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Iceland Golf Tour
Ten of Iceland's finest courses across an extraordinary landscape — culminating in a helicopter flight to Grímsey island, just before midnight, to play the only hole in the world that crosses the Arctic Circle.
The full picture
Golf Like Nowhere Else on Earth
Iceland is already one of the world's most dramatic places to play golf. Lava field fairways. Volcanic island greens. Midnight sun rounds. ILE takes that and adds a finale that no other operator on earth can offer.
The courses: from lava fields to fjord towns
The ILE golf tour covers ten of Iceland's best courses — chosen not just for their quality but for the variety they represent. You play on ancient lava fields at Keilir, where the raw volcanic landscape pushes right up to the fairway edge. You play at Heimaey on the Westman Islands, where ocean and volcanic cliff stack meet the green. You reach the Arctic Open course at Akureyri, where the midnight sun tournament takes place each June. No two courses look the same, and no two rounds feel the same.
Each stop is arranged by ILE with private tee times, caddie support where available, and transport between courses in our private fleet. The pace of the journey, the stops between rounds, and any accompanying non-golf activities are designed around your guests' preferences.
Siglufjörður: the final course before the finale
The tenth and final course before the climax is Siglufjörður Golf Club in Iceland's most dramatic northerly fjord town. Siglufjörður was once the herring capital of the world — the fjord is steep-sided, the light extraordinary, and the course itself sits in a valley that feels like it belongs in a different century.
By the time guests complete their round at Siglufjörður, they have played across the entire country. They have seen Iceland's coastal drama, its geothermal heartland, its volcanic rawness, and its northern light. And they don't yet know what happens next. The helicopter arrives just before midnight.
The structure
How the Journey is Built
The hole that
crosses the Arctic Circle.
Nothing else like it on earth.
The round at Siglufjörður is finished. Dinner, perhaps. The light outside — that particular northern light that never quite dies in June or July — is still gold at eleven in the evening. Then the helicopter arrives.
Grímsey is a small island sitting directly on the Arctic Circle, 41 kilometres north of Iceland's mainland. It is home to around sixty people, and a golf hole that ILE has prepared for this single moment. The helicopter flies north. Below: the Norwegian Sea, empty and dark. Ahead: the last light of a day that refuses to end.
The par 3 has been set up to play across the Arctic Circle line — tee on one side, green on the other. The shot carries the player from one hemisphere of experience into another. It is a short hole by measure and an enormous one by meaning.
When the last putt drops, the champagne arrives. The bottle is opened with a Viking axe — sabered in the old tradition, with a blade that fits the latitude. A toast is made. And then the certificate is presented: official confirmation that the guest has played across the Arctic Circle. No one else offers this. No one else can.
The 10 courses
Where You'll Play
Ten distinctive courses across Iceland — each unique in character, setting, and challenge. Plus Siglufjörður as the final round before the helicopter arrives.
Heimaey
Volcanic rock stacks, the open Atlantic, and one of the most dramatic settings in world golf.
Kíðjaberg
Carved through dramatic volcanic terrain. One of the most visually striking layouts in the country.
Grafarholt
Home to many of Iceland's national team players. Wildflower-lined fairways in a parkland setting.
Brautarholt
One of Reykjavík's most established clubs. A long history, a loyal membership, and a storied course.
Hella
In the shadow of Mount Hekla, Iceland's most active volcano. South coast golf at its most atmospheric.
Þorlákshöfn
A coastal south Iceland course with wide open skies and the mountain panoramas of Árnes county.
Oddur, Borgarnes
Fjord views and mountain backdrop in the Borgarfjörður valley. A true west Iceland course.
Akureyri
Host to the Arctic Open. Mountain-framed fairways played under the midnight sun in June.
Sandgerði
A links-style coastal course on the Reykjanes Peninsula, right on the shoreline of the North Atlantic.
Nesklúbburinn
A classic links course on the Nes peninsula, with mountain panoramas and the fjord on either side.
From the fairways
What's covered
What's Included
Green fees at all 10 courses
All green fees pre-arranged and included. Private tee times on all courses.
Private helicopter transfer to Grímsey
Midnight flight from Siglufjörður to Grímsey island and return. Included in the full tour package.
All ground transport
Private ILE fleet for all transfers between courses and accommodation throughout the tour.
Arctic Circle certificate
Official ILE certificate of completion, presented after the Grímsey hole is played.
Dedicated ILE tour coordinator
An ILE coordinator accompanies the group for the full tour duration. No logistics left to the guest.
Accommodation selection
Curated luxury accommodation at each stage of the journey — from Reykjavík to the north. Included for multi-night packages.
Agent tools
How to Pitch It
Lead with Grímsey. Don't bury it. The Arctic Circle par 3, helicopter at midnight, champagne by Viking axe — this is the story they'll tell for the rest of their lives. Most serious golfers have played links in Ireland, courses in Scotland, perhaps Augusta on a charity day. None of them have played across the Arctic Circle. That is what makes this incomparable, and that is the sentence that opens the conversation.
The Keilir lava course alone is on most serious golfers' bucket lists — it was CNN's pick for the world's most unusual course. The Westman Islands course is routinely listed among the world's most dramatic. The Arctic Open venue at Akureyri is internationally known. Stack those names in the pitch and your client will start asking about availability before you've finished the sentence.
The Grímsey ceremony is made for groups. The champagne toast, the shared certificate, the midnight sun, the Viking axe — these are the moments that bond a group permanently. Think corporate incentive trips, golf society tours, private club groups. A group of 8–12 golfers sharing this experience will talk about it as a defining trip. Position it as the incentive reward they actually remember.
The Grímsey finale requires the midnight sun, which means the tour is June and July only for the full experience. May and August can be arranged for the 10-course component without the midnight Grímsey element. Helicopter logistics and Grímsey logistics require 3–6 months lead time minimum. For summer peak dates, enquire as early in the year as possible — particularly for groups of six or more.
Ready to build an Iceland Golf Tour?
Send us the dates, party size, and whether the Grímsey Arctic Circle finale is included. We'll confirm helicopter availability, build the course schedule, and handle everything from green fees to the Viking axe.
Internal — Not for Client Distribution
- The Arctic Circle par 3 on Grímsey is an ILE original. This experience was created by ILE and does not exist through any other operator. Treat the logistics and design of this experience as proprietary.
- The helicopter operator and Grímsey arrangement details are operational — do not share partner names or logistics specifics in client-facing materials. Clients book through ILE.
- The midnight sun requirement for the Grímsey finale means this version of the tour is June and July only. A daytime Grímsey visit (without the midnight ceremony) can be arranged outside this window but loses much of its impact — advise clients accordingly.
- The champagne sabering ceremony uses a Viking-style axe sourced and maintained by ILE. This is not improvised — it is a choreographed moment. The bottle, the axe, and the certificate are all prepared in advance.
- The 10-course selection is not fixed — it is built around scheduling availability and guest preferences. Confirm the exact course list with ILE operations before including specific names in any proposal sent to a client.
- The full tour (10 courses + Siglufjörður + Grímsey) typically runs 7–10 days depending on pace. Shorter versions (fewer courses, day session additions) can be built on request.
- Group minimum for the full package is typically 2 golfers. Maximum helicopter capacity and Grímsey logistics typically accommodate up to 12–16 guests. For larger groups, contact the team for a bespoke arrangement.