We just returned from a spectacular trip to Iceland that included several days of private guided tours with Petur Benedikt of Icelandic Elements. Petur is the ideal guide for experiencing... read more the real Iceland and we cannot recommend him highly enough.

Petur collected us from the overnight flight and organized breakfast so we could regroup and head directly to the Fagradalsfjall volcano to observe the eruption. We hiked up and had a perfect vantage point to watch the flow of lava.
Petur took us on tours to the Golden Circle, the Husafell area and a super fun morning of fishing near Reykjavik.
Petur was helpful on all the details of our trip - finding a guide in the Akureyri area, the perfect hotel on the south coast, getting a covid test in Reykjavik, the list goes on!

  We just returned from a 9-day visit to Iceland. Our experience with Petur--the owner of Icelandic Elements--as our guide for 3 of the 9 days was definitely a highlight. Petur... read more is warm, professional, knowledgable, and fun. He tailored the itinerary to our interests, with different adventures each day highlighting Iceland's magnificent natural beauty. We visited glaciers, lava caves, and waterfalls, watched seals in the harbor, and took numerous hikes (both short and long). As we travelled the country, Petur shared with us his favorite local spots for food and baked goods, his extensive repertoire of Iceland music, and stories and information about Iceland and its people. Definitely a 5-star experience!

  Icelandic Elements was highly recommended by the staff at the Canopy Hilton. We booked a 6-7 hour Golden Circle tour with Petur that was a highlight of our trip. He... read more is an outstanding guide and would highly recommend him if you are looking for a tour guide in Iceland. He can customize tours to meet needs.