Forget New Zealand, The Test and South Fork. Petur is magical. My son and I slept in Reykavik, At 8AM each day, Petur picked us up in his comfortable, modern... read more four wheel cruiser. We drove 50-90 minutes along the rift valleys with informed discussions of the tectonic plate separation, Icelandic flowers, sagas, exotic fish cookery and cultural rap music; yes, they are there. This is one delightful guide- humorous, great American speech and courteous.

But he really shown when we approached private water to fish for Char and late season Brown trout. He provided licenses, rods, local flys, waders, soft Icelandic water. We hiked to amazing, gin clear holding water, guided to the unique hungers of local fish and the haul was amazing in numbers and size. What is better than seed bread sandwiches, hot coffee and crisps on the bank of rivers without humans within ten miles. The hiking alone, through lupines and wild lettuces would have been enough. In July there are 18 hours of light so through were no constraints on time.

Petur joined us at local restaurants for the lobster or fish chowders, great hamburgers and amazing pastries. Everyone knows him and respects him.

An amazing four days on the water with a great guide and now, friend.

  I highly recommend Petur and Icelandic Elements. He is a great tour guide that thoughtfully considers the needs and interests of his clients. He took us on two... read more or three short detours that were very unexpected and memorable. He is superb and worth every penny.

  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.