Reykjavik Outventure
Reykjavik Outventure was founded by Jóhann in 2018. After beeing at sea as a captain and first mate for 17 years, it was time for something new. After countless talks and brainstorming with colorful characters at the trawler about the trips of their dreams, an idea was born. Johann soon got Kristinn with him and together they made Reykjavik Outventure what it is today.
Reykjavik Outventure is a family-owned tour company with a focus on creating high-quality experiences for people who visit Iceland. With our small group tours, guests at Reykjavik Outventure can enjoy personalized experiences where they can visit the best spots and get a real taste of Iceland with a fun local guide. We have a huge heart and an even greater sense of humor at Reykjavik Outventure. This is why we are all about offering unique personal experiences and opportunities while sharing a lot of laughter with our travellers.
Everyone who has had the pleasure of touring Iceland with Reykjavik Outventure has lovely stories to tell, translating into a reliable reputation in the tourism industry. As members of the European Tourism Association (ETOA), we are committed to enabling a sustainable environment in ways that make Iceland appealing for all visitors. We are also a fully licensed company working as members of the Icelandic Travel Industry Association (SAF) to actively promote their slogan of “Professionalism in Travel and Tourism.”
Private Tours and Trip Planning
At Reykjavik Outventure, a lot of thoughts and planning goes into every tour as we believe in giving only the best experiences. We pride ourselves on our premium services that reflect our personal touch. With our expert knowledge and personalized services, we can share the love of all things Iceland while giving you exactly what you need. So, if you need a fully personalized private trip itinerary, Reykjavik Outventure will be only too happy to make that happen. With our numerous private tour options and small group tours, we are also willing to advise you on which would be perfect for your touring needs. We also have family-friendly trips that can be planned many days in advance, with details to make your tour a spectacular one. Feel free to check out our tours to decide which works best for you.
To give you the full experience, we design all our private trips in partnership with guest houses and selected hotels with impressive ratings. At Reykjavik Outventure, we pay attention to their level of comfort, locations, and affordability to ensure that your budget still gives you the best quality. Our local guides are the best at what they do. They will ensure your safety during different activities, including snowmobiling and ice caving. If there is anything we can assure you of, it is that booking with Reykjavik Outventure gives you an automatic ticket to an experience of a lifetime in a friendly and safe environment.
Reykjavik Outventure’s Team
Elsa the queen
queen, queen, queen and queen
elsa@reykjavikout.is
Elsa is the heart of Reykjavik Outventure.
This company could not operate without her.
Although she is not involved with day to day business, she takes care of the children, house, she runs to buy cinnamon buns, hot chocolate and what is needed when no one else can do it.
She has saved Reykjavik Outventure´s face multiple times 🙂
And no decision is made without she having the last word. Because she is the real BOSS.
Jóhann THE Viking
Driver guide, weather specialist & owner
johann@reykjavikout.is
Jóhann or Jói is a funny guy who speaks a lot (in a good way) and loves telling stories. He’s very open, although he thinks of himself as being shy. His hair has started to fall out but he doesn´t mind, so it´s alright to stare. A good guy who enjoys swimming in the – 2°C ocean in all weather conditions and plays football (real football: soccer). He eats red meat for every meal (even breakfast) and is always up for an adventure!
Jóhann used to be a fisherman from the age of 11. He went to the Navigation School in Iceland and learned to become a captain on ships. He is a father to two children and takes care of all the marketing and sales at Reykjavik Outventure along with entertaining on the Northern Lights tours.
Jóhann has taken 3 courses studying weather in Iceland. So you can say he´s a weather specialist 🙂
There are not many that study Northern Lights like he does. He absolutely loves to study how they appear.
The KINg baltasar
Decision maker & CEO I
baltasar@reykjavikout.is
Baltasar is the son of Jóhann. He is the Decision maker at Reykjavik Outventure and all ideas and decisions have to go through him. If he smiles, that means yes. If he starts to cry, that also means yes. Luckily, he always smiles. At Reykjavik Outventure’s office, he is called the King. That´s because he always wants to let us hold him. You could get lucky while in Iceland and meet ‘the King’. It is hard not to smile when around this ol’ toothless guy 🙂
Baltasar has a degree from the University of Iceland in being the most adorable baby in the world. He can be adorable in so many ways.
Ása vegan
General manager
Oh Ása oh Ása.
Thank God for her!
She took Reykjavik Outventure to a different level.
Jóhann the owner and Ása general manager are absolute polars.
Ása is a vegan while Jóhann is a carnivore.
But they are the perfect match and Reykjavik Outventure could not have found a more suitable person.
She is super organised and thinks about every little detail on everything.
Not only does she have read hair, but she also also speaks 9 languages.
Yes! She speaks 9 of them.
Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English, Icelandic, French, German, Spanish & little bit of Finnish.
She has 2 super powers! Red hair and 9 languages.
You wont meet her on a tour though. But you might meet her at one of our Exhibitions 🙂
gunnar the cutie
northern lights driver guide and a cutie
Gunnar is the main Northern Lights guide of Reykjavik Outventure
He loves nothing more than taking photos of people with the Northern Lights.
Gunnar drives Loki. Loki is his bus! So be welcome on board Loki.
Everything Gunnar does, he does 100%. Doesn´t matter what it is. He puts his everything into it.
Like everyone, Gunnar has his secret power.
What do you think that is?
Being very cute!
Its hard to not love him! He has a heart of gold and if you get to be on a tour with him, you will be in for a great night!
árni the champion
northern lights driver guide & a review champion
Árni the iron man is the guide who is winning every Trip Advisor review competition in Iceland.
There is probably not a single person in Iceland that has collected more Trip Advisor reviews than he has.
He eats jokes for breakfast and drinks great stories with it.
He has endless of great stories to tell and is a big polar bear.
You will both be in big trouble spending a day or night with him and very lucky at the same time.
Magnús the viking
driver guide & weird but fun
Magnús is a super lovely person. But super weird as well. But also SUPER fund!
He actually owns the house where Reykjavik Outventure keeps all of its buses.
So if he doesn´t get his pay-check, then Reykjavik Outventure doesn´t have any home anymore.
Magnús drives Týr.
Týr was the funny God which made all the jokes.
Just kidding.
But welcome on board on Týr.
He gets on with everybody and there is always fun on his tours.
He knows how to keep up positive and great energy on the tours.
Ps.
He sold his Porsche to buy a dog.
Daniel the r9
the driver guide we finally got
Reykjavik Outventure had been trying for months to get Daniel on the team.
Getting Daniel was like getting Ronaldo the Brazil one finally on our team.
Daniel drives Thor! That´s because if there is the slightest chance of seeing Northern Lights, Daniel will find them! Because he is the weather God Thor.
Not only is Daniel a workaholic but he also runs a vegan fast food place in Iceland.
He eats carrots for breakfast and tomatoes for dinner.
Then he goes out to entertain tourists.
Going out with Daniel once? You will ask to do it again!
He´s addictive.
Or at least it looks like it when travellers come from his tours.
Sæmi the truck driver
THE FLEET MANAGER AND HOT CHOCOLATE MASTER
SAEMI@reykjavikout.is
Sæmi is the oldest brother of Jóhann.
The hot chocolate you are enjoying on our Northern Lights tours, comes from him with a lot of love!
He makes it from his grandmas recipe with chocolate plates and milk. The real stuff
He also makes sure all the vehicles are ready for each tour.
He also has a secret power. He does not have to drink anything when he eats food! That´s crazy!!
klara not vegan
customer service
Klara has come into this Reykjavik Outventure with power!
She has a degree in marketing and an entrepreneurship master degree.
Reykjavik Outventure advertised for a “mommy” for the guides.
She truly is becoming Reykjavik Outventure mom.
When the guides do not behave, she is there with the whip!
Wh-tch!!
But she is super nice and funny and brings a lot of character to the company 🙂
Ása vegan
General manager
Oh Ása oh Ása.
Thank God for her!
She took Reykjavik Outventure to a different level.
Jóhann the owner and Ása general manager are absolute polars.
Ása is a vegan while Jóhann is a carnivore.
But they are the perfect match and Reykjavik Outventure could not have found a more suitable person.
She is super organised and thinks about every little detail on everything.
Not only does she have read hair, but she also also speaks 9 languages.
Yes! She speaks 9 of them.
Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English, Icelandic, French, German, Spanish & little bit of Finnish.
She has 2 super powers! Red hair and 9 languages.
You wont meet her on a tour though. But you might meet her at one of our Exhibitions 🙂
Quality service delivery
At Reykjavik Outventure, we place a premium on quality. We feel immense satisfaction when we listen to the visitors talk about how much they loved the tours. This is the hallmark of our existence: to ensure that you get 100% satisfaction with experiences that go beyond your expectations. We are always working towards being better.
The best local guides
Major contributors to the unforgettable experiences of our clients from different parts of the world are our local guides. We believe in creating a friendly and fun atmosphere. Our local guides are always ready with a smile and extensive knowledge of Iceland to wow you. We only work with guides that are willing to give you an authentic experience using their in-depth local knowledge. They are passionate about what they do, and it shows in their enthusiasm to provide you with the best of Iceland.
A personal touch
Reykjavik Outventure creates your home away from home. From the first moment we get in touch with you until when you are safely home again, we are with you every step of the way. We believe that adding that necessary personal touch goes a long way in giving you a relaxing trip, where you have no worries.
We take out all the stress
We understand how stressful it is to organize your holiday. From making sure that all your documents are checked to making reservations early enough, it could take all the fun out of your trip. However, we are here to do the work for you. We save you the time and effort by getting your itinerary on the right track. Ready to make your dream holiday a reality? Reykjavik Outventure can make it happen with our tailored packages to suit your travel needs.
You’re in good hands
You can rest easy knowing that help will always be available when you need it. We will respond to all inquiries as fast as possible and handle all unforeseen situations to the best of our knowledge.
Licensed tour operator
Reykjavik Outventure is a fully licensed tour operator and travel company approved by the relevant local authorities. We are also members of various travel industry associations that hold us up to high standards. Therefore, we have put all things in place to ensure that Iceland remains your top destination when it’s time to have some fun.
Our customer reviews also give you a firsthand account of what it means to book a tour with Reykjavik Outventure.
