Wayfairer Travel is thrilled to launch three bespoke itineraries in Iceland, New Zealand and the Arctic that offer guests cooler, calmer climates away from the typical sun-soaked break.
*All details correct at time of publish (28 July 2025)
Wayfairer Travel specialises in tailor-made luxury holidays to the world’s most exciting destinations, curating bespoke itineraries that are individually designed by Luxury Travel Specialists with over 25 years’ industry expertise.
With the ongoing challenges of extreme heatwaves, guests of Wayfairer Travel are increasingly favouring cooler, calmer destinations.
The bespoke luxury travel company saw a significant increase of 38% in travel to cooler destinations like Iceland, Scotland and Ireland in June, July and August, whilst Italy, France and Spain saw a 13% decrease in bookings.
Wayfairer Travel unveils three tailor-made itineraries in Iceland, New Zealand and the Arctic that offer guests a reprieve from stifling weather with climates suitable for adventure.
An exclusive 14-day self-drive expedition in Iceland: Beginning in Reyjhavik and concluding in the Diamond Circle, the journey reveals Iceland’s wonders beyond the northern lights, unveiling its waterfalls, black sand beaches and ice-capped volcanoes.
June to mid-September is prime hiking, wildlife and whale-watching season with temperatures averaging 8°C to 16°C. Designed for the discerning traveller, this immersive itinerary captures the essence of adventure and independence.
Cool weather activities include:
- Hiking the Eyjafjöll mountains and Eyjafjallajökull glacier and volcano.
- Snorkelling with whales in Eyjafjörður.
- Exploration of Þingvellir National Park, the Mývatn Lake area, Dimmuborgir’s lava formations and the volcanic crater Hverfell.
- A privately guided snorkelling tour in Silfra fissure – a rare opportunity to swim between the tectonic plates of North America and Eurasia.
The expedition is 14-days and £16,499 per person.
Luxury self-drive tour of New Zealand: New Zealand’s summer months (December to March) bring long, bright and sunny days, with temperatures of 16°C to 24°C and extensive opportunity for outdoor adventure and sophisticated al fresco dining.
Cool weather activities include:
- Exploration of limestone caves in Waitomo and the Glowworm Grotto.
- Tour of the Acacia Cliffs and a stay at Acacia Cliffs Lodge, a luxurious hotel with spectacular panoramic views of Lake Taupo and Acacia Bay.
- Full-day Maori culture experience with Tom Loughlin.
- Trip to Wai-O-Tapu, a geothermal system created over thousands of years of volcanic activity.
- Exclusive tour of Hawke’s Bay, Cape Kidnappers and Napier’s Art Deco buildings.
- Arthur’s Pass National Park via the TranzAlpine train.
- Hike of the Waimakariri River Valley and the Tasman Glacier’s ice formations.
- Helicopter ride over the Tasman Glacier with views of lake icebergs and the Hochstetter Ice Fall.
- Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.
The expedition is 14-days and £10,350 per person.
Arctic winter dog sledge adventure: This exclusive 5-day/4-night actioned action-packed itinerary offers guests the opportunity to discover the Arctic wilderness aboard a husky sledge on the banks of a fjord.
This exclusive itinerary has set departures running throughout March to April 2026, where temperatures range between -20°C to -5°C depending on the location.
From thundering waterfalls and black sand beaches to steaming geysers and ice-capped volcanoes, Iceland’s dramatic scenery will leave guests awestruck.
Cool weather activities include:
- Expedition to Isfjord Radio.
- Sledding 50km per day.
- Evening campfire dinner.
- Wild camping.
- Exploration of Spitbergen’s west coast.
- Full-day snow mobile adventure to Tempelfjorden.
The expedition is 8-days and £6,699 per person.
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