• Amallay (Reykjavik) - I am an official Icelandic tourist guide. I operate as a driver-guide for individuals and small groups. I have very good knowledge about Iceland and its people, and I speak English, French, Arabic and Icelandic. My driver's license allows me to operate as a driver-guide.
• Michael J. Kissane (Hafnarfjordur) - My goal as a successful tour operator is to provide an enjoyable, memorable experience in Iceland at a fair price. To this end, I am passionate about providing personalized service, which combines insights of 26 yrs of living in Iceland and the knowledge from completion of the rigorous Icelandic professional guide curriculum.
• Anthony Brackley (Reykjavik) - I am an Englishman who has lived and worked in Reykjavik for around 6 years. I am passionate about landscape photography and Icelandic nature. My favourite parts of Iceland include the volcanic areas, the glaciers and the many huge waterfalls. I think that travel and tourism is all about getting photographs, I am all about getting great photographs and helping you to achieve wonderful images.
• Stefan Helgi Valsson (Reykjavik) - Stefan Helgi Valsson is a certified accredited tourist guide and professional driver who lives in Reykjavik Iceland. Stefan gives tours on foot, on bicycle, car, van and tour bus depending on your need. Every itinerary is unique and arranged to suit your need.
Bragi Ragnarsson (Reykjavik) - Iceland? Why is it an interesting destination? This remote, northerly island; an independent democratic republic with a short but colourful history. Tiny but modern society with troubled economy and recently devalued currency, which has made Iceland a cheap tourist destination.
Eyjafjallajökull Volcano (Reykjavik) - With safety in mind!! we see the sights of the recent Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption. We get as close as permitted to get some great photographs of one of Iceland's largest Strato-Volcano.
Icelandic Waterfalls (Reykjavik) - The diverse landscape of Iceland contains many beautiful and powerful waterfalls. They follow patterns in the ever changing land and offer superb photo opportunities throughout the year.
Reykholt valley and Kaldidalur (the cold valley) (Reykjavik) - We drive towards the west, and through the tunnel under Hvalfjörður (The whale fjords), we reach the rich and fertile valley of Reykholt. We stop at Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring.
The Golden watefall and the spouting spring. (Reykjavik) - 8:55 am: Pick up from accommodations in Reykjavik During the tour, we visit: - Thinvellir National Park, the site of Iceland's first parliament, established in 930, and the first site in the country to become a national park. Thingvellir was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 2004, - Geysir geothermal area, where Strokkur spouts its hot water and steam up to 25-30 meters high, - Gullfoss "Golden Waterfall", Iceland's and Europe's second most powerful waterfall - Skalholt Church, the site of the first Episcopal see in the country, established in 1056.
Golden Circle Classic (Reykjavik) - Golden Circle Classic takes you to some of the “must see” sights of Iceland. This trip is the standard classic of all day-tours in Iceland and for a good reason too.
CAPITAL CITY OF Iceland: Reykjavik LANGUAGE OF Iceland: English CURRENCY OF Iceland: Icelandic krona (ISK) COMMENTS ABOUT Iceland: Iceland a country nominally in Northern Europe, is a large mountainous island in the north Atlantic Ocean Cities : Reykjavik (capital), Akureyri, Hafnarfjörður, Hellissandur, Hofn, Olafsvik, Skagafjordur, Húsavík, Ísafjörður, Vestmannaeyjar Best Places : Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss, Kerið, Geysir, Myvatn, Dettifoss, Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, Landmannalaugar, West Fjords, Dettifoss Electricity : 220V/50Hz (European plug) Calling Code : 354 Time Zone : UTC
Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland was subsequently ruled by Norway and Denmark. Fallout from the Askja volcano of 1875 devastated the Icelandic economy and caused widespread famine. Over the next quarter century, 20% of the island's population emigrated, mostly to Canada and the US. Limited home rule from Denmark was granted in 1874 and complete independence attained in 1944. Literacy, longevity, income, and social cohesion are first-rate by world standards. CLIMATE OF Iceland: temperate; moderated by North Atlantic Current; mild, windy winters; damp, cool summers RELIGION OF Iceland: Evangelical Lutheran 87.1%, other Protestant 4.1%, Roman Catholic 1.7%, other 7.1% (2002) POPULATION OF Iceland: 293,966 (July 2004 est.)> ECONOMY OVERVIEW OF Iceland: Iceland's Scandinavian-type economy is basically capitalistic, yet with an extensive welfare system (including generous housing subsidies), low unemployment, and remarkably even distribution of income. In the absence of other natural resources (except for abundant geothermal power), the economy depends heavily on the fishing industry, which provides 70% of export earnings and employs 12% of the work force. The economy remains sensitive to declining fish stocks as well as to fluctuations in world prices for its main exports: fish and fish products, aluminum, and ferrosilicon. Government policies include reducing the budget and current account deficits, limiting foreign borrowing, containing inflation, revising agricultural and fishing policies, diversifying the economy, and privatizing state-owned industries. The government remains opposed to EU membership, primarily because of Icelanders' concern about losing control over their fishing resources. Iceland's economy has been diversifying into manufacturing and service industries in the last decade, and new developments in software production, biotechnology, and financial services are taking place. The tourism sector is also expanding, with the recent trends in ecotourism and whale watching. Growth had been remarkably steady in 1996-2001 at 3%-5%, but could not be sustained in 2002 in an environment of global recession. Growth resumed in 2003, and inflation dropped back from 5% to 2%.
I am an Englishman who has lived and worked in Reykjavik for around 6 years. I am passionate about landscape photography and Icelandic nature. My favourite parts of Iceland include the volcanic areas, the glaciers and the many huge waterfalls. I think that travel and tourism is all about getting photographs, I am all about getting great photographs and helping you to achieve wonderful images.
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