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.
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.
Iceland and Scandinavia Grand Discovery: Volcanoes, Fjords and Nordic Capitals
Discover Iceland and Scandinavia on a luxury journey featuring volcano tours, glacier hiking, Nordic cities, fjords and the Lofoten Islands.
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...
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 Blue Lagoon Northern Lights Escape
Experience Iceland's Northern Lights, Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon and luxury geothermal retreats on this unforgettable autumn escape.
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
Icelandic Aurora Self Drive
Iceland in the Autumn months is one of the best times to visit Iceland, and see Autumn Auroras.Explore More Options in Iceland
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Hotel Borg
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Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
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Hotel Umi
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Miðgarður by Center Hotels
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Alda Hotel Reykjavik
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Hótel Óðinsvé
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Hotel Búðir
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We really enjoyed our Norwegian adventure despite the -22 days! Unfortunately no real experience of viewing the Lights but we did capture a couple of images on our last night – too much cloud otherwise so lots of snow. We really enjoyed the husky lodge – not at all what we had tentatively imagined. Thanks for your assistance, maybe next time we will see the Lights in all their glory.
Andrew
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
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
Off the Map Travel was great! Alex helped us plan the most amazing 10 day honeymoon to Iceland. He gave us great recommendations and was so patient with us during the planning process!
Tori