Europe Trip Leader

Jón Marinó Sævarsson

Jón Marinó Sævarsson was born and raised in Akureyri, the "Capital of North Iceland." He has explored many parts of Iceland and loves sharing his culture with other travelers. When he is not guiding, he enjoys mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and fly fishing.

Client Testimonials

Jon was a superb trip leader. We truly enjoyed his knowledge of the history, culture, and traditions of Iceland. He was a great storyteller!

Anna H.

Corvallis, OR
Northern Iceland: Off the Beaten Path

What a character—full of energy, enthusiasm, knowledge, competence, expertise, fantatastic sense of humor, and kindness. I don't know what else one could ask for in a guide/leader. He immediately sets a tone of fun and adventure for the trip that permeates the group and makes everyone feel like they belong.

Christine M.

Vista, CA
Iceland Expedition

What a kind, caring man. He has deep knowledge and love of the area. He truly went out of his way to accommodate everyone. He was superb.

Lisa W.

St. Simons Island, GA
Iceland: Off the Beaten Path

Jón is a terrific guide. In addition to his guiding ability, he is a genuinely nice person, gracious, has a good sense of humor and has a wealth of information to share including one saga after another.

Luisa F.

Westport, CT
Iceland: Off the Beaten Path

Jon is such a kind, caring individual. He knows Iceland so well and was frequently running into people he knew. His stories helped embed in my brain the history of Iceland.

Marianne V.

Chagrin Falls, OH
Iceland: Off the Beaten Path

Jon was genuinely concerned that each participant experience the best that Iceland and the hiking experience could offer. He is warm, gentle, and quite the professional.

Natalie S.

Howard, PA
Iceland: Off the Beaten Path

Book Your Trip Today

Our Area Specialists know every detail about our adventures around the world. They will be happy to answer any questions and help you choose the journey that’s right for you. Contact us to learn more or book your trip today!

Talk to an expert


	{"Guide":[{"GuideID":851207,"First_Name":"J\u00f3n Marin\u00f3","Last_Name":"S\u00e6varsson","Guide_Profile":"J\u00f3n Marin\u00f3 S\u00e6varsson was born and raised in Akureyri, the \"Capital of North Iceland.\" He has explored many parts of Iceland and loves sharing his culture with other travelers. When he is not guiding, he enjoys mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and fly fishing.","Image_Name":"https:\/\/s3.us-west-1.wasabisys.com\/wildernesstravel\/guides\/jon-marino-saevarsson.jpg","DisplayOnWeb":true}],"CustomFields":{"Custom_Leader_Region":"Europe","Custom_Leader_Languages":"","Custom_Leader_Since":"","Custom_Leader_Slug":""},"activities":[{}],"destinations":[{}],"reviews":[{"GuestNames":"Anna H.","GuestLocation":"Corvallis, OR<br \/>Northern Iceland: Off the Beaten Path","GuestReview":"Jon was a superb trip leader. We truly enjoyed his knowledge of the history, culture, and traditions of Iceland. He was a great storyteller!","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Christine M.","GuestLocation":"Vista, CA<br \/>Iceland Expedition","GuestReview":"What a character&#8212;full of energy, enthusiasm, knowledge, competence, expertise, fantatastic sense of humor, and kindness. I don't know what else one could ask for in a guide\/leader. He immediately sets a tone of fun and adventure for the trip that permeates the group and makes everyone feel like they belong.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Lisa W.","GuestLocation":"St. Simons Island, GA<br \/>Iceland: Off the Beaten Path","GuestReview":"What a kind, caring man. He has deep knowledge and love of the area. He truly went out of his way to accommodate everyone. He was superb.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Luisa F.","GuestLocation":"Westport, CT<br \/>Iceland: Off the Beaten Path","GuestReview":"J&#243;n is a terrific guide. In addition to his guiding ability, he is a genuinely nice person, gracious, has a good sense of humor and has a wealth of information to share including one saga after another.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Marianne V.","GuestLocation":"Chagrin Falls, OH<br \/>Iceland: Off the Beaten Path","GuestReview":"Jon is such a kind, caring individual. He knows Iceland so well and was frequently running into people he knew. His stories helped embed in my brain the history of Iceland.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Natalie S.","GuestLocation":"Howard, PA<br \/>Iceland: Off the Beaten Path","GuestReview":"Jon was genuinely concerned that each participant experience the best that Iceland and the hiking experience could offer. He is warm, gentle, and quite the professional.","TripName":""}]}