We booked a last minute tour with Peter and what a find he was! He had gone out of his way to organise a unique tour to fit my brief,... read more of dramatic and unusual destinations. From our hotel pickup to drop off he packed in what can only be described as the most outstanding and awe inspiring sights. His attention to detail was excellent, his Land Cruiser was new and spotless, and he provided us with an unobtrusive description of sights and views without being too chatty or too in our faces. Both our 17 year old daughter and 12 year old son said it was the best day of our holiday to Iceland and my wife and I agreed. I cannot recommend a trip with Peter enough, you won’t be disappointed!!!

  Forget New Zealand, The Test and South Fork. Petur is magical. My son and I slept in Reykavik, At 8AM each day, Petur picked us up in his comfortable, modern... read more four wheel cruiser. We drove 50-90 minutes along the rift valleys with informed discussions of the tectonic plate separation, Icelandic flowers, sagas, exotic fish cookery and cultural rap music; yes, they are there. This is one delightful guide- humorous, great American speech and courteous. But he really shown when we approached private water to fish for Char and late season Brown trout. He provided licenses, rods, local flys, waders, soft Icelandic water. We hiked to amazing, gin clear holding water, guided to the unique hungers of local fish and the haul was amazing in numbers and size. What is better than seed bread sandwiches, hot coffee and crisps on the bank of rivers without humans within ten miles. The hiking alone, through lupines and wild lettuces would have been enough. In July there are 18 hours of light so through were no constraints on time. Petur joined us at local restaurants for the lobster or fish chowders, great hamburgers and amazing pastries. Everyone knows him and respects him. An amazing four days on the water with a great guide and now, friend. …

  Icelandic Elements is the business of Pétur Benedikt Rafnsson. We had just completed a 2 1/2 week drive around the perimeter on Iceland (phenomenal), but my wife and I... read more wanted to get a taste of the Highlands, which really needs to be done by guide with local knowledge. We