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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599 things to do
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5.0(67 reviews)

Sophia Hon

March 2025

Gunnar’s guides were outstanding - they made planning a breathtaking vacation effortless. He was incredibly responsive, answering all my questions and helping me choose hotels that perfectly matched each stop along the way. I followed his Golden Circle & South Coast itinerary, and every destination was stunning, ensuring I experienced all the must-see sights. His restaurant and hotel recommendations were exceptional - every meal was delicious, and the accommodations were both luxurious and comfortable. Absolutely worth the purchase, and I highly recommend Gunnar’s guides to anyone planning a trip!

Jadira Sánchez

March 2025

Gunnar's map is spectacular; I highly recommend it. Visiting Iceland for the first time can be a bit overwhelming because you don’t know where to start, what to visit, or which tours to take, especially when you want to make the most of your trip. In that sense, the map helped me a lot, and the pre-made itineraries made everything easier. I was able to see almost half of Iceland in one week. Additionally, Gunnar was very kind in answering my questions. During the week I was going, the rain forecast was high, and I was a bit worried about not seeing the Northern Lights, but Gunnar gave me many suggestions to avoid stressing about it. His advice really helped, and in the end, I was able to see the Northern Lights four times!

Jaina Patel

March 2025

We bought a package to create custom itenary for 9 days and Gunnar and his team excellent job - each day was planned so perfectly, we couldn’t have asked for anything better, they also suggested food options as for each day as we were vegetarian. They answered all our questions we had on our itenary promptly.

We had also purchased one day photography tour with Gunnar and it was such an amazing experience with him for the whole day . He showed us hidden gems , got us best cinnamon rolls . He is such a kind, humble guy . My daughter learnt a lot about photography with him .

We couldn’t have visited Iceland any other way - it was the best experience we had. Gunnar is so popular yet so so humble person, we felt privileged to be touring with him.

Thank you Gunnar and team

Laura Pritchard

February 2025

This guide is AMAZING! I used it to plan almost my whole trip. The comments on the driving and weather etc. were especially helpful in deciding which direction to drive the Ring Road and also to narrow down all the things that I could do. I’m traveling in April, so Gunnar’s guidance was especially handy since most guides only cover a season and April is the transition. My only wish was that he wrote guides for other countries. Looking forward to my trip especially the cinnamon rolls!

Shahina Meetooa

February 2025

We followed Gunnar's guide for a one week trip to Iceland in 2024! We only did the west side of the country but it was amazing! Some great recommendations that you can't find on google! Can't wait to go back and explore the rest of the island :) this was worth every penny

Nicholas Hall

January 2025

I’ve been following Gunnar on social media for a while and recently discovered his Iceland guide. As a photographer, Iceland has always interested me, but a lot of the travel info out there feels repetitive. What I really appreciate about this guide is Gunnar’s local perspective—he offers insights you don’t typically find online. While I'll still check out some of the more popular spots, his tips are helping me focus on less-touristy areas, which is exactly what I was hoping for. A solid, practical resource for anyone looking to experience Iceland beyond the usual spots.

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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