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Iceland aurora and glacier
North Atlantic · Iceland

Fire, ice
and the lights above.

Private glacier hikes, volcanic hot springs, striking black sand coastlines and northern lights that upend everything you thought you knew about the sky, Iceland at its rawest.

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Iceland is one of the few places on Earth that still feels genuinely wild. A landscape of contradictions, ice sheets covering volcanoes, lava fields blooming with moss, geysers erupting from meadows. It rewards those who really go deep into it. We place you in the desolate quarter of the Westfjords no tour bus can reach, arrange private access to geothermal springs on private land, and track aurora forecasts so you're never in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Signature experiences

How we design
your Iceland

Iceland glacier hike
Adventure

Inside the glacier

A private expedition into the ice caves of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. The interior glows a deep blue. Your guide carves a path through tunnels that didn't exist three years ago. A landscape that is literally disappearing, see it while it's still here.

Iceland northern lights
Aurora

Northern lights, private setting

We place you in a geodesic glass dome or a remote farmhouse, far from any light pollution. Our aurora forecasting starts ten days before your arrival. You'll see the lights, not from a crowded car park, but from a field that's yours for the night.

Iceland Westfjords
Remote

The Westfjords, the great emptiness

Iceland's most remote region, fewer than 7,000 residents across an area comparable to Belgium. Sheer cliffs, puffin colonies, hot springs spilling into the sea, and a fjord hotel reachable only by the road hugging the cliff edge. Iceland before it was discovered.

A suggested journey

Eight days
across Iceland

From Reykjavik to the Westfjords, a private circumnavigation of the island's most dramatic landscapes. Best planned September to March for the aurora, June to August for the midnight sun.

Day 1

Reykjavik

Arrival. An evening in the city's geothermal pool. Dinner at a New Nordic restaurant using ingredients gathered that same morning on the Reykjanes peninsula.

Day 2–3

The Golden Circle & South Coast

A private guide through Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss. The waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. A night at a converted farmhouse in Vík.

Day 4–5

Vatnajökull & Ice Caves

A private glacier hike and ice cave exploration. The Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon at sunset, sapphire-blue icebergs drifting toward the black sand shore.

Day 6–8

The Westfjords

A remote region most visitors never reach. Spectacular sea cliffs, natural springs, a beluga whale research station, and three nights of silence broken only by the aurora above you.

Frequently asked

Questions &
answers

When is the best time to visit Iceland?

The best time to visit Iceland is June to August for long days and full highland access; September to March for the northern lights.

How many days should I plan for Iceland?

We typically design Iceland journeys of 6 to 8 days, always tailored to your pace and the depth of experience you're looking for.

Do Belgian, French, Swiss or Luxembourg citizens need a visa for Iceland?

No, Iceland is part of the Schengen Area, so no visa is required. We confirm the exact, current requirement for your nationality when we design your itinerary, as rules can change.

What budget should I expect for a StoryTailor journey to Iceland?

StoryTailor journeys are designed for travellers whose budget starts at around €5,000 per person, the exact figure depends on the season, the properties and experiences you choose, and the length of your trip.

Your Icelandic story
begins here.

Tell us whether you want to see the aurora or the midnight sun, we'll build everything else around that extraordinary moment.

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