Iceland holidays

Planning a trip to Iceland

Just over 3 hours from the UK, this north Atlantic island has a unique charm and a cultural identity like no other. Travel during the summer months and the midnight sun gives rise to long days ripe for adventure. On a self-drive holiday choose winding coastal routes, easy-going circuits linking popular highlights or spectacular 4WD routes in the interior. Join a small-group escorted tour with an exceptional guide or stride out on a walking holiday through breathtaking scenery.

Visit in the winter months and our northern lights holidays offer the electrifying prospect of the seeing the aurora borealis as well as the opportunity to hike on glaciers, go snowmobiling or take an adrenaline-filled Superjeep ride off the beaten track. A winter self-drive is surprisingly accessible and of course, it’s less busy than summer, so you might well find a natural wonder all to yourself. Meanwhile, our small-group escorted tours take you in search of everything from orcas to ice caves.

Our Iceland package holidays on this website are just a starting point. We can tailor-make your trip to Iceland to suit your requirements booking flights, car hire, accommodation ranging from standard to luxury, and a range of activities including the Blue Lagoon.

Northern lights holidays

We’ve been specialising in northern lights holidays to Iceland for four decades and know a thing or two about how to catch sight of this celestial phenomenon.

Visible from late August through to mid-April, that’s eight months of opportunity for planning your Iceland holiday. We can tailor make a trip to see the northern lights or you can choose from one of our tried and tested Iceland trip packages.

Stay in a countryside accommodation for optimum northern lights viewing perhaps combining with a city break. Our holidays are all about putting yourself in the best location to see the northern lights should they appear as well as enjoying exceptional experiences.

When to Go to Iceland

Despite its name and close proximity to the Arctic Circle, Iceland is not a frozen frontier perpetually locked in ice – a branch of the Gulf Stream brushes its southern and western coasts bringing mild Atlantic air across the country. This not only moderates the climate, but can also create changeable weather. You really can experience all four seasons in one day!

Iceland is a year-round destination, punctuated by two heavenly highlights: the midnight sun in summer and the northern lights in winter. But every season has its special appeal.

Iceland makes a brilliant location for a winter break. Spend a weekend away based in the secluded countryside, perfect for northern lights hunting at night and exploring the sights by day.

Spend your summer exploring under Iceland’s midnight sun. Travel one of the world’s classic drives, Route 1 – an irresistible loop around the Land of Fire and Ice with our Around Iceland holiday.

Things To Do on Iceland holidays

With spectacular volcanic landscapes, a plethora of waterfalls and adventure around every corner, you should experience Iceland at least once in your lifetime. We’ve been travelling to this striking island for 40 years and every trip brings something new!

Get off the beaten track and lose count of waterfalls, geysers, fjords and volcanoes. Encounter orca, humpback, blue whales and more in Europe’s whale-watching capital. Discover a natural playground perfect for hiking and adventures for all the family.