About Nature Explorer
Guides, History & Credibility
Nature Explorer was founded in 2004 by experienced Icelandic wilderness experts who after years of using all their free time to go out and play in the wilderness, finally took the step and quit their day jobs to follow their dream. Together the guides of Nature Explorer have decades of experience in almost every field.
Our team consists of mountain search and rescue volunteers, experienced hiking guides, bird enthusiasts, photographers, ice climbers, super-jeep experts and responsible adventurers. Before joining our team, our guides have been guiding for trekking associations, driver guiding for other tour operators, leading private expeditions and even making adventure-documentary films. We only invite real experts with passion for nature adventures to join our team. First and foremost our driver-guides love sharing Iceland with fellow travelers.
Reasons why you are safe choosing Nature Explorer for your Iceland adventure:
– Over 20 years of experience, history and credibility
– Fully licenced Travel Agency & Tour Operator, authorized by the Iceland Tourist Board
– Awarded as ‘Strongest in Iceland’ for financial responsibility and high credit score
– Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
Super-Jeeps & Super-Trucks
We take pride in our 4×4’s which are modified with larger tires for difficult conditions, to cross fast flowing glacial rivers, driving on the rough mountain tracks, in deep snow and cruising glaciers. The big tires have several advantages; they elevate the vehicle from the ground so when crossing rivers, most of the water flows under the body of the car. They also help climbing steep river banks and other obstacles. Another important benefit of large tires is that when deflated they provide great flotation on snow. A 4×4 Super Truck with 2psi air pressure in the tires actually weighs less per square inch than a man walking.
Most importantly, the Super-Trucks open up possibilities for you to explore more of Iceland in style and comfort.
Haukur Parelius Finnsson – Hawk
Hawk is our proprietor, driver guide & certified 4×4 instructor.
Hawk is a certified International 4-Wheel Drive Trainer and member of Int. 4-Wheel Drive Trainer’s Association. He has trained military forces and worked for ISAF in Afghanistan as well as having years of experience from exploring the Icelandic wilderness and highlands.
Wilderness background: At the age of 14 he was the first to bicycle from Reykjavik to Thorsmork and started guiding for The Iceland Touring Association at the age of 17. He has been guiding since then, both on hikes and jeep safaris. Hawk has been a member of a voluntary Mountain Search & Rescue team for a long time and is a certified Wilderness First Responder.
Education: Business degree from University of Iceland and a Master’s degree in International Marketing and Management from Copenhagen Business School.
Job experience: Business consultant, both privately and for IBM Business Consulting, Marketing Director for Husasmidjan (Large Icelandic DIY retailer) and Account Manager for the Icelandic Advertising Agency.
Past Adventures: He has successfully climbed 5 of the 7 summits and climbed in the Alps and the Himalayas. One of his proudest adventures is a rafting adventure/documentary film expedition with his mountain friends-group through the Dark Canyon (Dimmugljufur) in North-East Iceland. Hawk and his son, Baldvin learned to dive together on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, he has rafted the Nile in Uganda, driven a Super-Jeep in Afghanistan for the peacekeeping units (ISAF/NATO), and visited the mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
Hawk has a passion for adventure – and would love to help you with your Iceland adventure.
Company Details:
Icelandic name: Ýma-Náttúrukönnun ehf
Biz Registry No: 660404-3680
Address: Árakur 18
Zip: 210
City: Garðabær
Country: Iceland
Tel: +354 691 3900
We run two websites:
www.NatureExplorer.is and www.IcelandPrivateTours.is
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