Create an adventure of a lifetime—away from the crowds—in remarkable settings. Go it alone—or we'll drive for you! Named 'Trip of a Lifetime' by the editors of Condé Nast Traveler, FAR NORTH TRAVEL works directly with you to custom-design and fully-book your dream adventure. When you arrive in Iceland everything is set to go and your adventure begins!
- all transportation within Iceland
- all accommodations in the best available hotels in each region
- all breakfasts (we'll help plan your other meals)
- special guided excursions—see below for just a few examples
- a full-color itinerary with activities, reservations, vouchers, maps, driving distances and directions- and more
- 24/7 concierge service to ensure your experience is utterly unforgettable
FAR NORTH TRAVEL is a travel specialist with deep insight specific to Iceland—not a conventional travel agent for multiple destinations. We specialize in remarkable insider experiences and off-the-beaten-path travel away from crowds. No other company invests so much time and energy to create such a comprehensive plan for each individual guest—and then takes care of you along the way.
Our experts will take you on remarkable guided excursions...
- exploring sapphire ice caves inside a glacier under a volcano
- kayaking among turquoise icebergs in a glacial lagoon
- privately-guided horseback riding off-road on 8,800 private acres from glaciers to the sea
- soaking in natural hot rivers in a geothermal mountain range
- enjoying remarkable catered picnics cooked in the wild in geothermal springs
- jet-setting to an island for the world's only golf course set inside a volcano
- river rafting in astonishing settings
- heli-skiing inside private mountain ranges
- snowmobiling on glaciers
- ice climbing and glacier treks
- fissure diving and snorkeling in tectonic fissure canyons
- ATV adventures off-road on remote black sand beaches
- exploring an astonishing newly-discoverd Viking-era cave complex
- enjoying private Icelandic whiskey and beer tasting
- foraging and preparing an outdoor meal with an Icelandic celebrity chef
- exploring Reykjavik via insider foodie walking tours
- helicopter cruises over remarkable natural phenomena like erupting volcanoes
- enjoying private performances by renowned Icelandic musicians in remarkable settings including special national treasures
Countless self-directed adventures also await you...
- wandering waist-deep in endless purple lupines
- exploring turquoise icebergs lodged on black sand beaches
- wandering the ruins of an 18th century fishing village
- exploring a historic island with no roads or cars, frozen in the 19th century
- discovering secret waterfalls inside caves
- exploring a black beach rated one of the ten most beautiful on earth
- soaking in hot springs in nature
- climbing to the rim of an active volcano
- meeting arctic foxes face-to-face at a research station
Your adventure comes to life in a stunning color guide each day
Partake of Iceland, its inspiring culture, and spectacular landscapes in an exciting participation adventure. Iceland is not just a place, it's a story of incredible personal journeys—including yours. FAR NORTH TRAVEL will weave you into the island's narrative. Befriend storytellers, explorers, artists, craftsmen, chefs, and equestrian guides. Explore volcanic and glacial landscapes on foot and horseback as our guide threads together your journey with Iceland's unique history, language, and folklore.
Gather wild herbs with our chef who connects you with local hunters, anglers, and farmers to prepare sumptuous field-to-table meals. Collaborate with artists who share their craft to commemorate your Iceland experience in your own way. Discover with Iceland's Photographer of the Year how to capture the moments you experience to bring them back home.
You'll spend nights in a 19th century wooden house on a remote, roadless island time forgot. Head out on horseback across the Arctic Ocean's black-sand shores to secret meadows of wildflowers. You'll ford rivers to reach a secluded fjord-side lodge in a spectacular setting. Wake up to a view of snowy mountains across a bay and collect driftwood that's washed ashore from distant lands to transform into your own creation. Don't tour Iceland, live it!
Discover Iceland's remotest, most enchanting landscapes...
Explore Iceland with its most eminent landscape guides—experts in Icelandic history, language, literature, geology, folklore, art and culture. Discover the most exquisite, least trammeled terrains- lava fields, glaciers, hot springs, desert sands, volcanoes, black beaches and islands.
Create lavish artisan meals in the wild...
Áslaug Snorradóttir, Iceland's most artistic chef, food photographer and published author will take you to meet with farmers and fishermen—and to gather wild ingredients in-season to create lavish, delectable artisan meals—or on an insider's foodie walking tour of Reykjavik's historic harbor district. Photo by Áslaug Snorradóttir.
Express your own creativity to wear along your journey...
Collaborate with renowned artist, sculptor, designer and Icelandic National Calligrapher, Soffia Árnadottir. Collect, gather and combine driftwood, horn, reindeer antler, lava stone and leather into wearable art during your adventure. Photo by Charlie Welch.
Capture the moment with Iceland's Photographer of the Year...
Iceland's Photographer of the Year, Páll Stefánsson- National Geographic, Time Magazine, Iceland Review contributor and creator of over 30 important landscape photography books and 300 magazine covers- will help you take your own picture as remarkable as the scenery before you. Photo by Páll Stefánsson.
Explore Iceland's otherworldly surrounds...
Arctic explorer Óskar Arason will take you deep into sapphire ice caves, atop massive glaciers and floating among icebergs in a glacial lagoon. Born and raised in the realm of Vatnajökull glacier, Óskar knows the best ways to introduce you to the impossible glow of turquoise arctic ice.
Experience Iceland, its inspiring culture, and spectacular landscapes in an exciting participation adventure. Iceland is not just a place, it's a story of incredible personal journeys—including yours. FAR NORTH TRAVEL will weave you into the island's narrative.
There is no more profound experience of nature than by journey on horseback. Experience the Iceland of a millennium ago with celebrated equestrian guide Arnþrúður Heimisdóttir. She will take you off-road in incredible journeys into remarkable expanses you’ll feel certain have never before been explored.
Included are
- all transportation within Iceland
- all accommodations in the best available hotels in each region
- all breakfasts (we'll help plan your other meals)
- special guided excursions
- a full-color itinerary with activities, reservations, vouchers, maps, driving distances and directions- and more
- concierge service to ensure your experience is utterly unforgettable