Europe Trip Leader

Óskar Guðjónsson

Óskar Guðjónsson was born and raised in Reykjavík and at age 12 moved with his family to a small fishing village in the Icelandic countryside. His love of outdoor adventure led him to pursue a degree in Outdoor Education at Australia's La Trobe University. He is on the board of a volunteer rescue organization in Reykjavík, teaches and guides groups in sea kayaking, trekking, and skiing, and also enjoys sailing.

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Client Testimonials

"Oskar is superb! Warm, friendly, eager to accommodate everyone's needs or requests — and is a really nice person!"

Dennis S.

Portland, OR

"Oskar was wonderful, full of information and enthusiastic—he answered every question and I learned so much about Iceland from him"

Irene H.

Seattle, WA

"Oskar was excellent — very knowledgeable and helpful. He made the trip an experience of a lifetime, and made me feel like a got a true, authentic slice of Iceland."

Jeffrey E.

Johns Island, SC

"Oskar was a very experienced guide and shared a lot of information about Iceland with us — including aspects of history, culture, and geology. He was personable and approachable at all times. "

Michael H.

New York, NY

"Oskar was steady, competent, decisive, motivated, and laser focused on safety. "

Stanley L.

Houston, TX

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