Reykjavik, Iceland
Tours Delivered,
Since Nov 20, 2008
10.0
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Guide #41
Thank you for choosing to read my profile :-) You've come to the right place for a safe, informative and fun tour in Iceland! I'm the first guide to sign up with ToursByLocals who is still active in the entire world! I've successfully completed over 1000 tours through the ToursByLocals platform. I'm born and raised in Iceland but lived and studied in the US, South Africa and the Netherlands. It is my passion to show visitor everything unique and special about Iceland. I've been a professional authorized / accredited driver/guide since 1988, and an official tour operator since 2010 and still love my job! I'm well-versed in the amazing geological features, history, culture, economy and more. Stefan Guide in Iceland is my official business name but I also use Iceland Game of Thrones and Iceland Northern Lights for marketing pursposes. I was once the headmaster of the Iceland Tourist Guide School and teacher for 10 years. I also lectured tourism related subjects at the University of Iceland and University of Holar. I used to contribute articles and photographs to various printed and online publications in the travel trade both locally and internationally. Qualifications: Iceland Tourist Guide School. Three graduation certificates at university level: 1. General guide (one year full-time) 2. Adventure & incentive guide (6 months full-time) 3. Hiking guide (6 months full-time). 2 university undergraduate degrees. 5 university master's degrees. Professional driver's licence - all categories Authorized National park ranger - The Environment Agency of Iceland Authorized tourist guide by the Iceland Tourist Board. Authorized Segway tour operator by Segway Sweden. Authorized tour operator by the Iceland Tourist Board. Authorized transport vehicle operator by the Iceland Transport Authority. First guide still active on the ToursByLocals system !! Over 1000 successfully completed tours through the ToursByLocals system. I've got various quality size vehicles for different size groups. Please ask! No restrictions.
Reykjavik
Grundarfjordur

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504 reviews
Stefan was a fantastic guide and I highly recommend him. He is very knowledgeable and planned our trip so we missed most of the tour bus traffic. He took us to unexpected places like an ice cream shop where we could look at the cows in the barn up close through a window! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Stefan and have given his name to friends traveling to Iceland in...
Highly recommend the tour, and Stefan, as a guide. The tour itself was a great way to see the most notable sites in Iceland when time is compressed. Stefan was knowledgable, accommodating, professional, and flexible. He made the trip informative and fun for our entire family, including teens that were jet lagged from an overnight flight.

Replied from Stefan Helgi V.
Thank you Jen for the kind words. It was a great pleasure to show you around the Golden circle route. Happy travels!
Stefan is the best. Awesome knowledge of the country, excellent storyteller, first class driver and vehicle. Highly recommended!

Replied from Stefan Helgi V.
Thank you Mark for the great day on the volcanic Snaefellsnes peninsula! It was a true pleasure to spend the day with you and your wife and two travel companions. The review is much appreciated. Happy travels!
What a great way to spend a day in Iceland! Stefan Helgi was a fabulous guide sharing with us insights on history, geography, wildlife, cultural and so much more as we traveled the Golden Circle. He was flexible and adjusted our plans as needed given timing, crowds and our interests. This was really an stress-free way to see key sites and learn a lot about Iceland in a...

Replied from Stefan Helgi V.
Thank you Jennifer for the kind review. I really appreciate you taking the time to review. I loved spending the day with you and your son Trent on the Golden circle route. Happy travels!