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About Us
HandPicked Iceland offers authentic, sustainable travel experiences with locally-sourced recommendations and hand-drawn maps to explore Iceland responsibly.
aBOUT US
Wished you had a trusted local friend to help you get the most out of your visit to Iceland?
If so, HandPicked Iceland is the next best thing! I´m Gigi and I´m passionate about finding unique places that are authentic, green, and offer amazing experiences. Soooo, if you are anything like me, curious and want to learn about the local culture, like to have fun and be spontaneous, appreciate beautiful things, love good food and mild expresso, you will definitely enjoy my HandPicked places and suggestions and go back home with fulfilling memories! You got my word for it!
I´m a Designer and nature-loving person that strives to create something that doesn’t pollute the environment, nor our eyes. The printed maps are hand-drawn by the Icelandic artist Elisabet Brynhildardóttir and Printed in Iceland by Eco labeled printshop. We also strive to choose collaboration with companies that are environmentally friendly, either by choosing local produce and ingredients and/or actively doing something that protects the environment.
Empowering Travelers Who Care
Discover Iceland responsibly with HandPicked experiences that prioritize sustainability, authenticity, and local charm
Green
Connect with eco-conscious travelers seeking sustainable experiences.
Local
Highlight local charm to attract explorers craving authenticity.
Authentic
Offer genuine experiences that inspire meaningful connections.
Explore Iceland with HandPicked Experiences
Discover Iceland through eco-conscious adventures! Featuring hand-drawn maps by Elisabet Brynhildardóttir and printed at a sustainable printshop, HandPicked Iceland connects you with authentic, green, and unforgettable experiences that celebrate local culture, cuisine, and nature.
- You‘ll get over 200 recommended HandPicked places, both in Reykjavik and around Iceland.
- We update the information every year. We visit our HandPicked partners as regularly as we can, dine, drink, explore, and have a good chat to make sure everything is up to standard.
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Travel Inspired by Nature
HandPicked Iceland supports eco-friendly travel with initiatives like planting trees near Reykjavik Forestry, promoting local culture, and offering free guides to create unforgettable and sustainable Icelandic experiences.
PLEASE TRAVEL CONSCIOUSLY
Owning a publishing company I also find it important to give back to nature and we do so by planting about a thousand trees every year in Heiðmörk Activity Park, which is where our office is located, next to the Reykjavik Forestry.
TRANSPARENCY POLICY
The reason we can create a free guide for you without the advertising clutter is that we charge the HandPicked businesses a small fee in return for a promotion with other like-minded businesses. Win win situation!
PRIVATELY OWNED COMPANY
I printed the first HandPicked – EAT – map in 2010 and since then the concept has grown slowly but steadily. Going from only Restaurants to local shops, local food, activities & museums. All are free for travelers to enjoy!
