Welcome to Iceland’s Northern Frontier

Why choose North Iceland?

North Iceland combines dramatic landscapes with a slower, more intimate feel. Think colourful harbour towns, steaming geothermal valleys and broad, open skies that glow with midnight sun in summer and Northern Lights in winter. Distances are comfortable, traffic is light and you can still find yourself alone at viewpoints that feel truly wild.

Luxury accommodations with a view

From design-led hotels overlooking Eyjafjörður to chic cabins and characterful country lodges, stays in North Iceland are all about views and atmosphere. We pair you with properties that match your style – whether that’s sleek and contemporary or quietly cosy with geothermal pools just a few steps away.

• Waterfront suites with hot tubs and floor-to-ceiling fjord views
• Remote lodges ideal for families or friends travelling together
• Character hotels in Akureyri and charming fishing villages

Must-see destinations in North Iceland

Your journey can weave together a mix of well-known highlights and quieter corners that feel like secrets.

• Akureyri – the “Capital of the North”, with excellent restaurants, galleries and a lively harbour.
• Lake Mývatn – geothermal landscapes, soft crater rims and otherworldly lava formations.
• Siglufjörður & Troll Peninsula – dramatic mountains dropping into the sea, with outstanding heli-skiing in winter.
• Húsavík & Skjálfandi Bay – one of Iceland’s best spots for whale-watching and marine life.

Exclusive activities for the luxury traveller

Whether you prefer soft adventure or full-throttle thrills, North Iceland offers days you’ll talk about for years. PTI arranges privately guided experiences with expert locals who know the region’s moods and seasons intimately.

• Private whale-watching cruises with champagne on deck
• Helicopter flights over volcanic highlands, fjords and hidden hot springs
• Super-jeep adventures to remote valleys and geothermal oases
• Winter nights spent hunting for the Northern Lights in wide-open, crowd-free skies

When to visit North Iceland

North Iceland works beautifully in every season – it simply offers different kinds of magic.

• Summer – long days, lush hillsides and glassy fjords; perfect for families and first-time visitors.
• Autumn – quieter trails, rich colours and a mix of daylight adventures and early Northern Lights.
• Winter – snow-draped mountains, cosy lodges and outstanding chances of aurora on clear nights.
• Spring – thawing landscapes, migratory birdlife and a sense of Iceland gradually waking up.

Why travel North Iceland with PTI?

As a family-run DMC based in Reykjavík, we’ve spent years exploring and hosting guests in the north. We know which routes work best in each season, which lodges genuinely deliver on their promise and how to build itineraries that flow smoothly without ever feeling rushed.