Private Guided Tours of Iceland with Óli!
Connect with him to explore Iceland like a local
🌍 Lives in: Reykjavík
Regions of Expertise: Countrywide
Experience: 37 years guiding & organizing trips
Languages: English, Íslensku
Services Offered: Private Guided Tours
Óli’s Specialties:
Private Guided Tours of Iceland
Unique and authentic tours of Iceland
Óli is an Icelander and veteran guide based in the countryside just beyond Reykjavik. He has been working as a driver-guide in his country for almost 40 years and knows Iceland like no other.
Óli plans and guides tours of Iceland ranging from 2 days to 2 weeks and for groups of all different sizes and interests. With decades of experience, connections all across the country, and a lifetime of local knowledge, Óli is, simply put, an expert. While he does just about everything, his specialty is heading deep into the highlands for trips that take in Iceland’s lesser explored sights, ancient culture, and rugged natural wonders.
Tours from 2 days to 2 weeks
4X4 off-road capable Super Jeeps
Highlights and off the beaten path places like the Central Highlands
Real connections with local Icelanders
All tours are private and fully customizable
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7-day Southern Iceland & Highlands
A one-week highlights tour tour of Iceland’s most iconic places.
$7,800 USD
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2-day “Secret Circle” Highlands Tour
Go deep into the highlands to explore some of Iceland’s most stunning and rugged places.
$2750 USD
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5-day Winter Wonderland
Pack your parka and mittens and prepare to see Iceland under a blanket of snow!
$5500 USD
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2-day South Coast
See the highlights of Iceland’s south coast on this time-maximizing tour.
$2,300 USD
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2-day Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Within easy reach of Reykjavik, experience mystical Snaefellsnes on this 2-day tour.
$2,300 USD
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7 day Westfjords & Western Iceland
For first-time visitors and seasoned Iceland pro’s alike, the Westfjords offer something special!
$7,600 USD
Get to know Óli!
“Hi there. My name is Oli and I'm an Icelander and guide. I'm based about 30 minutes outside Reykjavik and have been guiding in Iceland for 40 some years. I started off taking friends and friends of friends around the country, especially into the less-known interior, and did that casually for 15 years. For the last 26, I have run my own operation helping international travelers discover Iceland.
I travel around 250-280 days of the year and have done since 1985. In all this time I have never had enough of Iceland’s astonishing landscape. I make itineraries with my clients beforehand and, when they want a guide, love to show them around, take them to the secrets of my island, and join in on their surprises.
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I have hiked, ridden horses, biked, and driven vehicles all over Iceland and know almost every square inch of this island. Plus I have countless contacts all over the countryside.I know owners of restaurants, hotels, good local guides, activity companies, hospitable farmers in the interior - you never know when the next bathroom will be or when you'll need impromptu accommodation - and even the police at some places (for good reasons 😊). Whether you’re looking for help with your itinerary and making your own arrangements or looking for a guide to accompany you, it’s my pleasure to help you get the most out of your trip to my country."