Iceland — Resorts
resorts guide for Iceland luxury travel.
We've drawn on trusted industry sources, global travel partners, and client feedback to evaluate Iceland's resorts — so you don't have to gamble on marketing photography. Here are the properties that genuinely deliver on their promise of excellence.
Top Resorts Reviewed
Honest, carefully researched reviews of Iceland's finest properties.
Iceland is Earth's most dramatic canvas — glaciers calving into lagoons, geysers erupting against northern lights, and volcanic landscapes that look extraterrestrial. Luxury lodges and bespoke expeditions reveal a land of raw, untamed beauty.
Iceland practical detail
- Region: Nordic
- Typical spend in Iceland: $6,000–$40,000+ per couple per week
- Best time to visit: September–March for Northern Lights; June–August for midnight sun
- Climate: Subarctic maritime, 0–15°C
- Currency: Icelandic Króna
What sets Iceland apart
- The Retreat at Blue Lagoon — subterranean suites with private lagoon access
- Ion Adventure Hotel for Northern Lights viewing from geothermal pools
- Deplar Farm — an ultra-exclusive heli-skiing and adventure lodge
- Midnight sun in summer, Aurora Borealis in winter
Best Resorts highlights in Iceland
Northern Lights Chase
Private superjeep expedition hunting the Aurora Borealis.
Blue Lagoon Retreat
Private suite with in-water bar and silica mud treatments.
Glacier Hiking
Guided ice cave and glacier walk on Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier.
Whale Watching
Private RIB boat in Húsavík spotting humpback and blue whales.
Volcanic Helicopter Tour
Fly over erupting volcanoes and land on remote lava fields.
How a Iceland trip is usually structured
- Day 1: Keflavík arrival, Blue Lagoon Retreat check-in, geothermal soak
- Day 2: Golden Circle private tour — Geysir, Gullfoss, Þingvellir
- Day 3: Glacier hiking, ice cave exploration, Northern Lights chase
- Day 4: Volcanic helicopter tour, whale watching, farewell dinner
- Day 5: Morning hot spring, departure
Published by Peters Signature Travel.