Tailor-made Icelandic farm luxury with volcanic views, designed around you
Torfhús Retreat
@ Torfus Retreat
@ Torfus Retreat
Nestled away in southern Iceland you will discover the Torfhús Retreat, a location you can find and enter if you are staying there making it a perfect private experience for their guests.
Redefining Luxury Through Heritage
At Torfhús, history and hospitality go hand in hand. With Off the Map Travel, we create a retreat that honours Iceland’s roots—and designs each moment around yours.
Why Stay at Torfhús Retreat?
With grass-topped cottages inspired by Viking architecture and natural basalt hot pools outside every door, Torfhús Retreat offers a peaceful, story-rich stay in the heart of Iceland’s Golden Circle. It’s luxury rooted in tradition, crafted for travellers who seek authenticity with comfort.
Your Golden Circle, Your Way
Off the Map Travel turns your stay here into a private expedition. Explore secret waterfalls, fly over volcanoes, or savour farm-to-fork cuisine beside a crackling fire. The land is ancient, but your story will be entirely new.
Expect:
- Hand-built turf houses and private basalt hot tubs
- Eco-conscious luxury with high-end rustic design
- Fine dining on local produce, paired with wine or champagne
- Quiet countryside atmosphere, ideal for slow living
Tailor-Made Experiences May Include:
- Private Golden Circle tours with off-grid detours
- Horseback rides, just like the old Icelanders
- Helicopter excursions over highlands or erupting landscapes
- Wild wellness rituals, blending geothermal heat and Arctic air
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.
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...
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
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.
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.
Icelandic Aurora Self Drive
Iceland in the Autumn months is one of the best times to visit Iceland, and see the midnight sun!
Panorama Glass Lodge in Iceland
Panorama Glass Lodge in Iceland allows you to get immersed in Iceland’s most dramatic landscape.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.
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon
Luxury subterranean spa, Michelin-starred dining and private lagoon
Hotel Reykjavík Saga
Fosshotel Reykjavík
Tailor-made Icelandic city stays in Reykjavik’s tallest hotel – designed around you.
Panorama Glass Lodge
Amazing sunsets and sunrises, watching the northern lights from your bed
Hotel Rangá
A boutique hotel that go above and beyond in sustainability management
Silica Hotel
Refined comfort and luxury in an stunning setting, private lagoon access
Deplar Farm
With two helipads, arrive in style at this super-luxury accommodation
Hotel Jökulsárlón
A boutique hotel that go above and beyond in sustainability management
Lake Hotel, Egilsstaðir
Tailor-made Icelandic romance in a windswept coastal church hotel – designed around you.
Hotel Húsafell
Relax in geothermal baths, with dark skies for seeing the Northern Lights
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Boutique urban retreat with easy access to Reykjavik’s culture, cuisine and city life
Hotel Kea
Overlooking a stunning fjord, classic charm, in an unbeatable location
Eldar Lodge
A haven of comfort, luxury and tranquility, with stunning views of nature
Sand Hotel
A peaceful relaxing retreat from the bustling activity of the city centre
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Tailor-made coastal Iceland escapes at the foot of black beaches – designed around you
Hótel Óðinsvé
Boutique hotel in central Reykjavik offering calm interiors, local dining and easy access to the city’s culture and historic streets.
Hotel Búðir
Tailor-made Icelandic romance in a windswept coastal church hotel – designed around you.
Hotel Borg
Art deco interiors, sophisticated comfort, with views over Reykjavik
Apotek Hotel
Overlooking Austurvöllur Square, a great place for harbourside walks
Iceland Parliament Hotel
Modern elegance in the heart of Reykjavik, where history meets luxury. Steps from Parliament, culture, and Iceland’s vibrant life.
Hotel Umi
Connecting to nature, with peace and quiet in the Icelandic countryside
Skalatot Hotel
Close to stunning waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers and black sand beaches
Hótel Lóa
Hótel Lóa offers modern style, warm hospitality and the South Coast’s natural wonders just outside your door.
The Reykjavik Edition
5-star luxury hotel, explore the Blue Lagoon, and see the Northern Lights
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 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
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
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
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
Russell Snook
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
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 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
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
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 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
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