Private tour in Reykjavik Stefan Helgi V

South Coast of Iceland to Village Vik day trip - Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Glaciers and Black Beaches

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Stefan Helgi V.

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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.

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Overview of your Reykjavik tour

If you're in Iceland you need to make this trip! This has been one of my favorite routes since 1988 and I'm confident that you'll love it too once you've seen the amazing sights it offers and learnt some of its secrets from me. Walk on the black volcanic sand and pebble beach used as a film set in the 2014 movie Noah starring Russel Crowe, Emma Watson and Anthony Hopkins. This beach was also used as film set in season 7, 2017 Game of Thrones. This beach is adorned by columnar basalt to the east, headland with an arch to the west and the infamous Eyjafjallajokull volcano and glacier to the north. Visit two of the most iconic waterfalls in Iceland, i. e Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. In summer it is possible to hike behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Visit the picturesque village Vik (means bay) which is the only village in Iceland that stands by the sea which does not have a harbor of some sort.

Your Reykjavik tour itinerary

I will pick you up anywhere in the Greater Reykjavik area in a registered, insured, and licensed vehicle with a speaker system. I've been preparing for your tour since 1988 and love to share my knowledge with you! Depart from your hotel in Reykjavik for the south coast of Iceland. We travel across Hellisheidi mountain pass past the latest geothermal power station in the country. Then we drop to the south coast lowland and travel through some fertile farmland along some ancient sea cliffs. • See Vestmannaeyjar islands in the distance (erupted in 1973). • See volcano Eyjafjallajokull glacier which erupted so memorably in 2010. • Hike behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall 180 ft waterfall (closed in winter due to ice) • Photograph Skogafoss waterfall and rainbow when the sun shines. • See Vik church and Vik sea stacks. • Visit Reynisfjara black sandy beach • See the Icelandic horse (we'll stop if you like), other farm animals, and grain fields. • See authentic Icelandic farms and learn about the way of life.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

I own a few vehicles suitable for groups of 1 to 22 persons (see list below). All vehicles are registered, insured and licensed. Additional cost is charged for the larger vehicles, but per person cost is normally less for larger groups. Please ask. VW Amarok 4x4 - 4 passengers KIA EV 9 - 3 row fully electric SUV 5 passengers Toyota ProAce Verso maximum 7 passengers Mercedes Benz Sprinter van - 10, 16 or 22 passengers All vehicles have public address system, heater, and air conditioning. Parking fees at the attractions are included in the tour price. In general, there are no entrance fees at the attractions, only parking fees.

What's included
Other: My service as a professional driver guide since 1988! Vehicle suitable for the size of your group. Vehicle registered, insured and licensed for carrying passengers. Local 11 percent tourism tax. Guide's lunch. Parking fees. Fuel. WiFi - usually available.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Please ask if there are more than 4 people in your group. I can accommodate up to 70 persons in one vehicle.
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Meeting location

Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland

Pick up anywhere in Reykjavik at the start of the tour and drop off anywhere in Reykjavik No problem to pick up from any of the three cruise ship ports in Reykjavik and the domestic airport. Please send me a message if you need to be picked up elsewhere.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
133
Languages
English
Icelandic
Activity level
Minimal
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