Northern Explorer was founded by Karl Jóhannson and Halldór Björnsson who both have vast experience as multilingual tour guides in Iceland and Greenland. Karl has additionally been a tour director for groups in many other countries .

Hjördís Davíðsdóttir who is working in our office has a long experience in planing and organizing tours for individuals and groups.

Northern Explorer is specializing in organizing and operating tousr for small groups and individuals in Iceland and in Greenland. We are providing professional and personal service and our guides are very knowledgeable and willing to meet the needs of our customers. The long experience of our staff means that we know all the highlights and places worth visiting so we can organize your holiday the way you want it. Our aim is that our guests enjoy and experience the magnificent nature and learn about the history as well as the culture of Iceland and  Greenland when visiting our big neighbour in the west.

Northern Explorer is taking part in the Clean and Safe project which the Icelandic Tourist Board has launched which can help tourism operators to welcome their customers in a responsible way so that they can feel safe while creating good memories.

Northern Explorer is a fully licensed tour operator and a travel agency and although we are focusing on small groups and individuals then we are also working as a Destination Management Company assisting tour companies in planing and operating tours for individuals and groups in Iceland and Greenland. Northern Explorer is emphasising on sustainability and respect for the fragile and sensitive nature in Iceland and Greenland. Our motto is:

Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints !