Summer Season 2026 — Midnight sun guiding available June–August. 3 new guide profiles added this week.
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Fleet

The Rolls-Royce Phantom joins the fleet

Our flagship is now available for airport welcomes, special occasions and city evenings.

Golden Circle

Laugarás Lagoon now open

Iceland's first two-storey geothermal lagoon, with the Ylja restaurant by chef Gísli Matt — between Geysir and Gullfoss.

Portal

Day Tours & Transfers now bookable

Hotel partners can book ready-made day tours and airport transfers directly, with live availability.

Plan ahead

Upcoming

31 Jul – 3 Aug
Þjóðhátíð, Westman Islands — Iceland's biggest festival: bonfires, fireworks and a whole island singing, over the Commerce Day weekend.
4 – 9 August
Reykjavík Pride — one of the year's great celebrations, building to the city-centre parade.
12 August
Total solar eclipse over Iceland — a once-in-a-generation event, with the Iceland Eclipse Festival around it. Time-sensitive private programmes; speak to us early.
22 August
Culture Night & Reykjavík Marathon — Menningarnótt fills the capital with free concerts, art and a harbour fireworks finale, on marathon day.
Early September
Ljósanótt, Reykjanesbær — the "Night of Lights" town festival, with concerts and a light show.
September
Réttir — the autumn round-ups — the centuries-old sheep & horse gathering across the country; a rare, authentic guest experience.
Mid-September
Northern Lights season opens — with a bang — the dark nights return and the aurora is back over Iceland. Prime viewing runs right through to late March.
24 Sep – 4 Oct
Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) — the capital's leading film event.

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Travel notes

Why September is Iceland's best-kept secret

Long days, fewer crowds, strong aurora and both summer and winter activities still on the table.

For your guests

Driving Iceland: what every visitor should know

Weather, gravel roads, single-lane bridges and the habits that keep a self-drive smooth.

Beyond the Ring Road

The Westfjords, in their own time

Ísafjörður, Bolafjall, Rauðasandur and the wild edges most visitors never reach.

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Our Guides

All 30+ guides are named, all operate under NDA, and all are available exclusively through ILE. No other DMC has access.

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The Statesman ILE Exclusive

Guðni Th. Jóhannesson

Former President of Iceland, 2016–2024

State Protocol History Reykjavík
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The Storyteller New Profile

Örn Árnason

Actor, comedian & national icon — the voice of Homer Simpson

Culture Storytelling Film & TV
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The Rock Star

Bjarni Bragi Kjartannson

Glacier expert & ice-cave specialist

Glaciers Ice Caves South Iceland
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The Ambassador

Egill Örn Rafnsson

Multilingual guide & cultural liaison

Cultural Access Highlands Multilingual
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The Performer

Tinna Gunnarsdóttir

Folk musician & Westfjords cultural guide

Folk Music Westfjords Immersive Culture
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The Rock Star
SJ

Stefan Jakobsson

"Stebbi Jak" — music insider & Reykjavík cultural guide

Live Music Underground Culture Reykjavík
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Exclusive Experiences

Pricing and availability shown below. All experiences include ILE concierge coordination throughout.

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Jun–Sep · Limited

Inside the Volcano

Michelin-calibre dining inside Þríhnúkagígur

Descended 120m into a dormant volcano by cable, guests dine in the only accessible magma chamber on earth — prepared by an anonymous Michelin-trained chef. Maximum 6 guests. Exclusive to ILE.

From €4,500 / person
Max 6 pax
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Oct–Mar · Available

Aurora Hunt with the Shaman

Northern Lights expedition led by Þór

A private aurora expedition led by Þór — a guide who reads the sky the way others read a map. Private transport, thermal field camp, cultural storytelling, and the lights above.

From €2,800 / person
Max 8 pax
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Year-round · Available

Grjótagjá — Private Access

The GoT cave. After hours. Thermal spring, total seclusion.

Filmed for Game of Thrones, this lava cave with its cerulean thermal spring is one of Iceland's most requested exclusives. After-hours private access arranged entirely through ILE. No public visitors.

From €1,200 / person
Max 10 pax
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Keflavík International

Airport Services

ILE manages the complete arrival and departure experience. No guest ever waits at baggage claim.

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SAGA Lounge Access

Lounge reserved directly through ILE at KEF. Quiet seating, hot dining, shower facilities, and a private host.

From €180 / person

Private Arrivals & Fast Track

ILE host on the apron, priority customs clearance, baggage collected and delivered to vehicle. No queues.

From €350 / person

Ground Transport

Rolls-Royce Phantom, Mercedes V-Class, or Highland Defender. Chilled champagne and personalised welcome on arrival.

From €650 / transfer

Full White-Glove Package

SAGA Lounge + private arrivals + Rolls-Royce transfer + ILE welcome host. Complete end-to-end arrival experience.

From €1,200 / person

Private Transportation

Our Fleet

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Rolls-Royce Phantom

3 Passengers · Chauffeur Included

The ultimate arrival statement. For VIP guests, dignitaries, and moments where the journey itself must be extraordinary.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Up to 7 Passengers · Chauffeur Included

Fully optioned executive minivan with privacy glass, ambient lighting, climate partition, and full entertainment suite.

Land Rover Defender

Up to 5 Passengers · F-Road Certified

Highland and F-road certified. The choice vehicle for Landmannalaugar, Askja crater, and off-grid highland itineraries.

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Private Estates

ILE-owned properties, not listed on any public booking platform. Available exclusively to portal members.

New 2025

Eclipse Retreat

Kiðjaberg · Golden Circle · South Iceland

Iceland's most comprehensively equipped private villa — beside the World Golf Award–winning Kiðjaberg Golf Club. 3 bedrooms, private cinema, gym, saunas, hot tubs, cold plunge, private bar, and private chef. Fully serviced with dedicated butler.

Pricing on request Up to 10 guests · Min 2 nights
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New 2025

Forest Retreat

Near Akureyri · North Iceland

North Iceland's finest private villa, set in a forest a short drive from Akureyri. 5 bedrooms across main house and guesthouse, outdoor hot tub with views, dry sauna, cold plunge, and private chef. Perfect base for the Diamond Circle and Húsavík whale watching.

Pricing on request Larger groups · Min 2 nights
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3 Days

The Essential Iceland

Reykjavík · Golden Circle · South Coast. Best for first-time luxury guests with limited time. Delivered at ILE's signature pace.

City & Culture Geysers Waterfalls
10 Days

Private Iceland

The full experience. Highlands, Westfjords, a Faroe add-on, two estate nights, and exclusive access throughout. No compromises.

Highlands Westfjords Private Estate

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