WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
Silvia S., Baden, Switzerland
I have just returned from this wonderful journey.
It's unbelievable what you have made possible in this short time.
I would like to thank you once again. For me the biggest was of course the flight and the landing with the completely surprising reception by you.
Anne S., Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Bjorn, It was a terrific tour and I am so very happy I was a part of it! Thank you for making every day so enjoyable and for sharing all of the history, stories, songs and geological information. Iceland is a very special and magical place and I am thrilled I got to see the aurora and all of the other beautiful sites you showed us. Hope you were able to rest over the weekend and have recovered from all of your long days with us.
Best wishes,
Jameela K., London, England
Thank you for going above and beyond my expectations and being the best guide I could ask for. I have learned so much and would love to come back to Iceland. I wish you good luck in your future and with your books. A truly unforgettable experience.
Gertrud M., Wettlingen Switzerland
Thank you again for the great tour guiding and your tireless efforts. It was a wonderful journey that will be remembered for a long time. Your comments on the country and its people were at a high level and we all learned a lot during those four days of travel. I have long wanted to visit Iceland. Now it has turned out to be a very beautiful country that has far exceeded all my expectations. Thanks again and best regards,
Pamela B., Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
My dear Bjorn,
Our trip to Iceland resulted in an unexpected gift: friendship. You are thoughtful and sensitive, and those characteristics helped make our tour of Iceland special. You care. Your knowledge of Icelandic history, legends and songs charmed me. I could have spent an entire evening sitting by your side listening to the fascinating stories of early Iceland. Between the expansive tour and your books, we feel our visit to Iceland encompassed a much longer time.
Debbie S, Virginia USA
Bjorn - your images are beautiful! And they arrived with perfect timing - I was just organizing my photos into folders for each location!
I wanted to send a personal thank you for introducing us to so many different sights, tastes, music and even poetry! You made Iceland come alive with history and fairy tales and song!
All I can say is how amazingly talented you are, including driving those huge buses over some difficult roadways! The fish soup you and your lovely wife made was delicious, and a particular thanks for making some without the salmon, that was way above and beyond expectations. The books are a real treat - now that I have more time I will be spending many hours enjoying your photos and your text!
I am so thankful I was introduced to Iceland through your eyes, and appreciate the care in selecting hotels, restaurants and those delicious meals - we were all so very pampered in your hands!
Tasnia F., London, England
You are an amazing, accomplished individual, who I still miss a lot. Thank you for keeping me motivated and inspired.
Ruth B., Zollikofen Switzerland
With full heart, we think back to our stay in Iceland. We were well cared for and richly gifted by you. Thanks again.
Ruth B., Luzern, Switzerland
This trip impresses and motivates us to visit Iceland again. You made a significant contribution, both to the excellent program and with your personality. Competent, friendly and warm-hearted you cared for us. We are very happy that we got to know you - thank you very much for everything!
Now we wish you also a very Happy New Year 2018, health and many beautiful experiences! Kind regards
Debra S., Henrico, Virginia, USA
I'm almost back to normal and so sad to be missing you and your contagious enthusiasm for Iceland! Loved all the places we visited, so much variety of scenery!
Thanks again!
Gertrud M., Wettlingen, Switzerland
Dear Björn,
One of your aurora photos is now even on my desktop as a screen saver and reminds me every day of our trip to your wonderful country.
I really believe that in the few days thanks to you, we have learned much more about the country, its people and the outstanding natural beauties of Iceland, than many a tourist who is on the road for weeks and still does not get half of what you have given us. For this I would like to thank you once again. For the new year, 2018, I wish you all the best, many wonderful experiences and always good health.
Best regards
Clay S., Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Experience Iceland with Björn Rúriksson: My wife and I were on two-week tours with Björn in 2002 and 2007 and I was on a special Camera Club visit in 2016. Björn has a such a knowledge of everything Icelandic: history, geology and culture and he shares it so pleasantly. More than just the scenery, but the entire experience made us feel a part of Iceland and such a personal friend with Björn. Any time on his trips will be unforgettable.
Doris R., Schaffhausen, Switzerland
It was an unforgettable journey through an interesting country under competent, prudent and sympathetic leadership. Also for that and your book 'Iceland from above' many thanks again.
I wish you all the best for the future, good health, lots of joy and drive and everything you need to be happy and satisfied.
Kind regards
Mary B., Earlysville, Virginia, USA
Hi Bjorn,
I wanted to reach out to you to express my sincerest appreciation to you for making my first, BUT NOT LAST, visit to Iceland such a wonderful experience! I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you, your lovely wife, and your beautiful country! My best,
P. Clark, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
The trip with you was the most rewarding and fulfilling of any trip I have ever taken. When I talk to others about the trip, I let my photographs sell Iceland, but my most enthusiastic commentary is about you and your leadership. Your congenial personality made this experience quite pleasurable from the first minute until we said our good-byes at the airport. I have never met another gentleman who, after such a brief time together, I wanted to call my friend. Your knowledge of the natural history and culture of Iceland is extensive, and sharing that with us during the long bus rides between sites made those trips seem brief. Your talent to organize an itinerary that suited our needs and your willingness and ability to adjust to those spontaneous moments when the group wished to divert from the plan (or when the bus battery died!) was remarkable. I would rather call you an intimate member of our group who knew his way around Iceland than to call you a "tour guide."
W.Cross, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Before my September 2016 trip to Iceland, I had heard great things about Bjorn Ruriksson’s leadership abilities and his wonderful ‘American’ sense of humor. I was not disappointed when traveling with Bjorn throughout southern Iceland. He timed the site visits to avoid the most popular times for tourists; his mid-day picnics were beyond my culinary expectations; his knowledge of photography, natural history, and the local history made this an exceptional experience.
Sandy - Virginia, USA
Bjorn proved an excellent guide! As an Icelandic native, he knows where to go for the best views, photos and points of interest. He also has a fabulous knowledge of the country's history and culture which adds so much to visiting Iceland. I would not hesitate to highly recommend him, he's a gem!
G. Bishop and P. Bartlett - Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
My wife and I had an unforgettable experience on our photo tour of Iceland with Bjorn. Not only did we hit many of the photogenic highlights of this amazing country, but our trip was enriched with Bjorn's fascinating descriptions of the geology, history, and culture of Iceland. His telling of Icelandic fables and singing of Icelandic folk songs completed the package in a way that no other guide could match. We left the country with lots of great photos and a new and wonderful friend!
J. Fergus - Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Dear Bjorn - Thank you so much for the excellent tour of Iceland you conducted. Your intimate knowledge of natural and historical attractions gave us a memorable travel experience. Your skill in planning an interesting itinerary and adjusting to changing conditions made our tour very enjoyable. I wholeheartedly recommend your tours to anyone who wishes to experience the beauty and history of Iceland.
A. Scott - Virginia, USA
I am sure our camera club would never have found as many of the beautiful, remote photographic locations in Iceland without Bjorn’s local knowledge. During our daily travels, Bjorn shared interesting facts about Icelandic history, geology and customs. For me, it was a trip of a lifetime!