Kimkim Trip Reviews for Iceland

4.8
Based on 513 ratings
Read 513 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

Amazing trip
Iceland | Jan 2 - Jan 7, 2023

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Ana R.
Puerto Rico | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2023

We had our first trip with Kim Kim to Iceland and Emanuela Grieco was our travel designer.

By providing her our must and nice to see, she was able to coordinate a trip itinerary that ensure we maximize our time in the country and we were able to do and see all we wanted. Her experience and recommendations were exactly what we were looking for. She was very attentive and responsive before and during the trip.

The hotel selection was comfortable and with a great location to walk around... read more

We had our first trip with Kim Kim to Iceland and Emanuela Grieco was our travel designer.

By providing her our must and nice to see, she was able to coordinate a trip itinerary that ensure we maximize our time in the country and we were able to do and see all we wanted. Her experience and recommendations were exactly what we were looking for. She was very attentive and responsive before and during the trip.

The hotel selection was comfortable and with a great location to walk around to the recommended places of the city. She provided a written itinerary, inclusive of sightseeing and restaurants suggestions. If you are coming to Iceland, Emanuela is your person.

Activity Reviews
Ice cave tour and back to Reykjavik - Day 2
Iceland

This has a great experience, hiking in the glacier and learning about its changes provides perspective.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kostas was our tour guide and he was patient with the team understanding the different people needs.
Transport
South Coast on small group tour - Day 1
Skaftafell
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was Asi from Troll Experiences and we was very attentive, telling stories about the locations, changing music based the place or story he was telling and knowledgeable of questions we had.
Transport
Snorkeling at Silfra fissure
Selfoss

The snorkeling experience is a unique one, however the preparation period during the cold weather was difficult. The companies managing this tour should be able to attend this process better for the group as well for the guides.

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Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2023

My dear Ana,
thank you for your beautiful review, just a day after you came back from your trip!
Starting the new year with happy travelers is wonderful. Your happiness is mine and I truly appreciate your kind words.
Hoping to have you back here again, one day.

All the best to all of you,
Emanuela

Eva was an excellent resource before and duri...
Iceland | Dec 28 - Dec 31, 2022

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Kristin T.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2023

Eva was an excellent resource before and during the trip when things didn't go exactly according to plan. I highly recommend her, as well as Sky Lagoon, the Lava Tunnel, the Lava Show in Vik, and driving around the magical landscape that is Iceland. read more

Eva was an excellent resource before and during the trip when things didn't go exactly according to plan. I highly recommend her, as well as Sky Lagoon, the Lava Tunnel, the Lava Show in Vik, and driving around the magical landscape that is Iceland.

Hotel Reviews
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
Reykjavík

Thoughtful, funky decor, great food and excellent hospitality.

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Icelandair Hotel Vík
Vík

Excellent restaurant. Rooms functional, but not much more. Staff less friendly / hospitable than elsewhere.

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Activity Reviews
Lava Tunnel Tour
Iceland

Tour guide, Soleil, was informative and charming. Lava tunnel was impressive. A unique experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Icelandic Lava show
Iceland

Fascinating experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Katla Ice Cave- under the Volcano
Iceland

This tour was a negligent disaster from start to finish. A 3 hour tour that consumed 9+ hours. The van was not properly equipped to handle the snow on the way to the cave. Consequently we got stuck and were pulled out dozens of times. It took over 6 hours to get to the ice cave after the sun had already gone down. During that time the driver provided no updates and refused to turn around even after being asked to do so when it had become apparent that we were well beyond the time allotted for the tour. At the ice cave we were not provided with either the helmets or head lamps other groups were using. As a result, we fumbled around in the dark. And the only provisions were one snack size bag of peanuts and a snack size bag of raisins that were shared by 13 people. We were towed out the entire way to the road, otherwise it would have taken us the same amount of time to get out of there.

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Transport
Local specialist: Eva Sigurðardóttir

Five Stars is Not Enough
Iceland | Dec 17 - Dec 23, 2022

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Hannah R.
Columbia, MD | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022

I cannot speak highly enough of the team at kimkim based in Iceland. During the planning phase, Francesca was highly communicative, accommodating, and responsive. Then, when we arrived in the midst of a blizzard and subsequent wind storm that forced all roads to close for 24+ hours, Sigurour was a godsend, helping us cancel and book and rebook and reroute all of the planned activities and hotel reservations that had to be changed without warning. He advised us on when and where to go, what to... read more

I cannot speak highly enough of the team at kimkim based in Iceland. During the planning phase, Francesca was highly communicative, accommodating, and responsive. Then, when we arrived in the midst of a blizzard and subsequent wind storm that forced all roads to close for 24+ hours, Sigurour was a godsend, helping us cancel and book and rebook and reroute all of the planned activities and hotel reservations that had to be changed without warning. He advised us on when and where to go, what to see, what to skip, etc. and was consistently available to respond to ever-shifting circumstances. I am a very experienced traveler, having lived abroad for most of my adult life, and juggling the logistics of this trip due to weather were beyond me. I am deeply grateful and appreciative for the flexibility, responsiveness, and kindness of the entire kimkim team and will treasure my memories of the adventure for a lifetime.

Hotel Review
Inni - Boutique Apartments

Not only was this apartment perfect for my family, but the kindness of the property owners went above and beyond. We were stranded in Hveragerði due to a blizzard and windstorm and were unable to travel due to road closures. Inni not only allowed us to extend our reservation, but juggled other bookings to allow us to stay in the wonderful two-bedroom we had rented. The property was clean, comfortable, nicely appointed, and cozy -- a perfect place to wait out a storm.

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Local specialist: Francesca Stoppani
Francesca
Francesca Stoppani
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2023

Thank you so much Hannah for keeping up a good spirit with a poorly behaved weather and thanks a lot for your kind words!

This trip was everything I hoped it would be....
Iceland | Dec 9 - Dec 14, 2022

Debbi
Debbi N.
Grants Pass, OR | Reviewed on Dec 25, 2022

This trip was everything I hoped it would be. Lisbet was very responsive to our numerous questions and clarifications. Patient and very clear. She accommodated all our requests with ease. We hoped to meet her, but alas she was on vacation when we were on vacation. Good for her! But, I did have a small tremor about her not being available while we were in Iceland. No worries! I left a glove behind on a tour and contacted KimKim. Immediate response! I highly recommend KimKim! read more

This trip was everything I hoped it would be. Lisbet was very responsive to our numerous questions and clarifications. Patient and very clear. She accommodated all our requests with ease. We hoped to meet her, but alas she was on vacation when we were on vacation. Good for her! But, I did have a small tremor about her not being available while we were in Iceland. No worries! I left a glove behind on a tour and contacted KimKim. Immediate response! I highly recommend KimKim!

Hotel Review
Hotel Island
Reykjavík

We loved Hotel Island! Note - the pronunciation is “Iceland” or “eslanf”. Not I-land!

Authenticity & Character
Location
We loved NOT being in the “tourist” section of Reykjavík!
Staff
Our staff recognized us and engaged us in authentic conversation.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Apparently we needed a ton of pillows. No problem! The beds were very comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

No matter the hype - go to the Blue Lagoon - it lives up to the hype!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We did this upon arrival. We were feeling overwhelmed and tired. The staff were very patient and helpful.
Transport
Katla Ice Cave from Reykjavik
Reykjavík

I am so glad I did this. Mind you , it was hard and sometimes scary. But, ever so stunning!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff and fellow travelers were extremely helpful!
Transport
Golden Circle & Farm Visit
Golden Circle

The waterfalls you get to see are beyond stunning.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I think we learned the most about Iceland and Icelanders from oor guide.
Transport
Reykjavík Classic Whale Watching
Reykjavík

We spotted 2 humpbacks about 10 minutes from leaving the dock! Holy cow!

Local specialist: Lisbet Grönvaldt
Lisbet
Lisbet Grönvaldt
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Dec 26, 2022

I'm so happy you had a wonderful time on your trip! Thank you for the amazing review!

First trip to Iceland
Iceland | Oct 3 - Oct 10, 2022

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Cathrynne N.
South Lake Tahoe, CA | Reviewed on Dec 23, 2022

Working with KimKim (and Duncan in particular) was great! This trip was our first time using kimkim and our first time visiting Iceland. Duncan was very responsive to our requests and planned a great introductory trip to Iceland, including some must-see stops plus some stops off the beaten path. We especially enjoyed Mosfellsbakarí, Sky Lagoon, and Seljalandsfoss. We would've loved to stay longer at 360 Hotel & Thermal Baths. Overall, it was an amazing and memorable trip. I'm looking forward... read more

Working with KimKim (and Duncan in particular) was great! This trip was our first time using kimkim and our first time visiting Iceland. Duncan was very responsive to our requests and planned a great introductory trip to Iceland, including some must-see stops plus some stops off the beaten path. We especially enjoyed Mosfellsbakarí, Sky Lagoon, and Seljalandsfoss. We would've loved to stay longer at 360 Hotel & Thermal Baths. Overall, it was an amazing and memorable trip. I'm looking forward to revisiting Iceland and using kimkim again for all my future travel planning.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Búdir
Búðir

We had a great stay at Hotel Budir. There are great views, and the restaurant is nice and convenient. We ended up catching a sunset view of the glacier on our first night. I'd recommend ear plugs if you're a light sleeper - there was a bit of bad weather when we visited, and the wind was pretty loud.

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360 Hotel & Thermal Baths
Selfoss

We absolutely loved our stay at 360 Hotel & Thermal Baths and wished we could've stayed longer than one night on our trip. We didn't get a chance to take advantage of the thermal baths (ended up going to Secret Lagoon instead) but would opt to next time. It's a great space with friendly staff (and two lovely hotel pups). If we had the chance to stay longer, I'd love to see the property's horses as well.

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Local specialist: Duncan Campbell
Duncan
Duncan Campbell
Local specialist in Italy | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022

Hi Cathrynne, thanks so much for your positive feedback, it's greatly appreciated.
Regards
Duncan

Dream Team
Iceland | Dec 6 - Dec 15, 2022

Sonnya
Sonnya D.
Spring Valley, NV | Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022

Duncan was a dream to work with. Our trip was meticulously planned and laid out for us. All we had to do was follow it. We appreciated Duncan checking in during the trip to ensure things were going well. When we requested to change a planned event, he was quick to cancel for us. We would definitely work with Dunan and KimKim again!

Local specialist: Duncan Campbell
Duncan
Duncan Campbell
Local specialist in Italy | Reviewed on Dec 20, 2022

Thanks for your positive review Sonnya, you were always easy to work with and positivie throughout. Happy travels for the future.

Iceland is an extraordinary experience of a lifetime
Iceland | Nov 26 - Dec 2, 2022

Nilanjana
Nilanjana G.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2022

Iceland has been our favourite travel destination so far with its extraordinary experiences. We worked with Jenny for the last 5-6 months to plan the itinerary. She was supportive and patient while listening to our interests and suggested a trip plan accordingly. I was very keen on seeing the Northern lights and thankfully she booked the ‘superjeep tour’ for us instead of the regular bus tour as it was faster and we could do off-roading. The tour was booked on the second last day of our trip,... read more

Iceland has been our favourite travel destination so far with its extraordinary experiences. We worked with Jenny for the last 5-6 months to plan the itinerary. She was supportive and patient while listening to our interests and suggested a trip plan accordingly. I was very keen on seeing the Northern lights and thankfully she booked the ‘superjeep tour’ for us instead of the regular bus tour as it was faster and we could do off-roading. The tour was booked on the second last day of our trip, however after my request it was rescheduled to the first day in order to maximise our chances of viewing them. We were so lucky that we saw the lights on the first day itself, that too within 30 minutes of meeting the tour operator. The experience made all the difference to our Iceland trip. The other tours – Golden Circle, South Coast 2-day tour and dog sledding – were all amazing. The suggestion of booking a two-day South Coast trip was a great one by Jenny. It included glacier hiking which was wonderful. We had told her early on to avoid a strenuous hike and so she had booked accordingly.

One of our feedbacks would be to have a whatsapp group in order to enable quicker communication during our stay in Iceland. We had one when we went to Greece with kimkim last year and that was super helpful. Also, it took a long time to receive a final itinerary because of weather-related concerns, which made us nervous. But ultimately it all worked out and we are thankful to Jenny and the team for their hard work and for organising an amazing trip for us. Iceland is truly one of a kind.

Thank you,
Nilanjana and Cody

Activity Reviews
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

This is definitely a must-do in Iceland.

Northern Lights Hunt Super Jeep Tour
Reykjavík

This tour was definitely the cherry on top of the cake. The guide (Hjortur with Arctic Adventures) was funny and knowledgeable. He took us straight to a breathtaking view of Northern Lights within 30 minutes of picking us up from our hotel. The hot chocolate was spot on. We are glad Jenny booked the superjeep tour as it was faster, more efficient and we could do off-roading and go to places where a regular bus wouldn't. The aurora forecast was just moderate but the lights turned out more than spectacular and we consider ourselves very lucky. We are glad we booked this tour on the first night of our trip because it kept raining continuously the last three days of our stay.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Skaftafell Ice Cave Tour & Glacier Walk
Iceland

The name of our mountain guide from Troll expeditions was Sighvatur. He is 68 years old but very fit and active. He guided us very well through the glacier. The weather forecast showed rain on the second day of the two-day South Coast tour so he wisely scheduled the glacier hike on the first day of the tour.

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Dog Sledding
Iceland

The dog sledding was exhilarating and every bit as good as we imagined. We were concerned about the lack of snow but it proved to be just as wonderful. Jenny was quick to rebook us on dry land when the tour company said there would not be any snow.

Quality of Experience
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Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Dec 13, 2022

What a great start to your trip seeing the aurora borealis on your first night!
Thank you for your suggestion of a Whattsapp group. This is not something we have at present, but we do have a 24 hour telephone number which, as a team, we share the responsibility of.
Sometimes the weather can change the best made plans and for you both this was the case. I am so glad you chose to take the 'dry land' dog tour after your sled tour was cancelled, I know meeting the dogs was something you were really looking forward to.

Amazing trip to Iceland!
Iceland | Nov 14 - Nov 21, 2022

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Sejal S.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2022

We visited Iceland in November 2022 and our trip was planned by Terry. Terry was extremely helpful throughout the planning process and provided us with great suggestions to make our trip memorable. She was extremely attentive and provided prompt responses to our queries. She gave us all information to help us prepare for the trip.

We were also given a local contact Sigurdur who sorted out tour cancellations quickly making our experience less stressful. We would like to say a big thank you... read more

We visited Iceland in November 2022 and our trip was planned by Terry. Terry was extremely helpful throughout the planning process and provided us with great suggestions to make our trip memorable. She was extremely attentive and provided prompt responses to our queries. She gave us all information to help us prepare for the trip.

We were also given a local contact Sigurdur who sorted out tour cancellations quickly making our experience less stressful. We would like to say a big thank you to Terry and Sigurdur for helping us plan the most memorable trip and we will be recommending Kim Kim to our friends who would like to visit Iceland in the future 😊

Hotel Review
Hotel Rangá
Hella
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Reviewed on Dec 06, 2022

Thank you so much for the lovely review, Sejal. I am so glad that you enjoyed your trip even with the multiple snowmobile tour cancellations. Persistence paid off and I'm happy that you were eventually able to experience this "must do" activity. The surprise engagement was fun to be a part of and I'm thrilled for the two of you. Thanks.

Best Trip of Our Lives
Iceland | Sep 2 - Sep 12, 2022

Jacob
Jacob G.
Cullman, AL | Reviewed on Dec 01, 2022

This was the best trip of our lives! The travel agent, Terry, was amazing and planned our trip to the fullest extent possible! We will use her again in the future! read more

This was the best trip of our lives! The travel agent, Terry, was amazing and planned our trip to the fullest extent possible! We will use her again in the future!

Activity Reviews
Jokulsarlon Glacier Kayaking Adventure
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Everything!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was amazing!
Transport
Perfect!
East Glacial River Whitewater Rafting
Iceland

This was the best thing we've ever done!

Quality of Experience
Absolutely breathtaking!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Viking rafting was phenomenal!
Transport
Perfect!
Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2022

Thank you for the kind words, Jacob. It was a lot of fun putting this adventure together for the three of you. I'm glad you had such a wonderful time!

Iceland Driving Adventure
Iceland | Aug 1 - Aug 13, 2022

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Eliza M.
Towson, MD | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022

My sister and I had an amazing adventure driving all around Iceland. We are sure to come back as there is so much to see in this beautiful country. read more

My sister and I had an amazing adventure driving all around Iceland. We are sure to come back as there is so much to see in this beautiful country.

Hotel Review
Hotel Tindastóll and Annex
Skagafjörour

Excellent staff and very interesting building. They have their own geothermal pool - small but very nice!

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Staff was fantastic
Local specialist: Rinolda Juodvirsyte
Rinolda
Rinolda Juodvirsyte
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2022

Hi Eliza,

I really enjoyed looking at your pictures! Thank you for you nice feedback, it was my pleasure working with you.

My wife and I had the most amazing trip to Ic...
Iceland | Nov 22 - Nov 26, 2022

Scott
Scott D.
Washington, DC | Reviewed on Nov 28, 2022

My wife and I had the most amazing trip to Iceland, and that was because of KimKim and our specialist Terry.

Having never travelled to Iceland, I contacted KimKim to help us with our travel. I could not have been more pleased. They assigned us our very own specialist (Terry) and she was communicative, eager to help, professional, and super, super nice. I gave Terry some broad-stroke ideas about the types of things we wanted to do as well as the parameters (like days there, activity levels,... read more

My wife and I had the most amazing trip to Iceland, and that was because of KimKim and our specialist Terry.

Having never travelled to Iceland, I contacted KimKim to help us with our travel. I could not have been more pleased. They assigned us our very own specialist (Terry) and she was communicative, eager to help, professional, and super, super nice. I gave Terry some broad-stroke ideas about the types of things we wanted to do as well as the parameters (like days there, activity levels, and other logistical ideas), and Terry took those ideas and provided me with a fantastic draft plan.

Terry was very willing to work with me on refining the plan, and the end result was absolutely phenomenal.

We traveled for five days, four nights, staying two nights apiece at Hotel Ranga and Hotel Apotek. We saw a lava tunnel, stunning waterfalls, craters, geothermal areas, gorgeous landscapes, the city Reykjavik, and a couple spas. All of it was perfect. The two highlights were the ice cave near Vik and Sky Lagoon in Reykjavik.

More so, the planning done by Terry and KimKim was SO smart. The driving directions Terry provided us with ensured our travels were not only full of adventure but also smartly designed. This was actually the key to KimKim's success on our trip - they planned everything to my design and desire and set my wife and I up for success with a smartly designed plan.

I will admit was a little hesitant to do a self-guided tour (KimKim has other options too), but KimKim made it so easy and so wonderful that those fears and anxieties of being in a new country were immediately resolved.

Anytime I travel, I'm going to use KimKim. One of the top trips in my entire life. And, my wife was thrilled (:

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Rangá
Hella

PHENOMENAL hotel!! Super friendly, professional, and terrific facility. Restaurant was out of this world, but you do need a reservation (can be made early in day). My wife and I found out the hard way and there were no seats available until later in the evening, but the staff immediately rallied and served us dinner upstairs. I could not believe the service. Best hotel staff I've ever experienced. In addition to the staff, the hotel has a service where you can be alerted to Northern Lights when they appear, increasing your odds of seeing them! I would recommend Hotel Ranga to anyone. Phenomenal.

Authenticity & Character
Location
great opportunity to see northern lights
Staff
Phenomenal staff - best I've ever experienced.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Apótek Hotel Reykjavík by Keahotels
Reykjavík

Hotel Apotek has the perfect location in Reykjavik - right in the center of downtown, walking distance to everything. Very friendly staff and GREAT rooms. Be aware, because Hotel Apotek is downtown, the parking can be very tough (no parking garage or lot). That said, the staff was willing to help me with figuring out Iceland's parking app and even brought my bags up to my room while I searched for parking. Hotel Apotek has a restaurant, and the breakfast buffet is the best I've ever had. Great choices to fill us up before exploring the city. No uber in Iceland, but the staff of Hotel Apotek helped us whenever we needed a taxi.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Perfect location. Right in the middle of everything.
Staff
Super friendly and helpful staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cleaning crew for the hotel was outstanding.
Activity Reviews
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

Was a great first stop in Iceland! Arrived in Iceland at 6a and headed straight there. Was super dark and cold and miserable outside, but the lagoon itself was warm. Staff not overly friendly, but the amentities were nice.

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Lava Tunnel Tour
Iceland

Good stop! Very cool to see. Guide was phenomenal. Tour was very good.

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Secret Ice Cave
Iceland

This was the best tour we did in Iceland, and perhaps one of the best we've done in the world (rivals a nature tour we did in Costa Rica). The guides are PHENOMENAL. The views are unreal. It feels like it is totally different planet than Earth. Absolutely loved this tour.

Quality of Experience
Unbelievable tour. One of the two best activities I've done on holiday in the world.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Best tour operators / guides of every activity we did in Iceland
Transport
Fun super jeep travel to get out to the glacier! My wife has motion sickness, and the ride was bumpy, but the team put her (and another tourist) in the front row and both were ok.
Sky Lagoon
Iceland

This was the best spa I've ever experienced in all my world travels (we've been to 15+ countries). The staff are super friendly and professional. Definitely recommend the Sky package. This is where we saw the Northern Lights. Perfect for us on our last night in Iceland. Because Sky Lagoon is on a peninsula outside Reykjavik, it's a great way to see the Northern Lights.

Quality of Experience
Unbelievable experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very friendly staff
Transport
Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022

Thank you very much for the great review, Scott! It was so much fun putting this adventure together for the two of you and I'm glad that it surpassed your expectations.
Warmest regards,
Terry

Spontaneous Iceland
Iceland | Nov 13 - Nov 20, 2022

Barbara
Barbara D.
Reno, NV | Reviewed on Nov 27, 2022

I wanted to go to Iceland and had no idea how to plan the trip. Janel did a great job of putting together a trip for my son and me that was just about perfect! Kimkim was so responsive, even helped us make changes once we wee in the country. We got to snorkel, ice caves were perfect and Blue Lagoon on the last day was the perfect end to a beautiful trip. read more

I wanted to go to Iceland and had no idea how to plan the trip. Janel did a great job of putting together a trip for my son and me that was just about perfect! Kimkim was so responsive, even helped us make changes once we wee in the country. We got to snorkel, ice caves were perfect and Blue Lagoon on the last day was the perfect end to a beautiful trip.

Hotel Reviews
Icelandair Hotel Klaustur
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Authenticity & Character
Location
We were within walking distance of the public pool and were able to soak for about $10 US dollars.
Staff
Breakfast staff were very attentive and made sure food was replenished quickly. Front desk staff friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Langaholt
Stadarstadur

Authentic little place. It felt as though we were in a Wes Anderson movie😂.

Authenticity & Character
Several little sitting rooms to explore
Location
It was quite a distance north and we enjoyed our visit to the region. Being the beginning of the winter it was pretty quiet.
Staff
Helpful. We were leaving before breakfast and they made us sandwiches on homemade bread, fruit and hard boiled eggs
Cleanliness & Comfort
Guesthouse Flúðir - Grund
Hrunamannahreppur

Comfortable room and great location. Right next to the liquor store and a small grocery for snacks! Also close to the oldest hot springs in Iceland so we got a lovely soak after a busy day.

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Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura
Reykjavík

The hotel front desk staff were so welcoming. The time change for us was a bit much and they let us check in early and upgraded us to a suite! Coming back to spend our last night at the same hotel was perfect. We felt comfortable and the hotel had live music in the bar to open the Christmas season. I sat in the lobby by the fire with a glass of wine and enjoyed the people watching and the memories of the trip.

Authenticity & Character
Wooden people and sheep scattered
Location
close to downtown and easy to find.
Staff
Front desk and restaurant staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The suite (of course) and the breakfast was the best we had on our trip.
Local specialist: Janel Doyle
Janel
Janel Doyle
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Dec 23, 2022

I really enjoyed working with you and your family and am so pleased that your trip was so magical. Please reach out if you have any friends who would like to visit Iceland, or if you would like to further explore the county.

Iceland is like a dream land
Iceland | Nov 22 - Nov 26, 2022

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Rupali T.
Morrisville, NC | Reviewed on Nov 27, 2022

Iceland is like a dream land - it has a different beauty with glaciers, abundance of waterfalls and black sand beaches. Our trip was planned out by Lisbet with all the spots we wanted to visit in our short 5 days. Everything was very well lined up and Lisbet’s restaurant and cafe recommendations were spot on!
The overall experience was good but I would only recommend that Lisbet could have kept in touch with us while we were in Iceland. Iceland weather is very unpredictable and we were... read more

Iceland is like a dream land - it has a different beauty with glaciers, abundance of waterfalls and black sand beaches. Our trip was planned out by Lisbet with all the spots we wanted to visit in our short 5 days. Everything was very well lined up and Lisbet’s restaurant and cafe recommendations were spot on!
The overall experience was good but I would only recommend that Lisbet could have kept in touch with us while we were in Iceland. Iceland weather is very unpredictable and we were cautioned to not drive if there were high wind gusts - which was the case on our Day 2 and we were left a bit unsure of the trip. Another point we felt has scope of improvement - was the hotel at Hella. We were literally the only family in the whole hotel.

Hotel Reviews
Vik Apartments
Vik I Myrdal
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Hnappavellir
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Hella
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Hotel Reykjavik
Reykjavik
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
The Secret Lagoon
Iceland

We nice experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Crystal Blue Ice Cave
Iceland

The cave was beautiful and we got some very beautiful pictures. The hike was simple but it was pouring the whole time with wind gusts up to 17mps - although we did get wet completely, put outer layer kept us warm and did not freeze us.

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ATV to the Black Beach and Plane Wreck
Iceland

Best experience!

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Blue Lagoon
Iceland
Quality of Experience
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The staff in women’s changing room was rude and not at all helpful.
Local specialist: Lisbet Grönvaldt
Lisbet
Lisbet Grönvaldt
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2022

Thank you for your review, Rupali and Ashish. I am really happy you enjoyed my country even though the weather wasn't great. Also, I'm sorry you felt I didn't keep in touch enough during the weather crisis. But I'm glad the ATV tour was your best experience since it was a replacement for a canceled snowmobile tour!

A truly 'Unforgettable Iceland' trip!
Iceland | Oct 1 - Oct 15, 2022

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vivian y.
Taiwan | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2022

Before the trip, to be honest, within the family, we have been debating whether or not we should use the Kimkim service as it is not cheap at all. After the trip, I have to say we are very glad that we did!

Halldór and Silvia have saved me enormous research time to customize a trip that fits the very different needs and interests of 4 family members. My mom, brother, husband and I all had a great time in Iceland. Everyone’s wishes were fulfilled.

They have also saved me a lot of time and... read more

Before the trip, to be honest, within the family, we have been debating whether or not we should use the Kimkim service as it is not cheap at all. After the trip, I have to say we are very glad that we did!

Halldór and Silvia have saved me enormous research time to customize a trip that fits the very different needs and interests of 4 family members. My mom, brother, husband and I all had a great time in Iceland. Everyone’s wishes were fulfilled.

They have also saved me a lot of time and headaches readjusting the hotel and tour bookings when our plan changed. Indeed they were the reason why I could focus on the journey and experience instead of logistic chores.

They have recommended the best ice cave + lagoon + whale tour in each area during the season. We compared ours with the others and were happy that they'd chosen the best for us. They’ve also warned us in advance when a severe snowstorm was about to hit and readjusted the route and hotel accommodation right away. It was life-saving!

If there is anything that can be improved, I will say I wish we had more transparency in the fee and also what to expect from their service right at the beginning. That would have made our initial communication much smoother.

But overall, I am very happy with Halldór and Silvia, and I would highly recommend any first-time Iceland visitors to use their service.

Hotel Reviews
Room With A View Apartment Hotel
Reykjavík

The location is great. But the room in reality is not as cool and as comfortable as the photos in their website! It was relatively worn out and old-fashioned. The shower was not functioning properly. Also it is impossible to find a parking space near the hotel. So don't choose this hotel if you are driving.

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Location
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The broken shower and the dirty jacuzzi
Icelandair Hotel Fludir
Fludir

The mattress was worn out and was too soft to hold my body. But besides that, this hotel is clean and nice and comfortable.

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Hótel Kría
Vík

Beautiful hotel with a beautiful view. The restaurant and its food were remarkable.

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Hotel Höfn
Hofn

A decent clean hotel, good for a short stay. The room is a bit too small for a couple though. And I wish we stayed in the main building, not the extension blocks. The main building is much more stylish. Also you don't need to walk in the freezing wind to get your breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
The extended building isn't as cool as the main building :(
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
I wish the room is slightly bigger!
Gistihúsið - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir
Egilsstöðum

A beautiful classic hotel with an amazing restaurant that served one of the best dinners we had in Iceland. The room is spacious and it comes with a lake view.

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Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Akureyri

We were stuck in a snowstorm in Akureyri, and we were glad that we have been sheltered from this hotel for 3 days. It is a corporate hotel but the room is spacious and comfortable. There are parking spaces nearby, and the location is convenient. The only thing that takes one star away is its restaurant and its okay food.

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Hotel Laugarbakki
Hvammstangi

A nice, clean and comfortable hotel for en route stop. The dinner of its restaurant was surprisingly impressive. One of the best dinners we had in Iceland indeed!

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B59 Hotel
Borgarnes

It comes with a basement gym which is a rare thing in Iceland. Plenty of parking space. Nice decent hotel rooms. Their breakfast was quite underwhelming though.

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Reykjavík Lights by Kea Hotels
Reykjavík

Located in the commercial district of Reykjavik with not much to see around for tourists. But if you have a car, this hotel is perfect. It is modern, tasteful and spacious. Plenty of parking space (it is impossible to find a parking space in downtown Reykjavik!) and it is just 10 mins drive to almost everywhere you want to go in Reykyavik.

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Eldey Airport Hotel
Reykjanesbær

A clean comfortable hotel that is super closed to the airport. Good enough for your last night in Iceland before you catch the flight back home.

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Local specialist: Halldór Haraldsson
Halldór
Halldór Haraldsson
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Nov 23, 2022

Vivian

Thank you for your positive feedback, as unforgettable Icelands first ring road collaboration with kimkim there is definitely room for reflection, especially regarding selected accomodations.

Our goal is to provide hands on quality support to all our clients. It was our pleasure to help with logistics during on of the worst blizzards to hit north Iceland in a decade.

Best
Halldór

Amazing Iceland self-drive
Iceland | Oct 23 - Oct 30, 2022

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Daniel C.
Charlotte, NC | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2022

Trip was amazing! Eva did a great job scheduling out all the activities for each day…never felt rushed on any day and each day had the perfect amount of activities. It was a great mixture of active, fun, and more leisurely things to do. Each excursion went off without a hitch and it was a great time! read more

Trip was amazing! Eva did a great job scheduling out all the activities for each day…never felt rushed on any day and each day had the perfect amount of activities. It was a great mixture of active, fun, and more leisurely things to do. Each excursion went off without a hitch and it was a great time!

Hotel Reviews
Fosshotel SAGA
Reykjavík
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Kría
Vík
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Hnappavellir
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stracta Hotel Hella
Hella
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Alda Hotel Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Stykkisholmur
Stykkishólmur
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Djupalonsandur Black Sand Beach
Iceland
Cliffside walk at Arnarstapi
Iceland
Reykjavík Food Walk Tour
Reykjavík
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Langjokull glacier snowmobiling
Iceland
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Ice Cave Expedition
Iceland
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Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Iceland
Quality of Experience
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Zodiac Boat tour
Iceland
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Lava Tunnel Tour
Iceland
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Black Sand Diamond Beach
Iceland
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Iceland
Gerduberg Basalt Cliffs
Iceland
Explore the Lóndrangar lava formations
Iceland
Local specialist: Eva Sigurðardóttir

Emanuela was so very helpful and accommodating ....
Iceland | Sep 16 - Sep 27, 2022

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Laurie A.
Beckley, WV | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022

Emanuela was very helpful and accommodating . She provided us with the perfect itinerary, capturing as much as possible of sites and experiences that mattered most to us. She was able to make adjustments as our travel plans changed and was extremely helpful when we were faced with an unexpected Icelandic storm, throwing everyone into a state of emergency, and causing our Zodiak iceberg tour to be cancelled. She urged us to leave the area quickly and found us new accommodations further... read more

Emanuela was very helpful and accommodating . She provided us with the perfect itinerary, capturing as much as possible of sites and experiences that mattered most to us. She was able to make adjustments as our travel plans changed and was extremely helpful when we were faced with an unexpected Icelandic storm, throwing everyone into a state of emergency, and causing our Zodiak iceberg tour to be cancelled. She urged us to leave the area quickly and found us new accommodations further South. The next morning the ring road was closed from our new location northward. We would have been trapped without her assistance. Instead, we had 2 more very lovely days to explore Vik and surrounding area with plenty of time to regroup in Reykjavik before heading home. Though we enjoyed all of Iceland, our favorite place was Seydisfjordur, where we stayed with Hotel Aldan (Highly recommend them). We loved our room in the Old Bank and they served the best breakfast of our entire trip. This is also where we finally witnessed the Northern Lights' splendor. Shout out to Martin (works with Anton) - our guide on our Northern Lights tour in Lake Myvatn, who taught us a lot about how to look for them and, though we did not see them that night, I credit him with teaching us how to find them the next.

Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2022

Dear Laurie,
thank you so much for this beautiful note and your kind words. It was lovely to be in touch with you since the beginning of your planning and, indeed, what an adventure you got when the storm hit South Iceland! Luckily we managed to make it work and you could enjoy the rest of the trip without issues.

Thanks again for having booked your trip with me and I hope to have back here again one day.

All the best,
Emanuela

Land of fire and ice
Iceland | Nov 5 - Nov 13, 2022

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Mario H.
| Reviewed on Nov 14, 2022

My wife and I had an incredible experience in Iceland, largely thanks to KimKim.

More specifically, our local specialist Sylvia. She was responsive and organized. She suggested many activities we would have never thought of by ourselves and help us coordinate along the way as our plans changed. I can’t stress enough how amazing she was!

Countless waterfalls, glaciers, mountains, lakes, and of course natural hot baths. I would recommend to anyone that they visit, and get Sylvia’s help to... read more

My wife and I had an incredible experience in Iceland, largely thanks to KimKim.

More specifically, our local specialist Sylvia. She was responsive and organized. She suggested many activities we would have never thought of by ourselves and help us coordinate along the way as our plans changed. I can’t stress enough how amazing she was!

Countless waterfalls, glaciers, mountains, lakes, and of course natural hot baths. I would recommend to anyone that they visit, and get Sylvia’s help to do so!

Hotel Review
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Akureyri

Very nice apartment in a great location. The owners even shipped me an iPad internationally that I left behind.

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Local specialist: Silvía Ástvaldsdóttir
Silvía
Silvía Ástvaldsdóttir
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Nov 14, 2022

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Mario & Karolina!

I'm so happy that you had a great trip to Iceland.
Looking forward to planning your next adventure :)

What a great experience!
Iceland | Nov 3 - Nov 10, 2022

Kayla
Kayla P.
Orlando, FL | Reviewed on Nov 12, 2022

What a great experience! Jenny was a perfect coordinator with our plans. She stayed in constant contact, if we had any concerns or questions. 100% recommend to anyone traveling to a new place. Everything was easy to navigate, locations, hotels, car, I could not have asked for anything better. Thank you!! read more

What a great experience! Jenny was a perfect coordinator with our plans. She stayed in constant contact, if we had any concerns or questions. 100% recommend to anyone traveling to a new place. Everything was easy to navigate, locations, hotels, car, I could not have asked for anything better. Thank you!!

Activity Review
Skaftafell Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike
Iceland

Our guide, Pascal, was informative and awesome. We learned a lot about the landscape and how to climb safely. 100% recommend!

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Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022

Hi Kayla,
Thank you for the five star review. I'm happy to hear you had a great trip!

Lisbet did an incredible job planning our twe...
Iceland | Oct 16 - Oct 27, 2022

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Andrew T.
Arlington, TX | Reviewed on Nov 09, 2022

Lisbet did an incredible job planning our twelve day trip to Iceland. She really listened to our needs and gave us a very structured list that made planning the trip easy to follow. Not only that, she was very responsive to any messages we sent regarding changes to our itinerary or any other questions we may have had. In fact, one day an excursion we had planned was canceled due to the weather and she contacted us before we had a chance to reach out to her to reschedule at a different... read more

Lisbet did an incredible job planning our twelve day trip to Iceland. She really listened to our needs and gave us a very structured list that made planning the trip easy to follow. Not only that, she was very responsive to any messages we sent regarding changes to our itinerary or any other questions we may have had. In fact, one day an excursion we had planned was canceled due to the weather and she contacted us before we had a chance to reach out to her to reschedule at a different location. There is so much to see and do in Iceland (and the language is so difficult) that it was a huge relief to have someone who lives in and knows the country plan our stops and ensure that our trip stayed on a realistic schedule. We loved our horseback riding trip at Hellasport. I have every reason to believe those horses are very humanely kept. Vok Baths, the Secret Lagoon, and Sky Lagoon were our favorites. Blue Lagoon is a must stop, but the other three places were more intimate. I wish we would have had time to fit in a dog sledding excursion, perhaps another time. Our favorite hotels were Hotel Geysir in the Golden Circle and Hotel Laxa at Lake Myrvatn. Hotel Laxa’s staff were so warm and welcoming, and they’re manager, Fion, has created and nurtured a fun, friendly, very comfortable environment. Be wary of the IcelandAir/Berjaya hotels. Evidently, they behave been purchased by another company and are planning to renovate, but some of the rooms look like they haven’t been renovated since the 90s. It’s also a more family friendly chain, which isn’t the environment one would hope for when celebrating a wedding anniversary. However, some places are so remote that they were likely the best options. All in all, I’m very grateful to Lisbet and kimkim for taking the stress out of a fabulous vacation.

Local specialist: Lisbet Grönvaldt
Lisbet
Lisbet Grönvaldt
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Nov 10, 2022

Thank you, Andrew and Angela, for an amazing review. It was a pleasure helping you plan your anniversary trip.

Iceland Road Warriors
Iceland | Oct 22 - Oct 31, 2022

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Barry G.
Dublin, CA | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2022

Overall, the planning and support by Eva of Iceland Untouched was terrific. We had a small hiccup in that the airport transfer for one of two couples on arrival never showed due to a travel agent miscommunication, but was remedied quickly. If there were any complaints, I would say there was very little down time. We were constantly moving in a hurry to keep on schedule. Because the days were planned around our ability to stay in certain hotels, when one hotel was unavailable, the driving went... read more

Overall, the planning and support by Eva of Iceland Untouched was terrific. We had a small hiccup in that the airport transfer for one of two couples on arrival never showed due to a travel agent miscommunication, but was remedied quickly. If there were any complaints, I would say there was very little down time. We were constantly moving in a hurry to keep on schedule. Because the days were planned around our ability to stay in certain hotels, when one hotel was unavailable, the driving went from 4 hs to 5 1/2 hrs on one day, which was very difficult.

Generally, our guides were excellent, except for one: Ricky, of Glacier Adventures, for our Ice Cave Expedition. He was always in a hurry (our hike from the van to the cave was done at a far faster than needed or normal pace) and he was void of personality. We were the last ones to check in at the facility because we had a 1 1/2 hour drive under normal conditions, but because of the hotel change, we had to leave the hotel well before sunrise and travel on icy roads, which slowed us down considerably. When we were boarding the van to depart Base Camp for the cave, my wife asked if she had time to use the restroom before departure. Ricky appeared irritated and anxious to leave. His response was ok, but there's always the river. My wife, sensing his desire to be on the road, climbed aboard. The ensuing expedition was not very comfortable for her.

If we were to do it again, we would work to limit the amount of driving and build in time each day for some relaxation, instead of always being in a rush.

Local specialist: Eva Sigurðardóttir

8 Day Complete Excursion
Iceland | Oct 1 - Oct 9, 2022

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Daniel W.
Randolph, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2022

I was a bit skeptical with using a professional because I have always booked my own trips, but I will say that it was 100% worth giving up the reigns with Emanuela. She took just a few tidbits of what I was looking for and was able to deliver really the perfect trip. There were so many examples of places that I would have missed seeing because they were tucked away off the main road. Emanuela provided a very detailed, but simplified itinerary that I was able to follow without any issues.... read more

I was a bit skeptical with using a professional because I have always booked my own trips, but I will say that it was 100% worth giving up the reigns with Emanuela. She took just a few tidbits of what I was looking for and was able to deliver really the perfect trip. There were so many examples of places that I would have missed seeing because they were tucked away off the main road. Emanuela provided a very detailed, but simplified itinerary that I was able to follow without any issues. Thank you Emanuela, I hope to have another trip in the future!

**If you usually book your own trips like I do, I would suggest for Iceland that you avoid that. I met people who were "doing their own thing" and so many of them seemed a bit lost and missed the off-the-beaten path sights. For Iceland specifically, I'd highly recommend using a local professional like Emanuela.

Activity Review
The Secret Lagoon
Iceland
Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2022

Hi Daniel,
thank you for your beautiful review and your super kind words.
It was a pleasure and very funny to stay in touch while you were traveling and enjoying Iceland. I am very happy you made the most out of your time here and you managed to see all the great spots that were on your detailed trip plan.

Thank you again for having booked your trip with me and for the trust.

Emanuela

Emanuela was incredibly responsive and answer...
Iceland | Oct 14 - Oct 21, 2022

Ian
Ian M.
Evans, GA | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2022

Emanuela was incredibly responsive and answered all my questions. There were some great recommendations that we checked out and found some of our own…definitely include the “Icelandic Phallological Museum” for places to see on Reykjavik 😁

Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2022

Hi Ian,
so happy to hear you had a wonderful time in Iceland and you enjoyed my recommendations.

All the best to both of you and come back soon!
Emanuela

Highly recommend! Fantastic Experience!
Iceland | Oct 7 - Oct 17, 2022

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Erica B.
Waukesha, WI | Reviewed on Oct 29, 2022

I can't say enough about using kimkim for our Iceland trip! After reading reviews, we decided to explore the service. Preeti asked us a series of questions to gauge the experience and price point we were looking for, then she sent us a starting-point trip. From there, we were able to tweak and customize every aspect of this "bucket list" trip. She helped us navigate the covid cancellation of 2020. She helped us navigate the cancer cancellation of 2021. Through all this time, we always... read more

I can't say enough about using kimkim for our Iceland trip! After reading reviews, we decided to explore the service. Preeti asked us a series of questions to gauge the experience and price point we were looking for, then she sent us a starting-point trip. From there, we were able to tweak and customize every aspect of this "bucket list" trip. She helped us navigate the covid cancellation of 2020. She helped us navigate the cancer cancellation of 2021. Through all this time, we always felt supported and actually cared for. This year we finally got to see the planning through! During our trip we had some weather issues that affected our bookings - Preeti and her team were there for us. They rearranged our hotel accommodations and our trip bookings for us and made the whole process so easy and effortless on our part. And for the bookings that couldn't be rescheduled, we had a refund within days. I've never had this level of service or support from any other travel agency. I already have, and will continue to talk about our experience with Preeti, and kimkim. We will absolutely recommend, and will plan our next trip with kimkim!

Hotel Review
Hotel Rangá
Hella

I had hand-picked this hotel to be part of our Iceland experience, and it did not disappoint! The check-in experience was friendly and efficient. The hotel was comfortable and offered features that really enhanced our stay - like the game room, the multiple HOT hot tubs, and the Aurora wake-up call! Not only did we sign up for it, but we got the call and saw the lights for the first time in Iceland! We were also able to enjoy the observatory. Our dinner was splendid, and the first time we had been able to order reindeer. And the breakfast buffet included MIMOSAS as well as a hot entree in addition to the standard buffet. Our stay had everything we were hoping for. My only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. I highly recommend Hotel Ranga'!

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Activity Reviews
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Iceland

This was my favorite tour on our Iceland trip! We got up close with an iceberg breaking up, and with seals! You know when your guide gets their phone out to start capturing a moment, you're witnessing something special! Also loved that it was only about an hour long, so it didn't take up a big chunk of precious time. There were food trucks onsite for lunch too! Highly recommend!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Julian was funny and really knowledgeable of the area and the history
Transport
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

So glad we made this our first stop from the airport! I was worried that we might be too tired to enjoy it, but the excitement and adrenaline keep that from happening. This was the perfect start before hitting the road. Relaxing, warm and comfortable, fun! Love that there are fresh cold drinking spouts (we call them bubblers here) to stay hydrated. I would absolutely do it this way again!

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Local specialist: Preeti Bhide

Iceland did not disappoint and Kimkim as well...
Iceland | Oct 16 - Oct 23, 2022

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Kim G.
Trinidad and Tobago | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2022

Iceland did not disappoint and Kimkim as well. The entire process of selecting dates, tours and accommodations was pleasant and seamless. My specialist Terry was very responsive to my questions and provided information that I specifically was interested in, in a professional and friendly manner, so I felt confident embarking on the trip. My 7 day vacation saw me reaching most of the sights and experiences that i shortlisted, and then some, in an unhurried, safe and comfortable manner. The... read more

Iceland did not disappoint and Kimkim as well. The entire process of selecting dates, tours and accommodations was pleasant and seamless. My specialist Terry was very responsive to my questions and provided information that I specifically was interested in, in a professional and friendly manner, so I felt confident embarking on the trip. My 7 day vacation saw me reaching most of the sights and experiences that i shortlisted, and then some, in an unhurried, safe and comfortable manner. The tour guides on the ground were knowledgeable and able to add much local colour and info about Iceland over and above the bare facts. Felag was the most notable of the guides but all were good and spoke excellent English. If anything could be improved the choice of hotel in the city centre could be revisited - the Holt is centrally located when its possible to walk around to sights and activities, the breakfast was AWESOME and the front desk staff, the breakfast staff and bartender were EXCELLENT, but the rooms are somewhat shabby with barely single beds with thin mattresses, and thin walls (so we could hear a heated, scary, quarrel next door during one night). Also drop offs to the Holt involved a 5 -10 minute walk which felt safe but we often got lost in the cold while seeking out a meal along the way. Communications with the tour agency while in Iceland could also be improved if an Iceland sim is included in the package with a small amount of data or some communication through the hotels - even though wifi is available on the buses and in the hotels, we didnt receive news of a cancellation until it was too late and wasted taxi fare and nearly half day of our first day (and i could have gone to the Settlement Museum in that time - sniff).
Overall I would definitely recommend Kimkim as a travel agency with the expertise to craft a totally enjoyable vacation adventure, to suit a wide range of interests.

Activity Reviews
Sky Lagoon
Iceland

This was not my 1st experience of natural thermal baths, but the 1st in Iceland, and it was awesome. My sister and I became friendly with a few other visitors on the bus to Sky Lagoon and that added to the social aspect. We were fortunate to see the northern lights come up while we were luxuriating in the warm infinity pool, overlooking the sea - believe me, nothing tops that experience! The rest of the Pure spa experience- the cold bath, the body scrub, all were fabulous, to top off a totally memorable experience.

Quality of Experience
the location and service is unparalleled
Guides, Drivers and Staff
It's a self guided experience
Transport
Pick up and drop off at hotel would be much better. I had to walk to/ from bus stop ion the cold - it almost killed the buzz
Reykjavík Classic Whale Watching
Reykjavík

A really Thrilling experience, even if one does not handle the sea well. The tour company Elding, was very thorough about the safety considerations and on checking in they offered motion sickness pill to any who felt they would need it. The crew gave information on the population of mammals that they observe and study, and we were fortunate to see two groups of white billed dolphins, 3 humpback and a minke whale during the hour trip. The weather was fine so no rain coats were needed and there were life jackets on board for any emergency. It was exciting and the ride was smooth. My only reservation is that the initial booking was cancelled due to bad weather(understandably) but this was communicated to me after I arrived, which derailed my day plan and cost me extra taxi fare.

Quality of Experience
the ride was smooth and the staff knew where to search
Guides, Drivers and Staff
very knowledgeable and chatty staff. The sent photos afterwards but their photos were as crappy as mine
Transport
Golden Circle One Day tour
Iceland

A very enjoyable and informative tour all round. The vistas in the rift area and the geothermal area were spectacular. The waterfalls, hot spring baths and horse ranch visits were also lovely. The guide Siggi Anton was really helpful and knowledgeable (5 Star). The only inconveniences were that drop off and pick up were some distance from the hotel in Reykjavik, which in cold weather was a bother, and that participants who smoked during stops, trailed the cigarette smoke scent into the small bus, making it uncomfortable for others.

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Two Day/One Night South Coast tour
Iceland

The two day trip was wonderful and many unique sites were visited - Jukulsarlon and the Vatnajokul glacier being just 2 of them. Overall I would say that this tour was my favourite of three that i participated in. The guide was phenomenally knowledgeable and gave us just a tidbit about each site and about Icelandic history and life in general - he left us wanting more info on the folklore and growth of the nation. The overnight hotel was spartan but adequate and the meals were typically expensive, tasty and filling. I had not anticipated a 2km trek over uneven ground to and from the ice cave and it was not mentioned in the tour description - it should be - I would still have gone but people need to know. It seems that Iceland expects all its visitors to be at least a contender for the olympic games, if not the world games, to fully participate in the tour activities. Overall, a great experience. Being picked up and dropped off at a remote site in the cold was difficult, because, although the distance was not great, getting around in the dark, finding an open dinner spot that didn't require a reservation somewhere nearby and not getting lost in the maze of streets in the town centre was challenging.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The wide knowledge of the guide, although he only teased us
Two day/One night Snaefellsnes & West Iceland tour
Iceland

We got off on the wrong foot because the bus didnt arrive until 9:20 and I was already flustered as to whether I'd missed it in the half hour that i was waiting. Since i did not have an international sim, i contacted the tour operator using a borrowed phone- ugh. Anyway, Tomas (Thomas?) the guide was lovely and conducted the tour well. We visited some interesting sites - waterfalls, larva cave, seal coast, the glacier used as the Wall in Game of Thrones, and some less than amazing ones, among them a random lighthouse and a church. I felt that better information on why these were important or of interest could have allowed us to appreciate them more but as it was, some stops just seemed random and just a drive around with no purpose. We also spent an inordinate amount of time at Oddi - once the home of Snorri Sturluson, whose significance was not known to us and really the adulation of him was lost on us visitors without a prior backstory. It seemed like a waste of time, especially after finally being admitted to the church gift shop and finding that the exhibit on him was closed. Bummer. Tomas was engaging and as a point to improve, he could say why things or places or people are important to the Icelandic story. The accommodations in Borgarnes was fine- food was delicious. The prediction for northern lights was way low and we didnt see any. That should not be in the tour title.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rather than random facts, the reason why or the importance of the next stop should be stated so that participants can be c,ued in
Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2022

Thanks Kim for the wonderful review. I'm so glad that you had such a great trip. It was too bad that we didn't receive notification sooner from the tour operator about the cancellation, however, I am glad that we were able to re-book you so that you could experience this tour later in your trip. Thanks again.

It's A Wonderful Trip
Iceland | Sep 7 - Sep 18, 2022

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Debbie I.
New Brighton, MN | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022

Words cannot express how wonderful our Iceland trip was. Jenny planned it perfectly for us. She listened to what we wanted our trip to be like and was spot on from what we discussed with her. The whole trip was put together in such a timely manner -- and whenever we had questions for Jenny she responded immediately. Most of our activities were self-guided, and Jenny provided us with suggestions on sites to visit, the history of those sites, and how to get there. Also provided were places... read more

Words cannot express how wonderful our Iceland trip was. Jenny planned it perfectly for us. She listened to what we wanted our trip to be like and was spot on from what we discussed with her. The whole trip was put together in such a timely manner -- and whenever we had questions for Jenny she responded immediately. Most of our activities were self-guided, and Jenny provided us with suggestions on sites to visit, the history of those sites, and how to get there. Also provided were places to eat, several which we tried, and we were never disappointed. Our nightly accommodations were just so great – clean and so comfortable and we liked the variety. Hotel staff was always so pleasant and helpful. With the maps provided by Jenny and the help of the car’s GPS we were able to get around without any difficulty. We never got lost!
The views were breathtaking – every turn on the road. So many different types of views: glaciers, volcanoes, craters, gorges, canyons, geothermal areas, black beaches, lava fields, seas, and an ocean. And don’t forget the waterfalls – everywhere you look there is a waterfall. The big ones were truly spectacular.
Not sure where our next trip will be, but we will definitely use kimkim again.

Activity Reviews
GeoSea Geothermal Baths
Iceland

We were in the GeoSea Geothermal Bath in the afternoon -- it was not busy. This bath flowed into the Greenland Sea, which we thought was surreal. Thoroughly enjoy it.

Quality of Experience
Relaxing.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pleasant. We arrived an hour early, and that was no problem at all.
Transport
We drove ourselves to the site.
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

The Blue Lagoon sits in the middle of a lava field, was quite a site. We were there for the morning and then headed to the airport. It was a perfect way to end our trip.

Quality of Experience
Just fun.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Always pleasant.
Transport
We drove ourselves.
Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022

Thank you for your fabulous review.
Your timely picture of the Geyser is just perfect.
Happy travels for the future.

Amazing Icelandic Adventure!Othman worked w...
Iceland | Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2022

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Shannon K.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2022

Amazing Icelandic Adventure!

Othman worked with us to plan a spectacular trip to Iceland! Our trip was a trip of a lifetime for me, my husband, and my father. We participated in amazing activities, saw spectacular sites, and fell in love with every part of Iceland that we visited. I would highly recommend KimKim to anyone who is looking for expert guidance and planning for their trip to Iceland. We loved every thing we did and cannot thank KimKim enough for helping us plan this trip, and I... read more

Amazing Icelandic Adventure!

Othman worked with us to plan a spectacular trip to Iceland! Our trip was a trip of a lifetime for me, my husband, and my father. We participated in amazing activities, saw spectacular sites, and fell in love with every part of Iceland that we visited. I would highly recommend KimKim to anyone who is looking for expert guidance and planning for their trip to Iceland. We loved every thing we did and cannot thank KimKim enough for helping us plan this trip, and I will definitely use them for trips in the future.

Shannon Kearney

Activity Reviews
The Secret Lagoon
Iceland

Beautiful setting to relax in a geothermal bath.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sky Lagoon
Iceland

We loved it! Beautiful facilities right on the ocean!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Helicopter Tour - from Reykjavik
Reykjavík

This is was definitely one of the best things we did in Iceland! I would do this again in a heartbeat. We loved that we experienced Iceland from land, sea, and air.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Reykjavík Classic Whale Watching
Reykjavík

The staff was amazing. We found the tour very informative and enjoyed being out on the ocean.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Othman A

Lisbet customized and planned the perfect tri...
Iceland | Oct 14 - Oct 22, 2022

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Joe E.
Evansville, IN | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2022

Lisbet customized and planned the perfect trip for our specific tastes. She was a fantastic communicator and responded to us whenever we requested assistance or information. We have done several kimkim trips in the past couple of years, and this was up to the company's high standards. read more

Lisbet customized and planned the perfect trip for our specific tastes. She was a fantastic communicator and responded to us whenever we requested assistance or information. We have done several kimkim trips in the past couple of years, and this was up to the company's high standards.

Hotel Review
Hotel Holt
Reykjavík

We stayed in multiple hotel properties in Iceland, but Holt Hotel was by far the most memorable. Not only was the room fantastic, but the front desk went above and beyond to help us. And the art displayed throughout the hotel is amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to the heart of the city
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Lisbet Grönvaldt
Lisbet
Lisbet Grönvaldt
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022

Thank you so much for your review, Joe.

Iceland . was . AMAZING!!! Our local special...
Iceland | Oct 9 - Oct 16, 2022

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Audey V.
Wake Forest, NC | Reviewed on Oct 23, 2022

Iceland . was . AMAZING!!! Our local specialist, Lisbet, went above and beyond to make our dream vacation and reality before and during our trip. All of the excursions we booked were incredible (ice cave, horseback riding, dog sledding, into the glacier, blue lagoon, krauma and more) plus the personalized driving plans were easy to follow and super convenient. We had some snags along the way with an entire day cancelled for bad weather and an important item forgotten at a hotel and Lisbet... read more

Iceland . was . AMAZING!!! Our local specialist, Lisbet, went above and beyond to make our dream vacation and reality before and during our trip. All of the excursions we booked were incredible (ice cave, horseback riding, dog sledding, into the glacier, blue lagoon, krauma and more) plus the personalized driving plans were easy to follow and super convenient. We had some snags along the way with an entire day cancelled for bad weather and an important item forgotten at a hotel and Lisbet was super responsive and worked diligently to reschedule and rearrange things as needed and help to retrieve our lost item. Couldn't recommend more!

Activity Review
Dog Sledding
Iceland

What a great experience! Kids all loved it, our guide was super knowledgeable and passionate about the dogs and we all had a great time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Lisbet Grönvaldt
Lisbet
Lisbet Grönvaldt
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022

Thank you so much for your review Audey! I'm so glad you had an amazing time :)

Reliable, resourceful, responsive and fair
Iceland | Sep 22 - Oct 1, 2022

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Marcos M.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2022

Our trip to Iceland was unusual in many predictable and unpredictable ways. The Iceland Offbeat team stepped up to the plate and provided a high quality of service and support before and during the trip.

Starting at the planning phase, they had to deal with different expectations and requests from the 2 travelers, both for activities and hotel stays. Duncan did a great job in showing different options for both of us.

During the trip we faced unpredictable challenges, beginning with me... read more

Our trip to Iceland was unusual in many predictable and unpredictable ways. The Iceland Offbeat team stepped up to the plate and provided a high quality of service and support before and during the trip.

Starting at the planning phase, they had to deal with different expectations and requests from the 2 travelers, both for activities and hotel stays. Duncan did a great job in showing different options for both of us.

During the trip we faced unpredictable challenges, beginning with me missing the departure flight and culminating in a wind storm that left us stranded in the southeast of the country for 2 days. Duncan and Sigurður were there on every step of the way providing updates and adjusting the itinerary to the extent possible. They went above and beyond and managed to negotiate refunds for a couple of activities and hotel stays we missed because of the wind storm.

We are grateful for having them as our specialists for this trip and recommend them for the next travelers to Iceland.

Local specialist: Duncan Campbell
Duncan
Duncan Campbell
Local specialist in Italy | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022

Thanks for your kind words, Marcos, I hope that despite the disruptions to your schedule, your trip was still compelling, energizing and fulfilling.

Amazing Iceland!
Iceland | Oct 8 - Oct 21, 2022

Johnna
Johnna T.
Wayne, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2022

I'm a professional travel planner in the US, and could not find a supplier of mine that was able to accomplish what Andres Ulfur did for us, price wise and itinerary wise!
His guide service personally was excellent in the Icelandic highlands without exception! and the guest house he put us at, Hrifunes glacier view guesthouse was an incredible suggestion and one where we saw an extreme Northern lights!
There was only a small bump in the road on arrival when our private transfer was not... read more

I'm a professional travel planner in the US, and could not find a supplier of mine that was able to accomplish what Andres Ulfur did for us, price wise and itinerary wise!
His guide service personally was excellent in the Icelandic highlands without exception! and the guest house he put us at, Hrifunes glacier view guesthouse was an incredible suggestion and one where we saw an extreme Northern lights!
There was only a small bump in the road on arrival when our private transfer was not at the airport, but I called Andres around 6 am from there and he picked up the phone and quickly rectified the situation by getting us another driver. He sent us a nice bottle of red wine as an apology for the mix up. All accommodations he had for us and itinerary suggestions were spot on! Staying the last night at the Silica hotel at the Blue lagoon was a great suggestion as it's 20 minutes from the airport, a luxurious hotel and you. have the private area of the lagoon available to you without being in the large touristed part of it in your usually only steps from your room with a fabulous room and amazing breakfast and food at the facility and the people at the hotel couldn't have been nicer. Iceland itself is the most amazing country! it's wild and untamed, clean as you could ever imagine. and the food is all locally sourced and grass-fed and the water is so clean. all you need is a refillable water bottle and you drink from the top! again couldn't have done it without Andres and Untouched Iceland! thank you 🙏💖

Local specialist: Andrés Úlfur Helguson

Iceland 2022
Iceland | Aug 26 - Aug 31, 2022

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gavin c.
Pearl River, NY | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2022

So we managed to squeeze an extra vacation in last minute this summer, and the KimKim delivered. They set us up in great hotels, we nailed all the sites we wanted, and had some action/adventure every day. Preeti and Sigudur( I know its not a d, but i cant find the keystroke on my Mac) were there for us from beginning to end. I recommend both of them if you are looking into an Iceland adventure.

Local specialist: Preeti Bhide

Absolutely Amazing Experience!
Iceland | Oct 9 - Oct 17, 2022

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LIz B.
Plano, TX | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2022

Terry was absolutely incredible! We could not have imagined a more magical time in Iceland. The entire process was effortless. We simply told Terry what we wanted, and she put EVERYTHING together. From the restaurant recommendations to the hotels to the excursions - it was truly perfect. I have never had a vacation run so smoothly and seamlessly, nor have I ever had as much fun. My husband and I could not have asked for anything more from Terry and the Kim Kim team!

Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2022

Thank you so very much for your amazing review; I was definitely blushing as I read it! And I am just so happy that you and George had such a great time - that is always my ultimate goal. Enjoy your memories (and your photos)! Warmest regards, Terry

Iceland Expectations Exceeded!
Iceland | Oct 2 - Oct 11, 2022

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Allison G.
Oak Ridge, TN | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2022

Our trip to Iceland was our first trip with Kim Kim and we have already recommended both (Iceland and Kim Kim) to friends.

Emanuela Grieco was fabulous to work with. She developed a trip itinerary that checked all of the boxes for things I wanted to see and do in Iceland. Her expertise was invaluable in knowing what were the not-to-miss sights and experiences as well as what might not be worth our time or further driving distance. Some of our favorite things were hiking Fjadrargljufur... read more

Our trip to Iceland was our first trip with Kim Kim and we have already recommended both (Iceland and Kim Kim) to friends.

Emanuela Grieco was fabulous to work with. She developed a trip itinerary that checked all of the boxes for things I wanted to see and do in Iceland. Her expertise was invaluable in knowing what were the not-to-miss sights and experiences as well as what might not be worth our time or further driving distance. Some of our favorite things were hiking Fjadrargljufur Canyon, Skogafoss and the trail that starts above it to so many beautiful waterfalls, and up along the river to Hengifoss.

Our accommodations were exactly what we had asked for and Emanuela planned our itinerary for the perfect driving distance between each stop so there was time to enjoy the sights and relax in the evenings. We loved her restaurant recommendations from elegant dining in unexpected places (Narfeyrarstofa in Stykkisholmar) to casual, non-touristy breweries (Ölverk in Selfoss).

We also truly appreciated that Emanuela was looking out for us during our trip. At one point a big storm was headed to Iceland and Emanuela got in touch to make sure we knew to headed to our next destination early, before the Ring Road was closed. She managed a couple of tours that were canceled because of the storm and made sure we were refunded - no extra work for us. With her guidance we were safe and sound!

Activity Reviews
Silfra Snorkeling
Iceland

Silfra Snorkeling was one of the most unique experiences of our trip. The water was so blue, so clear and so cold! But the equipment kept us comfortable and we have a great story to tell!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Driving around Iceland you see plenty of lava fields but seeing what lava does underground is amazing!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2022

Hi Allison,
Thank you so much for your beautiful review and the time you took to write it.
What a pleasure it has been to follow you on the road, in such an adventure on one of the first storms of Iceland!
Thank you for sharing your amazing photos while you were traveling and happy we managed to create together exactly what you were looking for on your Iceland trip.

All the best to both of you and I hope to have you back here again, one day,

Emanuela

Five of the most amazing days ever.
Iceland | Oct 9 - Oct 14, 2022

John
John F.
Columbus, IN | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2022

We did so much in five days that my head is still spinning. The detailed plan, with driving directions and all confirmations and reservations made it possible to stay on schedule and see as much as we possibly could. Duncan worked with me to make changes as needed before the trip, including some last minute changes due to a traveller not being able to go with us. It all worked out with minimal stress for me. Duncan's expertise and knowledge of Iceland was invaluable, and resulted in a... read more

We did so much in five days that my head is still spinning. The detailed plan, with driving directions and all confirmations and reservations made it possible to stay on schedule and see as much as we possibly could. Duncan worked with me to make changes as needed before the trip, including some last minute changes due to a traveller not being able to go with us. It all worked out with minimal stress for me. Duncan's expertise and knowledge of Iceland was invaluable, and resulted in a week packed with activities and no wasted time.

Iceland itself is an incredibly beautiful country, with dramatic, and at times otherworldly landscapes that have to be seen to fully appreciate. Waterfalls everywhere, history that goes back over a thousand years, and the "Fire and Ice" aspect make it a destination for anyone, but especially those who enjoy the outdoors. We bought new hiking boots for the trip and they were well used every day. We were cautioned that a fall (October) trip meant potentially mixed weather, and this trip didn't disappoint in that regard, but we got three nice days out of five, with one incredibly windy day, and one very rainy and cloudy day to round it out. We packed layers, with a good winter coat and rain pants to keep us warm and dry, and they worked. Our rainy day was just as full and fun as the others.

Must see spots from our trip and our perspective would include the lava fields at Fagradalsfjall. Parking area P2 is a short hike to the tip of the flow, and about a ten minute walk to the edge of the lava field where you can collect a sample for a souvenir and photo. If there's an active eruption (which there wasn't for us) it will take a much longer hike to see it, but this stop is easy. There are other trails that go farther to other parts of the valley and lava fields.

The Bridge Across the Continents is another quick and easy stop. There isn't much to it, but the impact of standing at the rift between two active tectonic plates is pretty impressive to contemplate, and it's fun to walk across the bridge from Eurasia to North America (and back).

The Blue Lagoon is a classic, and while more touristy than other hot springs, it is big and impressive, and warm and nice. I would recommend it for a final day activity to relax and unwind before flying home.

We spent the first night in Reykjavik and enjoyed the town. If seeing the city itself is on your list, then plan to spend one or two days there. It's a great town, and worth seeing, but we had a quick afternoon before dinner and bed and then on to the next day's adventures.

Whale watching at Reykjavik harbor was fun and easy, and we got to see whales! Several white nosed dolphins, four Minke whales, and two Humpback whales. The boat is large and comfortable, with inside seating to keep you warm, as well as full weather suits so that you can go up on deck without freezing when it's cold outside. On deck is definitely the best experience, even if it's cold. Our crew did a great job of looking out for whales, and helping us all look in the right places to see them. The two humpbacks came up alongside the stern for photos, which was a real treat. Do be careful with the directions to the ticket office; there is more than one operator, with different locations at the harbor. You don't want to be at the wrong one and miss your boat. If you are heading out of town afterward and want a good burger for the road, I recommend the Plan-B burger place on Grandagarður street. Very tasty.

Þingvellir National Park was a great stop for us. The visitor center has a large area that shows the history of Þingvellir back to its use in the earliest days of Iceland's history as a place of government. You can easily spend an hour in the visitor center, and there's a lot of park outside of that, so plan your time accordingly. We took a hike to the waterfall and then back past Thingvallakirkja (church). There are many hiking trails that you can follow if you want to spend the day.

The Geysir geothermal area is small but a fun visit. It doesn't have to take much time, so it fits into the schedule pretty easily. There were two highlights for us; one was visiting the place where all geysers got their name (though that original Geysir is no longer active), and the other was the very active geyser that erupts on about a five to seven minute cycle, so you never have to wait long for a show. More for the "fire" list. We were scheduled to go to Gullfoss after Geysir, but we spent so much time in Thingvellir that we ran out of daylight, so that will have to be on the "come back for more" list.

Kerid crater is a good stop for a short hike. The crater adds to the "fire" checklist, and there is a hiking trail around the upper rim, as well as inside along the water's edge. The blue-green water is beautiful. It makes for another easy and impressive stop.

Waterfalls. What can I say? Each is different, and all of them are beautiful. Seljalandsfoss was especially fun to walk behind the falls. The climb to the top of Skógafoss is a steep and long one, but the view is impressive. On sunny days, when the sun is right, the spray from the falls creates a beautiful rainbow.

The black sand beaches are really impressive, and there are many to choose from. We stopped at Dyrhólaey, which has a few hiking trails, one leading to the ideal spot for a photo of the "door hole" arch. Just up the road from Dyrhólaey is Reynisfjara, which was a big hit with my son, who loved to explore the caves and climb on the rocks. The scenery is dramatic, so be ready with a camera, but stay clear of the waves and be aware; the surf is dangerous and bitterly cold. Don't mess with it.

Vik is a charming little town on the south coast. We didn't have time to explore but it would be worth going back to. In Vik there is a "Lava Show" where they melt lava rock and black sand in a furnace and then pour it down a sloping display in front of the crowd. The heat and sound and sight is really amazing, as is the information provided by the guide who runs the show. You learn a lot about lava, how it forms, how it flows, as well as some local history about the nearby Katla volcano and the glacier that covers it. We enjoyed the show a lot. There is a nice little cafe outside of the theater where you can have lunch. They have some really great soups and light sandwiches.

Further east is Jökulsárlón, where icebergs break off from Vatnajokull (say "vat-na yokurk" and you'll sound like a local) glacier and float out to sea past the "Diamond Beach". There are lots of icebergs to see, as well as some harbor seals swimming among them. You don't need to go out on a boat to enjoy the bay, but we took the amphibian boat tour, which was fun just for the amphibious boat, but also for the informative tour and ability to get closer to the icebergs. The tour guide did a nice job of presenting information about Jökulsárlón and Vatnajokull. It was interesting and a pleasant half hour tour. There are also tours that go out on smaller, faster, inflatable boats.

On the beach side of the road is "Diamond Beach" where pieces of ice from Jökulsárlón wash up on shore and sit on the black sand like diamonds in the sun. It is very pretty and you can get some nice photos, but be aware that, like Reynisfjara, and other popular places, it can be crowded, so you will probably not get that "lonely beach" photo.

Further east was our easternmost stop, for the Crystal Blue Ice Cave tour under the Breidamerkurjokull glacier. The tour begins with a ride in a large off road capable van, which carries you down a bumpy, twisty, though flat, "F road" for about a half hour to a parking area where you then hike across the glacial moraine to the foot of the glacier. The walk is about twenty minutes and is not difficult, though the path is not paved. The view of the landscape is dramatic and enjoyable in and of itself. Our tour guide Andrea was a wonderful resource, providing history, and natural science information about the glacier and its moraine valley. Once at the glacier it's similar to entering any cave, but this one is made of ice. The color and shapes were spectacular. The cave is large, and although there were a fair number of people there from multiple tours, there was plenty of room. Again, be aware that you aren't likely to get a photo without people in it. This tour was one of the real highlights of our trip. The folks at GlacierAdventure.is were great and provided a very memorable experience. If you've worked up an appetite on your tour, there is a restaurant just across from their office that serves Icelandic dishes. "Ice theme"; check, check, and check.

Along the ring road is Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, which was formed by a glacial lake that overflowed and cut the canyon long ago. It is deep and dramatic with a waterfall down one side. It doesn't take long to see it, and is a nice stop that won't take all day.

Back toward the west the "Lava Tunnel tour" is a cave tour of a lava tube that formed during an eruption long ago. If you have toured a cave before, this one is nothing unexpected, and in some ways less dramatic. There are no stalactites or stalagmites, but there are basalt formations and some mineral colors on the walls and ceiling that are unique to the lava tube. What makes this tour interesting is understanding how the tube was formed and seeing how the lava created the structures that cover the walls and ceiling. This tour isn't long, and it's not too far off the main road, so it would fit into a busy day without too much time taken. If you've seen other caves, and don't have a lot of time, this might be one to skip. I enjoyed it, but wouldn't give up a glacier tour or famous waterfall for it.

Iceland is a spectacular country; from the mountain climbing sheep to the volcanos, and glaciers, it is dramatically beautiful and full of surprises. My advice is to pack well for all types of weather because you are likely to see them all. Bring rain suits or a waterproof coat and rain pants. Waterproof hiking boots are a must. Most of all bring an adventurous spirit because this place has a lot to offer and it's almost all outdoors. Make sure that you pay attention to the cautions and advice about driving; there are some "gotchas" like the gasoline pump handle being green and the Diesel handle being black. Don't mess that one up. Make sure that your cell phone works in Iceland for voice as well as data. Mine (Verizon) worked fine for text and data, but was hit and miss for voice calls. Food was a question in my mind, especially in some of the less built up areas, but in general it's not hard to find something to eat, and as long as you are flexible, you will not go hungry.

October in Iceland was beautiful and amazing. We need to come back to see the summer, hopefully very soon.

Thanks to Duncan and kimkim for the excellent trip plan and coordination. It made getting the most out of our time so much easier. I have a memory with my sons that none of us will forget.

Hotel Reviews
Room With A View Apartment Hotel
Reykjavík

This hotel is downtown on one of the main shopping streets. The location is very good for someone staying to see the city for a day or two. The rooms are nice, with a European style. The restaurant for breakfast was great. You'll want to figure out where to park in advance since there is no parking associated with the hotel itself. Street parking is available if you can find a spot, and there is a parking lot not far away but you don't want to be searching at the last minute.

Authenticity & Character
The decor was nice, it was contemporary European style, which fit the area.
Location
Right in the shopping district.
Staff
Friendly staff, especially at the restaurant.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable beds, everything was clean and working as expected.
Blue Hotel Fagrilundur - On The Golden Circle
Bláskógabyggd

The hotel is right on the Golden Circle, which makes it a good stop. The check-in area has a sort of family feel, while the separate building with the rooms is more like a traditional hotel. Breakfast in the morning is a continental buffet as at most places, and it was good. They have hot tubs out back in the evening to relax in.

Authenticity & Character
The layout of the hotel was different, the rooms were simple and nice. It was just a pleasant place.
Location
Right on the Golden Circle. Very convenient. There is a nice restaurant "Restaurant Mica" right next door. It was very good, with a varied menu. Note that this is the only restaurant in the area, so be prepared. They're open for lunch and dinner. There was a 1 hour wait for dinner when we dropped in unannounced. Not a problem for us, but it pushed bedtime back a little.
Staff
Very friendly, helpful and nice people. Everyone in Iceland is nice.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Laki
Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Hotel Laki is an interesting mix for me. The location is stunning, with scenic countryside all around. The hotel itself presents well in the exterior and public areas. The restaurant, though a bit expensive, is nice and puts on a great buffet for dinner and breakfast (maybe lunch too?). There is a roof terrace that has a beautiful view, and is a great place to view the northern lights at night (if they cooperate). The surprise that cost them a star was the corridors and interior of the rooms. Both were clean and in good condition, but the decor was what I'd describe as "cell block chic", with plain, undecorated surfaces, and steel doors with turn-key deadbolts. It gave the impression of being fairly old, but maintained reasonably well, though it could definitely use an update. The rooms were compact but perfectly comfortable and clean. I would stay there again, but not if I was trying to impress a traveling companion. Any shortcomings were more than made up for by "Lady", a delightful Border Colley puppy (ca 2022) who met us in the front yard and invited us to play "fetch the stick", which of course we did.

Authenticity & Character
The rooms and corridors need a make-over.
Location
Very convenient location between Vik and the more eastern glacier areas.
Staff
Nice, friendly, and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was clean and working.
Eldey Airport Hotel
Reykjanesbær

Eldey is nothing fancy, but it is very convenient for staging prior to a departure the next morning. The rooms were simple and comfortable. There was a continental buffet breakfast in the morning, which helped get everyone going before heading out to our flight.

Authenticity & Character
It's just a hotel. No special theme, none needed. It doesn't have "character", but it was a nice stay.
Location
Right on the airport, it's a ten minute drive to the terminal.
Staff
Very friendly staff. The woman at the reservation desk gave us an excellent recommendation for a restaurant for dinner.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable rooms. Nothing fancy, but they did the job. The rooms have very large closets and a counter with a sink that suggests maybe longer stays would be suited to it, though I'm not sure why you would do so in this area.
Activity Reviews
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

This is probably the most "touristy" thing we did on our visit, but it's almost required. They have a kind of spa theme now, that has been added since I was last there many years ago, but it is still warm and wonderful to soak in the water while the cold Icelandic air swirls around.

Quality of Experience
Well organized and easy to get in and out. Everything was clean, the water was wonderful.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Helpful, friendly.
Transport
We drove ourselves there. Parking was close and sufficient. It's easy to find the entrance.
Reykjavík Classic Whale Watching
Reykjavík

This was a great activity. The boat and crew were wonderful, with constant communication about what we were seeing outside, where to look for whales, and dolphins, etc. There was a large indoor cabin where you could stay dry and warm, and they provided cold weather coveralls so that you could go out on deck without getting too cold. Being on deck was the best place to be for seeing the wildlife. We got to see several Minke whales, two Humpback whales who came alongside for close up pictures, and many white nosed dolphins and countless sea birds.

Quality of Experience
The great crew kept us informed and entertained. There was a place inside to get snacks and things to drink. The boat was large and comfortable. We got to see whales!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent staff. They were constantly working to help us find whales and other things to see.
Transport
We drove ourselves. If a tour operator takes you there, it's no fuss, but otherwise you have to find your own parking and then walk over to the ticket office.
Icelandic Lava Show
Iceland

I really enjoyed this presentation. They have a great presentation where the presenter talks about the types of lava, how it forms and flows, the geology of the local area and the huge Katla volcano that sits under a glacier just outside of town, complete with a story from the last eruption in the early 20th century. The lava show itself is impressive. The heat and sound and bright glow of the lava as it flows out is very cool. The presenter does a great job of helping the audience learn about the nature and behavior of lava. It's a great activity, especially on a rainy day.

Quality of Experience
It was dramatic, beautiful, and educational.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our presenter was very knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor and personality. He gave us a great show.
Transport
We drove ourselves. Finding the place was easy, and there was plenty of parking available.
Crystal Blue Ice Cave
Iceland

Wow. This was my favorite activity of our trip. From the bumpy van ride to the parking area to the hike through the glacial moraine valley to get to the cave, just getting there was an adventure. The cave itself is beautiful and dramatic. Large enough to have many areas to see and photograph. I consider this a unique experience. There aren't many places where you can explore underneath a glacier.

Quality of Experience
Magnificent scenery to and from the cave, and the absolutely beautiful cave itself. The whole trip was an adventure.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide, Andrea, was excellent. She was engaging, and knew the area well, providing history, science, and climatological information all along the way, as well as being a great driver and entertainer.
Transport
The ride to the parking area was an adventure in and of itself. Some will disagree because it is very bumpy and twisty, but it's clear that you are going somewhere off the beaten path!
Lava Tunnel Tour
Iceland

This was an interesting and fun stop. Anyone who has gone on a cave tour will recognize this, however unlike a "normal" cave, the geology of the lava tunnel is very different. For example there are no stalagmites or stalactites, but there are basalt formations and colors created by the minerals deposited by the lava as it flowed through. I would say that this tunnel is not as visually dramatic as a lot of traditional limestone caves, but I found that the reality of what it is, a tube that lava flowed through and formed, was really special.

Quality of Experience
Different, educational, unusual type of cave to see and experience.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a great personality. The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful, even accommodating a change in tour times for us.
Transport
We drove there ourselves. It was easy to find the location, there was adequate parking, and the ticket office is right at the entrance to the lava tunnel.
Local specialist: Duncan Campbell
Duncan
Duncan Campbell
Local specialist in Italy | Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022

Thanks so much for your glowing review, John. It's great to get such detailed feedback on all aspects of your trip. You and your sons certainly packed it all in, never wasted a moment, and truly immersed yourself in the country. I'm so pleased that the rewards you received were commensurate with the effort you put into it. Now for the east, the north and the west! :)
Duncan

Ring Road September 5th - 12th
Iceland | Sep 5 - Sep 12, 2022

Lydia
Lydia S.
Mercer Island, WA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2022

Emanuela was great to work with. We had a few starts and stops with our planning and each time she was flexible and understanding.
She provided us with options for our trip and each time we provided feedback, she came back with updates to the plan that better reflected what we wanted. She was very responsive and got back to us quickly each time we had a question.
Hotels were very nice and ones we wouldn't have found in our own searching. That was a nice perk of having someone who is... read more

Emanuela was great to work with. We had a few starts and stops with our planning and each time she was flexible and understanding.
She provided us with options for our trip and each time we provided feedback, she came back with updates to the plan that better reflected what we wanted. She was very responsive and got back to us quickly each time we had a question.
Hotels were very nice and ones we wouldn't have found in our own searching. That was a nice perk of having someone who is familiar with the area.
We drove the ring road and Emanuela provided detailed Google map driving directions with detailed stops of each attraction plus a few cafes and restaurants she recommended. This was so helpful.
She also was available and checked in on us during the trip. She was able to change some departure times for us on our last day.
Overall I would recommend working with Emanuela.
**Highlights**:
Zodiac boat tour among icebergs
Relaxing geothermal waters
Loads of waterfalls

The ring road has many worthwhile stops, but is very long so give yourself time at each waypoint to enjoy it while not feeling rushed. 8 days left us changing hotels almost every day.

Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2022

Hi Lydia,
Thank you so much for your lovely words.
It has been a pleasure to connect and stay in touch before and during your trip and I am so happy we managed to create together a great trip to Iceland and that you had a great time.

All the best,
Emanuela

The best possible adventure.
Iceland | Sep 7 - Sep 15, 2022

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Sabrina H.
Butte, MT | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022

Francesca was incredible! She took our likes, dislikes, dietary restrictions, etc. into account and had incredible recommendations; she worked with us to make sure we had the best possible hotels for our budget, too. We had a minor hiccup when our plane couldn't land (weather at Keflavik) and were delayed a day, and she helped us to get refunds and to adjust our trip so that we didn't miss anything. Every time we talk about Iceland, I recommend KimKim and Francesca. She is the best! read more

Francesca was incredible! She took our likes, dislikes, dietary restrictions, etc. into account and had incredible recommendations; she worked with us to make sure we had the best possible hotels for our budget, too. We had a minor hiccup when our plane couldn't land (weather at Keflavik) and were delayed a day, and she helped us to get refunds and to adjust our trip so that we didn't miss anything. Every time we talk about Iceland, I recommend KimKim and Francesca. She is the best!

Activity Review
Jokulsarlon Glacier Kayaking Adventure
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Francesca Stoppani
Francesca
Francesca Stoppani
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022

Wow, thank you so much Sabrina! It was a pleasure working with you :)

The perfect first foray into a country we would love to return to!
Iceland | Oct 2 - Oct 11, 2022

Rachel
Rachel G.
Middletown, RI | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022

My husband and I just returned from an amazing 10 days in southern Iceland. The stunningly beautiful landscapes together with the detailed itinerary that Terry put together for us made for a trip that exceeded all of our expectations. We wanted a trip that was hiking based and Terry had wonderful suggestions that kept us happy and wanting more! We started in the Reykadalur Valley which was beautiful and an introduction to Iceland's many hot springs. Our Super Jeep trip to Thorsmork was... read more

My husband and I just returned from an amazing 10 days in southern Iceland. The stunningly beautiful landscapes together with the detailed itinerary that Terry put together for us made for a trip that exceeded all of our expectations. We wanted a trip that was hiking based and Terry had wonderful suggestions that kept us happy and wanting more! We started in the Reykadalur Valley which was beautiful and an introduction to Iceland's many hot springs. Our Super Jeep trip to Thorsmork was definitely a highlight with an amazing hike that provided spectacular views from above of the valley, glaciers and mountains. The Mulagliufur Canyon was a trip into another world with 2 waterfalls and moss covered cliffs. We loved the Svartifloss waterfall and the stunning lava columns that surround it. We hiked up the Hjorleifshofdi Cape and also walked a trail from Vik's center where the views of Reynisdramgar beach's black sands and sea stacks from above were amazing. Terry nailed it and made it possible to put all of our energy into satisfying all of our senses and our love of exploration with none of the usual travel concerns about logistics. Thank you Terry!

Activity Reviews
Super Jeep One Day Tour to Thorsmork
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Zipline Adventure Tour
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Wonderful guides made it a great adventure
Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2022

Thank you so very much for the wonderful review, Rachel! I greatly appreciate it. Most of all, I'm thrilled that you had such an amazing trip! It was such a pleasure working with you while creating this itinerary.

Above and Beyond our Expectations (even with a broken foot!)
Iceland | Sep 18 - Sep 26, 2022

Jay
Jay B.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2022

Just returned from a brilliant trip to Iceland and have to thank Eva for putting together such a wonderful itinerary! As a "type A" trip planner kind of person, I am usually in charge of all of the details surrounding any trip we take as a family and/or with friends. That said, releasing everything to a stranger wasn't easy at first but the communication and suggestions from Eva quickly helped put me at ease. Hotels, tours, driving itineraries, etc - it was done with excellence and all... read more

Just returned from a brilliant trip to Iceland and have to thank Eva for putting together such a wonderful itinerary! As a "type A" trip planner kind of person, I am usually in charge of all of the details surrounding any trip we take as a family and/or with friends. That said, releasing everything to a stranger wasn't easy at first but the communication and suggestions from Eva quickly helped put me at ease. Hotels, tours, driving itineraries, etc - it was done with excellence and all there! She managed to fit in everything we requested and more in the 8 full days we had in Iceland and our tour around the ring road. Our only regret was that we didn't have more time to spend in her beautiful country!

One amazing detail Eva made happen was contacting her friend in Akuyeri to arrange a private opening of the Icelandic Aviation museum for my aviation obsessed father the day after his 75th birthday. Wow. That was above and beyond!

My wife also broke her foot a week before our trip and Eva was able to secure refunds for parts of the trip she couldn't participate in and provided great suggestions on how/where to navigate many of the places along the way so she could see as much as possible. Again, insights only an experienced local like Eva could provide.

All in all, dealing with Eva and KimKim was such a positive experience that I can see myself becoming a little less type A and using more of their services in the future! On behalf of myself, my wife, and my parents, thank you again for all you did to arrange and coordinate such a logistically seamless and wonderful trip for us!!!

Hotel Reviews
Alda Hotel Reykjavík
Reykjavík

Great hotel, staff, location and breakfast. Only downside was finding parking in the area. Still, as a home base to explore downtown Reykjavik it was great!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sigló Hotel
Siglufjörður

Beautiful location with really large rooms. The outdoor hot tub on the bay was brilliant and of course having the northern lights show up overhead was a definite plus too!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Really attentive to when the northern lights were coming out and quick to alert anyone interested!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Eastfjords
Fáskrúðsfjörður

Really nice hotel with a fascinating little museum too. Having a porch in the bay was beautiful as the fog slowly disappeared off the bay in the morning. Wish we had more time here!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Stykkisholmur
Stykkishólmur

Nice Dini g room and great food. The rooms were a little smaller and the views a little less dramatic than the other Fosshotels we stayed at but still very nice.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was a little smaller than we expected but well appointed.
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Vík

Nice hotel, a little dated compared to some of the other hotels we stayed at during our time in Iceland but still clean and comfortable. Had a great meal in the dining room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Hnappavellir

Very stylish hotel and dining room. The rooms were comfortably large with nice views, same for the dining room. Nice location between the glacier fields and lagoons where you can get on the water with the icebergs calving off the glaciers.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshótel Mývatn
Myvatn

Top notch hotel and dining room. A little out of town but that only adds to the views and feeling of seclusion chances are you are looking for! A great home base to explore the Myvatn area from.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Eva Sigurðardóttir

A family friend recommended kimkim to us for ...
Iceland | Sep 20 - Sep 30, 2022

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evelyn F.
Clifton Park, NY | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2022

A family friend recommended kimkim to us for our trip to Iceland. We had an itinerary of locations to explore.
We shared this info with Lisbet, who added a stop in the highlands, and suggested additional stops along our route with pertinent information for each site.
She was able to secure lodging for us that was convenient to all our “must see “ attractions.
Each hotel had a restaurant on site with breakfast buffet.
After a busy day of sightseeing, we often chose to settle in with... read more

A family friend recommended kimkim to us for our trip to Iceland. We had an itinerary of locations to explore.
We shared this info with Lisbet, who added a stop in the highlands, and suggested additional stops along our route with pertinent information for each site.
She was able to secure lodging for us that was convenient to all our “must see “ attractions.
Each hotel had a restaurant on site with breakfast buffet.
After a busy day of sightseeing, we often chose to settle in with wine and dinner there and enjoyed our meals immensely.
We were very pleased with the accommodations she chose for us!
Thank you, Lisbet!
Evelyn and Tom

Local specialist: Lisbet Grönvaldt
Lisbet
Lisbet Grönvaldt
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2022

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you liked the additional stops and the accommodations!

Lisbet

ABSOLUTLEY INCREDIBLE
Iceland | Sep 25 - Oct 2, 2022

Nick
Nick G.
Nicetown-Tioga, PA | Reviewed on Oct 09, 2022

I don't know what else to say other then everything was INCREDIBLE. Silvia was so helpful with everything we needed. She planned the perfect trip for us, down to every detail. Our biggest concerns before going to Iceland were; where are we driving every day, and the food. But Silvia made the driving effortless with daily google map itineraries, and in addition to daily local food recommendations, was able to get us hard to get reservations at amazing restaurants. My wife and I have already... read more

I don't know what else to say other then everything was INCREDIBLE. Silvia was so helpful with everything we needed. She planned the perfect trip for us, down to every detail. Our biggest concerns before going to Iceland were; where are we driving every day, and the food. But Silvia made the driving effortless with daily google map itineraries, and in addition to daily local food recommendations, was able to get us hard to get reservations at amazing restaurants. My wife and I have already started talking about our plans to visit Sweden or Switzerland and would love to have Silvia as our agent again!

Activity Review
The Retreat Spa.
Iceland

So glad we ended our 8 day trip at the Retreat Spa. The best possible way to wind down a very busy and exciting week.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Silvía Ástvaldsdóttir
Silvía
Silvía Ástvaldsdóttir
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2022

Thank you Nick for such a wonderful review!

It's been a pleasure helping you plan your anniversary/honeymoon in Icleand.
I'm so happy that the trip was a success :)
If you decide to visit Sweden, I would be more then happy to help you plan your next trip!

Excellent planning by Jenny and the KimKim Te...
Iceland | Sep 1 - Sep 12, 2022

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Deborah C.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 09, 2022

Excellent planning by Jenny and the KimKim Team. Just one small clitch at the start re whether we'd prepaid for the hotel in Reykjavik but quickly sorted out and thereafter no problems. Useful to note also that when using the bus transfer from Keflavik airport you are taken to a terminal and then change onto minibuses to take you to the drop off point for your hotel. Otherwise everything worked as per the Travel Plan with maps, suggestions for places to visit and possible detours.
Our trip... read more

Excellent planning by Jenny and the KimKim Team. Just one small clitch at the start re whether we'd prepaid for the hotel in Reykjavik but quickly sorted out and thereafter no problems. Useful to note also that when using the bus transfer from Keflavik airport you are taken to a terminal and then change onto minibuses to take you to the drop off point for your hotel. Otherwise everything worked as per the Travel Plan with maps, suggestions for places to visit and possible detours.
Our trip involved an internal flight to Egilsstadir where we picked up the hire car and then working our way back to Reykjavik via Lake Myvatn, Husavik, Laugarbakki, Heydalur, Isafjordur and the Snaesfellsnes Peninsula. Highlights were the Whale Trip at Husavik, seeing the Northern Lights and whales in the fjord at Hvammstangi and the stunning West Fjords but throughout the trip the scenery was fascinating and surprisingly varied.
We found Icelanders very helpful and friendly and most of the people we met spoke English. Not sure what it's like on the more touristy routes but it's work noting that there are very few public toilets when out in the country areas.

Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2022

Hi Deborah,
Thank you for your comments and five star rating.
You chose to take the lesser visited route traveling from the North via the West fjords. It's fantastic news to hear you got to see the Northern lights.

Regarding the hotel not being aware that your room was paid for. This seems to have been a miss understanding at the hotels reception. Often we (Iceland Offbeat) are invoiced after you have stayed with certain accommodation providers. This was not a problem though and was cleared up quickly.

Magical Driving Holiday in Iceland
Iceland | Sep 7 - Sep 17, 2022

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Kathleen D.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2022

We had an absolutely magical 10 days in Iceland. The itinerary developed for us was perfect, taking into consideration our preferences. We particularly enjoyed the inclusion of Hornstrandir, the western fjords and Husafell. The accommodations selected for us were perfect and it is unlikely we could have found them on our own. Loved our stay at the Lysuholl Farm and Skalholt. Rinolda was excellent. So responsive, quick to understand our needs and to develop a brilliant itinerary. The detailed... read more

We had an absolutely magical 10 days in Iceland. The itinerary developed for us was perfect, taking into consideration our preferences. We particularly enjoyed the inclusion of Hornstrandir, the western fjords and Husafell. The accommodations selected for us were perfect and it is unlikely we could have found them on our own. Loved our stay at the Lysuholl Farm and Skalholt. Rinolda was excellent. So responsive, quick to understand our needs and to develop a brilliant itinerary. The detailed itinerary was very informative and really helped us plan our days. We appreciated the dining and shopping suggestions too. Rinolda checked in throughout the trip, was quick to address minor issues that arose (for example, for some reason I couldn't download the ferry ticket, Rinolda got me a copy within minutes). Have recommended Kim Kim and Rinolda to several friends and look forward to being able to use Kim Kim again for future trips.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Horn
Ísafjörður

The room was very comfortable. The only downside was it was necessary to walk to a sister hotel for breakfast. This was a very minor inconvenience. We would happily recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Isafjordur

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Westfjords
Patreksfjörður

Lovely hotel, beautiful views

Authenticity & Character
Location
The view
Staff
Very friendly staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lysuholl
Snaefellsnes

We had a wonderful cottage with glorious views of the Snaefellsnes Mountain and glacier. Amazing Sunset! Lovely to have the animals around. Great breakfast included with the room. Dinner was available for guests at a reasonable cost and it was very good.

Authenticity & Character
Nice little cottage rooms with fabulous views
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Skalholt
Selfoss

This was a very interesting location. It was a little difficult to figure out how to check in and dragging bags to the room wasn't necessarily easy. However, the room was comfortable, wifi was very good, and the included breakfast was fabulous. The restaurant served phenomenal meals.

Authenticity & Character
We very much liked the Church and the archeological aspects of the church grounds
Location
Staff
Icelandair Hotel Klaustur
Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Beautiful hotel in a lovely town. Fantastic room, good wifi

Authenticity & Character
Location
Good place to explore from
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Lotus
Reykjavik

This was a delightful little hotel not far from downtown. We arrived in the afternoon and were offered a piece of cake! The breakfast room offered a lovely breakfast. The rooms were new and modern and very well appointed. Loved the bathroom!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very convenient to downtown, and lots of dining options close buy
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Wildlife and Arctic Foxes tour in Hornstrandir
Iceland

We very much enjoyed the day, but I think it was because there were only 6 guests. The guide mentioned that in busier times they have many more, and that would have diminished the experience. There was some confusion over whether or not lunch was included. Arriving late the night before and departing early in the morning meant it was difficult for us to arrange to bring our own lunch (we brought a pizza that we had ordered the night before). However, the soup, bread and wild mushrooms provided prior to our departure from Hornstrandir was fabulous. We also enjoyed the bonus whale watching on the boat ride over.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Husafell Canyon Baths
Iceland

This was as unexpected delight. The Canyon baths are very private (only six guests when we did it). The changing rooms are amazing, and the bathes themselves quite wonderful. The guide was amazing, knew so much about the region, the history of the bathes etc.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Rinolda Juodvirsyte

Iceland 11 Day Self Drive
Iceland | Sep 23 - Oct 3, 2022

Kathy
Kathy S.
Clovis, CA | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2022

Thank you Duncan for arranging our 11 day self drive adventure in Iceland. Also, thank you to a local agent, Sigurdur, who provided much needed information when our wifi didn't work.

We definitely recommend KimKim to all our friends. Your complete plan was easy to follow and allowed for just the right amount of time to drive from one destination to the next. The hotels were all clean with great beds. All the little things really do add up. We would never have been able to see as... read more

Thank you Duncan for arranging our 11 day self drive adventure in Iceland. Also, thank you to a local agent, Sigurdur, who provided much needed information when our wifi didn't work.

We definitely recommend KimKim to all our friends. Your complete plan was easy to follow and allowed for just the right amount of time to drive from one destination to the next. The hotels were all clean with great beds. All the little things really do add up. We would never have been able to see as much of Iceland as we did had we planned this self drive trip by ourselves.

KimKim seems to have everything covered and was timely in negotiating our trip plan. Duncan was quick to redo our plan when we added a day and also delayed our departure.

We look forward to arranging another adventure in the future with KimKim.

Local specialist: Duncan Campbell
Duncan
Duncan Campbell
Local specialist in Italy | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2022

Thanks so much for your review, Kathy, it was a pleasure working with you. Your positive outlook throughout made it easy, even when things weren't going quite as planned. I wish you and Bob all the best in your future travels!
Duncan

Amazing trip
Iceland | Sep 23 - Sep 28, 2022

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Shanna C.
Duxbury, MA | Reviewed on Oct 05, 2022

We had an absolutely fantastic vacation and really enjoyed experiencing Iceland. There are a few questions that I should have asked in retrospect, but nothing that detracted from our experience.

Local specialist: Andrés Úlfur Helguson
Andrés Úlfur
Andrés Úlfur Helguson
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2022

Hello Shanna

Im thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time in Iceland. Its such a beautiful island. Thank you for choosing Iceland Untouched.

All my best

The Silfra snorkeling tour was incredible! Ou...
Iceland | Sep 4 - Sep 18, 2022

Dave
Dave K.
Gastonia, NC | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2022

The Silfra snorkeling tour was incredible! Our tour guide, Johnna was excellent. She took us through every step giving us confidence that we would have a wonderful experience. Even her underwater photography skills were amazing!.
Our trek on the glacier was exhilarating! Wei, our tour guide, was quite competent and offered both technical knowledge as well as a great deal of information about how the glaciers are reacting to the environmental impact of global warming.

Our experiences are... read more

The Silfra snorkeling tour was incredible! Our tour guide, Johnna was excellent. She took us through every step giving us confidence that we would have a wonderful experience. Even her underwater photography skills were amazing!.
Our trek on the glacier was exhilarating! Wei, our tour guide, was quite competent and offered both technical knowledge as well as a great deal of information about how the glaciers are reacting to the environmental impact of global warming.

Our experiences are too many to list, however, the weather was perfect and our hikes along the coast as well as to various waterfalls were exceptional. A bonus was our opportunity to see the northern lights! We had that opportunity on two occasions! Our only disappointment was it was too late in the season to see the puffins. I guess that will be a good excuse to return earlier in the summer.

We enjoyed clean, modern accommodations and the breakfasts were typical of European hotels with a plethora of options to meet anyone’s dietary desires. I cannot recommend enough this wonderful opportunity to see this beautiful country. The Kim Kim staff was exceptional in providing us with great accommodations, wonderful tour guides, and they even found beautiful weather for us to experience this amazing country!

Hotel Review
Árnanes Country Hotel
Höfn

This was a quaint accommodation with a warm feeling provided by wood paneling and a modern bathroom facility. This group of small cabins were placed just off of the main road and easy to find. The continental breakfast was exceptional with a full array of breakfast foods.

Authenticity & Character
This was a quaint accommodation with a warm feeling provided by wood paneling and a modern bathroom facility. This group of small cabins were placed just off of the main road and easy to find. The continental breakfast was exceptional with a full array of breakfast foods.
Location
Very convenient as it was roadside
Staff
Very convenient as it was roadside
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Silfra Snorkeling
Iceland

The dry suits for first class and kept us nice and warm. Our guide was excellent and prepared as well for the experience. The sunny day allowed lots of light in to chasm and made our experience that much more memorable!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
With plenty of time to get to this venue as the GPS was not as accurate as we would’ve liked it to have been.
Jokulsarlon Glacier Kayaking Adventure
Iceland

Although somewhat overcast skies, the weather provided great opportunity for photographs amongst the icebergs and seals. Our tandem kayaks were stable and easy to operate. Our tour around the lagoon was relaxed and we enjoyed our tour guide thoroughly!

Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Our tour guide was informative and provide us with a safe and pleasurable experience. He was great at answering our questions and was very knowledgeable about the geology of the area. He did not rushes through and we had plenty of time to take photographs.

Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I'm glad to hear you got to see the Northern lights and had fantastic weather for most of your trip.
The puffin arrive in May and leave by the end of August which is perfect timing for spring and summer trips.

Duncan was an amazingly responsive and intuit...
Iceland | Sep 24 - Oct 2, 2022

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Laura W.
Los Gatos, CA | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2022

Duncan was an amazingly responsive and intuitive specialist, understanding the types of adventures & experiences, places of both common and unusual interest, and level of difficulty (hiking) that we sought for our first trip to Iceland. Given that we were traveling in fall, we had to make a few "audibles" given the weather, and he was able to redirect our itinerary without missing a beat. He checked in on us during our trip (which was a positively wonderful touch), and made some additional... read more

Duncan was an amazingly responsive and intuitive specialist, understanding the types of adventures & experiences, places of both common and unusual interest, and level of difficulty (hiking) that we sought for our first trip to Iceland. Given that we were traveling in fall, we had to make a few "audibles" given the weather, and he was able to redirect our itinerary without missing a beat. He checked in on us during our trip (which was a positively wonderful touch), and made some additional recommendations during our trip to compensate for poor weather. The accommodations and restaurant recommendations were spot on, and honestly, we could not have had a better trip! Most memorable places were the Blue Lagoon, the challenge (given conditions) of the Glymer waterfall hike, the Reykajadalur Valley (and corresponding hike), the fantastic Skaftafell Glacier Hike (spectacular!), and the Jokusarlon Glacier. Every day was full of new adventures, beautiful landscapes and amazing experiences. The digital platform worked out beautifully and made navigating the country as easy as could be!

Hotel Review
Hotel Geysir
Bláskógabyggd

This is a beautiful hotel in the middle of a geothermal wonder. The staff and amenities are amazing, and the food is wonderful. It is a perfect choice!

Authenticity & Character
Loved the "sustainability" emphasis, and natural beauty respected by the hotel
Location
convenience for traveling to/from other locations
Staff
Genuinely wonderful, polite and helpful staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
everything was perfectly clean and comfortable.
Activity Review
Skaftafell Glacier Hike
Iceland

Beyond the pure beauty, adventure and unique experience that this hike offers, we were impressed with the level of expertise and knowledge of the guides, as well as the attention to "safety". This was one of the best experiences we had..purely awe inspiring and breathtaking!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Duncan Campbell
Duncan
Duncan Campbell
Local specialist in Italy | Reviewed on Oct 05, 2022

Thanks so much for your generous review, Laura. I am so glad your trip turned out as well as it did, and that you left feeling fulfilled and full of Iceland's rare energy. It was a real pleasure to work with you and to 'meet' you (albeit virtually). Now you need to plan a return to see the country's other diverse wonders - the Eastfjords, the North and the Westfjords! I wish you great travels in the future.
Duncan

Over all a great trip and experience
Iceland | Sep 16 - Sep 29, 2022

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Jeff S.
Anaheim, CA | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2022

Othamn tried to work with in our parameters and did a great job with the sudden change to the schedule in the end. He and the local people were able to fix the issue with the dive group in a quick manner. The over all trip was great and was thoroughly enjoyed. If I were to do it over, I would have suggested an extra day or two in Reykjavík instead of the day on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula as the time of the year we were there was not the high time for the wildlife in that area. read more

Othamn tried to work with in our parameters and did a great job with the sudden change to the schedule in the end. He and the local people were able to fix the issue with the dive group in a quick manner. The over all trip was great and was thoroughly enjoyed. If I were to do it over, I would have suggested an extra day or two in Reykjavík instead of the day on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula as the time of the year we were there was not the high time for the wildlife in that area.

Hotel Review
Álftröð Guesthouse
Selfoss

This hotel/guest house was very comfortable. The lady running the guest house was friendly and helpful and the breakfast was very good. If you have time the common areas have board games and horse back riding is available.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Othman A

KimKim did a great job of planning our Iceland trip
Iceland | Sep 17 - Sep 24, 2022

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Suzanne D.
Lakewood, CO | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2022

Our Iceland trip was amazing. Terry did a great job of putting together a great itinerary with a good mix of planned and optional activities. Some of my favorite things were: Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour, Husafell Canyon Baths and Jokulsarlon & Diamond Beach. The Geldingadalir volcano hike was really interesting.

The best meal we had on the trip was Narfeyrarstofa in Stykkishólmur. Amazing scallops. The food was presented interestingly and it was all very tasty. We also enjoyed... read more

Our Iceland trip was amazing. Terry did a great job of putting together a great itinerary with a good mix of planned and optional activities. Some of my favorite things were: Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour, Husafell Canyon Baths and Jokulsarlon & Diamond Beach. The Geldingadalir volcano hike was really interesting.

The best meal we had on the trip was Narfeyrarstofa in Stykkishólmur. Amazing scallops. The food was presented interestingly and it was all very tasty. We also enjoyed Englendingavik in Borgarnes.

On our day back to Reykjavik we discovered Rósakaffi, a restaurant in an old greenhouse. We had a very nice snack here.

When there was a question about whether breakfast was included at one of our stays, the local KimKim staff was quick to help us resolve it.

There were easily enough activities to do and things to see that we could have stayed for several more days.

Activity Reviews
Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

I found it really interesting to compare a lava cave to a limestone cave. Our guide, Andre, did a very nice job of explaining what we were seeing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Husafell Canyon Baths
Iceland

I really enjoyed being down in the canyon and the baths were lovely.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2022

Hi Suzanne, What a wonderful review - thank you very much! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed everything and especially Husafell Canyon Baths. It was a pleasure putting this trip together for you and Heather. Thanks again. Terry

Terry did a great job of managing things we w...
Iceland | Sep 17 - Sep 24, 2022

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Heather G.
McLean, VA | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2022

Terry did a great job of managing things we wanted to see, downtime and our route. We enjoyed having a couple things planned the first few days then relaxed into our own schedule and our own pace for a few days. It was perfect! read more

Terry did a great job of managing things we wanted to see, downtime and our route. We enjoyed having a couple things planned the first few days then relaxed into our own schedule and our own pace for a few days. It was perfect!

Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2022

Hi Heather, Thank you for leaving me the lovely review. I'm so pleased that you had such a great time. Cheers. Terry

What a wonderful trip to Iceland!
Iceland | Sep 20 - Sep 25, 2022

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Jonathan C.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2022

What a wonderful trip to Iceland!

It’s hard to believe how effortless it was - my group of friends regularly commented on how well thought out our days were and we can’t thank Lisbet enough for her expertise and patience.

Overall, I found the KimKim site & service modern, simple and extremely convenient. It was just so easy to plan and communicate with our agent, Lisbet.

Lisbet is an Iceland guru. Beyond the detailed itinerary, pre-planned Google Map and reservation documents, she... read more

What a wonderful trip to Iceland!

It’s hard to believe how effortless it was - my group of friends regularly commented on how well thought out our days were and we can’t thank Lisbet enough for her expertise and patience.

Overall, I found the KimKim site & service modern, simple and extremely convenient. It was just so easy to plan and communicate with our agent, Lisbet.

Lisbet is an Iceland guru. Beyond the detailed itinerary, pre-planned Google Map and reservation documents, she had some seriously amazing recommendations on where to eat in Iceland. Our favorite was the Tapas restaurant in Reykjavik - moody, vibrant and some of the best tapas I’ve had in the world. Our favorite activity was the glacier hike near Vik -the expert guides helped us feel confident so we could take the full experience in!

Because the service was so magnificent, our group we were able to focus on connecting and build ing our friendships - thank you Lisbet & KimKim

Local specialist: Lisbet Grönvaldt
Lisbet
Lisbet Grönvaldt
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2022

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you had a wonderful trip, it was a pleasure helping you plan it.

This has been an amazing trip, Duncan has bee...
Iceland | Sep 19 - Sep 28, 2022

Aleksandra
Aleksandra D.
Blytheville, AR | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2022

This has been an amazing trip, Duncan has been extremely efficient in always providing responses very quickly and in great detail. I would not hesitate to work with Kimkim again!!! Special thanks to Duncan for all the support he has provided to us.

Local specialist: Duncan Campbell
Duncan
Duncan Campbell
Local specialist in Italy | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2022

Thanks so much for your great review, Aleksandra, you've been a pleasure to work with. I hope your trip was rewarding and all you hoped it would be, despite the storm and all the cancellations.

Nhung made many mistakes with the dates and d...
Iceland | Sep 19 - Sep 23, 2022

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Tim D.
Waltham, MA | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2022

Nhung made many mistakes with the dates and desired activities. We told her many times we were not picking up/dropping off our 3d friend, Talya, at the airport. But Nhung messed that up so our first and fourth day activities were decreased to do the airport. We emailed her repeatedly to change it but she didn't. I feel we lost 25% of our trip potential itinerary. She also messed up the payments which I am still waiting for a refund

Our previous rep Sotiria was much more on top of things. read more

Nhung made many mistakes with the dates and desired activities. We told her many times we were not picking up/dropping off our 3d friend, Talya, at the airport. But Nhung messed that up so our first and fourth day activities were decreased to do the airport. We emailed her repeatedly to change it but she didn't. I feel we lost 25% of our trip potential itinerary. She also messed up the payments which I am still waiting for a refund

Our previous rep Sotiria was much more on top of things.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Hella

Low budget but adequate

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Frón
Reykjavík

Great spot and locale

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Nhung Hong Thi Ngo

Iceland in September
Iceland | Sep 6 - Sep 13, 2022

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Ilana R.
Laguna Beach, CA | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2022

My husband and I went to the Golden Circle, Snaefelsness Peninsula and the Westfjords on a self-driving trip arranged by Terry Stanley. Terry was amazing from start to finish and our trip was wonderful and went very smoothly. I strongly recommend a self-driving trip with access to Wifi in your car as you can balance between having an itinerary with some flexibility. We went from 9/6-9/13 and were lucky to have had excellent weather. We loved the scenery, especially in the Westfjords and... read more

My husband and I went to the Golden Circle, Snaefelsness Peninsula and the Westfjords on a self-driving trip arranged by Terry Stanley. Terry was amazing from start to finish and our trip was wonderful and went very smoothly. I strongly recommend a self-driving trip with access to Wifi in your car as you can balance between having an itinerary with some flexibility. We went from 9/6-9/13 and were lucky to have had excellent weather. We loved the scenery, especially in the Westfjords and highlights included stopping at various 'hot pots', snorkeling in Silfra and the Inside the Volcano Tour. I would recommend purchasing a gas card as we had trouble using a credit card, even with a PIN.

Activity Reviews
Silfra Snorkeling
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
NA
Transport
We did not use but it is forcing me to rate it
Inside the Volcano Tour
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Lamb stew was excellent!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2022

Thank you for the lovely review, Ilana! I am so happy that you had such a wonderful time - and great weather too. If there's a return trip to be planned, let me know. HaHa!
Cheers.
Terry

So many experiences, such great folks!
Iceland | Sep 4 - Sep 18, 2022

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Nan K.
Gastonia, NC | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2022

Joanna, guide with our Silfra Snorkeling, Dive.IS was fun, informative and lead us through an underwater adventure. Our glacier trek with Mei was well done, he assessed the group and geared his walk accordingly. Lots of great information about our changing environment. Our kayak guide on the lagoon was really comfortable with his skills and knowledge of this area; horseback leadership, was skillful and knowledgeable of horses, the guide in the lava cave was also an expert with people and... read more

Joanna, guide with our Silfra Snorkeling, Dive.IS was fun, informative and lead us through an underwater adventure. Our glacier trek with Mei was well done, he assessed the group and geared his walk accordingly. Lots of great information about our changing environment. Our kayak guide on the lagoon was really comfortable with his skills and knowledge of this area; horseback leadership, was skillful and knowledgeable of horses, the guide in the lava cave was also an expert with people and geology!

Hotel Review
Arnarstapi Hotel
Snæfellsbær

Perfect for northern lights! Breakfast was fine, dinner was fine options were limited.

Authenticity & Character
Mini fridge
Location
Northern lights!
Staff
Staff helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable room
Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Sep 30, 2022

You had some fantastic weather for your trip and got to see the Northern lights too! What a great adventure you all had.

The trip was very well planned out. The iti...
Iceland | Sep 16 - Sep 21, 2022

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Joe D.
Queens Village, NY | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2022

The trip was very well planned out. The itinerary was easy to follow and the WiFi device in the car was excellent. It not only helped us follow the planned routes but gave us the ability to fine other attractions and restaurants. All the excursions we booked went smoothly and were exactly what we expected. The tour guides were excellent. All the hotels were nice. Most were remote and suggestions of restaurants within 20 miles would have been helpful.

I would highly recommend kimkim to other travelers.

Joe Ditta

Local specialist: Michele Bardasi

Perfect Iceland Adventure
Iceland | Sep 4 - Sep 18, 2022

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Trish A.
Gastonia, NC | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2022

Jenny organized an unforgettable journey around the Golden Circle and Ring Road...waterfalls, glaciers, lava fields, craters, geothermal pools, geysers, black sand beaches, unique landscapes, wildlife (birds, sheep, horses, whales). As a bonus, we also saw the Northern Lights! We had enough activities to compensate for time in the car. Suggested points of interest and accommodations did not disappoint. I can't imagine a better experience! read more

Jenny organized an unforgettable journey around the Golden Circle and Ring Road...waterfalls, glaciers, lava fields, craters, geothermal pools, geysers, black sand beaches, unique landscapes, wildlife (birds, sheep, horses, whales). As a bonus, we also saw the Northern Lights! We had enough activities to compensate for time in the car. Suggested points of interest and accommodations did not disappoint. I can't imagine a better experience!

Hotel Review
Skuggi Hotel Reykjavík by Keahotels
Reykjavík

Nice spacious rooms with fans! Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast options did not disappoint. Perfect location for walking Reykjavík.

Authenticity & Character
Location
walkability
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Thingvellir
Iceland

Beautiful views!

Quality of Experience
Gullfoss
Iceland

Impressive waterfall!

Quality of Experience
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Iceland

Our guide, Wei, shared interesting and useful information about the glacier.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide, Wei.
Jokulsarlon Glacier Kayaking Adventure
Iceland

Once in a lifetime experience - kayaking in a glacier lagoon! With seals!

Quality of Experience
Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

One of my favorite activities! Our guide was not only informative but very entertaining.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide.
Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2022

Wow! What a great review, thank you.
Jokulsarlon is 'one' of my most favourite places and to top off the experience with a Kayaking trip around the icebergs makes for a great experience.

Iceland Ring Road Trip 2022
Iceland | Aug 27 - Sep 6, 2022

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Tim Z.
Ellicott City, MD | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2022

Iceland is one jaw-dropping moment after another. The diversity and uniqueness of the landscapes are unmatched. We were so glad that we spent the time to do the ring road, and quite a few side trips, and not just spend the vacation in Reykjavik and the Golden Circle. Our favorite moments were away from the crowds and out and about in the countryside just soaking in the beauty and exploring trails, F-roads and black sand beaches.

Our trip specialist, Jenny, was incredibly responsive and... read more

Iceland is one jaw-dropping moment after another. The diversity and uniqueness of the landscapes are unmatched. We were so glad that we spent the time to do the ring road, and quite a few side trips, and not just spend the vacation in Reykjavik and the Golden Circle. Our favorite moments were away from the crowds and out and about in the countryside just soaking in the beauty and exploring trails, F-roads and black sand beaches.

Our trip specialist, Jenny, was incredibly responsive and helpful in the planning phase and we especially appreciated all the detailed directions ahead of time as this was mostly a self-guided trip. This is our 3rd kimkim trip and we'll be back for more.

Activity Reviews
Jokulsarlon Glacier Kayaking Adventure
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Icelandic horse riding tour
Vík
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Forest ATV Tour
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2022

Hi Tim and Ronda,
I see you got the chance to visit Kaffi Ku! This is a very interring and unique place. I'm glad the horse riding trip went well for your anniversary.
Thank you for the lovely comments and all the photos. Your free kimkim photo book should be with you soon!

Wonderful way to travel.
Iceland | Sep 12 - Sep 21, 2022

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Amanda I.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2022

My husband and I had an amazing trip to Ieland. We loved this way to travel. We had the expertise of a travel agent and the autonomy of traveling alone. Jen had highlighted the best attractions and gave options so we could make the trip our own style as well as judging how we were feeling each day. I have to say the guest house exceeded our expectations.
All in all one of the best way to travel I have found I would definitely have KimKim plan another trip for me anytime. read more

My husband and I had an amazing trip to Ieland. We loved this way to travel. We had the expertise of a travel agent and the autonomy of traveling alone. Jen had highlighted the best attractions and gave options so we could make the trip our own style as well as judging how we were feeling each day. I have to say the guest house exceeded our expectations.
All in all one of the best way to travel I have found I would definitely have KimKim plan another trip for me anytime.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Laugarbakki
Hvammstangi

This hotel was the least favorite of the trip. The rooms are nice, but the outside of the hotel looks a bit scarey.

Authenticity & Character
Outside of the hotel was in poor repair. The hot tubs were just stuck on a platform with chairs set beside to climb in and out.
Location
Nothing in the area.
Staff
Kind and supportive staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Aldan
Seydisfjordur

Right on the shore of this beautiful ocean town. We had dinner here and the food was amazing. ...and the couissant in the morning was the best one of my life (and I have been to Paris. Haha

Authenticity & Character
It is an old hotel redone into trendy.
Authenticity & Character
It is an old hotel redone into trendy.
Location
I loved the drive over the mountain toget there. Very scenic.
Location
I loved the drive over the mountain toget there. Very scenic.
Staff
Friendly and fun
Staff
Friendly and fun
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cleanliness & Comfort
Saltvík Farm Guesthouse
Husavik

Such fun to stay on the farm. We had a 2 night stay with a horse ride included. The ride was fun with good quality horses and tack. The scenery was very beautiful, riding along the ocean. Our room was quaint and clean. Each room is named after a cow as it is an old cowshe remodeled.

Authenticity & Character
It was perfect for a farm stay.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2022

Thank you for your lovely review.
I'm glad you found our hints and tips helpful and that you were able to travel at your own pace without feeling rushed.
Happy travels for the future!

Fantastic Iceland trip
Iceland | Aug 20 - Aug 27, 2022

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Asher D.
Lexington, MA | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022

We had an amazing trip to Iceland. Rinolda, our KimKim specialist was super helpful and responsive, and created a plan that was perfect for us, even though we started planning really late.
Everything worked perfectly, the hotels were very good, and the whole process was very simple and straight forward. Best of all, we got to Iceland, got in the car, hooked up our phone - and off we went.
Rinolda sent us to some amazing spots and incorporated our interests into the plan perfectly.

Thank you Kimkim and Rinolda!

Local specialist: Rinolda Juodvirsyte

Trip of a lifetime! :D
Iceland | Sep 10 - Sep 19, 2022

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Bojan B.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Sep 20, 2022

We have returned to London after a trip of a lifetime in Iceland. We wanted to say a huge thank you to Lisbet and the team for such an unforgettable holiday. Iceland is so breathtakingly beautiful and unique; we were lucky to have your experience and guidance to help us enjoy it! We’re both well-travelled but had never used a service like Kim Kim’s until now and we know that without your expert guidance, planning and speedy assistance, we wouldn’t have gotten as much out of Iceland had we... read more

We have returned to London after a trip of a lifetime in Iceland. We wanted to say a huge thank you to Lisbet and the team for such an unforgettable holiday. Iceland is so breathtakingly beautiful and unique; we were lucky to have your experience and guidance to help us enjoy it! We’re both well-travelled but had never used a service like Kim Kim’s until now and we know that without your expert guidance, planning and speedy assistance, we wouldn’t have gotten as much out of Iceland had we planned the trip on our own. Your help in planning the days so we got the most out of it was excellent. Every day was packed with lots of activities and options yet felt nicely balanced. You also adapted quickly when we asked for adjustments or when we felt like we needed a break.

Asking us to pick the most memorable spots is probably like asking someone to pick a favourite child, but off the top of our heads our favourites were: Studlagil Hike, Reykladur Hike + warm river, glacier kayaking, glacier hiking, and Myvatn Nature Baths. The driving was also amazing, but like I say too many places to list!

Hotel Reviews
The Greenhouse Hotel
Hveragerdi

Superb spot to spend our first two nights in Icleand, and the favourite of the bunch for one of the two travellers. Especially appreciated the roominess, staff, and location. Very stylish, too!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Super convenient - one of the few places that was proper walking distance to useful things like a bakery, other restaurants, etc.
Staff
Just wonderful - even gave us free sandwiches when were at a loss where to get dinner one night!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Icelandair Hotel Klaustur
Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Great all around. The room was perhaps not as full of character as the other places we stayed, but very comfortable and clean. Probably the best breakfast of the lot of hotels we stayed at :D Also had cool design in the reception/lobby area.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Fine - close enough to the ring road and nothing much we were going to see in the nearby town anyway, so proximity to highway was what really mattered here.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Icelandair Hotel Myvatn
Myvatn

The favourite hotel of the bunch of one of the two travellers. Loved just how stylish everything was, the breakfast was superb, and the room to me just felt like it had the most style/character of the bunch. Only wish is that it was perhaps slightly bigger.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Great - very easy and quick drive to all of the main points of interest in the area.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Duus
Reykjanesbær

This was a lovely place to stay and, relative to the other places we stayed, had the bonus of having a couple of "airport hotel" amenities, such as a shuttle to the airport (which we did not use) and breakfast from as early as 4 am (which we definitely did use, as our flight was at 8:30 am). Also liked having the adjacent cafe as our own breakfast room for the early breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Room definitely felt like it was converted from areas initially made for other purposes, so the layout was a bit strange, but there's nothing really of substance to fault here!
Location
Very quick drive to the airport as well as main points of interest in Keflavik.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Brunnhóll Country Guesthouse
Höfn

A lovely spot full of character and with great amenities. Great service from staff and nearby to some small baths facilities !

Authenticity & Character
One can tell that this place grew up as a family-run business. Felt very homely, yet stylish and without sacrificing anything on the amenities front.
Location
Just off the ring road, but might be better if it was slightly closer to Hofn. We found we had to backtrack to the hotel after visiting Hofn.
Staff
Extra bonus points for telling us where to find a particular kind of beer in Hofn !
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Laugarbakki
Hvammstangi

Great all around, loved the very large room and windows to be able to take in the views outside! Useful as a kind of halfway point between Akuyreri and Reykjavik

Authenticity & Character
Location
Nearest we could tell, this place largely trades on being halfway between Akuyreri and Reykjavik. That was useful for us as a stopping off point!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Hallormsstadur
Egilsstadir

Great place all around!

Authenticity & Character
Room lacked a bit of character but was very comfortable!
Location
Added bonus here - forest walks possible right from the hotel!
Staff
Receptionist and restaurant staff were the loveliest, most helpful people!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Jokulsarlon Glacier Kayaking Adventure
Iceland

One of the absolute highlights of the journey and something I have never experienced elsewhere. Just an amazing experience coupled with top-notch service.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nothing to improve! Guide was very clear, witty, and informative.
Transport
Not much to comment on here, as we drove ourselves to the activity and there was a walk from the check-in to the kayaking jumping off point.
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Iceland

Amazing experience and unique to be able to hike a glacier also covered with volcanic ash/dirt! Unforgettable stuff :)

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Provided a lot of great information around what made this glacier experience unique
Transport
Nothing much to comment on here - we drove ourselves to the starting point and otherwise it was a walk from the check-in to the glacier.
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Myvatn

We did this at the end of a long, wonderful day and it was just spectacular. So many delightful moments, from getting a beer from a bar on the lagoon itself, to resting while leaning on a rock (putting beer on said rock) and admiring the sunset over the lake in the distance. Totally dreamy.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lisbet Grönvaldt
Lisbet
Lisbet Grönvaldt
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Sep 20, 2022

Thank you, Bojan and Lee for this beautiful review! I'm so happy with how your trip turned out and it was a pleasure helping you put it together.

10/10 The Perfect trip to Iceland
Iceland | Sep 12 - Sep 17, 2022

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Katherine g.
Durham, NC | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022

We had the most incredible trip to Iceland. 10/10, i can't really imagine anything going better. The process of working with Terry was super smooth and easy. I have never used any kind of agency or travel service before and think of myself as a good trip planner, but having the whole trip so thoughtfully planned with excellent, vetted services, hotels and guides saved us a ton of time and metal bandwidth. It totally exceeded my expectations. Terry was great about working within our budget to... read more

We had the most incredible trip to Iceland. 10/10, i can't really imagine anything going better. The process of working with Terry was super smooth and easy. I have never used any kind of agency or travel service before and think of myself as a good trip planner, but having the whole trip so thoughtfully planned with excellent, vetted services, hotels and guides saved us a ton of time and metal bandwidth. It totally exceeded my expectations. Terry was great about working within our budget to get us the best possible trip. Hiking around Skogafoss on a beautiful, rainbow filled day i think was my favorite experience, and we also loved our guided adventures snorkeling in Sifra and glacier hiking. We will definitely recommend KimKim to our friends and we hope to use it and work with Terry again for a future family trip to Iceland and other trips as well.

Hotel Reviews
Guesthouse Flúðir - Grund
Hrunamannahreppur

Clean, comfortable and very quiet. Good location and great coffee in the AM.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Icelandair Hotel Klaustur
Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Clean and quiet rooms, daily housekeeping, friendly staff. Luxurious breakfast buffet. We really enjoyed it. We also used to hot tub at the city pool next door which was a nice amenity.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Baron
Reykjavík

Small room but well decorated, quiet and in a great location downtown. we appreciated the free parking and another great icelandic breakfast. this was the only hotel we stayed at that had an in-room safe, which was nice for passports.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
The Secret Lagoon
Iceland

this was an awesome first afternoon in iceland activity to relax after jetlag.

Quality of Experience
Silfra Snorkeling
Iceland

truly magical experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
our guide, lorenzo, was great
Breidamerkurjokull Glacier Walk, Ice Cave, Super Jeep
Iceland

incredible weather, incredible views. our guide Damian was helpful, safety conscious and knowledgeable. We even got to go into an ice cave early in the season.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Damian was great
Transport
super jeep ride was bumpy and wild but safe
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

classic, amazing, lives up to the hype. Perfect ending before traveling home.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Reviewed on Sep 20, 2022

Hi Katherine,
Thank you for your glowing review! It was absolutely my pleasure working with you and I am just so thrilled that it exceeded your expectations.
And I look forward to helping you plan a return trip to Iceland - this time with the whole family!
Terry

Sigurður did a fantastic job in planning our trip and made it extraordinarily special!!!
Iceland | Aug 30 - Sep 13, 2022

Yumi
Yumi A.
Kent, WA | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2022

Sigurður did a fantastic job in planning our 2-week trip! After communicating with him via kimkim site, he knew exactly what we wanted, including activities and accommodations. He designed a perfect itinerary for us. We loved all the accommodations (I am very picky with accommodations ). He nailed them to perfection even though we started planning our trip only 3 months prior. He was also easy to access during the trip when we needed his expertise, so it was a big plus for us. When... read more

Sigurður did a fantastic job in planning our 2-week trip! After communicating with him via kimkim site, he knew exactly what we wanted, including activities and accommodations. He designed a perfect itinerary for us. We loved all the accommodations (I am very picky with accommodations ). He nailed them to perfection even though we started planning our trip only 3 months prior. He was also easy to access during the trip when we needed his expertise, so it was a big plus for us. When Sigurður wasn't available on the phone, his colleague, Michele kindly and promptly assisted us. Furthermore, Sigurður contacted us one night around 11:00 pm telling us to go outside to see the northern lights. We were already in bed, but we got dressed and went outside, then we saw beautiful northern lights! He really went out of his way to make our trip extraordinarily special!! We couldn't thank him enough. Thanks to him, my daughter, a photographer, could see the northern lights on her 21st birthday and captured the beautiful image with her camera. Thank you, Sigurður! You are the best!!!

Local specialist: Sigurður Jökulsson
Sigurður
Sigurður Jökulsson
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022

Oh wow. Thank you so much, Yumi. It was great fun and a pleasure planning this trip with you. It was a vacation of its own to follow you on your journey. I couldn't ask for a better review.
I am so glad I manage to make the birthday night so memorable,

Have a great day and thank you again!

An enjoyable trip of a beautiful country.
Iceland | Aug 25 - Sep 6, 2022

Gary
Gary B.
| Reviewed on Sep 14, 2022

Rinolda knows her home country well. We enjoyed the driving route that she created for us, and the hotels she selected on our behalf were nice. Restaurant recommendations she made were helpful.

I would have preferred separate bookings for each couple traveling together, rather than the lead traveler having all bookings in his name.

When creating a travel itinerary, I would recommend that she include the tour providers name, phone number, and time and location for meeting with the... read more

Rinolda knows her home country well. We enjoyed the driving route that she created for us, and the hotels she selected on our behalf were nice. Restaurant recommendations she made were helpful.

I would have preferred separate bookings for each couple traveling together, rather than the lead traveler having all bookings in his name.

When creating a travel itinerary, I would recommend that she include the tour providers name, phone number, and time and location for meeting with the guide. In addition, advance notification of trip cancellations would be helpful.

Our rental car was not equipped with a GPS. A portable GPS was provided at an alternate Eurocar rental site, but the GPS was out-dated. It was challenging to navigate due to the lack of road signs, and a GPS with newer technology would have been beneficial.

The hiking guide and fishing guide were outstanding. They both knew their profession extremely well and were a pleasure to be with.

Hotel Reviews
Hótel Laxá
Myvatn
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Laugarbakki
Hvammstangi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Isafjördur
Ísafjörður
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Westfjords
Patreksfjörður
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Fransiskus Stykkishólmi
Stykkishólmur
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The young man at the front desk was especially kind and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lambastadir Guesthouse
Selfoss
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Skuggi Hotel Reykjavík by Keahotels
Reykjavík
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Geysir Geothermal Area
Golden Circle
Quality of Experience
Mývatn Nature Baths
Lake Myvatn
Quality of Experience
Viti Crater
Lake Myvatn
Quality of Experience
Kaldbakur Mountain hike
Iceland

Our guide was great and highly professional. He was a wealth of information about the country and culture of Iceland.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Saxholar Crater
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Quality of Experience
Djupalonsandur Black Sand Beach
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Quality of Experience
Gullfoss
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Fly Fishing in Golden Circle
Golden Circle

Ari was great and fun to be with. We caught plenty of fish and he handled them carefully and safely released all to the water.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Rinolda Juodvirsyte
Rinolda
Rinolda Juodvirsyte
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2022

Hi Gary,

Thank you for your feedback, I will definitely try to improve in the future. And I am happy to hear you had a great time!

Best regards,
Rinolda

2022 Iceland Trip
Iceland | Aug 25 - Sep 6, 2022

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Michael C.
Eagle, ID | Reviewed on Sep 13, 2022

Rinolda did an excellent job working with the four of us--two couples with similar, but also different interests in what we wanted to see in Iceland. Beth and I thought that Rinolda did a great job communicating with us, turning around updated itineraries and, importantly, establishing a reasonable schedule of travel, sights and layovers. All accommodations were high caliber, and connections with flights, transfers, hotels/guesthouses, rental car went off without a hitch. Quick handling of... read more

Rinolda did an excellent job working with the four of us--two couples with similar, but also different interests in what we wanted to see in Iceland. Beth and I thought that Rinolda did a great job communicating with us, turning around updated itineraries and, importantly, establishing a reasonable schedule of travel, sights and layovers. All accommodations were high caliber, and connections with flights, transfers, hotels/guesthouses, rental car went off without a hitch. Quick handling of refunds for excursion cancelled due to weather conditions and walking tour.

We would use KimKim again when planning a similar trip.

Hotel Review
Lambastadir Guesthouse
Selfoss

This was a very nice guesthouse. The family worked hard to make it a good experience. Clean, quiet, lots of information/brochures available re: local activities. Close to town, but not too close.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Kaldbakur Mountain hike
Iceland

Oli was a great guide. On the drive out and back (and during the hike) he shared a lot of information and answered many questions that we had been accumulating about Iceland culture. He also was knowledgeable about the local natural history (plants, animals and geology). The trip was well planned and safe. We would recommend this hike to any reasonably fit people who want to get off the roads and see some backcountry with incredible views.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fly Fishing in Golden Circle
Golden Circle

Ari was a great guide, who worked energetically to assist us with our fly fishing trip. He arrived on time, got us on the water and fishing quickly. He was a pleasure to fish with. It also happened to be a beautiful day with perfect weather.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Rinolda Juodvirsyte

Ladies trip
Iceland | Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2022

Eileen
Eileen T.
Singapore | Reviewed on Sep 13, 2022

Overall we had an enjoyable trip.
Below are some of my personal view
- Quite upset that despite multiple request for a bigger space 4x4 car but on the day of collection of car n loading up all our luggages to find out that the luggages had filled to the ceiling of the car thus blocking driver’s rear view. We decided to change to Volkswagen caddy which is the only bigger car available.
- Another disappointment is the poor GPS device given which couldn’t key in the exact location of our... read more

Overall we had an enjoyable trip.
Below are some of my personal view
- Quite upset that despite multiple request for a bigger space 4x4 car but on the day of collection of car n loading up all our luggages to find out that the luggages had filled to the ceiling of the car thus blocking driver’s rear view. We decided to change to Volkswagen caddy which is the only bigger car available.
- Another disappointment is the poor GPS device given which couldn’t key in the exact location of our destination.
- To made things worst, the Wi-Fi device came only with 3GB and it ran out on day 3 as most of the time we need to connect to Wi-Fi using our Handphone Google map to get to our destination.
- Thorsmork is another disappoint where we have to walk more than 30 mins over very uneven rocks and crossing 2 rivers risking trip n fall n getting our shoes wet just to see a pathetic waterfall
- hotels are very small without a wardrobe and no space to put and open up our luggages

Hotel Reviews
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF
Reykjanesbær

Short distance walk from hotel

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Northern Light Inn
Grindavik

Rooms very small

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Hekla
Selfoss

Rooms too small Rooms were located just below the restaurant and it’s very noisy as the footsteps sound is loud

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room With A View Apartment Hotel
Reykjavík

Location is good but parking is a problem

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Housekeeping is not 24hrs
Fosshotel Nupar
Kálfafell

Small room with very little leg space

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshótel Vatnajökull
Lindarbakki

Room small

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Eskifjordur
Eskifjordur
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sel - Hótel Mývatn
Myvatn
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Hvammstangi Guesthouse
Hvammstangi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arnarstapi Hotel
Snæfellsbær
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

Very good experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A day excursion in Thorsmork
Iceland

Not worth to go

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide walk too fast and did not even wait for us
Transport
Sky Lagoon
Iceland

Good experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Sep 27, 2022

Hi Eileen,
I am happy to hear that overall you had a good trip.

I am sorry to hear about the parts of your trip which were disappointing for you.
To address your points:
We spoke in detail about the best and most cost effective rental vehicle for your group. After initially looking at a Kia Sportage, you added an additional person to your group and advised you would be taking four large suitcases. I then recommend upgrading to a Kia Sorento, 7 seater, which fits four suitcases in the boot... read more

Hi Eileen,
I am happy to hear that overall you had a good trip.

I am sorry to hear about the parts of your trip which were disappointing for you.
To address your points:
We spoke in detail about the best and most cost effective rental vehicle for your group. After initially looking at a Kia Sportage, you added an additional person to your group and advised you would be taking four large suitcases. I then recommend upgrading to a Kia Sorento, 7 seater, which fits four suitcases in the boot space. It seems you took 7 large suitcases with you in total. If I had known this before your trip I would have absolutely advised you to have a larger vehicle. I am glad that Europcar were able to swap your vehicles over for you when you arrived.

In regards to the GPS and wifi. We arrange wifi with the rental vehicles so you can use the map links we provide to follow the entire route on a smartphone or tablet. This way we have provided you with precise locations so you get to the exact place you need. I am surprised that the wifi ran out, it may be that you were using it for more than just the day maps and went over the paid for amount. There are details which come with the device on how to add additional GB if needed.

I’m sad that you couldn’t enjoy your Super Jeep tour and guided hike at Thorsmork. Thorsmork is a truly spectacular place, and in fact is at the top of the list for some of the best hiking trails in Iceland. With any hiking in Iceland it’s really important to go prepared and have the correct footwear.

I hope that, despite the above, you have some wonderful memories of your ladies trip to Iceland. Your photos look fabulous, enjoy you free kimkim photobook!

Great triip!
Iceland | Aug 25 - Sep 10, 2022

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Karyn O.
Billings, MT | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2022

We had a truly amazing trip. The itinerary was excellent - we felt we had a great experience of Iceland and had time to really enjoy its wonders. All the bookings were hassle-free, we loved the locations, the hosts and guides were great. Even our weather karma was pretty good!

Local specialist: Michele Bardasi

The trip overall was great, and we will come ...
Iceland | Aug 28 - Sep 4, 2022

Will
Will P.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2022

The trip overall was great, and we will come back for sure. The two challenges I had were as follows:
1) Hotels and rooms were good, but not great (except on Westman island). I would have gladly paid more for nicer rooms, and thought I had communicated that.
2) My biggest frustration was with the glacier hike and ice cave tour was the size of the group. I explicitly asked for a maximum of 6-8 in tour, and there were 13 and 24 respectively! I was told they would be,, yet the groups were too... read more

The trip overall was great, and we will come back for sure. The two challenges I had were as follows:
1) Hotels and rooms were good, but not great (except on Westman island). I would have gladly paid more for nicer rooms, and thought I had communicated that.
2) My biggest frustration was with the glacier hike and ice cave tour was the size of the group. I explicitly asked for a maximum of 6-8 in tour, and there were 13 and 24 respectively! I was told they would be,, yet the groups were too large slow, and far less enjoyable. They both offered private tours which would have been much better and I will do on the next trip.

Local specialist: Halldór Haraldsson

Best Vacation Ever
Iceland | Aug 3 - Aug 11, 2022

Monica
Monica V.
San Antonio, TX | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2022

We were looking forward to have the best family vacation ever. So we choose to travel to Iceland. I found Kim Kim agency at the web. Janet help me perfectly. The instructions and the logistics of the trip was amazing. She gave me a Google driving plan around the Island, with fabulous views. Our idea was to stay in Farms so we can have the full experience, and she made that possible, so it was perfect. The only thing I will change will be that the first day was a very long drive, and we were super tired of the flight from the United States. But everything else was amazing !

Local specialist: Janel Doyle

10 stars! Best trip of our life thanks to Emanuela!
Iceland | Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2022

Adam
Adam H.
Kew Gardens Hills, NY | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022

The best trip of our life! Emanuela was so amazing and spot on with what we needed. We have two children age 6 and 7 and she was able to plan aroubd their ages! We are so grateful for her expertise as we were able to seamlessly walk into an amazing vacation and see so many things that we could not have planned and organized ourselves. Iceland is by far my favorite country I have ever visited. From the people to the food to the beautiful landscape. All of our guides were amazing starting from... read more

The best trip of our life! Emanuela was so amazing and spot on with what we needed. We have two children age 6 and 7 and she was able to plan aroubd their ages! We are so grateful for her expertise as we were able to seamlessly walk into an amazing vacation and see so many things that we could not have planned and organized ourselves. Iceland is by far my favorite country I have ever visited. From the people to the food to the beautiful landscape. All of our guides were amazing starting from Evie in the lava cave to my snorkeling guide at silfra, which I am forgetting his name, to Frieman with the Northern Lights. The hotels were perfect. Enterprise was so helpful as well. Truly amazing country with wonderful people. Thank you Emanuela for an amazing unforgettable trip!! If I could give it 10 stars I would! We will be back Iceland!

Activity Reviews
Northern Lights tour
Reykjavík

Amazing!! We saw the northern lights which was rare this time of the year and we knew that risk but our guide was so amazing. He found a great spot and was very knowledgeable. Thanks Frieman!

Quality of Experience
Frieman- our guide. The jeep and of course the northern lights!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Frieman was excellent
Transport
Superjeep was cool, safe, comfortable
West Iceland and Lava Cave
Reykjavík

The entire staff was so friendly! Evie was excellent. She had so much energy and knowledgeable. Great experience! The beautiful west iceland was wonderful to see. The geothermals we so cool and the medieval homes from 10th century reykholt was amazing. Definitely Viking and brave heart vibes!

Quality of Experience
Everything! From the lava cave to the beautiful nature, waterfalls, geothermals, medieval home
Food
Had some coffee and hot chocolate which was great along with every place we stopped had great food. The greenhouse with the geothermals had great food as well.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Evie our guide was so great and knowledgeable!
Transport
We really walked from the location but it was well organized and safe
Snorkeling at Silfra fissure
Selfoss

I LOVED this! It was like extreme snorkeling. The tectonic plates and nature was so beautiful. The staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Our guide I can’t remember his name but was really great! He took the time to ensure our wet suits were on properly and was with us the entire time. Truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Quality of Experience
Definitely experts who know what they are doing!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was so great and knowledgeable. Felt very safe following his lead.
Transport
South Coast and Icelandic Lava Show
Vík

So amazing!!!! The south coast was so beautiful. The black sand beaches, lava cave formations, the waterfalls. Everything was amazing. Really breathtaking that cannot be appreciated as much on camera but really need to see it in person. It was such a great experience. The lava show surpassed my expectations! The presenter or guide was excellent! Very knowledgeable. Amazing to see lava that close. Felt very safe. Also got a piece of lava glass at the end which was really cool.

Quality of Experience
Amazing overall experience! The southern coast was breathtaking and a must see
Food
Every single place I ate was so good. Never was disappointed. The black crust pizza was amazing at Vik
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide or presenter was amazing.
Transport
Our rental car was perfect for our family
Drive back to Reykjavik and more of the South Coast
Vík

I am not sure if I can include the iceberg and glaciers in this but this was amazing to see. The zodiac boat tour was truly awesome. Stopping to see the 2 million old rocks and cliffs was amazing. All the waterfalls on this trip is a must! The geysers were so cool to see as well.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Whale Watching
Reykjavík

Truly amazing experience! The staff and guide were great. The boat was perfect. We saw whales, dolphins and other wildlife! We saw a whale breech which was amazing!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Food Walking tour, Blue Lagoon and departure
Reykjavík

Reykjavik is such a beautiful city! We had a terrific time. So many things to see and all the food was excellent. Cleanest city I’ve ever been in. Blue lagoon is a must!!! Really amazing.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2022

Hi Adam,
thank you so so much for sharing this lovely fedback and pictures of your amazing family trip. Hearing your enthusiasm is contagious and fills my hear with joy for you and for what I do.

It was great to connect and thank you again for having booked your trip with me.
I am sure you will be back to Iceland again, one day.

All the best,
Emanuela

Our trip to Iceland was amazing, our best fam...
Iceland | Aug 27 - Sep 5, 2022

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Jennifer E.
Point Pleasant, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022

Our trip to Iceland was amazing, our best family trip yet! Othman was very helpful with making a few changes to our itinerary in the planning stage and our whole trip turned out perfectly . The website was easy to navigate and use on our day to day travels. There were no issue with any of the hotel reservations or our excursions. We knew it would be an active vacation but it was just the right amount of travel time and activity planned for each day.

If I had to make one suggestion - ... read more

Our trip to Iceland was amazing, our best family trip yet! Othman was very helpful with making a few changes to our itinerary in the planning stage and our whole trip turned out perfectly . The website was easy to navigate and use on our day to day travels. There were no issue with any of the hotel reservations or our excursions. We knew it would be an active vacation but it was just the right amount of travel time and activity planned for each day.

If I had to make one suggestion - I would have preferred zodiac boat tour at Fjallsarlon over Jokulsarlon which is extremely crowded with many tourists and a lot of boats in water. Fjallsarlon was just as beautiful, less crowds, and their tours go right up to glacier.

We loved all of your hotel recommendations, except Hotel Selfoss. We did not have a good experience there. It felt like a college dorm and cafeteria, our room was noisy and not clean with very outdated furniture.

Hope this feedback helps!

Activity Reviews
Blue Lagoon
Iceland
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Myvatn
Husavik Whale Watching
Iceland
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Iceland

Great guide and excursion!

Local specialist: Othman A

Iceland trip
Iceland | Aug 31 - Sep 6, 2022

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wanda b.
Williamsburg, VA | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022

Othman’s planned the perfect trip for us to Iceland. He listened to what we wanted for the trip and his 7 day journey was ON POINT!
He had the road trip perfectly mapped out as to not back track and it kept us busy but we also had plenty of time to “stop and smell the roses”
10 out of 10!

Cheers!
Wanda &Wd

Local specialist: Othman A

Great Iceland Road Trip!!
Iceland | Aug 23 - Sep 1, 2022

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Jen G.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022

We had a fantastic trip to Iceland, thanks to the help and services from Lisbet and KimKim team. We appreciated the accommodation on itinerary and needs for our crew. The details were well planned, and the stays were mostly great, we especially loved the quaintness of the lava resort and the beauty of Husevik!! read more

We had a fantastic trip to Iceland, thanks to the help and services from Lisbet and KimKim team. We appreciated the accommodation on itinerary and needs for our crew. The details were well planned, and the stays were mostly great, we especially loved the quaintness of the lava resort and the beauty of Husevik!!

Hotel Reviews
Midhraun Lava Resort
Stykkishólmur

Awesome rooms/cabins, the sweet soak tub and cold pond, the dining barn, and the setting - so beautiful!! Staff were also really friendly and great!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hofsstadir Guesthouse
Hofstaðir

Lovely accommodations, interesting and beautiful setting, and local flavor, although we skipped trying the horse.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Acco Guesthouse
Akureyri

Beautiful little town, nice, comfortable and clean accommodations. One small draw back, the hotel is right in the center of town, so if there is an all night or late night party or festival going on, you will be a part of it.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Laxá
Myvatn

This was a beautiful location and facility, I'd say a bit higher end and fancier than "family" hotel. But the food was delicious, rooms very comfortable, and we saw a glimpse of the Northern lights one of the evenings here.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dæli Guesthouse
Hvammstangi

Beautiful farm locale and setup. Comfortable and clean rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room With A View Apartment Hotel
Reykjavík

While the room was nice, the amenities at the hotel weren't great. The sauna wasn't operational, nor was the hot tub. The breakfast could have been skipped for local food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

REally cool. great guide!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Forest Lagoon
Iceland

Really lovely setup and beautiful facility. Very well run and peaceful and relaxing.

Quality of Experience
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Myvatn

very cool locale and facility.

Quality of Experience
Husavik Whale Watching
Iceland

Great experience - company and guides were excellent!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lisbet Grönvaldt
Lisbet
Lisbet Grönvaldt
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022

Thank you so much for this wonderful review Jen! I'm so happy you had a fantastic trip, it was a pleasure helping you plan it!

everything was very good. Jenny was very resp...
Iceland | Aug 18 - Aug 26, 2022

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Tarik R.
Mexico | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022

everything was very good. Jenny was very responsive and helpful though out the entire process. Small details on the trip regarding specific locations, but nothing mayor. The experience was overall very good one read more

everything was very good. Jenny was very responsive and helpful though out the entire process. Small details on the trip regarding specific locations, but nothing mayor. The experience was overall very good one

Activity Review
Horse Riding Tour
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022

Hi Tarik,
I'm happy to hear that you had a good time in Iceland and pleased you were able take the helicopter tour over the active lava fields.
I'm sorry to hear there was an issue about certain locations, I have dropped you a message to find out more details.

Emanuela did an incredible job planning this ...
Iceland | Aug 19 - Aug 26, 2022

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Kara R.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022

Emanuela did an incredible job planning this trip to Iceland for my family! She was super helpful and insightful about appropriate activities for myself, sister and dad. She was very professional and listened to our request and needs, and ultimately guided us in the right direction. We had a blast on the snowmobiles, forest lagoon, blue lagoon and glacier walking tour. We were provided an extremely detailed itinerary with where to go, the history behind the places and restaurant... read more

Emanuela did an incredible job planning this trip to Iceland for my family! She was super helpful and insightful about appropriate activities for myself, sister and dad. She was very professional and listened to our request and needs, and ultimately guided us in the right direction. We had a blast on the snowmobiles, forest lagoon, blue lagoon and glacier walking tour. We were provided an extremely detailed itinerary with where to go, the history behind the places and restaurant recommendations. There was a minor hiccup at a hotel, but Emanuela was reachable and helped solve the problem right away. We requested higher end hotels and only the ones in the main city of Reykjavik were exceptional. The others were a little run down compared to what we asked for, but that may be due to the remote towns we were in. Overall, we had a great experience.

Activity Reviews
Golden Circle
Reykjavík

It was really beautiful but extremely windy and a little hard to drive.

Langjokull glacier snowmobiling
Golden Circle

The most incredible activity we had. The company was extremely organized and made everything easy. We spent a decent amount of time snowmobiling, so we were all really happy. Would definitely make this a most on people’s itinerary.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Scenic Drive to Akureyri
Iceland

Did not see. We used the Google maps gps map provider for our drive and didn’t realize this was optional so we were already too far past it when we realized it was missed.

Forest Lagoon
Akureyri

Stunning. Would recommend this over blue lagoon.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
At the feet of the Vatnajokull glacier
Hofn

Would instead recommend going directly across the bridge to diamond beach. This area was extremely crowded and difficult to see.

Glacier Walking
Skaftafell

Our guide Sofie was incredible. She made the entire experience fun and educational.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Depart Iceland
Reykjavík

Easy airport.

Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022

Hi Kara,
ohhh!!!Thank you for sharing this lovely feedback and photos. So nice to see all these smiles of you having a great time in Iceland!
I am very happy to hear you had a wonderful time up here and to have contributed to a memorable family adventure.

It was lovely to connect with you. Thank you for your trust and for having booked your trip with me.

All the best,
Emanuela

Perfect Trip for a Family of Three - Thank you Kim Kim!
Iceland | Aug 20 - Aug 28, 2022

Andrea
Andrea P.
Danvers, MA | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022

Our family of three returned last week from a truly phenomenal experience in Iceland, planned by Emanuela Grieco for KimKim. The process of planning the trip with Emanuela was entirely smooth - we worked through some adjustments after her itinerary was developed, and she incorporated our input at every step. Once we got on our way, we found the GoogleMap links to be particularly helpful on our driving days. While we did have a few very busy and long driving days, overall she planned just... read more

Our family of three returned last week from a truly phenomenal experience in Iceland, planned by Emanuela Grieco for KimKim. The process of planning the trip with Emanuela was entirely smooth - we worked through some adjustments after her itinerary was developed, and she incorporated our input at every step. Once we got on our way, we found the GoogleMap links to be particularly helpful on our driving days. While we did have a few very busy and long driving days, overall she planned just the right amount of activity in each day and the distances were manageable. Working with Emanuela saved our busy family a ton of time, resulted in an itinerary that we never would have produced ourselves, and and was worth every penny!!

Our itinerary that gave us sufficient time to explore Reykjavik at the beginning of our tripo, returning 3 mornings in a row to Braud & Co. for incredible pastries right near the Hallgrimskirkja. We had a really lovely dinner at Snaps, befriended a friendly Icelandic cat, and visited the Settlement Exhibition at the Reykjavik City Museum. She booked a helicopter ride over the volcano fields that left our 9 year old son's jaw on the floor, and a whale watch that enabled us to see 5 species of marine mammals. On our third day we left the city and toured the Snaefellsnes peninsula, having a very nice traditional Icelandic lunch at Langaholt Guesthouse & Restaurant on the south coast right after the Ytri Tunga Beaches. Further along, we joined a tour of a series of subterranean lava tubes left behind 8,000 years ago during a volcanic eruption. All around the peninsula, we kept trying to count waterfalls but there was so many it was impossible! By far our favorite hotel was FossHotel in Reykolt with lovely hot tubs and a quiet setting after a long day of travel. The Golden Circle is a "must do" but the sites along the way were (not unexpectedly) crowded and touristy - parking was a challenge at most stops. An unexpected find was the small, easily accessible Fitjarfoss waterfall off the 52 Road on the way to the Thingvellir Visitor Center from Reykolt. [Careful - there is more than 1 Reykolt in Iceland!]. After staying outside Selfoss, we traveled to Vik and along the way stopped at incredible waterfalls, fed bread to the friendly Icelandic horses and stumbled upon a film being shot on location at the Kvernufoss waterfall - a lesser known and much less crowded site than the incredible Seljalandsfoss waterfall. The Seljalandsfoss was awesome - our son loved the "pouring rain" and walking behind the falls. We had 2 perfect kid-friendly dinners in Vik at the Black Sand Pizza Company and Smidjan Brugghus and stayed at Hotel Kria, which had a great breakfast. Emanuela booked us a horseback ride along the black sand beaches the evening we arrived in Vik, and the next day she sent us out on a whirlwind day including a glacier hike on the near the Skaftafell Visitor Center with Troll Expeditions (Tina was a highlight for our son) and an amphibian boat tour of the Jokullsarlon Glacier Lagoon. The late afternoon sun light shining through drifting glaciers was gorgeous, and harbor seals were everywhere. On our last day we drove from Vik to Grindavik for an ATV tour over the lava fields and a final night at the gorgeous Silica Hotel, where we sampled the Blue Lagoon and had sandwiches at the hotel for dinner. The Blue Lagoon is absolutely worth, even if only for a strange, other-worldly experience and people watching!! Relaxation was more easily achieved in the smaller private lagoon of the Silica Hotel.

Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022

Hi Andrea,
what a pleasure to read your beautiful story review. You made me travel and adventure with you and your family for a few minutes.
I am so happy you had a wonderful Iceland family experience, with tons of stories to share for a long time to come. This is pure bliss to hear.
It was been a pleasure to connect with you and thank you again for having booked your family trip with me.

Hope to welcome you back again, one day.
Emanuela

Good planning overall. Was helpful in taking...
Iceland | Aug 28 - Sep 3, 2022

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Paul T.
Maplewood, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 04, 2022

Good planning overall. Was helpful in taking out a lot of the work for us to plan and book and organize.

What’s missing:
1) The order shown for site visits and hotel check ins shown on a given day in the summary and detail plan needs to match the order shown on the driving maps. On most days, they didn’t.
2) Every tour and site visit on the plan needs to show (without having to look at vouchers or tour company websites):
- Total time at site (with ranges or estimate for... read more

Good planning overall. Was helpful in taking out a lot of the work for us to plan and book and organize.

What’s missing:
1) The order shown for site visits and hotel check ins shown on a given day in the summary and detail plan needs to match the order shown on the driving maps. On most days, they didn’t.
2) Every tour and site visit on the plan needs to show (without having to look at vouchers or tour company websites):
- Total time at site (with ranges or estimate for self-guided sites)
- Total time round trip from hotel
- More logistical info - for example distance/walking time from site parking lot to site (frequently walks were much longer than we knew and messed up our timing - we ran behind). Every night, it took us half an hour or more to plan the following day step by step in order to make tour times, dinner reservations, factor in time and logistics for eating lunch, etc. And we had to look up missing information
3) For a couple of the self guided tours, way too little time was factored in when planning the day - in one case a visit was suggested that we figured would take 30-40 minutes but including a critical scenic cliff walk tour that was was a highlight of the day but took 1.5-2 hours. We didn’t know, missed most of it and saw later from people posting on a Facebook page that it was amazing. We would have planned the day differently had we known.
4) Driving times and distances between individual stops on a day’s driving map
5) Too many separate links are provided for the plan, driving directions, geo locations, vouchers, special driving tips and instructions, etc. Should all be included in the plan. 1 single link. 1 single document. Creates too much self-organizing, printing, arranging and cross-referencing when preparing for trip.
6) Every agent needs to have their cell number on the site.

Local specialist: Janel Doyle

I had a very pleasant for experience with Kim...
Iceland | Aug 24 - Aug 29, 2022

Eleanor
Eleanor B.
King of Prussia, PA | Reviewed on Aug 30, 2022

I had a very pleasant for experience with Kim Kim. This was my first experience with the company and also my first trip after COVID and so I was a little hesitant to try it out. However, I was very pleased with Emanuela and her recommendations and she was also very patient and answering my questions. Overall, I will be recommending the service to my friends and would absolutely use it again. read more

I had a very pleasant for experience with Kim Kim. This was my first experience with the company and also my first trip after COVID and so I was a little hesitant to try it out. However, I was very pleased with Emanuela and her recommendations and she was also very patient and answering my questions. Overall, I will be recommending the service to my friends and would absolutely use it again.

Activity Review
Katla Ice Cave
Vík

Are tour guide. Maria was exceptional. She kept us all laughing and made us feel very comfortable. She also took special care of my 13-year-old which made me much more comfortable with my child going on the tour and into the ice cave via the ladder. The tour itself is beautiful and not to be missed.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022

Hi Eleanor,
it was lovely to connect with you and I am super happy you had a memorable time in Iceland.

I hope to have you back here again one day to check the rest!
All the best,
Emanuela

Everything was spot on...
Iceland | Aug 20 - Aug 29, 2022

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Aimee P.
East Palo Alto, CA | Reviewed on Aug 30, 2022

Everything was spot on. Considering we were a last minute booking, six in the group and traveling with a wheelchair, Terry did an awesome job in getting us accommodations in all the right places on the Ring Road in Iceland. Siglufjordur was a must and the hotel there was the best!

Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022

I am thrilled that everything worked out so well, especially with all the challenges that we faced. It was somewhat of a unique itinerary with Siglufjordur included in it; I'm so glad that I could make this wish list request a reality for your husband. Thank you, Aimee.

Great planning by Duncan!
Iceland | Aug 22 - Aug 26, 2022

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Rom S.
San Leandro, CA | Reviewed on Aug 29, 2022

Duncan did a great job planning out our trip and accommodated for our flight days by mixing in high energy and low energy days. He even had restaurant suggestions for our specific dietary needs! read more

Duncan did a great job planning out our trip and accommodated for our flight days by mixing in high energy and low energy days. He even had restaurant suggestions for our specific dietary needs!

Local specialist: Duncan Campbell
Duncan
Duncan Campbell
Local specialist in Italy | Reviewed on Aug 30, 2022

Thanks Rom, I'm pleased you got some footage and enjoyed the food, personally I enjoyed putting it all together. It was a full 5 days, from what I can tell!
Regards
Duncan

Beautiful and fulfilling Iceland vacation!
Iceland | Aug 22 - Aug 26, 2022

Kannan
Kannan M.
South Laurel, MD | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022

We had a great trip to Iceland that was planned out by our guide Duncan. He was very responsive to questions and helped coordinate based on our requests. The trip was based on the Golden Circle.

The trip started easily with the car rental. Driving around Iceland was quite easy. Duncan had given us a route and itinerary based on location so we can maximize our time. The weather was amazing so that made the site seeing easier. The waterfalls were amazing and each was different from the... read more

We had a great trip to Iceland that was planned out by our guide Duncan. He was very responsive to questions and helped coordinate based on our requests. The trip was based on the Golden Circle.

The trip started easily with the car rental. Driving around Iceland was quite easy. Duncan had given us a route and itinerary based on location so we can maximize our time. The weather was amazing so that made the site seeing easier. The waterfalls were amazing and each was different from the others. We did the touristy Blue Lagoon which was fun but we liked the more natural Secret Lagoon. We did the glacier hike as well and that was a great experience too. We were able to see many sites and had time for other hikes and excursions.

We were surprised by the day trip to the wonderful Westman Island and were able to see the many puffins at the lookout point.

Each town we stayed at had a different feel from each other too. The accommodations were quite comfortable and very clean, with breakfast each morning. They were all in great locations. We stayed at the city center, Reykjavik, Vik, Westman Island. The restaurant recommendations were great as well.

Overall Iceland was a fantastic experience and one of the best trips I ever had. The incredible scenery, glaciers, waterfalls, seeing the horses and puffins. We were independent but had a great plan set up through Duncan and Kimkim and actually felt like we were exploring and discovering the beauty of Iceland rather than a flock of a big tourist group.

Hotel Reviews
Blue Hotel Fagrilundur - On The Golden Circle
Bláskógabyggd

Feels remote but very peaceful. Clean rooms, comfortable. Loved having a passcode and self check in. Restaurant right across street.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Peaceful
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Kría
Vík

Incredible view from Restaurant that was part of hotel. Vik felt like a beautiful resort town. Rooms were very comfortable and clean.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right in walking area of different hikes and paths.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Vestmannaeyjar
Vestmannaeyjar

Wonderful hotel and had view of island next to our island. Attached restaurant was good albeit slower service. The hotel staff were very polite and friendly. Clean and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room With A View Apartment Hotel
Reykjavík

Our room had view of parking lot but we only slept in room. It was very clean and comfortable with great shower. Located in city with great restaurant choices and walking distance to different areas but we didn’t have time to enjoy as our flight was the next day.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
The Secret Lagoon
Iceland

Very different experience with the warmth and feel of thermal spring heated pool. Should bring own towel as they charge higher for renting one . Food and drinks available but we didn’t use. Felt cozy and natural rather than touristy.

Quality of Experience
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Iceland

It was worth to actually go onto the glacier to get a feel of what it really is and walk on it, especially knowing it is quickly receding.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

It was necessary to at least experience the iconic Blue Lagoon and most reviews will all say it probably isn’t worth the cost. The water and steam rising were pretty but it felt like it could have been man made like a Vegas resort.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Duncan Campbell
Duncan
Duncan Campbell
Local specialist in Italy | Reviewed on Sep 02, 2022

Kannan and Rom, thanks so much for the great review! I'm thrilled you had such great weather, enjoyed the accommodation and the food, and also saw puffins! Seems like you had a very active 5 days, I hope you returned home suitably tired yet energized at the same time, and also fulfilled.
All the best
Duncan

Helpful travel service, but still need to do your own research
Iceland | Aug 13 - Aug 20, 2022

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ben c.
Sudbury, MA | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2022

The trip planning experience was relatively smooth, and we really enjoyed our family vacation to Iceland. Our advisor, Janel, quickly answered questions during the planning stages, and listened to our comments. The itinerary she put together included all of our areas of interest, and all of our bookings went well.
That said, I feel like the level of service was relatively generic and did not appear to leverage any specific insight or knowledge from someone based in country. I would have... read more

The trip planning experience was relatively smooth, and we really enjoyed our family vacation to Iceland. Our advisor, Janel, quickly answered questions during the planning stages, and listened to our comments. The itinerary she put together included all of our areas of interest, and all of our bookings went well.
That said, I feel like the level of service was relatively generic and did not appear to leverage any specific insight or knowledge from someone based in country. I would have liked to have more options to choose from when deciding on places to stay, and the ability to customize a bit more. I would have prioritized lodging better suited to having 2 young kids, for instance. Also, knowing that we would be arriving to the airport after the rental car shuttle closed, would have been helpful to start off. Or knowing that during our time in Reykjavik, there would be a major event (marathon) occurring that would impact driving and parking at our hotel.
Overall, KimKim and Janel provided a useful service for making a wonderful country accessible. Next time, I would do additional diligence to make sure all the details fit our needs.

Hotel Reviews
Room With A View Apartment Hotel
Reykjavík

Do not book this hotel on the weekend - our room was next to a nightclub that was open til 3am with extremely loud music.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Hellnar
Hellnar
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Héradsskólinn Golden Circle Apartments
Laugarvatn

Decent and roomy. lacks a few amenities like hand soap. towels like sandpaper. restaurant at hostel across the street was very good.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Farmhouse Lodge
Vík

Nice place, but a little cramped for a family with 2 young kids.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vik Apartments
Vik I Myrdal

Modern, roomy, and functional. great for families. grocery store across the street a bonus.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
The Secret Lagoon
Iceland

better than I expected, nice relaxing environment. however, my son's sneakers were stolen from the locker room.

Quality of Experience
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon amphibian boat tour
Iceland

pretty typical tourist attraction, wish they had gone closer to the glacier. was raining during our trip, which was not ideal, but still a beautiful sight.

Blue Lagoon
Iceland

relaxing, as advertised. the water did leave my skin feeling weird though.

Local specialist: Janel Doyle
Janel
Janel Doyle
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2022

Hi Ben! Thank you so much for your feedback, we really appreciate it. I’m sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied with your lodging options and did my best to review this with you prior. We do work diligently with families that are traveling to ensure that the drive time is enjoyable and lodging is located near sites of interest. I would like to thank you again for working with us to plan your trip to Iceland and happy to meet with you via phone to learn more about your overall holiday feedback.

Amazing Iceland - August 1st - 13th
Iceland | Aug 1 - Aug 13, 2022

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Christina L.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on Aug 26, 2022

Two weeks in Iceland and it was an incredible journey! Our agent, Rinolda created a fantastic trip plan for us. We had one phone call with her and she understood everything we wanted for our travel. All the arrangements were great! The driving routes were well planned with numerous site seeing suggestions. We had no problems with hotel reservations and they were all very nice!

There is so much to explore in this beautiful country! The waterfalls were all gorgeous! Dynjandi is the... read more

Two weeks in Iceland and it was an incredible journey! Our agent, Rinolda created a fantastic trip plan for us. We had one phone call with her and she understood everything we wanted for our travel. All the arrangements were great! The driving routes were well planned with numerous site seeing suggestions. We had no problems with hotel reservations and they were all very nice!

There is so much to explore in this beautiful country! The waterfalls were all gorgeous! Dynjandi is the most beautiful falls I have ever seen! Latrabjarg Cliffs was magnificant with puffins and seabirds! Blue Lagoon was therapeutic with its spa! We took a two day South Coast tour and our tour guide Luba was wonderful! We love our trip so much that we are already planning to go back.
KikKim will definitely be our agent again!

Local specialist: Rinolda Juodvirsyte
Rinolda
Rinolda Juodvirsyte
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2022

Hi Christina,

It was my pleasure to plan your holiday together! Thank you for the beautiful review.

Thoughtful and cool plan
Iceland | Aug 11 - Aug 21, 2022

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Mark M.
the Netherlands | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2022

Thoughtful and cool plan considering I made the decision to travel to Iceland only 2 months before read more

Thoughtful and cool plan considering I made the decision to travel to Iceland only 2 months before

Hotel Review
Arnarstapi Hotel
Snæfellsbær

Cool place. Ask for room w sea view

Location
View
Activity Reviews
Langjokull Glacier Snowmobiling
Iceland

Great to do. Ideally group not too large as then you will go as slow as the slowest in the group

Silfra Snorkeling
Iceland

Must do. Make time

Snæfellsjökull Glacier Hike - Full Day Summit Hike
Iceland

Loved it. Cool especially as I had a sunny day

Local specialist: Francesca Stoppani
Francesca
Francesca Stoppani
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2022

Appreciate the feedback, Mark!

Iceland's Ring Road -- Indie travel with help!
Iceland | Aug 5 - Aug 17, 2022

Rebecca
Rebecca G.
Medford, MA | Reviewed on Aug 20, 2022

This trip, with my adult son, would not have happened without Emanuela and KimKim. Even as a seasoned indie (including a full year of independent travel) + business traveler, I did not have it in me to plan another trip that might get cancelled and unwound due to the ups and downs post-pandemic. So, for the first time ever I decided to seek out a travel agent and thank goodness I found KimKim.
The process is straight forward. Emanuela asked for our dream trip, and then proposed an agenda... read more

This trip, with my adult son, would not have happened without Emanuela and KimKim. Even as a seasoned indie (including a full year of independent travel) + business traveler, I did not have it in me to plan another trip that might get cancelled and unwound due to the ups and downs post-pandemic. So, for the first time ever I decided to seek out a travel agent and thank goodness I found KimKim.
The process is straight forward. Emanuela asked for our dream trip, and then proposed an agenda and set expectations given our very late decision (less than 2 weeks). We focused on our work and then an agenda arrived with cars, hotels, excursions (many off the beaten path) and restaurant recommendations. We were particularly amazed by the fact that Emanuela checked in daily and helped make requested changes along the way. Her restaurant recommendations were so amazing, particularly given my son is a vegetarian trying to eat in Iceland, that we became dedicated to her recommendations exclusively. We would have never found “one of the best chief in Iceland”@ Otto Matur og Dryldkur on our own.
In closing, I look forward to using KimKim for my next, less rushed trip.

Activity Reviews
Drive to Grundarfjordur via Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Iceland

I will return to the Peninsula -- it is the whole of Iceland compressed into a smaller space. Don't miss the Cave experience!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
I bought the auto insurance for the first time (for window shields and tires) and we used it on Day 2 when we had a flat tire. Enterprise sent a repair man who fixed the tire while we had dinner in a nearby restaurant. Totally worth it! we saw many people with flats in Iceland.
West Iceland
Borgarnes
Forest Lagoon
Akureyri
Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Aug 20, 2022

Hi Becca,

It has been a pleasure to connect with you and I am so happy that we managed to plan together a wonderful trip despite the short time we had available.

I am really happy to know you really enjoyed Iceland, its people, culture and food.
Thank you so much for your kind and lovely words. They mean the world to me.

All the best to you and Dashiell and I hope to have you back here again.
There is still so much more to see :)

Emanuela

Family of 5 trip to Iceland
Iceland | Aug 5 - Aug 11, 2022

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Dana G.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 19, 2022

We had a week long trip along the southern part of Iceland and the golden circle. The process with KimKim was very efficient and the trip really was catered to our needs. Francesca was very helpful and knowledgeable. David from our ice cave tour was fabulous.

Local specialist: Francesca Stoppani
Francesca
Francesca Stoppani
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Aug 21, 2022

Thanks for the great review Dana!!

Iceland in 11 days was magnificent!
Iceland | Jul 13 - Jul 25, 2022

Elisabeth
Elisabeth V.
the Netherlands | Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022

Iceland in 11 days was magnificent!

Too bad we couldn't stay longer. Rinolda helped us well with planning our entire trip. We were pretty last minute (booked 1 month before departure) and she managed to book everything we needed. I started doing it on my own, because that's what I usually do, but this time I didn't have the time to do that. We loved the country! The only minor part was that we absolutely wanted to see and do everything, but that's just not possible in 11 days. So we did... read more

Iceland in 11 days was magnificent!

Too bad we couldn't stay longer. Rinolda helped us well with planning our entire trip. We were pretty last minute (booked 1 month before departure) and she managed to book everything we needed. I started doing it on my own, because that's what I usually do, but this time I didn't have the time to do that. We loved the country! The only minor part was that we absolutely wanted to see and do everything, but that's just not possible in 11 days. So we did less hikes than we would have liked. So one day, we'll have to go back!

Activity Reviews
Fimmvorduhals Day Hike
Iceland

Too bad we were in a cloud for this hike. We got a glimpse of the magnificent views we should have had. It's a long trip, but when the weather is not that bad, it's completely worth it. And doable might I say for someone with vertigo!

Quality of Experience
The weather, nothing to improve by people
Transport
Everything was taken care off. We would have liked to have the possibility to take the bus earlier in the morning, because we lost a morning of waiting on the bus. With a tight travel schedule like ours, we felt like we lost a lot of precious time.
Glacier hike on the Vatnajokull glacier
Iceland

It was nice, the staff was nice and experienced. But it was a group of all people: good hikers, amateur hikers... All together. Because of that, it's a simple walk to the first part of the glacier, you don't get very far. For me it felt like I could 've done it without a guide, and would have wanted to go further in with a guide.

Quality of Experience
I wanted to go higher up on the glacier
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Rinolda Juodvirsyte
Rinolda
Rinolda Juodvirsyte
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Aug 29, 2022

Hi Elizabeth,

It was my pleasure to work with you! You have to come back for some multi -day hikes as well. Thanks for the beautiful review!

8 day Iceland Vacation
Iceland | Aug 1 - Aug 8, 2022

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Ruth R.
Port Washington, NY | Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022

My family and I returned from an 8 day Iceland vacation a little over a week ago. This was our “big” vacation that was long overdue. With so much information available on Iceland, as well as talking to friends that had previously visited, the task of planning seemed a bit daunting. How was I going to plan an engaging, memorable experience for 2 teenage boys and my husband? When I finally decided to use KimKim, my specialist Emanuel communicated with me and we began a lovely rapport... read more

My family and I returned from an 8 day Iceland vacation a little over a week ago. This was our “big” vacation that was long overdue. With so much information available on Iceland, as well as talking to friends that had previously visited, the task of planning seemed a bit daunting. How was I going to plan an engaging, memorable experience for 2 teenage boys and my husband? When I finally decided to use KimKim, my specialist Emanuel communicated with me and we began a lovely rapport immediately. I know it’s hard to get to know someone via email and I don’t know how Emanuela did it, but she figured out our travel preferences and created an itinerary that delivered. We began our trip with Wake Up Reykjavik walking food tour (we’re foodies) and it was a great introduction to Iceland, the culture, history and meet other travelers (highly suggest this as an introduction to Iceland) Alma, our food/tour guide was knowledgeable, engaging and funny. By the end of the tour she had a bunch of strangers talking as though we were all friends traveling together. What a way to start our vacation! Our itinerary was full as we wanted to see and do so much in 8 days and Emanuela made sure we weren’t overwhelmed from the get go as she started us off with the most beautiful areas of Iceland, the Snaefellness Peninsula which was a hit for my boys. Our trip culminated with a breathtaking (figuratively speaking) Glacier Hike with Arctic Adventure with Barbara, our guide. This tour was the family favorite, the hike was not difficult and it took a few minutes to adjust to walking with crampons, however once you start the hike, see the beauty of the glaciers and the clear flowing water you’ll be glad you did it. There were many wonderful highlights we enjoyed and I could write an essay about each. The only thing we wish we would have done was spend more time at Thingvellir National Park, we could have been here all day walking appreciating its beauty. Our last day in Iceland ended at the Sky Lagoon…the view from that cliff is spectacular especially if you get lucky on a clear day as we did. It was the perfect ending of our time in Iceland.

Emanuela definitely got it right when it came to accommodations with The Black Pearl Apartments and Hotel Husafell as our favorites, if you wish to splurge on accommodations, which is something we wanted. Hotel Husafell provides you with breathtaking views of mountains and a vibe that is relaxing and grounding with exceptional service. The Black Pearl Apartments are in the heart of Reykjavik, spacious, clean, modern apartment with excellent service.
Although we never met Emanuela, she took the time to communicate with us in Iceland and it felt like we were traveling with a friend who wanted us to feel at home and enjoy our time. Thank you Emanuela for creating a memorable experience that my family and I will remember for years to come.

Activity Reviews
Food Walking tour, Blue Lagoon and departure
Reykjavík

Alma our guide was not only knowledgeable and funny but she managed to get a bunch of strangers together talking like friends by the end of the tour.

Quality of Experience
The quality and diversity of the food choices
Food
Mouthwatering, savory and excellent presentation of each plate served.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Alma was engaging, friendly and funny.
Transport
The ease of walking to each place
Sky Lagoon
Reykjavík

The spectacular view from the cliff is breathtaking and humbling especially on a clear day (how lucky were we to have excellent weather). It’s definitely a pampering moment to be appreciated.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff is very professional and helpful
Inside a volcano and back to Reykjavik
Vík

With an actual mini volcanic eruption occurring in another part of the country, as we were about to made the inside the volcano tour all the more special and you appreciate the wonders of nature. It is mind blowing to know how deep inside you are and words will not be enough to describe the colors you see inside this volcano.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

When the guides share the history of how this cave was found and you see the untouched rocks that have fallen it blows your mind that you are inside a lava cave.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Extremely knowledgeable and engaging which made the tour all the more interesting
Transport
Nice hike to the lava cave
Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022

My dear Ruth,
your words filled my heart with joy.
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback and review, for the time you took to write it, and for the enthusiasm you and your family showed me once again.
It was a pleasure to get to virtually know and connect with you. I enjoyed so much our weekly updates and shared sense of humour and you already know I miss it so much.

I am very happy to know you and your boys had a lovely trip and enjoyed Iceland the best. There is still so much... read more

My dear Ruth,
your words filled my heart with joy.
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback and review, for the time you took to write it, and for the enthusiasm you and your family showed me once again.
It was a pleasure to get to virtually know and connect with you. I enjoyed so much our weekly updates and shared sense of humour and you already know I miss it so much.

I am very happy to know you and your boys had a lovely trip and enjoyed Iceland the best. There is still so much more to see and explore, so let's keep the extra day on the Golden Circle for your next visit.

Until then, I send you my best regards.
It was truly a pleasure,
Emanuela

Magical Iceland
Iceland | Aug 4 - Aug 14, 2022

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Jon A.
Akron, OH | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022

My son and I just returned from Iceland. It was beautiful. The waterfalls, the animals, the landscapes, and the people were all wonderful. I have never seen so many different landscapes especially in a single country. I would love to go back and visit places we didn’t have to see and others we didn’t have enough time to fully explore.

I want to mention that Preeti helped me so very much and was understanding of all my problems and questions. She walked me through two postponements with so much patience. I thank her and the other team members for making our trip one of a lifetime.

Local specialist: Preeti Bhide

Awesome planning, flawless execution and a fantastic trip to Iceland!
Iceland | Jul 26 - Jul 31, 2022

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Tina D.
| Reviewed on Aug 15, 2022

Terry spent almost 9 months helping us plan a 7-day and a 6-day trip, before and after 18 days in Norway and Svalbard. We were involved as much as we wanted, providing feedback on the numerous options available. We made our way through the various COVID restrictions put in place by Iceland last year and earlier this year and all of them were thankfully lifted a month or two before departure.

We’ve travelled a lot, having spent almost 30 years living overseas, but this trip has us... read more

Terry spent almost 9 months helping us plan a 7-day and a 6-day trip, before and after 18 days in Norway and Svalbard. We were involved as much as we wanted, providing feedback on the numerous options available. We made our way through the various COVID restrictions put in place by Iceland last year and earlier this year and all of them were thankfully lifted a month or two before departure.

We’ve travelled a lot, having spent almost 30 years living overseas, but this trip has us totally convinced that Iceland is the most beautiful country in the world. Around every bend in the road and from the top of hills and peaks, there were spectacular views. Terry planned a diverse set of stops and activities for us, from incredible waterfalls, to a glacier hike, snorkeling the Silfra Fissure, hiking in Porsmork, a boat trip and tour to a bird sanctuary on Vigur Island, and a five-hour spa retreat at Blue Lagoon.

The rental car process was easy and with the daily link to Google map directions Terry sent that easily connected to the car’s nav system, we never missed a turn and the the timing between places was amazingly accurate. The hotels were comfortable and varied, but always to a good standard.

I have always planned our elaborate trips myself, but took a chance on KimKim, because I didn’t know Iceland at all. I hate to admit it but Terry surpassed my extremely high bar and we had a an incredible trip. All that’s left is going through the thousand photographs!

Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022

Thank you, Tina, for the stellar review! It was so much fun planning your pre & post cruise adventures in Iceland and I am thrilled that you had such a fantastic time. Happy travels!

Awesome 2 week road trip!
Iceland | Jul 24 - Aug 7, 2022

William
William W.
Farragut, TN | Reviewed on Aug 14, 2022

Sigurður put together a great itinerary for our 2 week road trip through Iceland. I am a professional photographer, so he recommended many great locations for epic photos and some that were off the beaten path like the Westfjords. He also recommended several great tours like snorkeling the Silfra Fissure and the Katla cave hike. Sigurður was also great about communication before, during and after our trip. We were very pleased with the entire experience!

Local specialist: Sigurður Jökulsson
Sigurður
Sigurður Jökulsson
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Aug 20, 2022

Thank you so much for the great review Bill. I am so happy with how much you enjoyed the trip. I look forward to seeing some pictures, especially the puffin ones.

Organized ,Exciting and Free Spirited!!!
Iceland | Aug 4 - Aug 12, 2022

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Jennifer D.
Briarwood, NY | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2022

Francesca put together the exact Itinerary that we had envisioned. We saw and experienced Icelands wonderful sights and experiences so easily with the guidance given by Francesca’s daily itinerary. The Lodging selected was in the perfect locations to complete the exciting days travels. read more

Francesca put together the exact Itinerary that we had envisioned. We saw and experienced Icelands wonderful sights and experiences so easily with the guidance given by Francesca’s daily itinerary. The Lodging selected was in the perfect locations to complete the exciting days travels.

Hotel Reviews
Laxardalur Cabin

Amazing. Beautifully appointed. Our cabin had 2 leather recliners. Small table with 2 chairs. Modern and clean. The cabin has everything you might need to cook a meal. We were very comfortable. They have a small gas BBQ outside for anyone to use. The even had tea, coffee, French press and an electric tea kettle. Microwave, stove top and fridge. Condiments. We highly suggest coming with whatever food you require as there aren’t any stores nearby. Cabin is approximately 30 minutes to the nearest town. Well worth the drive. Cabins are located on a farm in a beautiful valley. Owners are there if you need anything. Friendly farm dog was a plus! (And the sheep too!)

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful valley. Specifically in the evening. So quiet.
Staff
Owner was friendly and hospitable
Cleanliness & Comfort
So clean. Beds were amazing.
Welcome Hotel by Snæfells Glacier National Park

We enjoyed our stay. Self check in and checkout. Very nice and helpful staff. Room was comfortable and clean. Wonderful breakfast. Simple, fresh and satisfying.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
So helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Whole place was clean, modern and rooms were very comfortable
Borealis Hotel
Selfoss

Loved it! Great vibe. Very friendly staff. Enjoyed the soaking tub outside before dinner. Lovely view. Enjoyed dinner & breakfast. Rooms are clean and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Francesca Stoppani
Francesca
Francesca Stoppani
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Aug 14, 2022

Hi Jennifer, thank you so much!!! Glad to hear you enjoyed your trip!

South Iceland & Snaefellsnes 1 week trip
Iceland | Aug 5 - Aug 12, 2022

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Anil S.
Ann Arbor, MI | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2022

Duncan was a fantastic guide. He listened to our preferences and clearly tailored a trip to our desires. He spaced the hotels well to keep the driving very manageable each day, but at the same time we covered a lot of ground and felt like each day we still saw a lot! His food and hike recommendations were great. He was responsive and helped give us options to adjust our trip if we needed based off how the day was going.

Our favorite moments of the trip were:

Glymur waterfall hike
Blue... read more

Duncan was a fantastic guide. He listened to our preferences and clearly tailored a trip to our desires. He spaced the hotels well to keep the driving very manageable each day, but at the same time we covered a lot of ground and felt like each day we still saw a lot! His food and hike recommendations were great. He was responsive and helped give us options to adjust our trip if we needed based off how the day was going.

Our favorite moments of the trip were:

Glymur waterfall hike
Blue Lagoon
Driving around the perimeter of the Snaefllsnes Peninsula checking out the recommended stops and coast hike along the way
Reynisfjara black sand beach
Fjadrargljufur canyon
Hjorliefshofdi Cape and Cave hike
Staftafefell Glacier Hike
Diamond Beach
Reykjavik walking culinary tour

It was a truly amazing and memorable trip that my wife and I will cherish!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Geysir
Bláskógabyggd

Location is excellent. Hotel is new and modern. The dinner at the restaurant was an excellent meal as well!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Stykkisholmur
Stykkishólmur
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Geirland
Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel was kind of dingy compared to other hotels we stayed in
Icelandair Hotel Klaustur
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Apótek Hotel Reykjavík by Keahotels
Reykjavík
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Blue Lagoon
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Was interesting and an hour is definitely enough. Not a must do stop, but was nice

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Secret Lagoon
Iceland

I would skip if you have the chance to do Blue Lagoon. It was crowded when we went and was just less relaxing than the Blue Lagoon

Quality of Experience
Skaftafell Glacier Hike
Iceland

Truly special experience, was fascinating to learn about the glacier structures and changes over time. I would opt for the 5 hour tour to get to explore further on the glacier

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Reykjavik Food Walk
Reykjavík

Our guide was knowledgeable about the Icelandic culinary scene and culture. Learned a lot, got to see more of Reykjavik and the food was excellent!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Duncan Campbell
Duncan
Duncan Campbell
Local specialist in Italy | Reviewed on Aug 14, 2022

Thanks so much for your review, Anil, and the feedback on activities and hotels, it's great input for the future. I'm so glad that everything worked out well.
Duncan

Everyone involved was very helpful and patien...
Iceland | Aug 7 - Aug 11, 2022

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jason k.
Portsmouth, RI | Reviewed on Aug 12, 2022

Everyone involved was very helpful and patient. Any problems I had during the trek were easily corrected, communication was very good Eve while on the hike.

Thanks for an amazing journey to Iceland 🇮🇸

Jason Karahalis

Local specialist: Adrien Heriaud

Amazing family trip in Iceland!
Iceland | Jul 30 - Aug 6, 2022

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Hari N.
Livingston, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 12, 2022

We had an amazing trip in Iceland! Thanks to the kimkim team (Preeti and Halldor) for planning an amazing trip. Our tour guide, Bjarni Gaukur was a real highlight of our trip. He is kind, knowledgeable and made our trip unforgettable. I would highly recommend him ! read more

We had an amazing trip in Iceland! Thanks to the kimkim team (Preeti and Halldor) for planning an amazing trip. Our tour guide, Bjarni Gaukur was a real highlight of our trip. He is kind, knowledgeable and made our trip unforgettable. I would highly recommend him !

Local specialist: Halldór Haraldsson

Thanks Rinolda, for a trip of a lifetime! We...
Iceland | Jul 28 - Aug 8, 2022

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Elizabeth K.
Fairland, MD | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2022

Thanks Rinolda, for a trip of a lifetime! We appreciated all your expertise and recommendations..Helping us change our itinerary to make whale watching possible on a day with good weather and meeting you during our trip were such thoughtful additions! Every activity was well suited to our interests and the variety was perfect!
The only improvements might have been larger showers in the rooms and a bit larger car for the second half of the trip...the car you reserved for us was very tight... read more

Thanks Rinolda, for a trip of a lifetime! We appreciated all your expertise and recommendations..Helping us change our itinerary to make whale watching possible on a day with good weather and meeting you during our trip were such thoughtful additions! Every activity was well suited to our interests and the variety was perfect!
The only improvements might have been larger showers in the rooms and a bit larger car for the second half of the trip...the car you reserved for us was very tight for 4 adults plus luggage...also, in several of the hotels, it was not cool enough in our rooms at night with one tiny window being the only ventilation in the rooms...(maybe a fan could be suggested).
Overall, we all came home very thrilled with our trip with a lifetime of amazing memories from Iceland!

Thank you again SO much Rinolda!

Warmly, Elizabeth Koster

Hotel Review
Hotel North West

This hotel seems very run down...sign out front was torn, windows were cracked...we had asked for two single beds, but were provided a double with no way to separate...also, the ventilation in the hotel room was inadequate for summer..only 1 tiny window...a fan would have been very helpful... The food served by the restaurant was very good, however, and it seemed a very popular spot for meals...

Local specialist: Rinolda Juodvirsyte
Rinolda
Rinolda Juodvirsyte
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022

Thanks Elizabeth! I'm happy you enjoyed the trip. I really appreciate your feedback since it helps me grow!

Othman was EXCELLENT! Very responsive and he...
Iceland | Jul 29 - Aug 6, 2022

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brette h.
Overland Park, KS | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2022

Othman was EXCELLENT! Very responsive and helpful. He was super knowledgeable about Iceland and had great recommendations specific to our family's interests. The accommodations were unique and really great. Othman found unique outings for us and handled all bookings, confirmations and any small issue that arose. We will definitely book with KimKim again! read more

Othman was EXCELLENT! Very responsive and helpful. He was super knowledgeable about Iceland and had great recommendations specific to our family's interests. The accommodations were unique and really great. Othman found unique outings for us and handled all bookings, confirmations and any small issue that arose. We will definitely book with KimKim again!

Hotel Reviews
Dis Cottages
Grundarfjordur

WOW! This cottage and the VIEW blew us away!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshótel Rauðará
Reykjavík

The hotel was definitely very dated - not sure the interiors have been updated in 15+ years. But, it was clean. A bit far from interesting spots in and the center of the city. The breakfast was really excellent.

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Location
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The Holiday House
Kirkjubaejarklaustur

WOW this cottage and view were SO GREAT! It was perfect for our 4-person family. The kitchen was well apportioned. The view and the front porch are uncompromised. Loved it!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vatnsholt
Selfoss

We had a family room in a larger guest house. It was very clean and well-appointed. It was quiet and the beds were very comfortable. The restaurant had a good breakfast and dinner. Very nice and helpful staff.

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Staff
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Activity Reviews
Saxholar Crater
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Quality of Experience
Blue Lagoon
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gerduberg Basalt Cliffs
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Whale Watching Ólafsvík
Iceland
Folklore Walking Tour
Reykjavík
Quality of Experience
Solheimasandur beach & Plane wreck
Iceland

We didn't go to this sight.

Horses and Hotsprings
Iceland

SO AMAZING!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Thingvellir
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Kerid Crater
Golden Circle
Quality of Experience
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon amphibian boat tour
Iceland
Secret Ice Cave
Iceland

WHOA was this SUPER COOL!

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Othman A

Thank you for an incredible trip! Our tour g...
Iceland | Jul 30 - Aug 6, 2022

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Sheila N.
Livingston, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2022

Thank you for an incredible trip! Our tour guide was phenomenal and so knowledgable and thoughtful. The itinerary was perfect and the hotels were great. We really enjoyed this family vacation. read more

Thank you for an incredible trip! Our tour guide was phenomenal and so knowledgable and thoughtful. The itinerary was perfect and the hotels were great. We really enjoyed this family vacation.

Hotel Review
Glacier View Guesthouse - Hrífunes
Hrífunes

The owner was so kind and thoughtful. Beautiful hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Halldór Haraldsson

We had such an incredible trip to Iceland. .
Iceland | Aug 3 - Aug 7, 2022

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Pamela S.
Port Washington, NY | Reviewed on Aug 08, 2022

We had such an incredible trip to Iceland. Even though it was short we managed to squeeze in so many fun activities. We ended up going to the sky Lagoon instead of the blue lagoon because There was no availability as our trip was planned so last minute. It was so beautiful and peaceful it was a great way to start our trip after a exhausting overnight flight. The hotel we stayed in were all clean and well located. We loved the glacier hike and the ATV towards the best and we also appreciated... read more

We had such an incredible trip to Iceland. Even though it was short we managed to squeeze in so many fun activities. We ended up going to the sky Lagoon instead of the blue lagoon because There was no availability as our trip was planned so last minute. It was so beautiful and peaceful it was a great way to start our trip after a exhausting overnight flight. The hotel we stayed in were all clean and well located. We loved the glacier hike and the ATV towards the best and we also appreciated the thorough itineraries that Emanuela created for us so that after each Excursion she gave us a path back to our hotel that involved beautiful stops and hikes on the way. It was a perfect five days.

Activity Reviews
South Coast and Icelandic Lava Show
Vík

This was only an hour shower but it was super informative and really interesting. They talk about the history of one of the major recent volcanic eruption‘s and then they actually do a demonstration on how the magma comes out of the earth and flows. Even my kids loved it

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Snowmobile tour on Langjokull Glacier
Iceland

It was a great trip and everyone had a lot of fun but it definitely felt a teeny bit dangerous. One of our snowmobiles did fall over at some point when we hit a sharp slope and I did hurt my shoulder a little bit but everyone had a ton of fun. A few other people also fell over but nobody got hurt.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
ATV tour
Vík

This was definitely one of the coolest things we did on the trip. The ATVs felt very safe and we were able to go fast through the black lava sand and through rivers and we also got to go to one of the plane crash sites in Iceland. It was very beautiful and surreal. We really enjoyed it

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Food Walking Tour
Reykjavík

This was a very interesting tour. The food was unique and interesting to learn about. Our tour guide was very nice no didn’t have a huge personality. Everybody did enjoy the tour and we like to try and all the different kinds of foods

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Aug 08, 2022

Hi Pam,
thank you for your beautiful review and the time you took to write it. It was challenging to plan your last minute trip but I am so very happy you had an amazing time in Iceland and everything went so smooth for you.

All the ebst and hope to have you back here again one day,
Emanuela

Deep into Iceland with KimKim: an extraordinary jam-packed hiking trip of a changing landscape.
Iceland | Jul 16 - Jul 26, 2022

Dean
Dean K.
Owings Mills, MD | Reviewed on Aug 08, 2022

We are an adventurous family. My wife and I have been hiking over 50 years and we still work together so time away still requires packed vacations within a 2 week time frame. We had been to Iceland 10 years ago and were desirous to return. We hit the “Golden Circle and nearby iconic activities and in 5 days we packed in spelunking, white-water rafting, the Blue Lagoon, kayaking and hiking up Glymur falls, snowmobiles on glaciers and the essential Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir and Reykavik.... read more

We are an adventurous family. My wife and I have been hiking over 50 years and we still work together so time away still requires packed vacations within a 2 week time frame. We had been to Iceland 10 years ago and were desirous to return. We hit the “Golden Circle and nearby iconic activities and in 5 days we packed in spelunking, white-water rafting, the Blue Lagoon, kayaking and hiking up Glymur falls, snowmobiles on glaciers and the essential Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir and Reykavik. This time around, we wanted to be off-the-beaten path”. Google photos hit the right buttons; challenging day-hiking, glamping and experiencing Kjolur, Landmannalauger, Thorsmork, the Skogafoss canyon, glacier hiking, crossing glacial rivers, zodiacs among the icebergs, venturing on our own and a private understanding of the “out-back’s”: volcanos, vents, glaciers, canyons, culture (the poets of Hali) and the hard scrabble life of the Icelander (sheep, wool, geothermal, green houses, simple / efficient structures, helping each other). We had used other travel services which provide the “90%” tourist agenda but Kimkim, recognized our needs and hand-selected us with a most incredible self-adventurer herself, Rinolda Juodvirsyte. We wished to explore deeper into the volcanic-glacier physically changing land of a remarkable people who’s days change with weather, lava flows (Vestmannaeyjar islands , glacier melts, light/dark and personal isolation when their towns and dwellings are separated in floods and landslides). Rinolda puzzeled together a wonderful and exciting day-by-day roadtrip; even spending time with us exploring different Icelandic iconic locations at site and over dinner. Each day a challenging hike many times with a personal guide (chains and ladders), interpreting the culture, geology, directions and further recommending out-of the way treks, food surprises and explorations. We experienced how this constantly challenging island-nation is surviving climate change (carry your essentials and layered clothing with you, you never know what comes next), surprising volcano eruptions and lava flows, humongous glacier melts destroying roads and bridges (berms of volcanic rubble and single lane bridges, quickly and simply rebuilt), isolation between far-away towns, light-dark mood changes and always extending a happy, smiling, “can-do” attitude of “thetta reddast” (it will be okay, what will be, will be). I cannot recommend KimKim enough to pair you with the right expert to create the individualized experience for you.

Local specialist: Rinolda Juodvirsyte
Rinolda
Rinolda Juodvirsyte
Local specialist in Iceland | Reviewed on Aug 29, 2022

Hi Dean,

I love your pictures and it was amazing to meet you here! Thanks for a wonderful review.

Great Service! Our trip to Iceland was well planned…
Iceland | Jul 22 - Jul 29, 2022

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Todd C.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Aug 05, 2022

Our trip to Iceland was well planned and we had a great time! Jenny was responsive and made sure her recommendations were consistent with our needs. We completed the entire Ring Road in a week and really enjoyed the Blue Lagoon, whale watching, and the Reykjavik Food Tour. The South of the island has more sights to explore than the North and you could easily spend a week only in the South. I recommend kimkim’s service. It made planning easy! read more

Our trip to Iceland was well planned and we had a great time! Jenny was responsive and made sure her recommendations were consistent with our needs. We completed the entire Ring Road in a week and really enjoyed the Blue Lagoon, whale watching, and the Reykjavik Food Tour. The South of the island has more sights to explore than the North and you could easily spend a week only in the South. I recommend kimkim’s service. It made planning easy!

Activity Reviews
Akureyri Whale Watching
Akureyri

Great tour with knowledgeable guides. We were lucky enough to see whales breach, dive, breathe, and slap their tales!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Myvatn

Ok experience. The hot springs were Luke warm. The Blue Lagoon is better.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Reykjavik Food Walk
Reykjavík

Great, knowledgeable guide. Interesting Iceland history and a sampling of foods you wouldn’t have tried otherwise. Highly recommended.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

Amazing experience. The best hot spring I’ve been to. Worth the time and money

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Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Sweden | Reviewed on Aug 08, 2022

Thank you Todd and Sharon for your comments.
You chose to take a fast passed trip and travel the Ring Road in 8 days. What great activities you picked to do along the way!
There are so many sights to see, especially on the South Coast as you say, it's our job to help pace your trip and spread out the driving.