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.
Iceland Self Drive Adventure with Glaciers, Fjords and Geothermal Experiences
Explore Iceland on an epic self drive with glaciers, waterfalls, wildlife encounters and luxury geothermal spa experiences
Reykjavik & Akureyri
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Panorama Glass Lodge in Iceland
Panorama Glass Lodge in Iceland allows you to get immersed in Iceland’s most dramatic landscape.
South Iceland Super Jeeps and Snorkelling Adventure
A thrilling journey through South Iceland featuring the Golden Circle, ice caves, snorkelling, super jeep adventure, and unforgettable Northern Lights...
Summer in Iceland: Lava, Lagoons & Glaciers
Luxury Iceland escape: lagoons, glaciers, whale watching and black sand beaches on a 9 day adventure of fire and ice.
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.
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
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Lake Hotel, Egilsstaðir
Tailor-made Icelandic romance in a windswept coastal church hotel – designed around you.
Silica Hotel
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Hotel Reykjavík Saga
Hotel Jökulsárlón
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Skalatot Hotel
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Deplar Farm
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Fosshotel Reykjavík
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Hotel Húsafell
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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon
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The Reykjavik Edition
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Eldar Lodge
A haven of comfort, luxury and tranquility, with stunning views of nature
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
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Hotel Búðir
Tailor-made Icelandic romance in a windswept coastal church hotel – designed around you.
Sand Hotel
A peaceful relaxing retreat from the bustling activity of the city centre
Hotel Borg
Art deco interiors, sophisticated comfort, with views over Reykjavik
Panorama Glass Lodge
Amazing sunsets and sunrises, watching the northern lights from your bed
Torfhús Retreat
Tranquillity and stunning scenery, in a place far away from the everyday
Hótel Lóa
Hótel Lóa offers modern style, warm hospitality and the South Coast’s natural wonders just outside your door.
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
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
Amy planned a fantastic trip! Everything was very well-thought out. All transfers went smoothly, accommodations were amazing, great restaurant recommendations and the tours were once-in-a-lifetime, can’t book it yourself off the internet experiences. The guides were all fantastic. Communications were prompt and everything worked exactly the way it was supposed to. What a pleasure! Already working on our next trip.
Anonymous
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
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
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 – the whole family – loved the whole journey!!
The accommodations, the activities and especially the great people – thank you very much for this fantastic organisation !!!
Barbara
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
We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!
Jim & Kris
The ease of everything stood out to me. All we had to do was be there at the right time. The dog sledding was the highlight for my daughter and sister. We had the best time! For me, Manshausen was the highlight. We were very lucky and the only guests there for the majority of our stay. The staff was amazing and the food was so delicious. We had moose steak and it was the best meal I’ve ever had.
The cabins were comfortable and we were so lucky to have 2 clear nights where we just sat and watched the northern lights. We were able to get some awesome pictures too.
I appreciate all your time and care with planning our trip! I won’t hesitate to use Off the Map travel for our next adventure.
Kelly
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
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