The summer season is ideal for staying at iconic luxury resorts, spending time outdoors in beautiful landscapes, escaping to cooler parts of the world and enjoying immersive cultural experiences. Contact Artisans of Leisure to plan a private, customized and luxurious summer trip.

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Cool-weather destinations are increasingly in demand during the high summer season, with travelers prioritizing “coolcations” in the milder climates of northern Europe over the hotter temperatures of the Mediterranean. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours in favorite destinations that are less hot during the summer months.

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We love experiencing hot springs and thermal baths around the world—such as serene Japanese onsen and open-air baths at spas in cities such as Budapest and Reykjavik—in spectacular settings.

Artisans of Leisure can incorporate local thermal bath experiences and bathing traditions in all of our private international tours.

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Photos of the Northern Lights and more, taken by an Artisans of Leisure traveler taken during a private luxury tour of Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

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Highlights from our visit to Iceland and Norway, including active and cultural  touring in Reykjavik, the Golden Circle, Bergen, Fjord Norway and Oslo.

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For adventurous travelers looking for off-the-beaten-path experiences, Artisans of Leisure can incorporate stays at ice hotels, tree hotels, igloo hotels or other unique hotels in the Nordic countries as part of a private tour in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland.

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Some of our favorite landmark buildings in Reykjavik are inspired by the country’s incredible basalt landscapes. Artisans of Leisure arranges private Iceland tours that feature the country’s spectacular landscapes and sophisticated cultural touring.

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Exclusive Deplar Farm in North Iceland is one of the country’s most luxurious lodges and an ideal base for touring the spectacular region.

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Artisans of Leisure founder and CEO on her most recent trip to Iceland and what makes this destination so popular for families.

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Iceland, “The Land of Fire and Ice,” is packed with dramatic natural features: the largest glaciers in Europe, several of the most active volcanoes in the world, rugged lava fields, bubbling geothermal pools, thundering waterfalls, jagged peaks and spouting geysers. One of Iceland’s most famous sights is the Blue Lagoon, a pale-blue slash of geothermal-heated […]

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Iceland has been one of our most popular destinations since we launched our private Iceland tours. Luke Pyenson, one of our Iceland travel specialists, has visited the country several times and closely studied its tourism industry while in graduate school. We chatted with Luke about what makes the island so compelling, and why he can’t stop […]

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Stunningly beautiful Iceland is known for its unique, otherworldly landscapes including rugged hills, icy blue glaciers and black-sand beaches. But Iceland’s stylish capital city, Reykjavik, is also home to impressive cultural attractions, such as Harpa, the magnificent concert hall designed in part by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson and opened in 2011. The mesmerizing glass-paneled facade […]

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We’ve recently launched new private tours featuring the very best of Scandinavia and the Baltic States. This is one of our favorite parts of the world, and we’re excited to offer tours that incorporate our unique expertise and perspective on Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The comprehensive private tours include exclusive access […]

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Artisans of Leisure arranges private Iceland tours including Reykjavik and the Golden Circle. Visit Geysir geothermal area, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss waterfall, Thingvellir National Park UNESCO site. Diving, farm visits, hiking also. Iceland tours, luxury Iceland tours

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Our private Scandinavia tours bring the Artisans of Leisure style of travel to Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Here are a few of our favorite destinations and activities in the region. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a wonderful introduction to Scandinavia. The beautiful city is built on several islands, and we usually recommend taking […]

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