Tourist guide service in Iceland

Stefán Helgi Valsson

Stefan Helgi Valsson tourist guide in Iceland carrying boxes with food at the mountain hut in Landmannalaugar. Photo by Kjartan Petur Sigurdsson.

Testimonials from guests

Why hire a tourist guide

Iceland Meltdown [Financial Times]

Benefits of travelling with me

Incentive and adventure tourist guides in Iceland

When getting a tour guide. Article by Ed Biado.

Icelandic Educational System for Tourist Guides in Iceland

Testimonial on the website of Boundless Journeys USA.

Map of Iceland

Some ideas of what to do in Iceland

		New Year's Eve and sightseeing A three day experience that includes all the best sightseeing in Iceland and New Year's festivities

		South Shore Iceland Waterfalls, Glaciers and Black Sandy Beaches in Iceland and Puffins in Season

		Golden Circle Route A visit to the Parliament Plains, Geysir Geothermal Area and Golden Waterfall

		Reykjavik City Sightseeing Explore Reykjavik

		Volcano, Glacier and Jules Verne National Park, volcanic landscape, glacier, fishing villages and culture

		Blue lagoon and Reykjanes Peninsula Spa and geology

		Iceland Sagas, Waterfalls & Hot springs. An introduction to Egil's Saga and sightseeing in the Borgarfjordur Region

		Northern Lights Surprise

Iceland on sale

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (eTN) - Visitors to Iceland get twice as many Icelandic krona (ISK) for their currency compared to October last year (2007). The value of Iceland's local currency has plummeted against all major currencies, starting at the end of September this year (2008). Read the story on eTurbo News: "Iceland on sale" by Stefan Helgi Valsson

Related Stories:

Iceland still offers winter fun for tourists (msn.com January 2009).
Iceland Frozen Assets: Six months ago, Iceland was one of the world’s richest nations. Now it’s bankrupt. AA Gill visits the first victim of the economic ice age [Sunday Times 14 December 2008]
Why Now is the Time to Visit Iceland [Times Online]
Iceland Devaluation Has Silver Lining for Visiting Americans [Marketwatch]
Icelandair [Official Site]
Iceland Travel Coverage [Jaunted]

International Tourist Guide Day 21 February:

International Tourist Guide Day in Iceland 21 February 2009. Organised by Stefan Helgi Valsson.
International Tourist Guide Day in Iceland, February 21, 2007. Organised by Stefan Helgi Valsson.
International Tourist Guide Day in Iceland February 21, 2006. Organised by Stefan Helgi Valsson.

Tourist guide activity:

Latvijas Reitingi Latvia, interview 2009 - Vidzemes Augstskolā uzstāsies tūrisma eksperts no Īslandes.
Strabo Photo Tours 2006, 2007 and 2008.
World Federation of Tourist Guide Association: „The Educational System for Tourist Guides in Iceland “
Info Hub - Speciality Travel Guide. Iceland tourist guide. Stefan Helgi Valsson.
Iceland Photo Explorer Tours. Dennis Cox. Tourist Guide: Stefan Helgi Valsson.
Worldwide Guides: Stefan Helgi Valsson.
Guides and tours: Stefan Helgi Valsson.
Leiðsögumenn Reykjaness: Stefán Helgi Valsson.
Private tour in Iceland in August 2006 with Gary and Dorann Wallrapp, and Tom and Gretchen Laundon. Pictures taken by them of the Blue lagoon, Parliament plains, Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss (Golden waterfall), Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Skaftafell national park, Jokulsarlon and more. The Kodak gallery includes 351 pictures.
Private Guide in Europe with Travels with friends. Stefan Helgi Valsson.

Information about Iceland

Written information

Favorable exchange rate: Now a tourist attraction for Iceland. eTN 7. May 2009.
Age of Testosterone comes to end in Iceland. Financial Times 7 February 2009. Women govern Iceland after the collapse of the banking system in Iceland.
Meltdown: Iceland on the brink. Independent 26 January 2009. Iceland was number one on the UN living index, but not anymore.
New York Times. 36 Hours Destination of the Year 2008. - 36 Hours in Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland's Economy Meltdown - Times Online Sunday 12 October 2008
Letter from Iceland. About Iceland's economy. Financial Times 15 November 2008.
Explore Reykjavik & Iceland. Iceland Tourist Board.
Public holidays and events in Iceland
News from Iceland in English.
The Game Room Goes to Iceland. CCP EVE-Online Computer Game conference in Iceland in November 2008.
Wall Street on the Tundra in Vanity Fair 3 March 2009.
The Financial War Against Iceland: Being defeated by debt is as deadly as outright military warfare. By Professor Michael Hudson 5 April 2009.
Global warming a boon to Icelandic farmers? Jon Berlin May 2009.

Pictures from Iceland

Pictures from Iceland
Pictures from Iceland by various photographers II, III, IV, V, VI, VII.
Northern lights: Pictures by Kjartan Pétur Sigurðsson.
Rita Pignato - Iceland picture gallery.
National Geographic Magazine's video of still photographs. Narrated by photographer Jonas Bendiksen.

Music from Iceland

Is it true? Yohanna (Jóhanna Guðrún) reprents Iceland in the Eurovision song contest 2009.
Belgian Milk Inc. with song "Run" shot in Iceland.
Popular music from Iceland

Maps of Iceland

Interactive Map of Iceland.
Interactive Map of Iceland - ja.is.
Satellite map of Iceland
All sorts of maps of Iceland, click on links to the right

How to get the most from your shore excursion

It is helpful to learn a bit about each port before you go. Spend a couple of hours online before you leave and print out some key things about each port. It will make deciding on an excursion or choosing a local restaurant or bar much easier. Now, you probably want to see some of the local sights and need to find the right tour at the right price. You do not have to book an excursion through the cruise line to have a great experience. You can find an excellent local tour guide waiting for your arrival at the pier.

Videos from Iceland

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