before travelling east along the South Coast.
Suite
Corner Suite. 80m² with a king bedroom and views across the harbour, city and Mount Esja.
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
South Coast, between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón
Set between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón, the hotel keeps you close to the glaciers and coast explored over the following days, reducing driving and making better use of the limited winter daylight.
Suite
Suite with views across the surrounding mountains and glacial landscape.
Skálakot Manor Hotel
Southern Iceland
A small country hotel beneath Eyjafjöll, surrounded by farmland with views towards the coast and Westman Islands. Its restaurant focuses on Icelandic ingredients.
Suite
Master Suite. An open-plan third-floor suite with a freestanding bath and views towards the Westman Islands and coastline.
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon
Reykjanes Peninsula
Built into the volcanic landscape at Blue Lagoon, The Retreat has its own lagoon reserved for hotel guests alongside a subterranean spa carved into the lava.
Suite
Lagoon Suite. Floor-to-ceiling windows, private terrace and direct access to the Retreat Lagoon.
Iceland from the Air
Take a private helicopter flight over glaciers, volcanic landscapes and remote valleys, with the route determined by conditions on the day.
Northern Lights Photography
Head out with a specialist aurora photographer for a private session covering night photography, long exposures and photographing the Northern Lights.
A Specialist in the Field
Add a glaciologist, geologist or volcanologist to selected days for deeper insight into Vatnajökull, the Southern Highlands or Reykjanes.
When to Travel
This experience runs from December to March, with February usually our preferred month. It offers a good balance of winter conditions, around 8 to 10 hours of daylight and long enough nights for Northern Lights viewing, while seasonal ice cave experiences are typically operating.
March brings longer days, while December and January have longer nights but much shorter daylight hours. Ice cave and highland access always depend on weather and conditions.
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