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Lísa Óskarsdóttir

Lísa is a native Icelander and an outdoor adventurer who spends most of her time climbing, hiking, and biking on the mountains and glaciers of Iceland. She has a degree in adventure guiding from Thompson Rivers University in BC, Canada, and has also completed advanced courses from the Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides in mountaineering and glacier travels. She's used her knowledge gained from these courses throughout the past many years working as a full-time guide in Iceland. She loves traveling throughout Iceland and around the world—one of her favorite trips was a month-long backpacking trip in New Zealand. When she’s not scaling mountains or biking down the trails, she enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, doing just about anything. “Life has been one big adventure for me and I do my best to be grateful and enjoy every day”.

Client Testimonials

"Lisa has a great demeanor and her passion for Iceland comes through her descriptions and stories."

Alan S.

Spring, TX
Iceland Expedition

"Lisa brings a quiet competence and calm aura to the trip, and is also extremely experienced (especially in climbing), knowledgeable about her country, and encouraging to each of us—whether walking on the glacier, hiking, or summiting Kristinartindar."

Christine M.

Vista, CA
Iceland Expedition

"A superstar guide! I appreciated her knowledge of the area, in particular her expertise with glaciers. She was also very helpful and kind. Loved being with her!"

Martha H.

Ocean Grove, NJ

"Lisa was a phenomenal guide. She was very knowledgable about Icelandic history, culture, and geography. I was impressed how she made adjustments to make sure we hiked in the best weather conditions. Her fun and caring personality made the trip special. Absolutely the best!!"

Robin D.

East Setauket, NY

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