Kimkim Trip Reviews for Iceland

The support that we received from start to finish was exemplary. The guidance regarding how much territory to cover and the specific sites was perfect. We were not rushed and we saw a lot. The specific site were visited were amazing. The Thorsmork jeep experience was especially good as we were able to hike in a variety of different terrains. Our guide, Carlos, was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and personable. The other outstanding location was the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. It was unlike anything I have ever seen. Our Zodiac boat ride, captained by Hurdur, was a highlight. His appearance, skill, knowledge, and engagement was perfect.

The hotels were exactly what we were looking for and met all our expectations. The breakfasts were a perfect way to start our day; with a full belly. There was a wide assortment of good food and plenty of good, strong coffee.

I'm not sure whether KimKim had any control over the weather, but that worked out very well for us too! The only rain we had was during the nights or while driving. It did not affect our outdoor plans at all. And to top it off, we were finally able to see the northern lights on our last night. Great job all around for your team. I highly recommend them to assist in your vacation planning. And knowing that they were always available if we ran into problems, was another plus.

Our guide, Gummi, was so helpful with his suggestions and when we had to pivot one day he quickly responded with an alternate plan. All of the hotels were great and his suggestions for lunches en route were amazing! The travel directions he provided each day were critical to us getting where we needed comfortably (although the road to Landmannalugar was not comfortable but worth it!). We spent 2 days in Reykjavik, 2 days in the Snaefellsness Peninsula, 4 days in the Hella region, including a Super Jeep tour in Porsmork, a day in Vik for a glacier and ice cave tour, and a day in the Jokusarlon area, where we kayaked in the Jokusarlon Glacier Lagoon, which was thrilling. Wish we had time for the Westfjords, but we know we’ll be back!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Eyja

Reykjavik

On the outskirts of town, but they have parking and the walk to town and good restaurants was easy. Room was clean and nicely appointed.

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Hótel Varmaland

Borgarnes

In the middle of nowhere, but very quiet and comfortable room with nice breakfast and fantastic restaurant for dinner.

Authenticity & Character

Outside looks a bit sterile but inside is modern and beautiful.

Location

Good midpoint for Snaefellsness Peninsula and other activities.

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Hotel Rangá

Hella

Loved this hotel! The room was very comfortable and Montana-esque, so we felt immediately at home. The staff could not do enough for you, they were wonderful! The breakfast had so many options and we ate here for dinner all 4 nights because it was so good. Don’t miss their signature mushroom soup!

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Location

Staff

Very, very kind and thoughtful staff!

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Black Beach Suites

Vik I Myrdal

We arrived very early, but were able to get checked in so that we could drop our bags and rest before that day’s activities. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable and had a back deck so that after dark we could monitor the Aurora situation, and they came out so that we could see them with our naked eyes, which for me was a highlight! They do not offer free breakfast and their restaurant is basic, so we went into Vik and got Black Crust Pizza, which was very good, and brought it back to the room, which had plates, utensils, and everything you’d need to do that or even make your own dinner. We also purchased breakfast fixings for the next morning, which we stowed in the small refrigerator in the room.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Nice view of the ocean in the distance.

Staff

There seemed to be one woman manning the restaurant and the check in and she was a bit overwhelmed.

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Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

Hofn

Beautiful hotel, only 2 years old, just 10 minutes past the Lagoon. Nice clean and spacious room, although quite warm since it was sunny, but they had Vornado fans in our room and we used them! They said breakfast did not come with the room since it was booked through a third party, but the coffee and tea you could still get from the dining room at no charge. We had a great dinner there. There are 3 big hot tubs overlooking the glacier, which we used, and that was nice.

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Tower Suites Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Wow, what a room, what a view! Very clean and largest of all the rooms we stayed in, truly luxurious but that is what I wanted for our last night in Iceland. Our room was warm and they said it had air conditioning, which is rare in Iceland, but it wasn’t working, so they set up a Dyson fan and opened an unreachable window to cool it off for us and it was fine. You can see over the whole city and the ocean. They bring breakfast to your room at the time you select. You do need a key card to get to their floor at the top of an office building, so they need to know when you arrive. We walked to a local place for dinner, Potturinn og Pannan, which was great and an 8 minute walk. A special experience.

Authenticity & Character

Location

On the outskirts of town, but not a too far walk to the main drag, about 17 minutes.

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Activity Reviews

Thórsmörk Super Jeep Experience

Iceland

Great guide who has spent many years in Iceland and knew some hidden gems.

Quality of Experience

Food

Decent lunch provided. Nothing fancy.

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Transport

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Excursion

Iceland

They suited us up and gave us boots and then gave a lesson on how to kayak and how to get back on the kayak if you fall in. It was exhilarating! Getting up so close to the glaciers in the lagoon was a special feeling! A bit physically challenging, but oh, so worth it!

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Laugarás Lagoon - Lerki

Iceland

Great lagoon, very relaxing experience. Can’t be shy about showering or getting naked in front of others of the same sex. Nobody cares, though. Do it!

Quality of Experience

Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience

Iceland

The guide was very nice and informative, but this was the least favorite of our excursions. If you go to the Perlan Museum in Reykjavik, or the Harpa exhibit in Reykjavik, you see the same thing.

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Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

Great ride in high clearance vehicle to glacier, fitted with crampons, then followed guide through a trail up the glacier to the ice cave, which was beautiful. The ice changes every day due to melt and refreeze, so the cave was pretty small at the beginning of September, but I would still do it again.

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Our trip was planned from start to finish. Everything was taken care of. Adam did a fantastic job.

It is hard to summarize how incredible our trip to Iceland was. Noga, Maria, and Nick were so helpful in the planning. This was our first international trip with our kids (5 &7) and I felt more prepared than I ever thought possible. I can't really pick our favorite thing, because all of our days were full of favorites. The Folklore Walk in Reykjavik with our guide Stephen was a great way to start of our trip. The kids were engaged and we learned a lot about Icelandic culture. We stayed in Stykkishomur on the 3rd and 4th nights of our journey and we fell in love. The hotel had a disc golf course on site and that was an amazing surprise for my husband who is an avid disc golf player. We loved the Black Sand beach, the Geothermal Bakery Experience, and the Laugarvatn Fontana Spa. We were enamored with the waterfalls, the landscape, the moss, the volcanoes, everything along the way was incredible and at one point my kids said "is this a dream??" and I thought maybe it was. On the last full day we did a Food Walk in Reykjavik with guide Andre/Snowy, and this was a complete trip highlight. Both of my kids adored him and we all enjoyed the food (they are adventurous eaters!). Before the airport we hit the Blue Lagoon which was a great way to relax before the airport. We were sad to leave and really excited for our next travel adventure! Thank you kimkim! 10/10

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Muli

Reykjavik

Authenticity & Character

Location

Not a lot of food options in walking distance, however it was a good starting point.

Staff

Staff was friendly and helpful. At the included breakfast one of the staff brought goody bags to our kids.

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Fosshotel Stykkishólmur

Stykkishólmur

Authenticity & Character

There was a small disc golf course on the property! My husband was thrilled.

Location

Beautiful views, walkable to town and local pool.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were so comfy and room felt spacious. I slept the best I have in a long time.

The Greenhouse Hotel

Hveragerdi

Authenticity & Character

The food hall and shop downstairs made this place more than just a hotel. We had some great food and found special gifts for friends and family.

Location

Grocery store across the street. Great hub to go to multiple activities and sights.

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Hali Country Hotel

Hali

Couldn't love a place more.

Authenticity & Character

This place was charming and authentic. The history of the property was celebrated and preserved and the food was farm to table, prepared with love, and unforgettable.

Location

Only a few minutes drive from Jokusarlon Glacier Lagoon and Diamond beach.

Staff

Everyone was so kind and attentive

Cleanliness & Comfort

Modest stay but we wanted for nothing.

Vík Apartments

Vik I Myrdal

Authenticity & Character

We sat on the back patio and imagined what it would be like to move to Iceland.

Location

Very walkable. We loved the Lava Show in Vik, and hanging out by the ocean.

Staff

Check in at the hotel was easy.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean. Spacious. Beds could have been more comfortable.

Alda Hotel Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very walkable.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Kirkjufellsfoss

Iceland

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Geysir Geothermal Area

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Icelandic Food Walk

Reykjavík

Our guide Andre/Snowy, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and engaging. Our kids were the only kids on the tour (they love trying new food!) and they were obsessed with Andre. He told them stories about growing up in Iceland and he talked to them while still staying engaged with the group. This was a very memorable experience for us all.

Quality of Experience

Food was so good. This was at the end of our trip and we went to places we hadn't been yet. Highly recommend.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Andre was a 10/10. So engaging and made the experience exceptional. We really enjoyed our group as well.

Geothermal Bakery Experience

Golden Circle

The Geothermal Bakery Experience was something we had seen on a travel show and were really excited to try. It did not disappoint. The experience was awesome and perfect for our family. We loved it and found it very unique and fun.

Lava Show Vík

Vík

The Lava Show in Vík was an incredible experience. It made me feel like a kid again, seeing something so unique and fascinating. It was very informative and my son, who was seven at the time, couldn't stop talking about it for the rest of the trip. Truly awesome.

Trip was overall amazing. I am really glad we did the whole ring road instead of just the golden circle. Every stop we did around the golden circle was way more crowded which takes away from the experience. Seeing all the diversity in the landscapes felt out of this world.

Hotel Reviews

Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels

Reykjavík

Pretty average hotel. Beds were comfortable and they provided a fan which was nice because it was on a busier street so we didn’t want to open windows. Location was great. Breakfast was average.

Authenticity & Character

Average hotel

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and comfortable beds

Fosshotel Stykkishólmur

Stykkishólmur

Room was a bit dated but was spacious. Weird fold out shower doors were different. Breakfast was above average with a fair amount to choose from. We love the hotel cat!

Authenticity & Character

We loved the cat!

Location

Small town is near by but a far walk

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Hótel Kea by Keahotels

Akureyri

This hotel was a bit of a maze to get to our room but the rooms were spacious. They don’t have parking spots for guests which was a bit annoying and could be an issue on weekdays when parking is not free. Rooms were spacious and breakfast was good!

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Weird layout

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Vogafjós Farm Resort

Myvatn

Loved the farm to table experience here. Rooms were a bit smaller and rustic. We were not able to open windows due to the very prominent sulfur smell from the geothermal areas which made the room hot. Shower pressure was great. Restaurant was great and we loved being able to see the cows as we ate. You can also go pet the cows and the dogs!

Authenticity & Character

We loved the farm experience

Location

Hotel is in an area like a national park so not much around

Staff

Everyone was very friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Maybe including some fans in the room due to the outdoor smell making it hard to open windows

Hotel 1001 Nott

Egilsstadir

Nice rooms with pretty Mountain or lake views. Restaurant was average but they seemed understaffed especially when a big tour group came in. Doors to the room were a challenge to lock.

Authenticity & Character

Location

In between two cities which made it very convenient

Staff

Seemed understaffed and one employee seemed very confused

Cleanliness & Comfort

Heated floors were nice!

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Hnappavellir

Very nice hotel. Restaurant was amazing and so was breakfast. They have spacious rooms and we loved the sauna and hot baths. Staff even have a feature to call your room if the northern lights are out

Authenticity & Character

Loved the hot baths and sauna

Location

Staff

Very helpful and nice

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were big and comfortable

Hotel Katla by Keahotels

Vík

Rooms were the biggest we came across. Breakfast was standard. The texture of the pillow and comforter was a very interesting choice.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to Vik without the noise and traffic

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable rooms but weird texture bedding

Frost & Fire Boutique Hotel

Hveragerdi

Our room was pretty small and shower water pressure was not good. They had a hot tube and a sauna which was nice. Breakfast didn’t start till 8am which is a problem because we had to catch an early flight

Authenticity & Character

Pretty on the river and near geothermal area

Location

Near geothermal areas

Staff

They let us get to breakfast early

Cleanliness & Comfort

Shower pressure was not great

Activity Reviews

Explore Vík

Iceland

Went to the famous crepe hut which was great

Quality of Experience

Goðafoss Waterfall

Iceland

Pretty waterfall. Can drive to two different parking lots. One side you can climb down and get on the rocks which makes for a good photo! All the options for paths makes it accessible to all ages

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Explore Seyðisfjörður

Iceland

Town is surrounded by beautiful waterfalls and mountains. The town itself is small so you really need about 30-40 minutes to walk around the whole thing

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk

Iceland

This was an awesome experience. We had amazing weather and a great guide who really explored with us. Our group was about 1/4 of the size as the other company which allowed us to see a lot more. Our guide even found us an ice cave!

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About 1 mile hike to get to the glacier

Blue Lagoon Premium Admission

Iceland

This was a great thing to do post plane ride. Super easy and relaxing

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Glaumbær Farm & Museum

Iceland

It was cool to see how the Icelandic people lived once but overall not our thing.

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Geological Wonders of Lake Myvatn

Iceland

Very different experience than other parts of Iceland. VERY buggy and a bit smelly but very worth it.

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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

Iceland

Diamond beach is a bit underwhelming in the summer.

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Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

45 minute rough ride but the experience is cool. Guide was great with all his stories

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Long drive crammed in a car

Skogafoss Waterfall

Iceland

Definitely the most crowded waterfall but so worth it. It is really something everyone should see in person

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Hidden Waterfalls E-Bike Experience

Iceland

We had some bad weather on the way back but this was a ton of fun and a great way to explore and stay active

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Bikes were great quality

Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi Waterfalls

Iceland

Was fun to walk around the waterfall.

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Dettifoss, Selfoss, and Hafragilsfoss

Iceland

Europes most powerful waterfall. It is crazy to see all the mist that comes from it.

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Explore Akureyri

Iceland

We did our most favorite hike of the trip in this town called “Hraunsvatn”. So beautiful

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Stuðlagil Canyon

Iceland

Very cool to see in person. Walk is easy but long to get there

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Reynisfjara Beach & Reynisdrangar Columns

Iceland

Cool experience but we had some of the strongest winds we all have ever experienced.

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Vök Baths Experience

Iceland

Felt more exclusive than the blue lagoon. Facilities were really nice. Jumped in the lake for some contrast bathing!

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Vatnshellir Lava Cave Experience

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Fun to walk through the caves and see how lava created these tunnels.

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Transport

Just had to walk outside.

Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat

Iceland

Very cool experience. They gave us very warm overalls. Got to see some wild life!

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Dyrhólaey Arch and Cliffs

Iceland

We didn’t get to see puffins due to the weather

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Kirkjufellsfoss

Iceland

Easy to get to from parking lot. Looks like a monitor background

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Hike to Múlagljúfur Canyon

Iceland

We went on a rainy day. First part was easy. After first lookout point it gets moderate-hard.

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Explore Stykkishólmur

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Small town but went to a great restaurant recommended by kimkim

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Geysir Geothermal Area

Iceland

A bit smelly but so fun to wait for the geysir

Quality of Experience

Èric was fantastic. He provided very quick and accurate responses. He built itineraries that were customized to my needs and had the right balance of open time and new, unique activities.

Activity Reviews

Horse Riding in the Geothermal Valley

Iceland

Super fun and the guides were helpful for new riders. The scenery could not have been more impressive.

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Husavik Whale Watching

Iceland

A must do in the north of Iceland. We saw dolphins and tracked a humpback whale who was feeding.

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The Geothermal Vok Baths

Iceland

Silfra Snorkeling

Iceland

Unique and one of a kind!

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Reykjavik Food Walk

Iceland

A great way to start your trip to orient yourself around Reykjavik. Lots of food! Come hungry.

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GeoSea Geothermal Baths

Iceland

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Tour

Iceland

A must do if you want to kayak around icebergs and see seals.

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Katla Ice Cave

Iceland

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Skaftafell Glacier Hike

Iceland

Highlight of the trip. A long hike that includes ice climbing and seeing a lot of a magnificent glacier.

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The Secret Lagoon

Iceland

We had a wonderful trip, much of it made possible made possible by Adam, who curated a great week for us. I confess to having been skeptical about whether having a planned trip -- as opposed to doing it ourselves -- was worth it. I have for decades planned vacations and travel. Done the research, found the hotels and restaurants, and made decisions about where to go and when. I enjoyed that challenge. But, it takes a lot of time and effort.

We had planned a cruise from Iceland and our calendar freed up a little and we thought it would be fun to see a little bit of Iceland on our own. The problem was I didn't have the time available to plan . . . . so the research I did was to find a great company that could do the planning for us. That brought us to KimKim -- and Adam. We could not have been more pleased by the entire experience. We told Adam what we liked and the time we had and a complete itinerary appeared not long thereafter.

Adam far exceeded my abilities to have planned this by myself, and I have done it for years and am good at it. Driving maps, places to stop, tours along the way day after day, great hotels, super restaurant recommendations -- he had it all for us. Having everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, on our iPhone was a benefit that was enormously helpful for daily travels. Adam found places I probably would have skipped (Westman Islands and Heimaey, for example) and tours that I probably would have bypassed and that was one of the huge benefits of his services. He knew what was worth it to see and do and what was less exciting.

Most amazingly -- our daily plans: the route, the places to see, the tours, the sights along the way were planned so we were never rushed and saw everything as planned with little waiting or "gaps" in the day. Perfectly planned.

Adam provided excellent service throughout. About a week before we left for Iceland, we learned that we would need to cut our cruise short and hop off the boat halfway through the trip. We e-mailed Adam and he made all the arrangements for us to do that and planned a days worth if sightseeing for us in the area before we hopped on a plane to Reykjavik. He was always promptly responsive to texts and e-mails along the way as well.

We had a great trip. Thanks, Adam.

Iceland was incredible! Noga helped us plan a multigenerational trip for the whole family.
Everything was seamless once we arrived and the app allowed kept us on track and organized throughout our journey.

Activity Review

Skaftafell Glacier Hike

Iceland

This was a great adventure and Maria was awesome. Our only negative comment is that this tour company has you walk about 30 minutes to the start whereas other companies drive you right to the base.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Take you to the base

We had the ABSOLUTELY MIST AMAZING time in our week in August in Iceland. I know it would have not turned out this great if it was not for KimKim abd having worked with Gummi. From the start, we had excellent communication and follow thru with Gummi. The itenerary planned worked out really well. All our accomodations were perfect. The plan easy to follow. We could have never planned this trip this well ourselves. To anyone planning an Iceland trip...I would highly suggest using Kim Kim and Gunni.

Hotel Reviews

Fosshotel Baron

Reykjavík

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Dís Cottages

Grundarfjordur

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Eldhestar

Ölfus, Hveragerði

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Katla by Keahotels

Vík

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Excursion

Iceland

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Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

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Transport

Silfra Snorkeling Adventure

Golden Circle

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Scenic Meadow Horseback Ride

Iceland

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Hanna put together the trip of a lifetime for our family. All the interactions were flawless. All the bookings and car rental worked seamlessly. Accommodations were ample for our family and very comfortable with easy connections to check in and out. The trip was very well planned and every detail was taken care of and we could just relax and enjoy it all.

Alicia was fantastic! So easy to work with and definitely listened to what I wanted and planned accordingly. I really appreciated a video meeting to plan, it just felt more personal. She also checked in with me on arrival, made sure I was all set and that she was available should I need something while I was there and/or the office contact. I wanted to do as much as possible and at the same time, not have to do a lot of “thinking”..please just tell me where to be and when! The app made that so easy. My trip was jammed packed in the best possible way!

Overall, the Icelandic experience was very rewarding. We got a good overview of the country. The guides for the private tours were knowledgeable and personable. The hotels were all good selections and good locations. One of the found highlights in Reykjavik was the band performing at The Old Bookstore. The KimKim team put together a great adventure for the six of us!

Hotel Reviews

Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels

Ásborgir

personal hit tubs a plus, large rooms

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Sand Hotel by Keahotels

Reykjavík

great location. good buffet (no cooked like eggs/pancakes)

Authenticity & Character

Location

overlooked the road with no cars

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Hotel Rangá

Hella

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Staff

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Activity Reviews

Þingvellir National Park

Iceland

Lava Show Experience

Reykjavík

very interesting

Geysir Geothermal Area

Iceland

it was raining-and the geyser was not impressive

Quality of Experience

Private Thórsmörk Super Jeep Experience

Iceland

very knowledgeable and personable guide

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Food

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Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi Waterfalls

Iceland

just a great experience

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FlyOver Iceland

Reykjavík

this was fun. but the actual flyover was a bit short

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Reykjavík City Walk

Reykjavík

great guide

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Transport

this is a walking tour-with some uneven sidewalks

Blue Lagoon Premium Admission

Iceland

Great way to relax and unwind after a red eye flight

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Explore Reykjavík

Reykjavík

guide knew a lot about beer and the history of Icelandic independence

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Efstidalur II Farm Bistro

Golden Circle

Soup buffet was the right choice

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Icelandic Food Walk

Reykjavík

Good food selections, even the fermented shark head

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Reynisfjara Beach & Reynisdrangar Columns

Iceland

we didn't do much here, a long way from Reykjavik

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Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

learned a lot about glaciers and glacier caves

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We had the best time exploring Iceland with our family of 4! Adam did an amazing job helping us plan our trip that made sense for the routes we were taking while also keeping our two children, ages 8 and 11, in mind. He recommended great restaurants, optional stops and activities that our family really enjoyed. Having a full itinerary, with all the bookings for activities, spas, hotels, car, etc, really helped take the stress out of planning and made traveling a breeze.

We were traveling specifically for the total solar eclipse, and we booked relatively late when many accommodations and activities were already filling up. Adam still managed to find us some really great accommodations, which we were so grateful for.

The eclipse day itself was challenging because there were many unknowns around traffic, crowds, weather, and how much sightseeing we could realistically do. Adam kept us updated and informed throughout and helped us understand our best options as things unfolded. We ended up seeing a lot that day on the Snaeffelsness Peninsula, but ultimately the weather led us back to the hotel for the eclipse viewing and it worked out perfectly!

Our itinerary was a little packed for us, especially with the girls dealing with jet lag the first few days, so we ended up missing some of the planned stops. However, we really appreciated having everything laid out for us. The Kimkim app was easy to navigate, and we loved being able to see the daily plan, all the stops, drive times, recommendations and details all in one place. Adam was very patient throughout the planning. I probably asked him 1000 questions, and he never once seemed bothered! He was always responsive, helpful and willing to talk through options.

Some of our favorite activities were visiting the Blue Lagoon upon arrival to Iceland, soaking in the Fontana Stream Baths and eating the rye bread while on the geothermal bakery tour, seeing real lava at the Lava show, riding Icelandic horses, and hiking on a glacier on the Katla Ice cave tour! We had an unforgettable family trip and would absolutely recommend Adam and kimkim to anyone planning a trip!

We had an absolutely amazing trip to Iceland planned by Gummi! Our trip brought us through Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Golden Circle, Kirkjubæjarklaustur and Reykjavik. Gummi thoughtfully arranged our trip with our 6 and 9 year olds in mind. The entire trip was memorable but our favorite stops were the Glacier Cave Hike, Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, hiking around Búðir Church and the Dverghamrar Balsalt Cliffs. We truly saw some of the best that Iceland has to offer and will remember the experience forever! Gummi gave excellent recommendations for dining options and all of our lodgings were clean and comfortable.

Iceland is an incredibly beautiful country with so many wonderful sites it is hard to do justice to name only a few.The numerous waterfalls,glaciers, mountains,lagoons, black sand and smooth pebble beaches and Reykjavik itself were awe inspiring and at times jaw dropping. One example the diamond beach was unique where icebergs and ice fragments from the nearby glacier wash up on the black sand where you can pick up a crystal clear piece of Ice that may be thousands of years old. Adam Warszawski did a great job choosing excellent and strategically located hotels as well as organizing the entire itinerary including zodiac excursion on a glacial lagoon and and geothermal lagoon reservations.The food was excellent as well as consistently good coffee.Adam again deserves high praise on a job well done on relatively short notice.

We had an excellent trip planned by Emanuela. She was very accessible and responsive and took into account our needs and our young children’s ages in her planning. We had a great time in Iceland!

Our group of 6 travelers recently took a fabulous trip to Iceland using KimKim's travel planning services. Nick, Noga, Maria, and the team at KimKim provided an amazingly diligent and professional level of input, knowledge, and responsiveness that made our trip rich with Icelandic experiences that will last a lifetime. Noga listened attentively to all of our interests and travel preferences and choreographed a complete travel plan filled with wonderful sights, accomodations, food, navigation and adventure. Her depth of Icelandic knowledge was both wide and deep. The travel plan we settled on was meticulously detailed and accurate, leading to a visit to Iceland that was full and exceeded our expectations. Nick was vital in assisting with a travel glitch with one of the excellent local tour guide firms that KimKim pointed us to and led our Icelandic tours. Maria provded superb background support, solidifying the overall top notch experience for our group. Thanks to the team at KimKim, they are high-performing service provider that I'd recommend highly to others. Sandy S

Emanuela provided us with an amazing trip itinerary. I was not the easiest client to work with and asked lots of questions and did a lot of revisions and she was patient and did a great job accommodating our wants. I cannot recommend her services enough

Shout out to Alicia, I just want to say how great it was working with Alicia. She had a great amount of information about Iceland that helped us plan our hikes, sights, and provided details that only someone with personal knowledge of Iceland could provide. She had endless patience and was a critical part of planning our family trip for 6 adults. We drove from the Westman Islands to the South, the Golden Circle, the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Westfjords, and Reykjavik and loved it all.

Emanuela created an excellent itinerary for our 6 days in Iceland. We had an amazing private guide who drove us to all of the sights in Iceland. We felt that we had a great deal of flexibility with our schedule. I would highly recommend Emanuela!