Since 1973 · Licensed by Icelandic Government · SAF Member

Beyond the mountains,
the Iceland nobody
has discovered yet.

Tailor-made expeditions · Small groups · Inaccessible Highlands

What sets us apart

80% of Iceland
is unreachable without a guide.

Iceland welcomes 3–4 million tourists a year — almost all doing the same thing. Our trips begin where others stop.

Highlands & volcanic zones

We operate in the Highlands, between Hekla and the south coast — territories the Ring Road never touches.

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Custom: couples, friends, families

A trip designed around you — your pace, your wishes, your group. 2 to 12 people maximum.

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50 years of local expertise

The Patay family since 1973. We don't scale the agency — 400 to 500 travellers per year, no more.

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Partner for foreign guides

Are you a guide or leader with your own clients? Fjallabak is your ground operator in Iceland.

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HIGHLANDS
Custom trips

Your Iceland,
designed by Matta
for you alone.

No unknown group members. No fixed programme. Tell us who you are, what you love, your fitness level and your dreams — we create the expedition.

Couples on honeymoon or anniversary
Exceptional lodges, exclusive activities, guaranteed solitude.
Groups of friends or families (4–12 pax)
Your own guide, your own vehicle, your own pace.
Foreign guides with their clients
We are your Icelandic ground operator. Full logistics, field support.
Film productions & incentives
Highland permits, special vehicles, production coordination.
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From the field

Iceland through Fjallabak's eyes

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Aurores boréales
Trekking highlands
4x4 rivière
Paysage volcanique
Panorama fjords
Sommet
They came back — and left again

Testimonials

We travelled with Matta for 12 days in the Highlands. Not a single paved road, not another tourist. This is the Iceland I imagined before it became a theme park.
Pierre-Yves & Sophie M.
Lyon, France · Trekking Fjallabak, 12 jours
As a photographer, I needed a guide who understood timing, light, and logistics in remote areas. Fjallabak delivered beyond any expectation.
James R.
Edinburgh, Scotland · Photo trip, 8 days
I have been bringing groups to Iceland for 8 years and Fjallabak is my only local partner. The logistics are impeccable.
Christophe V.
Guide indépendant, Paris · Partenaire depuis 2016
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Pre-registration
for scheduled departures

Pre-registration is free and non-binding — it guarantees you a spot and you receive detailed information as a priority.

1
Free pre-registration
No payment, just your details and the trip you're interested in.
2
Confirmation by Matta
She contacts you personally to validate your spot.
3
Booking deposit
30% on confirmation, balance 60 days before departure. Secure online payment.
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