Icelandic Elements is the business of Pétur Benedikt Rafnsson. We had just completed a 2 1/2 week drive around the perimeter on Iceland (phenomenal), but my wife and I... read more wanted to get a taste of the Highlands, which really needs to be done by guide with local knowledge. We wanted a small group experience, but ended up with a private tour with Pétur (note we booked this trip a few weeks in advance). He suggested a trip to Landmannalaugar. While that is a popular destination with hot springs and beautiful scenery, the scenery along the drive is equally, if not more, spectacular. One of the highlights was a hike up to Ljótipollur aka Ugly Pond. It was far from ugly! Note that the order of photos is a bit scrambled the way they uploaded to TA.

Getting back to Pétur, he's an awesome guide, great pride in his country, great knowledge of wherever you would like him to take you, good conversationalist, including covering contemporary Icelandic music during the drive! Pick your trip, from his list or suggest your own, and have a great day!

  Amazing experience. Petur was fantastic, great company, good fun, very knowledgeable. Our 9 year old son has memories to last a lifetime. Would highly recommend this company.

  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.