Reykjavík, quietly introduced
Private airport welcome, geothermal bathing and a refined city stay with your first aurora assessment after dark.
A private winter retreat beneath the northern sky
Iceland, Beneath the Aurora
The journey
A secluded journey of geothermal rituals, elemental landscapes and privately guided nights shaped around the clearest available skies.
The aurora remains beautifully beyond control. Everything around it — timing, comfort, privacy and expert judgement — is precisely considered.
Duration6 nights
Best timeSeptember to March
Travel stylePrivate winter road journey
AccommodationDesign hotel & secluded lodge
The itinerary
Day by day,
beautifully considered.
This is the journey's natural rhythm. Every stage can be refined around your dates, interests and preferred pace.
South into the elements
Travel privately past waterfalls and volcanic landscapes to a secluded lodge chosen for its darkness and horizon.
Ice & private night skies
Explore a glacier, ice cave or winter landscape with a specialist guide, followed by a flexible aurora departure.
The black-sand coast
Follow weather and light towards the southern coast, with quiet stops and a warm private table along the way.
Geothermal stillness
A slower day of private bathing, lodge time and another expert-led night beneath the clearest available sky.
Return to Reykjavík
Travel by a contrasting route for one final city evening and a carefully chosen farewell dinner.
Departure
Private airport transfer timed to your flight.
The experience
Considered in every detail.
- Private aurora guiding adapted nightly to conditions
- A secluded design lodge in South Iceland
- Private geothermal bathing experience
- Glacier, ice-cave or super-jeep exploration when conditions allow
Included with ELEGANS
- 6 nights in luxury accommodation
- Daily breakfast and three dinners
- Private guide and four-wheel-drive vehicle
- Private geothermal and specialist winter experiences
- Dedicated ELEGANS journey concierge
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Activities cancelled by unsafe weather conditions
- Meals and drinks not specifically described