Reykjavik, Iceland
Tours Delivered,
Since Nov 20, 2008
7.0
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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
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Stefan was an extraordinary guide. He picked us up at port and took us on the Golden Circle adventure. His tenure as a guide (38 years) gave his stories and history of the area an immersion experience. He was very professional and even worked a stop into a local gas station for us to try the iconic Icelandic hot dog! We are so glad we chose Stefan for our experience.
Replied from the guide, Stefan Helgi V.
September 2026Thank you June for the kind words. It was a great pleasure to spend the day with you and share the hot dog experience :-) Happy travels and regards to your travel partners.
Replied from the guide, Stefan Helgi V.
September 2026Thank you Fern for the kind review :-) It was a great pleasure to be with you.
Stefan's Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik was the high point of our 4 day trip to Iceland from the US. Stefan was extremely knowledgeable about the sights we encountered: volcanic lava rocks, volcanoes, geothermal steam vents, spouting geysers, distant glaciers, lakes, rivers, golden waterfalls, an intercontinental rift valley, an almost extra-planetary landscape, which...
Replied from the guide, Stefan Helgi V.
September 2026Thank you Sushil and Rita for a wonderful day out on the Golden circle route - the most famous day tour in Iceland! I'm happy to have been a part of your high point of your 4 day trip to Iceland from the US. It was a true pleasure to spend the day with you and to share my love of Iceland. Happy travels!
Great guide. This is our second time in Iceland with him. All the family enjoys his tour.
Replied from the guide, Stefan Helgi V.
September 2026Thank you so much for choosing to travel with me for the second time! First time was in 2019 :-) It was wonderful to see you again. It made me very happy. Great to see how your children have grown and matured into their professional lives. Happy travels! Stefan