A large waterfall in a dramatic Icelandic landscape

North Atlantic

Iceland

Best Season

June to August, September to March for aurora

Category

Mountain Retreats

Region

North Atlantic

Waterfalls, black sand and a sky that refuses to behave.

Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where volcanoes, glaciers and hot springs share the same small island. The weather can change within minutes, and the landscape seems to enjoy it.

When to go

Summer brings near-endless daylight. From September to March, dark skies offer a chance of seeing the northern lights, though sightings are never guaranteed.

How we would plan it

We travel with a private driver-guide along the south coast and into the highlands when the roads open, stopping wherever the light is best.

Shall we go?

Tell us your dates and what you hope to find. We will take it from there.

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