DEPLAR FARM
Iceland
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DEPLAR FARM
Iceland
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Ruled by nature and deep-rooted in tradition, Deplar Farm is one of Iceland’s most remote retreats. Living its former life as a sheep farm, the black timber walls now house 13 rooms that welcome guests to experience the therapeutic and restorative abilities of the Troll Peninsula, both at the lodge and in the wilderness beyond.
Making the most of its surroundings, the huge spa is encased in glass windows to foster a closeness to the landscape. It’s here where Viking wellness rituals and therapies like sound healing and Arctic plunges help to ground and rejuvenate. And expert-guidedseasonal adventures allow Mother Nature to fuel inspiration and mindfulness through phenomena like the midnight sun and the Aurora Borealis.
Something special With a great belief in the healing powers of its homeland, Icelandic-inspired traditions are a speciality. The Viking sauna ritual – involving a brave move from the cosy mound-covered sauna to the freezing plunge pool outside – may seem daunting. But with the careful instruction from an expert therapist, specific breathing techniques make it an invigorating and immune boosting experience. Meanwhile, temperature continues to be a theme in the Fire & Ice massage therapy.
We recommend Although the small room count and secluded locale makes Deplar Farm an undeniably exclusive experience, the Grettir King Suite (the namesake of an Icelandic outlaw) turns it into an even more private affair. The largest of all the Nordic-named rooms, it’s outfitted with comforting loft and fireplace lounge areas, a private deck looking to the north, and spa essentials including a sauna, steam shower and soaking tub.
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Focus on the here and now beneath the ethereal Aurora Sparking awe even in those who have seen them a million times, there’s nothing to be done but stop and stare when the Northern Lights make an appearance. Visible from September to March, the phenomenon is proven to reduce stress by lowering cortisol and prompting a mindful pause (some countries are even prescribing the Aurora for mental health), and there isn’t even any need to leave the lodge to find it – the lights blanket the sky above a midnight soak in the outdoor geothermal pool.
Experience weightless wonder in Deplar’s cavernous spa From the treatment rooms to the sound bath studio, most corners of the glass-enclosed 5,000-square-foot spa are light and airy, but ultimate relaxation waits in the cosseted confines of the i-sopod flotation tank. While floating in the Epsom salt water, the lack of environmental distractions allows the body to focus on itself; with key benefits being reducing blood pressure, increasing circulation and red blood cells, and taking the weight off muscles to allow them to heal quicker.
Soak in the beauty of the Troll Peninsula’s raw and remote nature It’s common knowledge that time in nature has been proven to positively impact well-being, and there’s absolutely no shortage of it at Deplar. Among the adventures to be had on both land and sea here, a slow and mindful snowshoe hike proves to be one of the most rewarding, and not just for the physical and mental upsides; there’s the chance to spot endemic birdlife with an expert guide too.
Guide price*
From £11,555 per person for 4 nights based on a booking of 2 adults departing 02 Feb 2027.
Price correct at time of publishing, June 2026.
Included in your trip:
- Economy Class international flights from London Gatwick to Akureyri International Airport with EasyJet, plus return transfers
- Accommodating guests in a Grettir King Room
- All guests welcomed on a full board basis
- Price includes locally payable taxes of ISK 800 / £4.79 per room per night (exchange rate of 167.04 ISK = 1 GBP)
- Airside departure service at London Gatwick Airport including greeting, check-in and baggage assistance, fast-track security, 3-hour departure lounge relaxation and escorting to the departure gate
- Guided activities including hiking, snowshoeing, group whale watching, sea kayaking and more
- All necessary gear for guided activities
- In-room snacks and drinks (excluding alcohol)