A Luxury Philanthropic Vacation in Iceland
From design hotels in eclectic Reykjavik where you experience the fine and fashionable Nordic life style to luxury expeditions and mobile-tented camps built on ice blue glaciers, Iceland has it all.
Unlock your philanthropic experience of tracking the endangered Arctic Fox.
Highlights
Maybe it’s chasing the Northern Lights in dreamlike, volcanic scenery with no light or air pollution, or driving across centuries-old glaciers and majestic volcanoes in robust super jeeps and stopping for a sensational photographic moment next to thundering waterfalls or steaming geysers.
Eco-Luxury
Eco-luxury in Iceland is exemplified by properties like the ION Adventure Hotel, known for its design and geothermal energy use, and Torfhús Retreat, which builds turf houses with local, reclaimed materials and uses private geothermal pools.
The Blue Lagoon’s retreat is another notable example.
Philanthropy Unlocked
Your donation of $10,000 to the Arctic Fox Center unlocks this philanthropic experience: accompanying researchers and trackers to see arctic foxes in their natural habitat in north-western Iceland.
A Suggested Iceland Trip Itinerary
Example Price: US$55,000 per person
An extraordinary 12-day private journey through Iceland blending adventure, luxury, and conservation — from glacier hikes, buggy rides, and volcano descents to Arctic fox tracking and snorkeling between continents.
Stay in exclusive villas and lodges, travel by helicopter and Super Jeep, and unwind in the Blue Lagoon Retreat, where your expedition ends in pure geothermal bliss.
Trip Highlights
- Buggy tour across volcanic and lunar landscapes near Mt. Esja
- Snorkel between tectonic plates in crystal-clear glacial waters
- See Gullfoss waterfall and Strokkur geyser erupting sky-high
- Discover Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls
- Walk the black-sand beaches of Reynisfjara and visit Vík
- Private glacier walk on Sólheimajökull’s icy terrain
- Helicopter flight over glaciers, lava fields, and rainbow landscapes
- Zodiac tour on the Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Ride in Super Jeeps up onto Eyjafjallajökull Glacier
- Private snowmobiling tour with panoramic views over South Iceland
- Multi-day private expedition tracking wild Arctic foxes in Hornstrandir
- Descend 400 feet inside a dormant volcano at Þríhnúkagígur
- Rejuvenate in the Blue Lagoon Retreat, with private lagoon access
Price Includes
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Private transfers
- Expert local guides
- Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Note: Price excludes international and domestic flights, but these can be arranged, including by private jet
Sample Day by Day
DAY 1 ARRIVE ICELAND
Transfer to your private luxury villa about an hour from Reykjavik.
Welcome dinner by your private chef.
DAY 2 BUGGY TOUR & GOLDEN CIRCLE
Zip through the vast, unique and often moon-like landscape in a two-seater buggy – one of the most exciting and exhilarating ways of exploring Iceland.
Waterfalls, geysers, chasm snorkeling
DAY 3 SOUTH COAST
Waterfalls, black sandy beaches, mountains and strange lava formations along the way. Private glacier walk.
DAY 4 GLACIER LAGOON BY HELICOPTER, HIKE & HOT SPRINGS
This spectacular helicopter tour offers a wonderfully picturesque route through the Jökulsárlón exotic colors of Icelandic nature.
DAY 5 SUPER JEEP & SNOWMOBILING SAFARI
Today we will travel on Super Jeeps, pick up the snowmobiles and ride to the glacier Eyjafjallajökull.
DAY 6 FLY TO THE WESTFJORDS
Today we fly to Sudavik in the Westfjords, site of your philanthropic experience: tracking Arctic Foxes in the wild.
DAY 7-9 TRACKING ARCTIC FOXES
Today we depart with our expert guides and trackers in search of arctic foxes in their natural environment, on a private expedition.
DAY 10 INSIDE THE VOLCANO & BLUE LAGOON
Fly back to Reykjavik and drive to the dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano. Then visit the Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s most popular attraction.
DAY 11 FREE DAY
DAY 12 FLY OUT
You have a private transfer to the airport in time for your onward flight. Naturally if you would like to explore Scandinavia or the Arctic Circle, I can make it happen for you.
Note: This is a sample itinerary, to give you an idea of what is possible. We delight in tailoring the trip to your exact requirements
Highlights of Iceland
Iceland offers breathaking volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches, glaciers, and wildlife, along with kayaking opportunities, hot springs, geysers, and cutting edge cuisine and design hotels.
Hotels and lodges shown here are examples of what we call “eco-luxury”, meaning you minimize any environmental impact whilst retaining your creature comforts. With Impact Destinations you can enjoy the best eco-luxury accommodation in Iceland
Philanthropic Experiences in Iceland
Conserve and Track Arctic Foxes
Accompany researchers and trackers to see arctic foxes in their natural habitat in north-western Iceland. Best observed in the summer months (June-September)
