Tell us about your family's history
My grandfather, Guðmundur Jónasson, was
one of the first to introduce passenger vehicles
suited to Iceland's often impossible terrain.
During WWII, large weapon carriers with 4WD
or 6WD were brought to Iceland, which my
grandfather bought and converted into buses.
He bought a Bombardier snowmobile too and
started ferrying people around.
When did you first start travelling?
I started when I was about eight on a couple
of trips every year, especially in the Highlands.
My job was to keep the bus clean and help
with luggage. These trips gave me a taste for
exploring and a love of the nature around me.
What kind of trips do you operate?
I've two Mercedes Benz Sprinters which have
been converted into 'super trucks' with 42"
tyres and raised suspension. They are supercomfortable, luxury minibuses which can carry
up to 17 people to places often inaccessible
to normal vehicles.
Can these vehicles go anywhere?
Most of the time if the conditions are good.
These vehicles can ford rivers and streams,
negotiate rough terrain and climb in the snow
- I've not been beaten by a steep incline yet!
What is your favourite area of Iceland?
The Highlands! One particularly special place
is Askja in the northern Highlands… you can
really feel the power of the Earth here.
What do you need to get the best trip
A sense of adventure, enjoy meeting fellow
travellers and getting to know the locals.
A pioneer of highland driving in Iceland, Gummi Gunnarsson
has a tremendous amount of experience in travelling around his
homeland and is the man for the job when it comes to exploring
off the beaten track in his specially adapted 4WD.
Up close & personal
Gummi guides our small group touring
holidays in Iceland. Find out more.
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GUMMI GUNNARSSON