About ILT
Where Iceland's Soul Meets Uncompromising Luxury
Some places change you forever.
Iceland is one of them.
But only when experienced the right way.
Our Story
In 2009, Sveinn Sigurður Kjartansson and his wife Stella made a profound decision that would reshape luxury travel in Iceland forever. Growing up in the shadow of glaciers and raised on stories whispered by the Northern winds, Sveinn understood something that escaped most:
Iceland doesn't reveal her secrets to strangers - only to those who speak her language.
What began as a love letter to Iceland's untamed beauty has evolved into the country's premier luxury travel experience, trusted by Fortune 500 executives, celebrities, and discerning travelers who understand that true luxury isn't about thread count - it's about accessing the impossible.
The Iceland Luxury Difference
Born from the Land, Built for You
We are not tour operators who happen to work in Iceland. We are Icelanders who happen to create extraordinary experiences. Every member of our team was born and raised here, shaped by the same forces that carved our glaciers and painted our Northern Lights across winter skies.
This isn't just local knowledge - it's generational wisdom. When storm clouds gather on the horizon, we don't check weather apps. We read the sky the way our ancestors did. When volcanic activity stirs beneath the earth, we don't rely on tourist alerts. We know because Iceland is not just our workplace - it's our home.
Where Others See Obstacles, We See Opportunities
Iceland's unpredictable weather has cancelled countless dreams and left travelers stranded with disappointing experiences. We turned this challenge into our greatest strength.
Our fleet of specially modified super jeeps - equipped with 46-inch tires, differential locks, engine snorkels, and on-board air compressors - doesn't just navigate Iceland's impossible terrain. They conquer it. Where standard vehicles surrender to weather, we push forward. Where others turn back, we discover magic.
Result? In 15 years of operation, we've maintained a 94% weather success rate while our competitors average 34%. We don't cancel dreams - we make them come true.
Privacy Beyond Price
True luxury isn't about gold-plated amenities or champagne service. It's about experiencing Earth's most incredible moments without sharing them with busloads of strangers taking selfies.
We guarantee complete solitude. Our exclusive access to over 200 private locations means you'll stand alone on glaciers where tourists never tread, witness volcanic activity from vantage points that exist on no guidebook, and chase Northern Lights across landscapes reserved only for those who know where to look.
Why We Do This
Beyond Business - This Is Our Calling
Every sunrise over Vatnajökull, every Northern Light dancing across our winter sky, every moment of pure silence in our highlands - these aren't just tour stops to us. They're sacred experiences we've been privileged to witness thousands of times, yet they still take our breath away.
We create these experiences because we believe some moments shouldn't be shared with crowds. Some places shouldn't be rushed. Some connections with nature shouldn't be interrupted by tour group schedules.
Our Mission:
To share Iceland's soul with those who understand that true luxury isn't about what you own - it's about what you experience.
Our Promise:
Every guest leaves Iceland forever changed, carrying stories that money can't buy and memories that last lifetimes.
Our Guarantee:
If we don't deliver the most transformative week of your life, we'll refund everything and personally plan your next adventure anywhere in the world.
The Numbers That Matter
- 15 Years of zero safety incidents
- 94% Weather Success Rate (vs. 34% industry average)
- 200+ Exclusive Locations accessible only to our guests
- 100% Privacy Guarantee - no crowds, ever
- 24/7 Emergency Support with professional rescue equipment
- 94% of Guests rate their experience as "life-changing"
Ready to Discover Your Iceland?
This isn't just a vacation. It's a carefully orchestrated symphony of moments that will fundamentally change how you see the world.
Some places change you forever. Iceland is one of them. But only when experienced the right way - our way.