Kimkim Trip Reviews for Iceland

When we first arrived at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon the sun was shining and it was an absolutely stunning sight! The color of the water and different shades of blue coming off the floating icebergs took me by surprise-such beauty with the Vatnajökull glacier as the backdrop. It made me excited about kayaking the lagoon-a first for me to paddle amongst icebergs! But within the hour clouds took over and a light steady rain began. Suddenly the tour didn’t seem like it was going to be much fun. But our small group suited up and braved the walk with paddles in hand to where the kayaks waited. Instructions were given on safety while kayaking the lagoon and how to paddle. And I should mention that the outfitter had appropriate waterproof and warm gear for us during this wet and cold paddle trip. The weather deterred the majority of the visitors that were there earlier so we had the lagoon to ourselves. It was quiet and serene on the water and the rain stopped the moment we started our paddle. The clouds remained but didn’t take an ounce of beauty away from the experience. I had goosebumps paddling around the looming icebergs. They were pieces of artwork. Our guides were fun and informative and made safety a priority. The equipment was in very good condition, kayaks are sturdy. Our suits were a Godsend. The experience was unique and memorable. This is a good trip for people with any level of kayaking experience. I loved this experience. After our excursion we crossed the road to see Diamond Beach. Another amazing surprise!

My husband and I loved this tour! Our group of 8 others were friendly and fun. Our guide (sorry I don’t remember his name) was upbeat, funny, and so informative. He’s a skilled off road driver and really took us on a fun, scenic ride. For us it was all about the Super Jeep. It’s soooo cool! Once we were at our location we were suited up and had a nice moderate walk to the ice caves. It wasn’t a very extensive cave but it was a great example of an ice cave and beautiful inside. Throughout the tour we didn’t feel rushed. Our guide answered every question we had for him without hesitation. We couldn’t wait to get back into the Super Jeep for the ride back!!!

It wasn’t quite what I expected. Our guide, sorry, I don’t remember his name, was an unforgettable character and spent a lot of time talking about local history, culture, and had some great jokes to share as well. But I was there to experience some delicious unfamiliar exotic local fare and thought this would be a great cultural food introduction of Iceland as we navigated to different eateries throughout downtown Reykjavik. I’m not a foodie, but it was not a good introduction as I shortly learned throughout my travels in Iceland, having meals at small local cafes in other towns and villages. What was offered on the tour was completely subpar to what I experienced elsewhere so I have to say that the food tour failed as an example of how delicious the traditional dishes really are. The food in the country including stops at some of the fuel stations were much better and delicious. But don’t let my opinion of the tour discourage you. Walking the city, enjoying the camaraderie of our group of 10, and getting a good idea of the lay of Reykjavik under the guidance of our big burly host was worth the time in itself. And you may have a completely different opinion of the food offered on this tour. Not all taste buds are alike!

The Sky Lagoon Experience was awesome. We had to reschedule the time, and it was done quickly and smoothly thanks to excellent support from Gummy. The experience itself was rejuvenating and a perfect way to unwind towards the end of our trip.

The Silfra Snorkeling Adventure was fantastic. The guide was great, and it's amazing to think that you're snorkeling between two tectonic plates. Although it's understandable that you don't see much marine life, the rocks and underwater views were still captivating. It's a unique experience that you can't get anywhere else.

The Víðgelmir Lava Cave experience was good and something different from the other activities we had planned. It's an interesting way to explore the unique geological features of Iceland. We enjoyed it.

The ice cave experience at Breiðamerkurjökull was really good. It was one of the standout activities on our trip. We wanted to see and do something unique, and this activity certainly delivered. It aligned perfectly with the top activities we wanted to do in Iceland. I'm glad we got this done and it was well worth it.

Loved this lodge when we got there! It was a little difficult to find in the dark with snow coming down but once we finally found it we loved it! Highly recommend!

Our favorite lagoon! The 7 step ritual was a really cool concept and as someone with a husband who doesn’t love just floating and doing nothing it was the most enjoyable to have something to do and go through it was clean and organized. We really enjoyed this lagoon experience.

Our favorite thing we did! There’s stunning views all the way around and the ice caves literally look like out of a movie set. It was stunning from start to finish.

It was so amazing, the lights were the strongest the night we went they’ve been all year! Our tour guide canceled our trip the first night due to low visibility which we appreciated him not just taking us out anyways and wasting our money. He was honest and waited for a better night and it was perfect!

Great location and free parking. BUT, the street noise was incredibly loud- it sounded like our window was wide open, even though it was closed.

The lodge was great, with an amazing bar & restaurant. The views were great- when the fog lifted. However, the room was very small, and you could hear your neighbors walking and talking. And we had an ‘upgraded room’- the finishes were nice.

Basic hotel. Clean

It wa a long day, but we loved the experience with the local guide, and learned a lot!

Cool spot. We had a fantastic lunch in the wine bar.

We couldn’t do the river crossing because it was too deep- we would have had to get wet up to our shins. So, waterproof boots weren’t enough. Hikers should be aware that they have to walk in the river for several meters before they get to the log that spans the rest of the river. So, we never got to see the falls.

Gorgeous hike!!

Great place! The room was comfortable, clean and convenient to sights, food, drink and shops.

The bed was comfortable and clean. My husband had an allergic reaction to something in the room. The door was difficult to lock and the staff was not very helpful to resolve the issue.

We enjoyed our stay. Clean, friendly and cozy. Very nice breakfast and hot tubs.

Beautiful! Loved the boat ride and we saw dolphins, and 2 kinds of whales. 🐳

This was very interesting. We learned some history and a glimpse into farm life in Iceland. The guide was knowledgeable and informative.

We enjoyed the show. We loved hearing about the history of how the show came about. The presenter was humorous and knowledgeable.

We throughly enjoyed this experience. Very clean, lots of convenient things to make the experience enjoyable- showers, towels, soap, shampoo, suit driers, pool noodles. The natural environment was relaxing and beautiful.

Boat broke down 500 meters off the dock and had to be towed in by tugboats However we did see Northern lights and the guides were great with us.

Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Groups we’re manageable The guide service was well organized.

Pouring rain but the guide made it memorable

A really nice way to finish our tour of Iceland.

An interesting exploration.

Thoroughly enjoyed a relax at the end the day here.

An absolute highpoint. Probably my wife's favourite. An incredible feeling being p on a glacier.

Loved this tour and got some beautiful colourful shots of the cave. Stunning.

I really liked the Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels in Reykjavik. The location was great, very close to many things to walk to. One of the standout points for us was the early check-in they provided after our overnight flight, which was incredibly helpful. They also offered us access to their breakfast, which was very much appreciated as we were exhausted and hungry upon arrival. It was a very welcoming experience, and having breakfast and a nap truly helped us recharge for the rest of our day.

The Hike to Húsafell Canyon Baths was a disappointment for us. It was advertised as a hike into a thermal pool, but in reality, the hike felt like just going down a dirt path with some steps. The pool itself was nice, but compared to other pools we've been to, it was underwhelming. It's not something we would have chosen to do had we known what it was.

The Glacier Ice Cave Experience was very memorable. The guide took us to a few special spots, including filming locations for Game of Thrones, adding an interesting and unique layer to an already incredible excursion. It was well done and a must-see when in Iceland.

The Silfra Snorkeling Adventure was the highlight of our trip! It's definitely not for everybody, but it was a very unique experience that's worth doing. The location and the whole experience were nothing short of spectacular and stood out as a memorable part of our Iceland trip.

Good place in a charming little village!

Fun, unique farm setting. The dinner menu was limited but food was delicious. Very quiet! Enjoyed the farm animals!

Perfect choice close to our itinerary and good food

Great location, quiet and comfortable. Appreciated that our stay included breakfast. Our arrival was much earlier than check in time- staff willingly stored our luggage. If could change check in times to correspond closer to flight arrival times without being charged for an extra day- that would be really appreciated.

Great location to walk around Reykjavik. Rooms were clean and staff helpful

Absolutely loved this hotel. It was cozy and inviting. The staff was amazing. Breakfast was outstanding with personal service. Our favorite place we stayed during a 9 day trip.

Good location. We did have a bit of a fiasco with the key code to the building and room. Which resulted in us being locked out every time we left. Fortunately they did answer the phone and were able to reissue the codes. However, it was every single time we had to get back in. Breakfast was good and the rooms were clean.

Quaint hotel in the country side. Very clean. We ate both dinner and breakfast there and it was good.

Great hotel. Fabulous breakfast. The front desk staff, a young man, was extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms were nice. Absolutely would come back. Great location for Vik.

This is an amazing hotel with geothermal baths and delicious food!

This is an amazing waterfall with a lovely path to explore it well.

Although it can get crowded, Pingvellir is not to be missed. The walk from the visitor's center takes you through the fissure between continents, the area believed to be the site of the first parliament, and other sites. We also took the additional walk to see Silfra Fissure where one can snorkel or dive to see the continental divide up close and personal. It was enormously windy while we were there so we didn't do the 6+ mile hike we had planned to do, but the 4 miles we did do were great!

The geyser is amazing and reliable! We got great pictures and took the walk to see them all.

We took the walk to the pools just before sunset. It was a nice walk. The pools were cooler than the other geothermal pools we visited and it was going to start getting dark so we didn't go in but it was a nice walk and we caught the best light for the views of the nearby glacier!

Amazing rock formations and a beautiful cliff overlooking the ocean. We walked all around and the took the walk to the top from the lower parking lot. There is a lighthouse and a great view there.

This was cute thing and a welcome stop. You could add your own cairn to the collection and see those others had made.

We loved this beach! The tide was kind to us and we were able to explore the cave. We took the walk from the upper parking lot to the beach.

It was very fun to walk to this waterfall after the glacier adventure.

We stopped in Reyoarfjorour and saw the World War II exhibit from the outside (the museum opened later than we wanted to stay). The fjord is beautiful and it is a cool village. Stop at Petra's rock shop out town. It was a fun stop to see the collection and meet Petra's granddaughter!

Very cool town with a rainbow street, pond you can walk around, interesting sculptures and some a nice restaurant or two. Many of the shops were closed for the season when we got there but we saw a great exhibit at the art center and wandering around was fun.

Dettifoss and Selfoss are powerful and magnificent waterfalls that are easy to see via a great path and viewing platforms. Hafragilsfoss takes a bit of a bumpy drive (or longer walk) to reach but it is worth it!

The basalt columns at the canyon are amazing and similar to those at Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland and Devil's Postpile in California, as well as in other areas of Iceland. The canyon is beautiful and they have a great walking path that allows you to really experience the canyon!

These pseudocraters are quite interesting but maybe a little less so than the many other great formations in the Lake Myvatn area. But it is great to see them all! The visitor center near the pseudocraters is super helpful in getting the full picture The Lake Myvatn area is amazing--all of it- climb the two volcanos to their craters, check out the geothermal plant on the way up, and give yourself time to really explore the formations. In September, we didn't have the midges (annoying bugs) and we did have northern lights two of three nights there. A soak in the Myvatn Nature Baths was the perfect ending to an amazing day!

Beautiful waterfall, easily accessible. There are a couple of walking paths to explore both sides of the falls. Well worth the trip.

This was really fun! We got to see the "trolls" who turned to stone upon being exposed to sunlight. First, learn about the folklore around Christmas in Iceland and the 13 Yule Lads. Then, let your imagination run a bit when you see the lava formations.

The Lake Myvatn area is awesome. The geothermal area with boiling mud pots and steam vents is interesting. You can take the short walk around them and/or the longer hike above the geothermal formations. Going to Lake Myvatn in September was great--no midges (annoying bugs you might experience in the summer) and Northern Lights!

Fun, easy cave to visit especially of Game of Thrones fans. We also took the walk above the cave where there are fissures and other lava formations.

A short hike up and you see this beautiful crater and an amazing view!

This is an amazing place! You see icebergs floating to the see and ice on the beach.

This activity was a bit out of my comfort zone (stepping over crevasses) and I loved it. Our guide Kari Timsson "Ginger" was great and helped me build my confidence as we walked, explored the issures and an ice cave. The ice cave was smaller than pictured but was very interesting--you could see bubbles in the ice. Kari discussed climate change from the perspective of the glacier over time. Icelandic Mountain Guides offers a variety of tours for all experience and comfort levels--this one was great for those newer to glaciers. Great experience!

The GeoSea baths are great--they over look the ocean, have geothermally heated sea water, pools with different temperatures, swim up bar, and are a great way to warm up and relax after the whale watch trip!

Our guide, Dagur Larusson, made this trip outstanding! It was delicious and fun, informative and he accommodated dietary issues. Loved it!

What a perfect way to end our adventures in Iceland! We went to the Sky Lagoon on our way to the airport. We did the seven step ritual. The pools overlooked the ocean and looked like a lagoon in the lava--just beautiful--probably our favorite of the larger geothermal pools.

Awesome geothermal pools. We changed our reservation to go at night with the hope of seeing Northern Lights from the pool. Although we left before seeing the lights (we saw them later), it was a great experience and it was fun to be there at night.

It was an interesting church (though closed for the season when we arrived). Seeing it from the outside was fine and interesting.

We loved Akureryri! We saw Northern Lights there on two separate nights. One night, we drove up through the forest and found a clearing to see them. After that, we went down to the waterfront and the show continued! We also visited the very cool art museum and the history museum with Nona's house--all worth doing. The walk along the waterfront was great. Our hotel was night next to the iconic Akureyrarkirkja church. Hof cultural center was closed when we got there but it looked like a great music venue. We toured the Botanical Gardens, old town, and saw the amazing town pool.

This canyon is really special. It is not very far out of the way and has several trails to explore the waterfall and canyon. Very nice!

This is a very nice little village with a fun museum. We didn't make it to the Dragsnes hot spring or Djupavik villiage, but we did take a great hike above the town. We also explored the Museum of Sorcery and Magic which was quite interesting. We also stopped by the brewery. Although they were closed for the season for tasting, they were super nice and told us a bit about their establishment. The restaurant across the street from the Guesthouse was great--we had lunch and dinner there.

Isafjorour is a great town! The museum was really fun and the dinner at Tjoruhusid Restaurant next door was amazing! People were very friendly. In addition to exploring the town (museum, library, shops, waterfront), we took a great hike to a waterfall just above the town.

Beautiful waterfall with a very nice short hike that takes you past several other falls. Lovely. A great way to break up the drive. From the top viewing area, the view of the fjord was amazing!

We did not attend this activity. I gave it the three stars only to be able to submit the review. After the drive to the Bolafjall Mountain platform, we did not really have it in us to make the drive to this beach.

We went to the platform during our Northern Lights tour. We also went the following day to see it in the daylight. The view is spectacular though the last part of the drive up there was a bit daunting and much nicer the evening before when Gudmundur Maldimarsson, our Northern Lights guide, did the driving!

This was our first time seeing the Northern Lights! Gudmundur Validmarsson was an amazing guide and showed us really how to see and photograph the lights. He took us up to Bolafjall Mountain Viewpoint Platform which was a perfect venue.

We did not do this activity. I rated it medium only because I had to include a rating to submit the review. This activity was closed weekends and we were scheduled to go on a Saturday. Instead of doing the the extra driving just to see it (without the full experience) we got to the hotel a little early and took a great hike in Holmavik and visited the Witchcraft museum.

Outstanding trip! We saw 2 humpback whales over the course of the trip--one was feeding. The docent was great and informative. The town is super cute

We loved this adventure! Although in September, the birds that nest on Latrabjarg are mostly gone, it was an amazing trip. We got very lucky with our guide, Dr. Gisli Margislason. He was a true local, though has traveled extensively. He showed us family home and points of interest. The red sand beach is fantastic and the museum was great. Gisli's family was among those featured. We watched the documentary about the unbelievable 1947 rescue of the shipwrecked British ship.

Patreksfjorour is a cute and very friendly fishing village. We had an amazing dinner there. We stayed at Hotel West and the owner let my husband play his guitar. We also went to the public pool and hot tubs across the street with a view of the fjord!

We didn't have quite enough time to explore this little fishing village fully, though we saw the lighthouse and its panoramic view of the town and fjord and the church.

Beautiful waterfall! The mountain next to it is also amazing!

The gorge is reasonably easy to get as it is close to the parking lot but wear waterproof boots with good tread if you want to explore it. It is a shorter activity but really lovely

This is a beautiful beach with a few ways down, the remains of a shipwreck, the stones to lift to ensure the sailors were strong enough, and amazing rock formations

Loved this! This walk was beautiful and we were lucky to catch it on a really nice day. Check out the sculpture in Arnastapi. Our hotel--Hellnar Foss Hotel--was in the perfect location for this hike

Nice looking church. We didn't spend much time exploring it as we wanted to have time to do the hike from Hellnar to Arnastapi which was amazing

Reykajvik is great! Besides the shopping streets and great food, we explored the art museum, penis (yes!) museum, Harpa concert hall, sun voyage sculpture, harbor, Hallgrimskirkja church, parliament, the beautiful lake in front of the government buildings, Lemmy pub and Loki ice cream parlor. Our last night, Yoko Ono's Imagine Peace light was lit (October 9-December). Beautiful, clean and friendly city!

A beautiful beach with lots of frolicking seals!

Beautiful and accessible falls right off the road--lovely

Our guide was great--super informative and fun. We did the short hike to the baths and saw a waterfall along the way. The baths are 2 small, natural looking swimming holes of two different temperatures next to a creek. Beautiful!

The cave experience was fun and interesting. There are very few cave formations in lava so if you are expecting stalagmite and stalactities you would see in a limestone cave, well, you won't see them. But the guide was really fun and the experience was great.

This is a beautiful hike. I am giving it only 4 stars because there was a log crossing (round log and a wire to hold onto once you got in position) that proved too daunting for us. So, we hiked back to the beginning and tried to go up the other way which was considerably steeper and while we were there, had 60+ mile per hour wind gusts. Otherwise, it would have been amazing

Everything about this one was amazing.

Wonderdul trip. Enjoyed the more laid back feel.

Beautiful night though it was super windy and disnt see anything.

Great food the whole time. Guide was unbelievably good. Super friendly and engaging

My wifes favorite activity. Rained the way out sunny the way back. Got two experiences in one trip

Loved getting to hike on the glacier and alk the black sand beach!