Secretspotsiceland  Reviews 

We had a FANTASTIC 12 days with Luke. We explored the entire island seeing secret and iconic locations. We got to experience unbelievable scenery, meet the people and their culture and their foods. And unforgettable experience

When I wanted to propose to my girlfriend in Iceland, Luke crafted an amazing experience taking us to some breathtaking spots and planning the whole day incredibly. He was flexible depending on the weather, especially when it was pouring with rain and snow when I was just about to propose! We persisted and Luke put time, care and attention to make sure it was a perfect moment for us. The day was the right balance of secret spots and the well known areas in Iceland.

Luke was very chill, knowledgeable and it was a pleasure to be able to share our special day with him. He really made it a trip of a lifetime. Luke also captured our day through great photos and videos for which we will always be grateful for. We even managed to go on second day tour to the south coast later in the week and Luke treated us to local Icelandic snacks and ice cream!

Next time we are in Iceland we will be sure to see Luke again and definitely recommend to anyone planning a trip!

A reminder of the power and beauty of nature, expertly guided and captured in photos by Luke.

This was the trip of a lifetime for a milestone birthday, though we weren’t sure where to start or what to see. The tourist guide websites felt overwhelming in terms of choice of things to do and it was difficult to know what to book.

Thankfully, we found Luke at @secretspotsoficeland. Not only did he provide counsel ahead of our trip of where to stay and eat in Reykjavik, he also helped curate a tailored itinerary for us and our two nearly adult children on the South Coast of Iceland. There was something for everyone - physical challenges for our teens, majestic beauty and nature for us and great culinary recommendations along the way.

Not only was the trip well planned, Luke’s love of both Iceland and the spectacular beauty around us was palpable. He has shared the most precious photos of our family with us as a result and we are so grateful for these memories being captured on film.

Iceland will stay with us for decades to come - and we are so grateful for Luke’s part in making this an experience we will never forget.

Luke helped us plan our trip beforehand and then was a perfect guide - always punctual, polite, accommodating, informed and informative. We had three days travelling to Snaefelsness and the South Coast and he made it fun and effortless.
We would unhesitatingly recommend him.

Luke did an excellent job getting us to the best spots to see many of the most beautiful sights imaginable. He helped us with our selection of accommodations before we arrived, was always punctual and spent the days with us informing us while we explored Iceland's beauty. He is the guy you want to get you to the places to see

I embarked on a private tour with Luke of "Secretspotsiceland". As an avid chess player I asked to find Bobby Fischer's grave site and museum. We found both in and outside of Selfoss. I also wanted to try my drone out. Luke then planned visits to Sigöldugljúfur, Sigöldufoss, Háifoss and the The Commonwealth farm. These were magical places, very little traffic and some only accessible using his Heavy Duty Nissan 4x4 on F-roads. Talk about adventure! Luke expertise in drones showed me some cool tactical moves sweeping in and out of Sigöldugljúfur canyon like a tie fighter crossing by the Lekafossar series of waterfalls. Again some more drone-time at Háifoss. A brief stop for lunch at a great little road-side diner we headed up to the outskirts of the Highlands, but not before stopping in at the "Valley of Tears", Sigöldufoss. The Highlands were mystical to say the least and the trip was fulfilling. The weather was moody as well with fog and mist, but wait 15 minutes or so, the sun burst out long enough to illuminate the falls for some sweet shots. Luke was a personable, knowledgeable and great guide who was more than eager to help make the trip memorable. Thanks Luke!

Luke’s highlands tour was incredible!! I booked last minute, and he was incredibly accommodating and professional. We saw some amazing and hidden spots in the highlands. Luke took some incredible picture and drone footage that he sent to me immediately. I would highly recommend booking a tour!

Luke was a phenomenal tour guide! If you’re looking for adventure off the beaten path, he’s got you covered.

Luke provided an amazing Iceland tour for me and my wife! He crafted the perfect experience that was flexible based on the weather and what we were up for and combined well-known attractions as well as hidden treasures. We were especially grateful for his expert photography, so we could focus on cherishing the moments rather than fumbling with our phone cameras. He is very knowledgeable about the land and culture and a lot of fun as a tour guide. Highly recommend!

This was one of our best trips pf a lifetime! Luke was amazing, he can accommodate to your own pace which is fantastic. Ampliamente recomendado, nos fascinó todo el viaje. And the pictures were beautiful. Es, además, un gran fotógrafo.

Luke is very accommodated to our custom tour. Weather was not very nice that day, but he helped us make the most out of it.

Luke was wonderful, I felt like hanging out with an awesome friend. One of the best experiences in my life! I usually solo travel and I always look for unique places to see and things to do and this exceeded my expectation. Luke was able to take me to some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen in my life. We were able to go off road and see many places that the big tour buses couldn't go. Thank you for making my Iceland trip epic!!!

I would definitely recommend this tour with Luke over and over again. From the beginning of the day he was very flexible with us taking us to places we wanted to see even though they weren't part of the tour. He gave us some information about Iceland throughout the day and also he made us try some local snacks and drinks which was very thoughtful coming from him. Do not hesitate to book the tour with Luke because you won't regret it whatsoever. Excellent job Luke!!

My bestie and I booked a six hour day tour called “Secret Spots of Iceland '' on our second day in Iceland and met Luke (@secretspotsiceland), our tour guide. We jumped into Luke’s car and drove an hour away from Reykjavik and visited locations that aren’t typically included in the general Icelandic tourist tours which was fantastic because we felt as if we had discovered a whole new side of Iceland. One of the perks of this tour was that Luke is also a seasoned photographer and captured some great moments of my bestie and I. The perk of Iceland and this tour is that it’s made for Instagram - Luke took us to spots no one dared to visit and because of that we were able to capture some really incredible photos - along with hilarious memories of me attempting to walk on massive rocks, debating if being proposed on a bed of active, yet dried lava was a good idea, and of course trying to find Trolls. I loved that Luke was open to our recommendations on how long we wanted to stay in certain spots, he also introduced us to a very unique snack of dried fish with butter and was knowledgeable in the life of an Icelander. The photos Luke took was sent to us pretty quickly and were well edited with his unique touch that left little to no editing on our part to share on social channels. I would definitely sign up for another tour with Luke when back in Iceland and recommend you do too! One note to make, be prepared for hiking up hills and on rocks - if you’re dressing up for your photos, be mindful of this and bring appropriate shoes to change in.

Places we visited:
🧊Grindavik - a small fishing town
🧊Valahnúkamöl sea cliffs
🧊Reykjanes Lighthouse
🧊Brimketill lava rock pool
🧊Gunnuhver
🧊The geothermal area of Krýsuvik
🧊Kleifarvatn lake ( deepest lake of Reykjanes)
🧊Hiked to the recent volcano eruption

Luke is awesome….. both as a person as well as a tour guide. And on top of that he takes amazing photos. He has great in depth knowledge about Iceland and knows all the good places to visit. Plus he is always ready to make extra efforts to deliver what the guests want. My only regret is that we just had him for 1 day….If I ever visit Iceland again or if any of my friends ask for recommendations…..he will on top of my list….

100% the best way to experience Iceland! We toured around the West and South coast for 6 days and wouldn't have done it any other way.

Luke took us to so many amazing places, made our long drives between stops comfortable and generally made sure our entire adventure was as easy and enjoyable as possible. His passion for Iceland was clear from day 1. One of the main reasons we chose him was his photography and we absolutely love the moments he captured, we'll be framing many of them for sure. He was always attentive and flexible for us to stay as long as we wanted at any attractions, plus he quickly notified us of a severe weather warning and quickly adapted our schedule.

He even brought us a bottle of champagne for our anniversary which we shared with ice taken straight from the Diamond Beach, such a thoughtful gesture! He was also happy for me to borrow his spare layers after I fell in a freezing river!

Avoid all the big bus tours and be sure to book your Iceland trip with Luke!

Phenomenal Tour Experience!

It is with an abundance of gratitude that I would like to thank Luke for providing us with such a special and dynamic 3 day tour of Iceland. Luke is truly amazing and passionate about making his tours meaningful, personal and so much fun! Never a dull moment as his energy is so good and he engages in great conversations during the longer drives. Thank you for embracing our wild and fun energy as we sang and laughed throughout the tour!! I am further grateful for Luke’s unique gift of capturing the special moments through his skilled photography and shared photos. I highly recommend Secret Spots of Iceland and look forward to booking with Luke again!

Luke was very responsive and helpful in coordinating our itinerary. We were fortunate enough to spend three days with Luke who enhanced the experience by bringing us to off the beaten path locations which he captured as a skillful photographer. Luke was very accommodating, engaging, and flexible with the itinerary. I will definitely be returning back to Iceland and will enlist Luke's services again. Thank you, Luke, for the magical memories!

This experience with Luke was hands-down one of the best I had during my entire nine-week trip to Europe. Each of the spots he takes you to is off the beaten path and therefore has far fewer tourists. Every spot also showcases a unique aspect of the sheer, natural beauty of Iceland. The photos Luke takes are a fantastic memento of the experience and are some of the best photos I've had taken of myself in recent memory. However, the best part of the experience has to be Luke himself. He is such a kind and generous host. Whether it was having a beer and eating dried cod in the back of his jeep or finally being convinced to try an Icelandic hot dog at a small Kaffihús, the memories I have from my time with Luke are ones I will hold onto for a long time. Thanks for such an amazing tour in Iceland, Luke!

Luke was the best guide/photographer. Luke was very knowledgeable extremely professional and very present. We spent a incredible week and We enjoyed every minute. we especially enjoyed visiting the secret spots and off the beaten path. I highly recommended Luke!!!! 7 stars
Yael & Ilan from Miami