stepman is Stephan Mantler, AIMG certified glacier and mountain guide, member of the Icelandic search and rescue team, and former professional photographer with over 30 years of experience exploring the outdoors. GO WITH STEPMAN. No matter which adventure you are looking for – you will go further, see more, and come back with a lifetime of memories. Stephan's background is a great match for photographers looking for a guide that understands their vision, and for anybody else who is looking for utmost flexibility. From family friendly excursions to hardcore ice climbing, anything is possible.

Hvannadalshnúkur, 2109m. The highest point of Iceland. An alpine expedition you will Hvannadalshnúkur Summit From: 79.500 kr. View details An adventure packed full-day excursion.
For those looking to get the most out Full-Day Ice Cave Tour From: 47.500 kr. View details Get ready to challenge yourself!
The outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull provide excellent conditions Ice Climbing Day Tour From: 47.500 kr. View details ⚠️ SOLD OUT
I am now entirely sold out for the entirety of Half-Day Ice Cave Tour From: 32.500 kr. View details Join me on a loop around my home mountains! Traversing the Skálatindar The Skálatindar Loop From: 24.000 kr. View details Go further! On this full-day excursion, we will go far beyond the Full-Day Glacier Hike on Breiðamerkurjökull From: 39.500 kr. View details OUR MOST POPULAR TOURS

All tours are guided by stepman and have the same, consistent high quality guiding that our clients love. And, since you are always dealing with the owner of the company, special requests or changes do not need to be “checked with the office” and any feedback you may have goes directly to where it matters.

Everything is simple, direct and personal. Just like we believe it should be.

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Activities can generally be styled in many different ways – from family friendly to challenging – and always ready to be further customised according to your preferences. In any case, there’s always last-minute flexibility and a strong focus on having plenty of time to enjoy and learn more about the environment we move through.

If you’re not finding exactly what you’re looking for or would like to receive a quote for a fully bespoke activity, please send us a quick email and we’ll work with you to put together an amazing program!

Environmentally Aware stepman cares deeply about the world we live in, and our tours give us unique insights into the processes and changes going on in the world around us. We are happy to share our knowledge, both in our tours and online, and are actively trying to minimize the impact of our activities. We are only a tiny company, but that is not an excuse to not do the best we can. Scientific Support We are always ready to assist scientists with all aspects of their research, from transportation logistics to glacier safety and public outreach. It is not only important to learn as much as we can about the changing world that we live in, but these missions provide unique insights and scientifically accurate information that we can immediately communicate to our clients on regular tours. Glacier Mapping From 2017 to 2021, we conducted a research project using affordable, consumer level drones and open source software to survey glaciers and map their changes with high resolution and frequency. The project is currently on hiatus due to a defective drone, but we plan to resume it as soon as we can afford a replacement. You can check out a collection of the produced maps at https://maps.stepman.is/ . Cleanup & Community Probably the most magic thing about Iceland is experiencing its raw, untouched nature. Unfortunately much work is needed to keep it this way, with man made trash finding its way even into very remote locations. We volunteer an entire day on a regular basis (roughly once per month, but varies depending on seasons) to beach, roadside, or mountain cleanups and related activities. Training Days Nobody is perfect, and as outdoor professionals we must always strive to keep our skills as sharp as possible, and never be satisfied with the status quo. To assist in this continued professional development, I am organising monthly training days for the community of outdoor professionals. Participation is free of charge but limited to certified guides, members of search & rescue and similar organisations. MORE THAN JUST GUIDING

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Supporting the Icelandic Association for Search & Rescue

We invite everybody who schedules a tour with us to add a donation to ICE-SAR with their booking – and we will double the amount you choose to make your contribution twice as effective! (more details in this post)

September 12, 2024 🧊⚡️ August 26, 2024 You may have heard of the tragic accident that occurred yesterday on Breiðamerkurjökull. I am at a loss {{date}} {{content:words:18}} {{date}} {{content:words:18}} {{date}} {{content:words:18}} {{date}} {{content:words:18}} May 25, 2024 Today was the first of the training days I am organising this year for the local guiding community. {{date}} {{content:words:18}} {{date}} {{content:words:18}} {{date}} {{content:words:18}} March 5, 2024 Never forget to put down the camera and admire the view with your own eyeballs. March 2, 2024 Met some fellow Austrians at play yesterday. February 23, 2024 Sapphire Ice Cave, 20 Feb 2024. February 18, 2024 Tranquility.

Thank you @talorstonephotography and @downstream_dub for an amazing day! February 15, 2024 Happy days @stepman ON INSTAGRAM