Private tour in Reykjavik Jonas G

Landmannalaugar Rainbow mountain - highland hiking tour

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Jonas G.

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Since I was a teenager I have been travelling around Iceland in my free time - and even today that is what I do when I'm on holiday. Iceland is a endless treasure chest - filled with nature, history and geology, plus of course, stories of people, elves and other Icelander's, and there's always something new to see. I love showing people my beautiful country, so working as a tour guide is my dream job. I started working as a tour guide many years ago, around 1990, but just as a side job. However, from the beginning of 2022, I have been doing it full time. I've been working in tourism for many years, teaching in the icelandic guiding schools, working in safety in tourism and in search and rescue. I'm also a bestseller author of books about Iceland, so travelling and tourism have been my life. My favorite thing is to guide people who are interested in our nature, history and geology, and I love to tell people about those things, but also about things that make us Icelanders unique. For example, how is it to live in a country with so many eruptions and earthquakes. How can we live here in winter when we only have a few hours of daylight? Do we really have daylight 24 hours a day in summer? And lets not forget about the elves - do Icelanders believe in elves? I look forward to take you on one of my tours and tell you about what makes Iceland like no other country in the world, and of course, tell you some stories along the way. Who knows - maybe we will add an extra unexpected stop! I am a Licenced Tour Guide in Iceland, and possess a Hiking Guide License too. I also have a Day Tours permit, as well as permit to transport tourists in my own vehicle - LandRover Defender (4 pax) but I also have access to other vehicles for more passengers if needed. Love to make customize tours so don't hesitate to contact me. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Rural Tourism, which further helps me to create good experience for my guests. I have been an active member of Search & Rescue for 35 years, as well as working in search and rescue too, by teaching about safety in Tourism, outdoors, first aid, orienteering and more for many, many years. None

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Overview of your Reykjavik tour

On this full day tour we will hike around the Landmannalaugar highland nature reserve - the most visited area in all the Icelandic highland and not without a reason. Through the centuries volcanic activity has shaped the landscape and created a unique place in the whole world - you really have to practise your WOW before taking this tour with me - bestseller author on this area After our drive we will start our approx 5-6hours hike - leading us through black lava, colourful hot spring area and the most colourful mountains you have seen. After a peak into Vondugil, the bad canyons where you will even see a hot spring in creek we hike up to Suðurnámur which gives us a breathtaking view over Landmannalaugar area and on a good day most of the highland here. We hike along Suðurnámur mountain, down and back to Landmannalaugar where we will soak in the natural hot pool before our approx 3 hours drive back to Reykjavik. If we have time we will make a unexpected stop on the way before we say goodbye to the highland

Your Reykjavik tour itinerary

I will pick you up at your accommodation in the Reykjavík area and we will start our approx 3 hours drive to Landmannalaugar. Through the beatiful scenery of South Iceland and then even more dramatic landscape of the highland. When we start our walk we will first hike to Brennisteinsalda hot springs where colours, smoke and the landscape create a mix you will never forget Vondugil or the Bad Canyon is a place you hardly meet another person but ever so beatiful with mixture of colours, creek, hot springs and sound of the highland From here up to Suðurnámur which gives us the scenery of lifetime - overview over the highland on a good day with all its colours, mountains and volcanic landscape Before leaving Landmannalaugar we will take a bath in the natural hot spring in Landmannalaugar - so bring swimsuits and towels

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Off Roader

My own vehicle - LandRover Defender model 2022 - very comfy for 3 persons and even 4 on a day tour.

What's included
Other: Service fee in Landmannalaugar hot pool
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Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: On our way to the highland we will stop at a grocery store to buy some snacks and lunch for the day. You can estimate 20 - 40 USD for that.
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Meeting location

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland

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Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
History
Day Trip
Hiking
Tour reference number
1126076
Languages
Icelandic
English
Activity level
Light

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This private tour in Reykjavik is perfect for travellers who are eager to explore the unique landscapes of Iceland's highlands. It's ideal for those who enjoy hiking and want to experience geothermal areas, colourful mountains, and natural hot springs. With a light activity level, it's suitable for most fitness levels, including families and seniors. Additionally, if you're looking to connect with a local expert like Jonas G., this tour offers deeper insights into the region.

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