Tailor-made adventures in South Iceland’s most iconic countryside retreat
Hotel Rangá
@ Hotel Ranga
@ Hotel Ranga
Set against the cinematic backdrop of South Iceland’s volcanoes, glaciers, and black sand beaches, Hotel Rangá is more than just a place to stay, it’s a launchpad for bespoke adventures under the Northern Lights or the Midnight Sun. With its blend of rustic charm, luxury service, and stargazing serenity, every stay is an experience carefully crafted around you.
Why Choose Hotel Rangá?
Framed by volcanoes, glaciers, and black sand beaches, Hotel Rangá is a luxury log cabin with a love of the stars and the Aurora. With its renowned stargazing observatory, riverside setting, and award-winning cuisine, it’s the perfect launchpad for a tailor-made Icelandic escape.
Crafted Just for You
Whether you’re chasing the Northern Lights in a jeep, soaking in a hot tub under midnight sun skies, or flying by helicopter to the highlands, your stay at Hotel Rangá is designed to reflect your tempo, wonder, and sense of adventure.
Expect:
- Warm, rustic rooms with themed suites inspired by the world’s continents
- Fine dining rooted in Icelandic ingredients and culinary creativity
- In-house observatory with expert stargazers and high-powered telescopes
- Prime location between the Golden Circle and Iceland’s southern coast
Tailor-Made Experiences May Include:
- Northern Lights viewings from hot tubs, superjeeps, or secluded valleys
- Private glacier and volcano tours by Superjeep or helicopter
- Geothermal soaks and spa experiences, designed for deep reset
- Adrenaline or wellness days, from river rafting to silent hikes
Redefining Luxury in South Iceland
At Hotel Rangá, luxury is in the silence, the stars, and the stories you take home. With Off the Map Travel, we shape those stories to you, each one unique, unforgettable, and impossible to script.
Itinerary Inspiration in Iceland
We can personalise your stay and craft the perfect itinerary for you. Here are some examples of how we combine this accommodation with local experiences and give you a taste of the best.
Panorama Glass Lodge in Iceland
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South Iceland Super Jeeps and Snorkelling Adventure
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Iceland Family Adventure: Volcanoes, Glaciers and Geothermal Wonders
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Summer in Iceland: Lava, Lagoons & Glaciers
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Iceland and Scandinavia Grand Discovery: Volcanoes, Fjords and Nordic Capitals
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Reykjavik & Akureyri
This short break in Iceland will help you discover the relaxing Sky Lagoon, and explore Iceland’s southern coast with a private guide.
Iceland Self Drive Adventure with Glaciers, Fjords and Geothermal Experiences
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Icelandic Aurora Self Drive
Iceland in the Autumn months is one of the best times to visit Iceland, and see the midnight sun!Explore More Options in Iceland
Let us create your perfect Icelandic adventure – a land where fire meets ice and every turn reveals a new wonder. Stay in hand-selected countryside retreats or stylish Reykjavik hideaways, then dive into volcanic landscapes, geothermal lagoons, and thundering waterfalls. Whether you’re chasing the Northern Lights or exploring lava caves and glaciers, we’ll build a unique journey that fuses adventure with comfort, always with a touch of the unexpected.
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Hotel Umi
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Hotel Húsafell
Relax in geothermal baths, with dark skies for seeing the Northern Lights
Skáld Hotel Akureyri
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Lake Hotel, Egilsstaðir
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Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Tailor-made coastal Iceland escapes at the foot of black beaches – designed around you
Iceland Parliament Hotel
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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon
Luxury subterranean spa, Michelin-starred dining and private lagoon
Exceptional service throughout the entire planning and booking process – travel agencies don’t get any better than this. A brilliant, seamless experience matched by the holiday experience itself. Would recommend ‘Off the Map Travel’ to anyone considering booking for a Nordic experience ‘par excellence’.
Chris
We did! Everything was truly wonderful! I think the Holman Husky Lodge was our favourite place. Beautiful accommodations, but best of all, wonderful people! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, excellent food, we really enjoyed our time there. We also greatly enjoyed Bergen! Opus XVI was beautiful and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and bars and take in the sights. All of our drivers were punctual and friendly. The itinerary was full but not overfull.
Thank you so much! It was an epic trip, we are taking home wonderful memories!
Shelly
Hello Lucy!! Kim and I had a fantastic time in Iceland! Probably one of my top 3 trips I’ve ever taken!
It was everything we asked for and you did a wonderful job coordinating it all so beautifully!!
Thank you very much and we will contact you again when we get ready to plan our trip to Norway and Lapland!
Doreen
I would thoroughly recommend this company. Their planning and advice was spot on. Alex responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I will definitely use them again for future trips.
Rosie
What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
Giles
Arctic Retreat was simply magical. Graham and his team were superb. Their entire focus was on ensuring we had an outstanding experience. The accommodation, setting and food were all excellent. The team, experienced professionals, each brought their own personal touch and local nuance. It was faultless. The dog sledging trip directly from Arctic Retreat was also superb. We would return to Arctic Retreat in a heartbeat.
George
Fantastic trip to Svalbard which delivered the true Arctic experience we were hoping for. The hotels were excellent and the activities – dog sledding and snowmobile expedition were lead by first class guides.
Top tip! The champagne tasting in the world’s most northerly wine cellar in the exceptional Funken Lodge is not to be missed!
Faith
My family and I traveled to Sweden to see The Northern Lights in March of 2023. From the planning process to every detail of the trip, I could not have been more pleased with our experience. Alex was exceptional to work with. His guidance on the time of year, where to stay, activities to do and how to get to and from everything was spot on. I have never used a tour company before but thought a trip of this kind would be easier with some help. I am so glad that I did. The entire week was seamless and completely stress-free, allowing us to truly enjoy Sweden and our time together as a family. I will be recommending Off The Map travel to friends and family and will certainly be using them myself again in the future.
Emily
I used OTMT to organise a holiday to see the Northern Lights for my partner’s 50th birthday. They took the time to understand my priorities, the kinds of places we like to stay and the things we like to do. They recommended a fabulous itinerary in Norway centred around the Lyngen Experience Lodge. The holiday itself lived up to expectations and I have no hesitation in recommending OTMT. They listened carefully during the planning and delivered the perfect present for my partner.
Alex
We have loved it so much here that we have extended our stay and will come back to Bjornfjell and stay in one of their cabins until Jan 3 then we are staying in the igloo hotel the night of the 3rd. 😊We added a few excursions this week – we did the whale trip on the RIB boat (wow!), toured the igloo hotel (which is why we decided to book the last night!) and did the reindeer sleigh at Sorrisniva. You were so right, the bonfire excursion was incredible!!It has been an absolutely amazing trip!
Kristen
Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.
Karen
The best travel experience ever on every level you can think of during a Lapland expedition (food, activities, timings, accommodation, transport, service, equipment…). I highly recommend Off The Map Travel for their outstanding level of professionalism and detail oriented mindset!
Sophie & Guy