Private tour in Akureyri Sigrun Sol O
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I've been a professional tour guide since 2010. I work now almost full time as a licensed driving guide, taking groups of all sizes, from 1 or 2 people intimate tours up to full 50 person bus tours. I am born and raised in Iceland and love the outdoors and taking guests around Iceland, Greenland and Germany. My main base is Reykjavik, but I have a second base in Myvatn in the North of Iceland so I am happy to take tours out of Akureyri whenever possible. I am a true story teller and specially passionate about history, geology and the Iceland Sagas with a personal twist. Icelandic is my mother-tongue and I speak fluent English and German. I have three sons, two cats and one horse. I have a Master Degree in Communication in Culture from the University of Iceland and part of the study took place in the University of the Arts in Berlin, Germany. My background is in the theater and working in films, both as an actress, director and Casting director. I soon realized I was the happiest doing my side job; guiding. So, for the last years it has taken over my life, simply because I love it. I take pride in the fact that the travelers give me enthusiastic feedback and many are still in touch with me, even years after their initial trip to Iceland. They really like what I have to show them and my way of making sure that the experience is full of surprises and great enjoyment. I also love Greenland and guide tours there whenever I have a chance. My most recent review: "Everyone was THRILLED with the trip. They all said it was a fantastic vacation. They were so happy they got to see the Northern Lights for three nights but they also said all of the activities were great and the trip as a whole was wonderful. We all agreed that we wished you planned trips in every country in the world because your knowledge and your care and your price planning to meet everyone's needs are THE BEST. " All my tours can be customized upon request. 2022: Wilderness First Responser (Nols Wilderness Medicine) 2020: Licensed driving guide for big and small buses. (Ekill Akureyri Iceland) 2012: C1 certificate German language UdK Berlin, Germany. 2012 - 1013: MA Study - exchange student - UdK Berlin: GWK - Communication in Social and Economic context. (Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft Kommunikation) 2009 - 2012: MA degree - Communication of Culture: Univ. of Icel. (grad: June 2012) 2009 - 2010: Licensed Tour guide - German and English: University of Iceland (Endurmenntun HÍ) 2002 - 2004: Theater pedagogy - teachers degree: Art University of Iceland. 2001 - 2004: Diploma - Director's study: European Association for Theatre Culture - Berlin Germany, Bari Italy, Bergen Norway and Moscow Russia. 1997: Diploma - Film maker: Icelandic Film school. 1990-1994: BA degree - Acting: The Drama Institute of Iceland 1994. (Art Univ. of Iceland) None
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The tour is a journey through history, geology, and scenic beauty. We start the day with a stop at the magnificent Goðafoss waterfall which also plays a big role in Iceland's history. Next we tour the Lake Mývatn area with its abundant bird life and amazing volcanic landscapes. The lake's unique features are shaped by nature, including strange lava formations, volcanic craters, and attractive bays filled with thousands of ducks and other birds. Look at pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir, with possibility of a visit to a local farmer to learn about the food culture of the area. Stroll through the mysterious lava labyrinth of Dimmuborgir. Stop at an amazing site; Grjótagjá fissure, where you can stand with one foot in each continent on the boundary between the Eurasian and North American Tectonic plates and take a look into the former bathing area of the local farmers. We visit boiling sulphur hot spring area Námaskarð, and our last stop (optional) is the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths for a relaxing bath.
First stop will be Goðafoss, one of the most spectacular waterfall in Iceland. It is half an hour drive from Akureyri and midway to the Lake Myvatn. We walk along the banks of the river and on the way back to the car we have a change to stop at a local shop for refreshments. At arrival at Nature reserve Myvatn the first stop is at the spectacular formation of pseudo craters that dominate the landscape by the lake. Next stop is Dimmuborgir; the Lava park where we walk through the spectacular troll like formation of lava pillars. We can grab lunch at farm restaurant by the lake or pick something up at a local shop. We visit Grjótagjá fissure: half hidden open cave pool right on the rift zone. We drive over to bubbling hot spring area Namaskard where you can walk in other worldly lunar-like landscape among the sulphur mud-pots. We end the day at Myvatn Nature baths (optional) . The alkaline, mineral-rich waters are well-suited for a relaxing and rejuvenating soak and enjoy a drink at the bar in the lagoon.
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A rental car: Toyota Land cruiser. ( 4 pax) or a Defender (7 pax) Note: Note: This tour can be customized, I have a possibility of renting a bigger vehicle, up to a 17 seat sprinter. The prize for the tour will change accordantly. Benz sprinter ( 11 pax) Transit (17 pax)
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: By Hof, Concert Hall of Akureyri, next to the Cruise Ship Port
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