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Awards and Recognitions - IMG's credentials
Take a Walk on the Ice Side
Walk through Ice and Fire
Glacier Walk and Northern Lights
South Shore, Glacier Walk and Ice Climbing
Glacier Walk and Secret Lagoon
Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk and Ice Climbing
Glacier Walk and the Glacier Lagoon
Golden Circle and Magical Nights
Volcanic Wonders of the Reykjanes Peninsula
Iceland Northern Lights and Lobster Jeep Tour
Hot Springs and Lava Cave
Northern Lights and Ice Cave Adventure
Golden Circle and Glacier Getaway
Kingdom of Volcanoes and Glaciers
The Saga of Volcanoes and Fjords
The Crossing of Fire and Water
Kingdom of Glaciers and Northern Lights
The Laugavegur with a Backpack
Laugavegur - Light and Fast
The Ultimate Iceland - Greenland Trek
Hiking at the End of the World
In the Shadow of Vatnajökull
Trails of the East
The Wilderness of Glaciers
The Complete East Iceland Trek
Explorer’s Peak to the Canyon of Fire
The Wilderness of Strútur Trail
The Backroad to Landmannalaugar
Trek of the Trolls
The Complete Volcanic Trek
The Rivers and Glaciers of Vatnajökull
Backpacking along Vatnajökull Combination
Coast to Coast - The Iceland Traverse
The Three Peaks Challenge
On bike from Laki to Landmannalaugar
Iceland’s Best Single Tracks
Knitting and Hiking between Fire and Ice
Icelandic Spring Knitting & Hiking Holiday
Knitting and Hiking under the Midnight Sun
Hiking and knitting with the Elves
Authentic Iceland Knitting & Hiking
Mountains and Fjords of the North
The Peaks of Siglufjörður
Skiing between the Fjords
Westfjords Ski to the Sea tour
Oceans, Valleys and Peaks
Hiking at the End of the World
Laugavegur Trail Self Guided
South Coast Self Drive
Tour of the Icelandic Highlands
Mt Gunnbjörn, the Highest Peak in Greenland
The Peaks of Greenland
East Greenland Winter Expedition
The North Pole – Skiing the Last Degree
South Pole - All the way
South Pole – Skiing the last degree
Ski Touring – Beginner Course
Ice Climbing I Course
Ice Climbing II Course
Other Tours & Services
Ice Climbing Day Tour
Semi-Guided Ice Climbing Trip
4WD Tours in Summer
4WD Tours in Winter
Alpine Mountaineering - Day Tours
Backpacking Tours in Greenland
Backpacking Tours in Iceland
Cross Country Skiing Tours - mountain huts
Cross Country Skiing Tours - winter camping
Cross Country Skiing Tours in Greenland
Ice-Climbing / Winter mountaineering
Ski Mountaineering / Alpine Touring
Ski Mountaineering / Alpine Touring in Greenland
Trekking Tours in Greenland
Hard Ice Guide Beginner Course
Level I Hard Ice Guide Exam
Level II Hard Ice Guide Exam
IMG Mountain Guide Exam
Crevasse Rescue for Super-Jeep Guides
Be a responsible traveller
Adventurer of the Week
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Hiking & trekking in Iceland & Greenland since 1994
Call us: +354 587 9999
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We are Proud of the Reputation We Have Earned
Icelandic Mountain Guides are the proud recipients of various awards and recognitions for operating adventure tours in both Iceland and Greenland. Recognition of our efforts have been motivation for us to continuously improve in all aspects of our operations.
The Strongest in Iceland by Credit Info
For the third year in a row, Credit Info has recognized us as one of the strongest companies in Iceland. This recognition is bestowed upon companies that achieve top marks in their financial strength and stability assessments. Only 1% of all the companies, across every industry in the whole country, receives this award. See more about the criteria that must be met for a company to be recognized as one of the strongest in Iceland here
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
We greatly appreciate feedback from our customers about their tour experience with us. The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence recognizes the great traveler reviews that we have received on their platform. The invaluable feedback helps us to continually evolve to meet our customer’s needs.
In 2013 and 2014, Icelandic Mountain Guides received the Outdoor Travel award for our tour itineraries in East and West Greenland. This award recognizes our high quality tour development. You can rest assured that the same amount of knowledge and experience goes into all of tours in Iceland and Greenland.
In April 2013, Icelandic Mountain Guides received the prestigious 2012 Conch Environmental Award for being a leading company in nature friendly tourism in Iceland. This award is issued by Iceland's Ministry for the Environment and Natural Resources. Only one company in the whole country receives this award each year.
Icelandic Travel Industry Association’s Innovation Award
In 2010, Icelandic Mountain Guides received the Icelandic Travel Industry Association’s Innovation Award for creating Glacier Walk tours in Iceland. Since their inception, Glacier Walks have become one of the most popular tourism activities in the country.
Icelandic Travel Industry Association’s Education Award
In February 2010, Icelandic Mountain Guides were awarded the Icelandic Travel Industry Association’s annual Education Award for the continuous training and education we provide for our guides. Our training system has been adopted by the Association of Mountain Guides in Iceland to train and rate the standards of guides in the country.
Tourist Board’s Environmental Award
In autumn 2009, Icelandic Mountain Guides received the Icelandic Tourist Board’s Environmental Award for our environmental policy and raising awareness about responsible tourism. Later, in 2010, Icelandic Mountain Guides were nominated for the 2011 Nordic Council Environmental Prize.
In 2006, Icelandic Mountain Guides were awarded the Icelandair Pioneer Award for designing and developing Glacier Walks. What started as a summer activity in Skaftafell, turned into a year round and daily tour operated in Skaftafell National Park and Sólheimajökull glacier.
Vakinn – quality and environmental system
In 2015, Icelandic Mountain Guides were the first outdoor adventure tour operator that offered hiking and trekking tours in Iceland to be accepted into Vakinn (the official quality and environmental system for Icelandic tourism). Only tourism businesses that maintain the highest standards in all aspects of their business practices and meet VAKINN´s comprehensive assessment criteria earn the right to carry the official quality label. Read more about Vakinn here.
Tour Operator and Travel Agency
Icelandic Mountain guides are a licensed Tour Operator and Travel Agency by the Icelandic Tourist Board.
Iceland Travel Industry Association – SAF
Icelandic Mountain Guides are an active member of the Iceland Travel Industry Association (SAF). The purpose of SAF is to protect the common interests of Icelandic tourism companies. SAF also works towards laying a professional foundation for a growing tourism market in Iceland that emphasizes quality and environmental concern.
Adventure Travel Trade Association – ATTA
Icelandic Mountain guides have been an active member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) since 2009. ATTA is a global network of adventure destinations, tour operators, travel agents, accommodations, and media partners that benefit from sustainable adventure travel markets.
We  are continuously improving the quality of our tours and enhancing the skills of our guides. These practices ensure that all our clients have a safe and memorable journey. The Icelandic Mountain Guides' team of guides and drivers is a selected group of specialists and professional mountaineers. Many of them have backgrounds in mountain rescue and all are passionate nature lovers and travelers. Our guides have a record that includes an incredible number of expeditions and impressive journeys, should it be of high altitude summits or long winter tours in the high Arctic. All have first aid training and operate in accordance with the company’s safety policy.
We set high professional standards when it comes to the safety of our outdoor adventures. Since 2004, our mountain guides have received training from qualified instructors from New Zealand. Since 2008, the training of our glacier and mountain guides have been based on recognized standards from the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. Training is kept up to date by annual courses on glaciers, avalanche rescue, river crossings and more. During these courses, safety standards are revised and mountain skills practiced. When it comes to staff training, we are proud to be the leading company in tourism in Iceland.
A Trusted Operator that Knows the Lay of the Land
Iceland and Greenland are countries where nature is untamed and the conditions can change unexpectedly. Travelling on these rugged terrains in the safest and the most enjoyable way possible requires knowledge of the land and organization; a knowledge that only passion for the land and years of collective experience can gather. Icelandic Mountain Guides have travelled across and around these two countries for over two decades. Based off our travels and experiences in these countries, we have created a range of adventures to allow you to enjoy their fabulous landscapes, fascinating histories, and unique cultures. Whatever adventure you seek, you can be sure that with Icelandic Mountain Guides you are in the hands of a trusted operator that knows the lay of the land.
Icelandic tourism depends on the continued prosperity of our delicate nature. In all the activities and experiences we offer, our objective has always been to minimize our environmental impact and to leave no trace when we travel. Icelandic Mountain Guides has adopted the World Wildlife Fund conservation plan, concerning ecological tourism in the Arctic. A part of our philosophy is to support local NGOs and to take an active part in discussions about the development of wilderness and open spaces. We take nature’s side against ideas of heavy industry or new highway projects in unspoiled areas. We pride ourselves on being a company that emphasizes cooperation, sustainability and safety. As a growing company, we do our best to lead by example. During tours, we stay on marked paths, where possible, and never litter. At our headquarters on Stórhöfði in Reykjavík, we closely track our food waste and recycling habits to make sure that we waste as little as possible. Our environmental policy is reviewed regularly to ensure that it is implemented on all levels of our operations.
Giving Back to Nature
In 2014, Icelandic Mountain Guides started an environmental fund to help lay the foundation for responsible tourism in the Icelandic Highlands. The mission is to support significant improvement to our nature through land management for our unique nature to be preserved for coming generations. Icelandic Mountain Guides donated 2.000.000 ISK to kick off the fund when it was created. 1% of the tour price for each booking on our trekking tours, and 1% of the company's yearly profits goes into the fund. By travelling with Icelandic Mountain Guides, you contribute to the conservation of nature!
See more about the company's environmental policy and the environmental fund here
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