Destination · Iceland

Iceland

Reykjavík & the South Coast (Iceland)

Brautarholt, Keilir, and Hella - midnight golf on volcanic links, with hot springs, glaciers, and the Northern Lights between rounds.

Updated May 2026 · By the Pinseekers Travel team

The short answer

Iceland is the most singular golf trip on Earth: midnight golf in late June (the sun never sets), volcanic-rock fairways, lava-edge greens, and the chance to play 36 holes after dinner. Pinseekers Travel runs 4-5 night trips here in late June to mid-July for groups of 4 to 12. Courses include Keilir (the championship near Reykjavík), Brautarholt (cliffside on the Atlantic), and Hella (glacial-river setting). Add hot springs, glacier hikes, and the Golden Circle on rest days.

Best season

Late June - mid-August (midnight-sun window)

Trip length

4-5 nights / 3-4 rounds

Group size

4 - 12 players

Pricing from

$5,500 - $9,500 per player

Best for

Adventurous golfers, midlife bucket-list trips, partner-friendly trips

Fly into

KEF (Keflavík, 50 min from Reykjavík)

On the Ground

“Midnight golf is the sales pitch but the real story is rest. The sun never sets in late June, so guys want to play 36 and stay out late. The groups that have the best trip pace it: 18 holes at 9pm, hot springs at 2am, sleep until 11. Treat it like an alpine trip and you come home rested. Treat it like Vegas and you fall apart by day three.”

Billy Belair, PGA Professional · Co-Founder, Pinseekers Travel

The courses we play

CourseDesignerType
BrautarholtEdwin Roald Rögnvaldsson (2009)Cliffside Atlantic links
Keilir Golf ClubHannes Thorsteinsson (1967, modernized)Lava-flow links
Hella Golf ClubEdwin Roald Rögnvaldsson (modern build)Glacial-river parkland
Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club (optional ferry day)Natural / club-evolvedVolcanic island links

Brautarholt

Edwin Roald Rögnvaldsson (2009) · Cliffside Atlantic links · 6,400 yds (championship), par 70

Built on a basalt peninsula 30 minutes north of Reykjavík. Six holes play directly along the Atlantic cliffs with views to the Snæfellsnes glacier. The most photographed course in Iceland.

Keilir Golf Club

Hannes Thorsteinsson (1967, modernized) · Lava-flow links · 6,672 yds, par 71

The country's premier championship venue - annual host of the Icelandic Open. Built on a 7,000-year-old lava field near Hafnarfjörður. Several holes have lava walls as natural hazards.

Hella Golf Club

Edwin Roald Rögnvaldsson (modern build) · Glacial-river parkland · 6,560 yds, par 72

Set in southern Iceland on the banks of the glacial Ytri-Rangá River with views to the Hekla volcano and Eyjafjallajökull. The 'rest-stop' on a Golden Circle / South Coast extension.

Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club (optional ferry day)

Natural / club-evolved · Volcanic island links · 5,800 yds, par 70

On the Westman Islands, 30 minutes by ferry from the south coast. Carved into a volcanic crater. One of the strangest, most spectacular settings in golf. Optional add-on; depends on ferry availability.

Sample itinerary

A representative routing - every Pinseekers trip is tuned to the group's travel windows, handicaps, and tee-time preferences.

Day 1

Arrive Reykjavík

Land KEF (most US flights arrive 6-7 am via the Iceland Air red-eye). Transfer to the Reykjavík Edition or the Hotel Borg in central Reykjavík. Brunch at Sandholt. Light afternoon (rest, walk the harbour). Welcome dinner at Dill (Iceland's first Michelin-star restaurant).

Day 2

Brautarholt

Drive 30 minutes north to Brautarholt. Cart-and-walking round on the cliff-edge links. Lunch in the modern timber clubhouse with Atlantic views. Afternoon: Blue Lagoon visit (90 min) or Reykjavík city. Dinner at Matur og Drykkur.

Day 3

Keilir + midnight 9

Morning round at Keilir (the championship lava links). Lunch at the clubhouse. Afternoon rest. After 9 pm dinner (the sun is still up): drive back to Keilir or Brautarholt for the midnight 9-hole experience - tee off at 11 pm under the midnight sun.

Day 4

South Coast + Hella

Drive east 90 minutes to the south coast. Stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Round at Hella with views to Hekla volcano. Dinner at Hotel Rangá (the south-coast basecamp; Northern Lights wake-up service in shoulder months).

Day 5

Golden Circle + departure

Morning Golden Circle (Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall). Optional Vestmannaeyjar ferry-day for premium tier. Evening departure from KEF (most US flights depart 4-5 pm).

Lodging & basecamp

Basecamp: Reykjavík Edition or Hotel Borg (Reykjavík) + Hotel Rangá (south coast)

We split short trips between Reykjavík (urban basecamp for Brautarholt, Keilir, Blue Lagoon, dining) and Hotel Rangá on the south coast (basecamp for Hella, Golden Circle, glaciers). The Edition is the modern luxury tier; Hotel Borg is the historic art-deco grand. Hotel Rangá's wood-cabin suites are a destination in themselves.

When to go

Late June through mid-August is the only sensible golf window. Mid-June to mid-July offers the midnight sun (no sunset). Late July and August have slightly more dependable weather but slightly shorter days. Avoid September-May; the courses close, daylight collapses to 4-5 hours, and weather is severe. Pinseekers always plans Iceland for the midnight-sun window.

Getting there & transfers

KEF (Keflavík International) has direct overnight flights from Boston, New York (JFK and EWR), Washington, Toronto, and most major US East Coast cities on Iceland Air. From West Coast, connect through SEA or LAX. Most US groups arrive 6-7 am and depart 4-5 pm five days later. Pinseekers arranges van transfers from KEF and an in-country driver for the duration.

Pricing tiers

Indicative ranges. Final quotes depend on group size, season, lodging, and tee-time tier - email events@pinseekerstravel.com for a custom build.

Standard

$5,500 - $7,000 per player

  • · 4 nights, mix of Hotel Borg and Hotel Rangá (shared rooms)
  • · 3 rounds: Brautarholt, Keilir, Hella
  • · Welcome dinner + breakfast daily
  • · Blue Lagoon entry (standard)
  • · Van transfers and in-country driver

Premium

$7,000 - $8,500 per player

  • · 5 nights with Reykjavík Edition upgrade (single rooms)
  • · 4 rounds (adds midnight 9 at Keilir)
  • · Three group dinners (Dill, Matur og Drykkur, Hotel Rangá tasting menu)
  • · Blue Lagoon Retreat experience (private spa)
  • · Half-day Golden Circle private tour

Black Card

$8,500 - $12,000 per player

  • · 5 nights with Reykjavík Edition + Hotel Rangá premium suites
  • · 5 rounds with Vestmannaeyjar ferry-day add-on
  • · Sky Lagoon private experience + Northern Lights helicopter (early September trips only)
  • · Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull with private guide
  • · Private aviation KEF coordination

Tipping & budget tips

  • Iceland is expensive - meals run 2-3x US prices. Pre-book group dinners and skip the impulse café stops.
  • The midnight-golf window (June 21 to July 14) sells out 9-12 months in advance. Book early.
  • Rental cars are not necessary for the Pinseekers trip - Iceland's drive routes (gravel, glacial-melt, single-lane bridges) are best left to local drivers.
  • Pack waterproof layers and warm hat-and-gloves regardless of season - even July highs are 50-60°F with wind.
  • The Blue Lagoon books 2-3 weeks ahead in summer. Reserve as soon as the trip is confirmed.

Common questions about Iceland golf trips

How much does a Iceland golf trip cost per person?

Pinseekers Travel Iceland trips run $5,500 - $9,500 per player. Final pricing depends on group size, season, lodging tier, the caddie program, and whether you add premium rounds or off-property activities. We publish standard, premium, and black-card tiers on this page; email events@pinseekerstravel.com with your dates and roster size and we'll come back with a custom quote within one business day.

What is the best time of year for a Iceland golf trip?

The prime window for Iceland is Late June - mid-August (midnight-sun window). Conditioning, weather, and tee-time access all peak in that range. Shoulder months can drop pricing 20-30% with most days still playable. We don't book outside the prime window unless the group prefers off-season value over guaranteed weather - the "When to go" section above breaks down each month in detail.

How many days should a Iceland golf trip be?

Most Iceland groups travel for 4-5 nights / 3-4 rounds. Shorter than that and the marquee rounds feel rushed; longer and fatigue cuts into scoring on the closing days. We size every trip to the group's travel windows, handicaps, and how many courses they want to play - the sample itinerary on this page is one representative routing, not the only shape the trip can take.

What are the must-play courses at Iceland?

The marquee rounds we sequence on a Iceland trip are Brautarholt, Keilir Golf Club, Hella Golf Club, Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club (optional ferry day). Each is profiled in "The courses we play" section above with designer, course type, and the strategic reason it earns a tee time on the schedule. Additional add-on rounds and replay options are available for groups that want to extend the trip or get a second crack at a favorite layout.

What's the closest airport to Iceland?

Most groups fly into KEF (Keflavík, 50 min from Reykjavík). Pinseekers arranges group transfers from the airport to the basecamp and between courses for groups of four or more, with larger groups split across multiple vans. Private aviation arrivals are coordinated separately when the group has access. The "Getting there & transfers" section above lists the alternates worth considering.

Can I ship my golf clubs to Iceland?

Yes. Pinseekers handles club shipping on every trip via Ship Sticks or Luggage Forward, with door-to-door pickup from your home or club and delivery to the resort bag room before arrival. Most groups ship one direction and fly back with their sticks; we coordinate the pickup window, the labels, and the resort hand-off so you land and play.

What's a typical group size for a Iceland golf trip?

Iceland trips typically run 4 - 12 players. The format suits adventurous golfers, midlife bucket-list trips, partner-friendly trips. Smaller groups (under the listed minimum) are workable but lose tee-time flexibility; larger groups need a custom build and a longer lead time for lodging blocks. Tell us your roster size in the brief and we'll size the routing - and the sample itinerary - around it.

How early should I book a Iceland golf trip?

Book Iceland trips six to twelve months ahead for prime-season dates. Marquee rounds and on-property lodging fill earliest, especially over weekends in the Late June - mid-August (midnight-sun window) window. Off-season and weekday trips can sometimes be confirmed inside 90 days. Send the brief as soon as the group's dates are firm; we hold tee times the same week the contract is signed.

Are caddies available at Iceland?

Caddies are available at most Iceland courses and required at a few. Pinseekers books the caddie program with the round - including forecaddies, pro-line caddies, and walking-only setups where the property requires it. We brief every caddie on the group's preferences before the round goes off, and tipping guidance is included in the trip packet so nobody is guessing on the first tee.

Does Pinseekers handle non-golfer activities at Iceland?

Yes. Pinseekers coordinates non-golfer activities on every Iceland trip - spa, dining, off-property tours, cultural experiences, fishing, and whatever else the group's spouses or non-golfing partners want to fit in. Tell us in the brief who's traveling and what they want to do, and we'll build the parallel schedule into the trip without making it feel like a separate booking.

Further Reading

Plan your Iceland trip

Pinseekers Travel runs Iceland trips end-to-end - tee times, lodging, transfers, dining, and the on-trip schedule. Send a brief and we'll come back with two routings within one business day.

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Last updated: 2026-05-05