The Ultimate Iceland Guide

My name is Gunnar and I am a photographer from Iceland known as Icelandic Explorer. I've spent the past 9 years traveling all across Iceland, searching for the best photo locations, most beautiful landscape, the best food, coffee and unique places to stay. I have published a book about Iceland called "Stunning Iceland" and I am part of the "Best of Iceland" committee for The Reykjavik Grapevine. I am excited to share my knowledge and passion for travel in Iceland with you!

Guide by Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson
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520 things to do
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15 itineraries
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5.0(54 reviews)

Bianca Compas

November 2024

We are grateful to Gunnar for his consistency & helpful communication throughout our booking process! His guide made it easier to navigate Reykjavik and its hidden gems.  The new addition of the Tasting Tour of Reykjavik was a highlight of our trip! Our guides, Shruthi and Kasia, took us on a flavorful adventure that included fresh, hyper-local Icelandic ingredients and amazing, new takes on global delicacies. Every meal was both innovative and appetizing!  They taught us not only about Icelandic culture throughout time but also how it has influenced their burgeoning food scene. The great conversation and food were an outstanding way to kick off our trip. Never have I left a food tour more full and well-informed. These women know how to stay current and are fostering great relationships within their community! 

Carlos Blanco

November 2024

Appreciate the timeliness and Gunnar took all the considerations I shared! I can’t wait for our time in Iceland.

Dominic Weston

November 2024

Gunnar provides an invaluable service on a great platform. There is so much to see in Iceland that it can become overwhelming trying to put an achievable itinerary together, while trawling all the reviews to make sure you're choosing the right places.

Gunnar takes all the stress out of it and tailors your trip to fit with what you and our group really want to experience.

Brian M

November 2024

Could not rate Gunnar higher, the entire experience exceeded my expectations.

The value provided by Gunnar via his guides, recommendations, and direct interaction far exceeded the cost for his services. I would have spent weeks on my own working to replicate what he provided (and I'm sure would not have ended up with an itinerary that was so perfect).

I sent Gunnar a detailed response to his survey that helped shape his recommendations (including the fact that we're vegan). Gunnar spent time crafting a trip that turned out to be perfect for us .. down to restaurant suggestions to ensure there was always a good vegan option.

His response time when I had questions or additional thoughts to help shape the trip was very fast. Highly recommend!!

AJ Moraes

October 2024

We spent 11 days doing ring road and Gunnar's ultimate guide was truly perfect. We combined multiple itineraries in his guide to pull the what we liked most for sight seeing, food, and tours. All of the recommendations were incredible. All the food options were super impressive, and Gunnar even gave us some quick recommendations when we wanted to have a fancy dinner our last night in Reykjavik. Can't recommend him enough.

urapa laohapongchana

October 2024

thank you so much for the guide you are so kind

Guide by Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson
Joined in October 2022

Gunnar is one of Icelands leading photographers, specialising in nature and adventure photography. He has over 10 years of experience with traveling all around Iceland.

Not only does he want to find the most beautiful places, but equally important to find best places to stay, have a great cup of coffee and meal.

Gunnar is an official Canon Nordic Ambassador and works with many leading brands from around the world as well as some of the best resorts in Iceland.

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