Guides tag:www.icelandguide.is,2010:/guides//2 2008-04-15T17:06:09Z Movable Type 3.2 Kent Lárus Björnsson tag:www.icelandguide.is,2006:/guides//2.28 2006-05-29T19:43:57Z 2008-03-06T16:07:06Z Kent Lárus is a Canadian of Icelandic decent. He has travelled extensively around Iceland, Europe, Cuba and N-America and guided Icelanders through the Icelandic settlements in NA. He assists people tracing their Icelandic roots while seeing the wonders of Iceland.... Lára Kent.jpgKent Lárus is a Canadian of Icelandic decent. He has travelled extensively around Iceland, Europe, Cuba and N-America and guided Icelanders through the Icelandic settlements in NA. He assists people tracing their Icelandic roots while seeing the wonders of Iceland.

Language: English
Guiding: General guiding, driver-guiding
Time: All seasons, weekends and school holidays

Email: kentb@mh.is
Tel.: (+354) 692 0240
Web: www.nordictrails.ca-vefir.mh.is/kentb-www.icelandguide.is

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]]> Karl Jóhannsson tag:www.icelandguide.is,2006:/guides//2.29 2006-05-29T19:44:15Z 2006-06-09T11:57:38Z Karl has a degree in Marketing and a background in diverse activity apart from being an Iceland guide. He also takes Icelanders on guided tours all over the world during winter. Among his interests are the Icelandic Sagas and the... Lára Karl.jpgKarl has a degree in Marketing and a background in diverse activity apart from being an Iceland guide. He also takes Icelanders on guided tours all over the world during winter. Among his interests are the Icelandic Sagas and the geology of Iceland.

Language: Norwegian/Norsk
Guiding: General guiding, driver-guiding
Time: All seasons

Email: kalli@mmedia.is
Tel.: (+354) 896 5749
Web: www.icelandguide.is

]]> Bjarni Reynarsson tag:www.icelandguide.is,2006:/guides//2.32 2006-06-20T11:18:01Z 2006-06-20T11:49:02Z Bjarni holds a Ph.D. as a Teacher, Geographer and City Planner from USA and had a long carrier for Reykjavík City and as a University lecturer. He is now a guide and independent consultant. His interests cover nature, history, culture,... Lára BjarniReyn.jpgBjarni holds a Ph.D. as a Teacher, Geographer and City Planner from USA and had a long carrier for Reykjavík City and as a University lecturer. He is now a guide and independent consultant. His interests cover nature, history, culture, architecture, urban and regional development.

Language: English
Guiding: General guiding
Time: All seasons, mainly summer

Email: reynarsson@internet.is
Tel: (+354) 693 8599
Web: www.icelandguide.is

]]> Bjarni is educated, as a Teacher, Geographer and City planner. He holds a Ph.D. in these fields from University of Illinois, USA. Bjarni has had a long carrier as planner for the city of Reykjavík and lecturer in urban development at the University of Iceland. He works now as an tourguide and independent consultant in the fields of tourism, planning and social research. His interests cover nature (geology), history, cultural matters, architecture and urban and regional development.

]]> Ólafur B. Schram tag:www.icelandguide.is,2006:/guides//2.33 2006-06-27T19:34:14Z 2009-02-17T01:14:18Z Ólafur made guiding his main occupation 10 years ago after travelling extensively around Iceland for 35 years. He has his own tour company specialising in small groups with emphasis on daily life. His main interests are Icelandic history, geology, literature... Lára OlafurS.jpgÓlafur made guiding his main occupation 10 years ago after travelling extensively around Iceland for 35 years. He has his own tour company specialising in small groups with emphasis on daily life. His main interests are Icelandic history, geology, literature and sports.

Language: English
Guiding: General guiding, driver-guiding
Time: All seasons

Email: highlander@highlander.is
Tel: (+354) 561 2555 or 892 5509
Web: www.highlander.is & www.icelandertours.com

]]> Haukur Hauksson tag:www.icelandguide.is,2006:/guides//2.34 2006-06-27T22:37:43Z 2007-05-31T09:48:24Z Haukur holds an MA degree in International Affairs from Moscow State University. He is a correspondent in Moscow for the Icelandic Media and guides Icelanders in Russia as well as guiding in Iceland. His interests cover culture, sports, international affairs... Lára HaukurH.jpgHaukur holds an MA degree in International Affairs from Moscow State University. He is a correspondent in Moscow for the Icelandic Media and guides Icelanders in Russia as well as guiding in Iceland. His interests cover culture, sports, international affairs and life in general.

Language: Russian/Pусский, English
Guiding: General guiding, driver-guiding
Time: All seasons

Email: moskva@torg.is
Tel.: (+354) 848 4429 (Iceland) & (+7) 916 125 1290 (Russia)
Web: www.austur.com-www.bjarmaland.is-www.icelandguide.is

]]> Haukur is the General Manager of Bjarmaland Travel which organizes trips all around Iceland as well as to the vast territories of Russia and its main cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg.

]]> Philip Vogler tag:www.icelandguide.is,2006:/guides//2.35 2006-06-28T09:46:02Z 2006-08-09T19:38:11Z Philip, who lives in East Iceland, works with a volunteer group collecting information on traditional walking and riding trails. When not guiding, his main job is translating. He has studied English and German and is licensed to drive and guide... Lára Philip.jpgPhilip, who lives in East Iceland, works with a volunteer group collecting information on traditional walking and riding trails. When not guiding, his main job is translating. He has studied English and German and is licensed to drive and guide up to four passengers in his 4WD vehicle.

Languages: English, German/Deutsch, Icelandic/Íslenska
Guiding: General guiding, driver-guiding and regional East Iceland
Time: All seasons

Email: philip@islingua.is
Tel: (+354) 471 2190
Web: www.islingua.is & www.icelandguide.is

]]> Philip lives and specialises in East Iceland. He is a certified guide for the whole country and in addition a regional guide in that area.

]]> Guđbjörg Bragadóttir tag:www.icelandguide.is,2006:/guides//2.38 2006-07-03T11:18:21Z 2007-12-13T14:42:26Z Guđbjörg has a long experience in touring Iceland. She runs a small travel agency with 2 buses. She has guided several groups of Mormons of Icelandic descent, and can help people trace their Icelandic roots. Special interests are birds, geology... Lára Gudbjorg.jpgGuđbjörg has a long experience in touring Iceland. She runs a small travel agency with 2 buses. She has guided several groups of Mormons of Icelandic descent, and can help people trace their Icelandic roots. Special interests are birds, geology and history.

Language: English
Guiding: General guiding, driver-guiding
Time: All seasons

Email: gugga@hi.is & kgb@kgbtours.is
Tel.: (+354) 899 1295
Web: www.kgbtours.is & www.icelandguide.is

]]> Jón Lárusson tag:www.icelandguide.is,2006:/guides//2.39 2006-07-04T22:28:48Z 2007-09-19T20:17:02Z Jón retired from a fruitful carrier in international trading and sales management to become a full time guide. He's a gratuate of the Commercial College of Iceland and has attended courses in USA, Norway and Iceland. He enjoys Iceland, people,... Lára JonLar.jpgJón retired from a fruitful carrier in international trading and sales management to become a full time guide. He's a gratuate of the Commercial College of Iceland and has attended courses in USA, Norway and Iceland. He enjoys Iceland, people, nature, and showing visitors around the country.

Language: English
Guiding: General guiding, driver-guiding
Time: All seasons

Email: jlar@internet.is
Tel.: (+354) 862 4888 & (+354) 565 7044
Web: www.icelandguide.is

]]> Harpa Björnsdóttir tag:www.icelandguide.is,2007:/guides//2.41 2007-05-26T01:22:21Z 2009-06-21T00:07:04Z Harpa is an experienced artist and art teacher. She has exhibited her work at home and abroad as well as managed several art exhibitions and cultural events. She is interested in geology, literature, history, arts and culture. Language: English, Danish/Dansk... Lára HarpaBjorns-1.jpgHarpa is an experienced artist and art teacher. She has exhibited her work at home and abroad as well as managed several art exhibitions and cultural events. She is interested in geology, literature, history, arts and culture.

Language: English, Danish/Dansk
Guiding: General guiding, hiking & Wilderness Medical Assistant
Time: All seasons

Email: harpo@islandia.is
Tel.: (+354) 861 9143
Web: www.icelandguide.is

]]> Gyđa Gunnarsdóttir tag:www.icelandguide.is,2007:/guides//2.42 2007-05-29T20:22:35Z 2007-06-03T12:24:20Z Gyđa is a teacher with a degree in ethnology from Sweden where she lived for 8 years. She worked at the Maritime Museum of Iceland and the National Museum. She has travelled a lot around Iceland and is interested in... Lára Gyda.jpgGyđa is a teacher with a degree in ethnology from Sweden where she lived for 8 years. She worked at the Maritime Museum of Iceland and the National Museum. She has travelled a lot around Iceland and is interested in Icelandic history, literature, folklore, geology and birdlife.

Language: Swedish/Svensk
Guiding: General guiding
Time: All seasons

Email: gydagunnarsdottir@simnet.is
Tel.: (+354) 892 4948
Web: www.icelandguide.is

]]> Jóhann Scheither tag:www.icelandguide.is,2007:/guides//2.44 2007-06-03T11:49:43Z 2009-03-25T11:44:46Z Jóhann has been active in the Import/Export trade in Iceland and abroad. He enjoys outdoor activity; hiking, camping, skiing etc. and has a long experience travelling in Iceland, both on and off road. His interests also cover culture, geology, wildlife... Lára Johann.jpgJóhann has been active in the Import/Export trade in Iceland and abroad. He enjoys outdoor activity; hiking, camping, skiing etc. and has a long experience travelling in Iceland, both on and off road. His interests also cover culture, geology, wildlife and Icelandic nature in general.

Language: German/Deutsch, English
Guiding: General guiding, driver-guiding, hiking
Time: All seasons

Email: hanno@internet.is
Tel.: (+354) 565 9266 and 698 2764
Web: www.icelandguide.is

]]> Stefán Helgi Valsson tag:www.icelandguide.is,2007:/guides//2.45 2007-06-10T13:25:23Z 2007-08-12T11:36:54Z Stefán has worked since 1988 as a professional driver / tourist guide for English-speaking visitors to Iceland and South-Africa. He has post-graduate degrees in education, journalism and tourism. Language: English Guiding: General interest, incentive and hiking Time: All seasons Email:... Lára Stefán.jpgStefán has worked since 1988 as a professional driver / tourist guide for English-speaking visitors to Iceland and South-Africa. He has post-graduate degrees in education, journalism and tourism.

Language: English
Guiding: General interest, incentive and hiking
Time: All seasons

Email: valsson@centrum.is
Tel.: (+354) 897 2790
Web: http://frontpage.simnet.is/valsson/ & www.icelandguide.is

]]> Tatjana Jashtshuk tag:www.icelandguide.is,2007:/guides//2.43 2007-07-25T22:36:36Z 2007-07-25T22:36:59Z Tanja is Russian, born in Estonia and has been living in Iceland for seven years. She has experience in guiding all around Iceland. Her interests cover, among other things, horses and travelling around Iceland and the world. Language: Russian/Pусский Guiding:... Lára Tanja.jpgTanja is Russian, born in Estonia and has been living in Iceland for seven years. She has experience in guiding all around Iceland. Her interests cover, among other things, horses and travelling around Iceland and the world.

Language: Russian/Pусский
Guiding: General guiding, driver-guiding
Time: All seasons

Email: tany@internet.is
Tel.: (+354) 822 9428
Web: www.icelandguide.is

]]> Örvar Már Kristinsson tag:www.icelandguide.is,2007:/guides//2.46 2007-08-12T11:10:51Z 2008-04-15T17:09:10Z Örvar Már is an opera singer who graduated from Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna, Austria. Studied and lived there for several years. Among his many interests are Icelandic history, music, culture, sports and life in general. Language:... Lára OrvarMar-1.jpgÖrvar Már is an opera singer who graduated from Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna, Austria. Studied and lived there for several years. Among his many interests are Icelandic history, music, culture, sports and life in general.

Language: German/Deutsch
Guiding: General guiding, driver-guiding
Time: All seasons

Email: orvarmar@simnet.is
Tel.: (+354) 864 0418
Web: www.icelandguide.is

]]> Michael Johannes Kissane tag:www.icelandguide.is,2007:/guides//2.48 2007-12-06T19:55:15Z 2008-04-15T17:06:09Z Mike has a BS in Wildlife Biology and thorough knowledge of Iceland from travel and writing about Iceland for many years in Fodor’s guides. He has also written for Barron’s business magazine and Iceland Review. Photography, geology and fly fishing... Lára Mike.jpgMike has a BS in Wildlife Biology and thorough knowledge of Iceland from travel and writing about Iceland for many years in Fodor’s guides. He has also written for Barron’s business magazine and Iceland Review. Photography, geology and fly fishing are strong interests.

Language: English
Guiding: General guiding, driver-guiding
Time: All seasons

Email: michael@f-stoptours.com
Tel.: (+354) 565 2178 or (+354) 898 1278
Web: www.f-stoptours.com & www.icelandguide.is

]]> Mike is US-born and graduated from Colorado State University. He has lived in Iceland for over 24 years. Recently he was short-listed for the post of Park Superintendent at Iceland’s Skaftafell National Park.

A charter member of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), he designed a nationwide photo workshop tour in 2005 for three leaders in nature photography: David Muench, Tom Mangelsen and Jim Brandenburg. Many participants were so pleased they encouraged him to start his own company.

Mike translated Fly fishing in Iceland into English.

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