Askari & Friends

Your Trusted Friend(s) in Iceland

  • I live in Reykjavik
  • I speak العربية, English, Français, Español
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 11 hours

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Askari & Friends

From a Tour Guide to Tourism Enteprenuer : A Journey of Passion & Resiliance

Hello! My name is Karim Askari,in tourism ecosystem of Iceland , I am known as "Askari"

and I am honored to welcome you to land of Ice & fire , excited to share local authentic , meaningful travel experiences with You

With five enriching years in the tourism industry, me & friends have now embarked on an exciting journey as your local host(s) crafting exceptional travel experiences that showcase the hidden gems of our beautiful region.

Outside of my professional life, I am an avid hiker and nature enthusiast. I spend my weekends exploring the trails and natural wonders of our region, always on the lookout for new spots to introduce to my clients. Additionally, I have a deep appreciation for local cuisine and enjoy experimenting with traditional recipes in my kitchen.

At the heart of my work is a deep-seated desire to connect people with the beauty and culture of our area. I am motivated by the smiles and stories of satisfied travelers, knowing that I played a role in their discovery and enjoyment of new experiences. My goal is to inspire a sense of wonder and adventure in every guest, leaving them with cherished memories and a desire to explore even further.

In my team , there are rock stars host(s) who share common passion to Travelling & committed to provide exceptional travel experience .

We have Said Aajal , Tomas Malimenkov , Konstatin Zylkov , Abdal Majid Zaidi , Ali Mahmoud , Pius Okulubieulu

All these having different origin & cultural backgrounds , speak different languages & have been living in Iceland for years , share unaltered passion to showcase Iceland in local, authentic & meaningful way by staging Private Tailor-Made Travel Experienc(s) with best value for money with ikigai to provide exceptional traveler experience.

Let's Discover together !

Let's Adventure Together !

Let's chase Northern Lights together !

  • I live in Reykjavik
  • I speak العربية, English, Français, Español
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 11 hours

Book one of my offers in Reykjavik

Let's explore Reykjavik together! As your local guide, I'll show you the best of Reykjavik on a private & personalized tour for you.

Reviews

Noreen
4 August 2025
With locals is a great app. In this case we gave a low review because we booked “Askari with friends”. We lost the local feel and would advise to only book with the person you read about and not be subject to who Askari may choose for you. Our guide was kind and nice but we learned very little and not too much excitement about the local feel of Retjavik. Book with a local, not their friends
Lisa
25 July 2025
They cancelled one day before our tour. Not good. They cancelled one day before our tour.
Paul
13 July 2025
We were 20 minutes early and waited. 30 minutes past our meet time and NO guideNo show
Linda
20 April 2025
The tour was great! We were so stuffed after it, all the food was delicious! Highly recommend! Great Food Tour!
Nahin
11 April 2025
Said made our Iceland adventure truly special. He was super kind, and approachable, and ensured we felt at ease throughout the trip. The car was clean and comfortable, and the service was impeccable. Highly recommended!Wonderful Experience in Iceland Tours with Said & His friends
Sophia
8 April 2025
Karim was the perfect host. Friendly and knowledgeable. He not only took us to the best food places to try a variety of Icelandic foods, but he also showed us around Reykjavik and gave us a great tour of the highlights of the city! Highly recommend. Thank you for a wonderful 1st day in Iceland! Great Food Tour with Karim
Luara
2 April 2025
Easy pick up and very clear communication. Made getting around in heavy snow stress free. We would absolutely book next time we're in Iceland.Great Service
Karen
31 March 2025
From the instant we met Said we knew that not only would we have an amazing day, but that we had made a friend for life. He was easy and funny, and laughed at all my hy husbands jokes. He explained where we were, and why we were going certain places. He took us to the Tomato Restaurant which was amazing. And truly showed us why Iceland is such an amazing place to visit. Thanks Said, we will never forget you or Iceland.Thanks Said !
Kathy
11 March 2025
Said went out of his way to be helpful getting us where we wanted to go and on time. He was easy to contact and answered speedilySaid & His friends gave great service in reykjavik
Jiaronghui
11 February 2025
This driver really warms me up! From the moment he got in the car, he greeted us with particular enthusiasm, offered to chat and greet us, and intimately asked me if the temperature inside was right. The driving was particularly steady, it made people feel safe, and I was reminded of the beauty along the way, as kind and natural as an old friend. The room was clean and tidy, there was no smell, even the details were well taken care of. Being particularly familiar with the route not only didn't take a detour, it saved me a lot of time. To meet such a thoughtful and professional driver is a particularly enjoyable travel experience, must give five stars praise!Good driver for Said

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