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Local guide · Local knowledge · Real Iceland

Iceland,
through the eyes of
a local guide.

I’m Bijo, founder of Iceland by Guide. I started working in Icelandic tourism in 2008 and later became a licensed guide. Since then, I’ve helped thousands of travellers experience Iceland privately, calmly and with the freedom to adapt the journey as we go.

Iceland by Guide brings that same local knowledge into private tours, self-drive itineraries and travel planning — so whether I’m sitting beside you in the Land Cruiser or helping you travel independently, you benefit from experience built on Icelandic roads.

15+ YearsLocal experience
8,000+ TravellersVisitors helped
Licensed GuideIcelandic & local
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What travellers say

Real experiences.
Unforgettable Iceland.

★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Google & Tripadvisor reviews
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Tommy Giljohann Google review
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Iceland as a whole was just so surreal. The landscapes and sheer openness of the land was unlike anything I have ever seen…
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Madeline Giljohann Google review
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Bijo was PHENOMENAL. We traveled with our 8 year old son and 5 year old daughter and he was patient, kind, and thoughtful…
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Lynn M Tripadvisor review
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Bijo takes a lot of care with families to pre-plan a trip that is custom and appealing to all family members. He is also excellent…
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Trusted by travellers from around the world.
Three ways to explore

Choose how you want
to experience Iceland.

Explore Iceland on your own, travel privately with me, or discover the places you love and let me help you plan the whole journey.

Self-drive journey through Iceland

Self-Drive

Iceland on your own

Explore Iceland on your own terms with a clear, expertly planned route. Go fully independent — or add paid planning, booking and on-road support when you want it.

✓Expertly planned routes and highlights
✓Day-by-day structure with practical local insight
✓Optional planning, booking & on-road support
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Private guided journey in Iceland

Private Guide

Travel with a local guide

Travel privately with a local Icelandic guide and let the route, pace and experience be shaped around you rather than around a fixed group schedule.

✓Private day tours with a local Icelandic guide
✓Custom multi-day journeys across Iceland
✓Private custom travel packages built around you
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Landmannalaugar in Iceland — discover places and build your own journey

Personal Trip Planning

Explore first. Plan together.

Start by exploring Iceland and finding the places you want to see. When you're ready, book my $595 trip-planning service and we'll build your complete journey together — around your dates, interests and travel style.

✓Explore Iceland's regions, sights and experiences
✓Get a personal route, daily plan and places to stay
✓Guide on Call included; you make your own bookings
Explore Iceland Plan My Iceland Trip — $595
Licensed & LocalIcelandic guide · 15 years of experience
8,000+ TravellersVisitors served across Iceland
Optional SupportAvailable separately or with premium planning services
4.9 / 5Average customer rating

Contact Option:

Would you like to book a private day tour or a curated multi-day experience or planning something special?

Complete the form with your travel details and preferences and wishes, and I will personally respond within 24 hours to guide you and design the right experience for you.

Looking forward to planning something exceptional together.
— Bijo