Edge of the Arcticand Beyond
Northern lights over a snowy mountain in Iceland
Hjalteyri, 65°51′N

From the edge of the Arctic to the shores of the Adriatic.

Small-group journeys built around local people, home cooking and quiet places, from our home in Hjalteyri on Eyjafjörður to Croatia, Bosnia and Greece.

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Rovinj old town on the Istrian coast at golden hour
Rovinj, Istria, 45°05′N

Iceland, from our own fjord

Hjalteyri, 65°51′N

Every Iceland journey starts close to home: Hjalteyri, a quiet fishing village on Eyjafjörður, far from city lights.

An old anchor on the rocky shore of Eyjafjörður

Northern Lights Escapes

  • 4 days, 3 nights
  • Groups of 4–8
  • From £1,180 per person

Three nights of aurora chances from a small boutique hotel on the fjord, with whale watching, a five-course dinner in a greenhouse with a local storyteller, geothermal pools and the Herring Era Museum in Siglufjörður. Departures from Gatwick and Manchester.

Included

  • Hotel Hjalteyri or Kaldi Hotel
  • Whale watching on traditional wooden boats
  • Five-course greenhouse dinner
  • Breakfast and dinner every day
  • Full-time guide and transport
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Green and red northern lights over a mountain and a beach

Northern Lights Adventure

Winter 2026/27

  • 7 days, 6 nights
  • From $2,926 per person

A week from Reykjavík to the north: the Golden Circle, the volcanic landscapes of Mývatn, Goðafoss, the Tröllaskagi coast and Eyjafjörður. Departures are planned around the new moon for the darkest skies.

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Green hills above a calm fjord in North Iceland

Iceland Reset

  • 7 days
  • From $3,360 per person

Slow down in Hjalteyri: coastal walks, light hikes, cold dips, geothermal bathing and optional whale watching. In the evenings, nourishing dinners made from local produce at Eyri.

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An Icelandic sheep on a green slope above the fjord

Iceland Deep Reset

  • 10 days
  • From $4,800 per person

The same calm rhythm over ten days, with more time to rest, restore and enjoy the fjord at your own pace. Massage treatments available on request.

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A puffin on a grassy sea cliff

Vibrant Iceland

May 2027

  • May 15–24, 2027
  • 10 days
  • From $3,960 per person

Ten days around the island in late spring: long light evenings, puffins back on the cliffs, whales in the bays and time on a local farm during lambing season.

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Also available: Greenland, the Faroe Islands and tailor-made private tours.

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Hjalteyri 65°51′N
Reykjavík 64°08′N
Zagreb 45°49′N
Svetvinčenat 45°05′N
Sarajevo 43°51′N
Split 43°31′N
Mostar 43°20′N
Athens 37°59′N

Twenty-eight degrees of latitude. One way of travelling.

Beyond: food & wine journeys south

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Zagreb 45°49′N – Athens 37°59′N

Nik's father was Croatian, and the Adriatic has always been part of the story. Today we take small groups to the tables, vineyards and family kitchens of Croatia, Bosnia and Greece, with the same slow, personal approach we use at home in Iceland.

A candlelit stone courtyard restaurant in Istria

Croatia

Reset Croatia

  • 12 days
  • From $5,450 per person

Zagreb first, then several nights on a restored stone estate near Svetvinčenat in Istria: hilltop towns, vineyards, olive groves and truffle country. Then five nights aboard M/S Stella Maris through Dalmatia, calling at harbours such as Vis, Korčula, Hvar, Split and Trogir.

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The old town of Rovinj rising from the sea

Croatia

Easter Break: Croatian Wine, Food & Culture

  • March 20–28, 2027
  • From $3,175 per person

For food and wine lovers who want to see behind the scenes: four regions of Croatia, winery visits, olive groves and a truffle hunt.

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Bosnian coffee served in a copper set

Croatia & Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Good Detour Through Bosnia

  • 7 days
  • From $1,950 per person

Picks up where Croatia leaves off: from Split through Mostar, Sarajevo, Konjic, Visoko, Kreševo, Jajce and Banja Luka to Zagreb. Tito's secret bunker, local artisans and a home-cooked dinner with wine at the Matekalo family's table.

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A blue wooden door on a white-washed Greek wall

Greece

Coming 2027

Greece

New food & wine journeys to Greece are being planned for 2027. Tell us when you would like to travel and we will send details as soon as dates are set.

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A plated lamb dish at Eyri
Northern lights over Arnarnes near Hjalteyri

Dine with us at Eyri

Eyri is Nik's restaurant in Hjalteyri, right on Eyjafjörður. Come for dinner, and on clear winter nights step outside afterwards: far from city lights, the northern lights are often visible right from the village.

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A guest with arms raised under the northern lights
Coming next season

Northern Lights Greenhouse Dinners

We are building a greenhouse at Eyri. From next season we will serve a four- to five-course dinner under a glass roof at 20:00, three to four nights a week, for pre-booked guests only. If the sky allows, the northern lights are the final course. Bookings will open online and through travel agencies.

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Send us your email and preferred dates and we will let you know when bookings open.

20:00
Dinner is served
4–5
courses
3–4
nights a week
Pre-booked
guests only
A walker on a green hillside above a black-pebble beach in North Iceland

Chef Nik Peros

Born in the United States to a Croatian father, Nik has lived in Iceland permanently since 2014. He runs Eyri Restaurant in Hjalteyri and leads Edge of the Arctic and Beyond, a travel company with its roots in the remote northeast of Iceland that now travels from the Arctic south to the Mediterranean. Small groups, privately and family-owned stays, and food from people who know where it comes from.

  • In Iceland since 2014
  • Groups of 6–16
  • 9-seat vans, off the beaten path
  • Licensed by the Icelandic Tourist Board

What travellers say

18

reviews on WeTravel

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Had a great time on this trip! The boat ride out was wonderful and the captain was kind enough to keep moving to find the best view of the Northern Lights based on the movement of the clouds. We were able to capture wonderful photos of the Northern Lights! The dinner felt very personal and was definitely worth the value!

Pat B.

Northern Lights on the Arctic Ocean with Exclusive Icelandic Dinner

WeTravel, Oct 2026

We had an incredible time! The food was absolutely delicious, and the people were wonderful. It was such a great experience from start to finish. Thank you for making it so enjoyable! We truly appreciate it and look forward to coming back!

Jessica J.

North Iceland stay

WeTravel, Oct 2026

Amazing meal and fantastic Northern Lights boat trip.

Joy B.

Northern Lights on the Arctic Ocean with Exclusive Icelandic Dinner

WeTravel, Oct 2026

Dinner and a trip on the water to see the Northern Lights. It was a wonderful evening.

Robert M.

Northern Lights on the Arctic Ocean with Exclusive Icelandic Dinner

WeTravel, Oct 2026

We had a great time. Wonderful people and the best experience!! I would recommend to everyone!!

Melissa M.

Airport transfer Keflavík–Akureyri

WeTravel, Oct 2026

It was a very good trip, all the staff were very helpful and showed us a fun time.

Paulette C.

Event shuttle Akureyri–Hjalteyri

WeTravel, Oct 2026

This was a great experience. The weather changed some of the plans but the pivot was still something we would have paid the same price for. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we felt like we learned a lot about the history of Iceland during the trip. The night ended with a very personal dinner for the group and everyone was very fulfilled with the meal and the day. Highly recommend this trip!

Pat B.

Geothermal Wonders day tour

WeTravel, Oct 2026

We had the most amazing trip and experience with Edge of the Artic. They were all very kind and very accommodating. The scenery was also gorgeous.

Jessica J.

Airport transfer Keflavík–Akureyri

WeTravel, Oct 2026

This was a wonderful day of discovering some amazing sights in the Northern parts of Iceland.

Robert M.

Geothermal Wonders day tour

WeTravel, Oct 2026

The group had a great time on this ride. Though many miles the mood was positive and we were able to stop and everyone was able to refresh and grab some food along the way. Drivers were very flexible and friendly.

Pat B.

Airport transfer Keflavík–Akureyri

WeTravel, Oct 2026

It was great, the staff was great, and very informative.

Paulette C.

Geothermal Wonders day tour

WeTravel, Oct 2026

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Phone
+354 862 9697
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