Kimkim Trip Reviews for Iceland

I liked the preplanning and the zoom call before departure.
Car rental- there is no longer a shuttle to Blue Car Rental. We were told the airport management discontinued all shuttles to car rentals in January. Blue Car also has no signs in airport to follow while other car rentals do. Thank you for telling us to be sure to get WiFi before we left- we did have to ask to receive.
Reykjavík Marina- Berjaya Hotel- the staff was wonderful and very helpful to give guidance and to assist with city parking.
Northern Lights- the tour was not what we expected but we feel very lucky that we had a spectacular display! The guide shared very little information about the lights, constellations or how to take good pictures. The concept is great but was not the best experience.
Dog sledding and Sky Lagoon- fabulous!
We were upgraded for Sky Lagoon and suggest for others in the future. It was nice to have a private changing area.
Hot springs- it does not compare to the Sky Lagoon spa experience.
Loved the cliff walk and black beaches!
We were sorry whale watching was cancelled but certainly understood and you were very quick to offer alternatives and refund our money.
Geothermal Bread experience- It was touristy.
National Park- crazy windy weather. Sorry we did not get to explore more.
Super jeep experience- fantastic! Carlos was terrific, very knowledgeable and even added a cave to the day. Highly recommend!
Hotel Budir, Hotel Rangá and Panorama Glass Lodge- all great!
Hotel Ranga- Their evening observatory cabin with telescopes was a fun experience and guide very knowledgeable.
The Glass Lodge- a unique experience!
Vic- a long ride and not sure worth the travel. The weather was rainy so perhaps would have found more charming on a sunny day!
We had multiple days of snowy weather, white outs, rain, road closures- you did warn us and had us prepared- thank you! But I don’t think you can stress enough.
Your general suggestions on tipping, currency, what to pack, etc- very helpful and accurate.
KimKim and Noga did an excellent job, and it was an amazing trip. Thank you so much! I will recommend you to others.

Hotel Reviews

Panorama Glass Lodge West Iceland

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very unique location

Hotel Rangá

Hella

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

My favorite hotel for our trip

Hótel Búðir

Búðir

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms very quaint

Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavík

Authenticity & Character

The staff

Location

Great location

Staff

Informative and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Gerðuberg Basalt Cliffs

Iceland

Very snowy day- unable to really experience.

Hvammsvík Hot Springs Experience

Iceland

Raw outdoor experience!

Sky Lagoon Experience - Saman

Reykjavík

Northern Lights & Stargazing

Reykjavík

We were very lucky and saw a spectacular display!

Explore Reykjavík

Reykjavík

We accomplished on our own- a great walking city!

Icelandic Dog Sledding

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Enjoyed the question and answer time in zoom - very informative.

Blue car rental no longer has shuttle service. It is a short walk and not a problem but you may want to change instructions on how to pick up your car. The airport discontinued all rental car shuttles is my understanding.

Hotels - I liked them all - in great locations, clean and very nice people. My favorite was Angel Rangá but they were all nice and The Glass house was a wonderful experience but one night is plenty for travelers not carrying food, etc.

Activities - Our evening to see the Northern Lights (I think the guides’s name was Ines) was successful . We definitely saw a beautiful display! The guide was not great. We basically drove out of town and stopped at the side of a road and got out and looked up w our phones. There was no instruction or hot chocolate and pastries. We just stood in the road. I thought the guide was a bit rude. A few times we had to move away from oncoming cars. But we did see the northern lights.

The dogsledding day was fun! Very nice and informative people.

I loved the SkyLagoin experience - they upgraded our passes so we had private dressing rooms . Just a really nice experience.

I loved walking the the Cliffs - gorgeous! I was a bit concerned as I do not like heights but the path is plenty far from the edge and it was a great hike.

I could pass on the geothermal bakery but that is probably just a personal choice. The people did a great job and it was nice gathering to eat the bread at the end.

The jeep day (Rangár Ding) was the overall best experience for me. Riding to remote places with Carlos giving information while driving in creeks over sand bars and lava rocks and just getting to see the gorgeous views without a lot of people was great. Lunch was good, and Carlos did an exceptional job.

Our trip ended with a canceled flight due to bad weather. We ended up staying in the Exeter hotel which is also a very nice place if you want another hotel to add to your list.

We had several days of really bad weather where driving was a challenge for us southern folks! You did a good job preparing us but you can not stress it enough. We hated missing the whale watching and really did not get to see much of the National Park due to the weather.

The overall experience was definitely 5⭐️ Your instructions were clear and accurate, you always answered our texts quickly and were helpful. The choices you guided Becky and Rosie through were great. It was a lovely week -

Hotel Review

Hotel Rangá

Hella

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Geysir Geothermal Area

Golden Circle

Quality of Experience

Kirkjufellsfoss

Kirkjufellsfoss

Quality of Experience

Explore Vík

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Thórsmörk Super Jeep Experience

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Geothermal Bakery Experience

Golden Circle

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Quality of Experience

Cliff Walk from Arnarstapi to Hellnar

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Quality of Experience

Búðir Church

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Quality of Experience

Gerðuberg Basalt Cliffs

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Hvammsvík Hot Springs Experience

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Sky Lagoon Experience - Saman

Reykjavík

Quality of Experience

Northern Lights & Stargazing

Reykjavík

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Icelandic Dog Sledding

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Wow, where do I begin!

Reached out to KimKim a few months before our planned trip to Iceland planned for early February.

Adam was assigned as our personal concierge during the planning process and we couldn't have asked for a better, more informative guide to things to do in Iceland! All of the accommodations, excursions, etc mentioned below were set up by Adam and they were perfect.

Basically the process is you give your concierge an idea of rough dates you will be in Iceland, things you want to do or see, and a rough budget and they start the process of giving you choices so you can fine tune your itinerary to fit your needs. I am usually the travel planner but was really nice having someone take the reigns.

We only had 6 days so stayed in the South. We stayed in 3 primary locations -- Blue Lagoon, Vik, and Reykjavik.

Blue Lagoon -- Blue Lagoon is only about 20 minutes from the airport so a great place to go after the long flight from the US. We splurged and stayed 2 nights at the Retreat at the Blue Lagoon and it was worth it! Felt like being in a spa environment 24 hours a day. Literally walk around all day in your fluffy robe, take dips in a private area of the lagoon an much as you like, get spa treatments included in the stay (do The Ritual!), got an in-water massage, and ate at the onsite restaurants including Michelin Star restaurant Moss where I proposed to my girlfriend our last night there (luckily she said yes :-)) Wonderful place to relax and get used to the new time zone while enjoying one of Iceland's iconic thermal pools. True luxury experience.

Vik -- We had rented a nice little 4 wheel drive SUV set up through Adam and so set out to Vik on the most southern tip of Iceland as a jumping off point for some excursions in the area. Adam had sent along driving directions in google maps that included stops along the way to see waterfalls, museums, and other sites along the route which was very convenient -- so nice to be able to come and go and not be just one a 30 or 40 getting on and off the tour bus which we saw plenty of. Weather was actually really nice so road conditions were superb luckily. Stayed at Black Beach Suites just outside of Vik and it was really great, onsite bar and restaurant so we could wind down each day with a drink or two. We actually included Vik on our itinerary to get away from light pollution to see the Northern Lights but unfortunately it was cloudy the whole time we were there (apparently Vik is the rainiest spot in Iceland!) so saw none there. We went on 2 excursions while in Vik -- Ice Cave Tour and Snowmobile on the glacier. Both were freaking awesome, would recommend them to anyone wanting to get out and about in the Vik area.

Reykjavik -- After Vik we drove back to Reykjavik, this time on a little bit different course which included more places to stop and see the sites. Stayed at Hotel Borg which was centrally located to everything. Walked around and saw the sites including the famous church and road leading to it, finally saw the Northern Lights right from the harbor in Reykjavik so get to check that off the bucket list. Drove over to the Sky Lagoon on our last day to get one last thermal pool fix which was nice. Great way to calm down before flying back home.

Overall I cannot recommend Iceland and KimKim enough, especially our concierge Adam! He was in contact beforehand, helping us set up our packed itinerary so we got to see the maximum amount in our short time there and was available while we were there for the few things that came up (also, if your concierge is not available due to days off or hours they will put you in touch with others if needed). Just a great experience, will use KimKim on my next trip to Iceland or other places they can help and recommend them to anyone interested!

Very helpful. Made our vacation super special. I look forward to using this in the future. They were all extremely responsive and helpful. Highly reccomend.

Activity Reviews

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

Reynisfjara Beach & Reynisdrangar Columns

Iceland

Dyrhólaey Arch and Cliffs

Iceland

Skogafoss Waterfall

Iceland

Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi Waterfalls

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Thórsmörk Super Jeep Experience

Iceland

Langjökull Glacier Snowmobiling Adventure

Golden Circle

Gullfoss Waterfall

Golden Circle

Geysir Geothermal Area

Golden Circle

Þingvellir National Park

Iceland

Húsafell Canyon Baths Experience

Iceland

Hraunfossar

Iceland

Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience

Iceland

Hvammsvík Hot Springs Experience

Iceland

Northern Lights Cruise

Reykjavík

Icelandic Food Walk

Reykjavík

Explore Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Blue Lagoon Premium Admission

Iceland

So much detail went in to the planning is this trip and I didn't have to do any of the work. Jenny was amazing and patient. My daughter and I had the trip of a life time, but hopefully we will get another one in a few years!

Iceland was a dream! From the marina hotel to the walking food tour, Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon, to snowmobiling on a glacier and Golden Circle tour, and the ultimate Northern Lights experience, KimKim made this trip everything I’d hoped it would be. Communication was excellent and timely. I can’t say enough about this trip. I loved every moment.

Hotel Review

Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavík

Excellent front desk service, very clean and comfortable room, convenient walking distance to everything in downtown Reykjavík. The included breakfast had something for everyone and was a much appreciated start to my days.

Authenticity & Character

Comfortable aesthetic, tasteful decor.

Location

Easy walk to everywhere I wanted to see in downtown Reykjavík

Staff

Always available, genuinely friendly and courteous, and of course very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

My room was spotless and bed was very comfortable

Activity Reviews

South Coast Highlights & Coastal Villages

Iceland

I loved seeing the icy and snowy waterfalls, black sand beach and country side.

Quality of Experience

Safe, comfortable transportation to see the sights!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very knowledgeable, good sense of humor, courteous and entertaining.

Transport

Very comfortable and I felt very safe in some treacherous snowy/windy weather

Icelandic Food Walk

Reykjavík

This was so much fun and the food was outstanding!! Stevie, our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining.

Quality of Experience

The food was fabulous and well thought out.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Stevie was knowledgeable and very entertaining. Excellent guide.

Transport

My feet didn’t fail me! *it was a walking tour

Sky Lagoon Experience - Saman

Reykjavík

Very relaxing and enjoyable. Took my time during the seven step ritual and very happy I did.

Quality of Experience

Water temperature was warm and inviting, views were beautiful, staff was welcoming and courteous, facilities were clean and comfortable.

Snowmobile and Ice Cave Tour

Iceland

Excellent tour from start to finish if you don’t mind most of your day spent traveling to and from the glacier, which I did not!

Quality of Experience

Overall experience was great!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very courteous, professional and patient with everyone

Transport

Very knowledgeable, entertaining and courteous

Northern Lights & Stargazing

Reykjavík

This was everything I’d hoped for. Our guide was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. He knew exactly where to go and how to find the lights. Via his instructions, I was able to identify the lights on my own. Love every minute.

Quality of Experience

Seeing the lights was a dream!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic and encouraging

Transport

Safe and warm.

Golden Circle Day Trip

Reykjavík

I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Pick up was close to my hotel and timely. The guide was knowledgeable and courteous. All the sights were amazing to visit and the stop for locally made ice cream was a treat. I can’t wait to come back in the warmer months to see everything green!

Quality of Experience

Relaxed, comfortable, worry free!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Courteous and knowledgeable

Transport

I was able to relax and let them do all the driving. Van was comfortable.

Reykjavík City Walk

Reykjavík

Very informative, nice easy pace, guide was very knowledgeable. If I had to do it over again, I would skip this and just do the Walking Food tour since it covered a lot of the same history but with the added bonus of great food!

Explore Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Enjoyed walking around and checking out the area, including delicious cocktails at Tipsy!

Quality of Experience

Blue Lagoon Comfort Admission

Iceland

Perfectly timed to go straight to the Blue Lagoon from the airport. Luggage storage was easy to access and use. Transportation to and from the Lagoon was easy to use and staff very friendly. The Lagoon is so large that it’s easy to find a quiet place to sit and take it all in. I ate lunch at the Lava restaurant: one of the best mushroom soups I’ve ever eaten. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience

All staff are very kind and helpful

This truly was the trip of a lifetime. My friend and I spent 8 days experiencing the southeast region of Iceland by car.

We benefited enormously from the knowledge, planning skills and affable manner of our trip planner, Gummi (Guomundur Oli). He was able to take our broad goals and ideas of what kind of trip we wanted and planned it for us perfectly. He was responsive throughout the trip and gave us really good ideas as questions arose as we made our way through this almost other worldly experience.

We drove the perimeter of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and then made our way around the Golden Circle. The northern lights, waterfalls, canyons, tectonic plates, volcanic landscape, black sand beaches, a glacier, ice caves, horseback riding, lava tunnels, amazing food, the city of Reykjavik, thermal lagoons, and more.

The one person we met who really stood out was the fellow who took us on the ice cave tour. His name is Siggi and his company’s name is CrystalCave.is. He takes small groups (there were 4 of us that day) out on the glacier and down to the ice caves. In addition to his knowledge of the glacier and the ice caves, he offered us a view into his world, the respect the other guides clearly have for him, his sense of humor, his wisdom, and how he came to do this work that he loves (I won’t spoil it by telling you here). He truly inspired us, made us laugh, and left a lasting impression on both of us.

I am riding high after this trip.

The trip was incredible! A wonderful experience. The KIMKIM team were always there to answer any of our questions. We particularly enjoyed the Panorama glass lodge and were fortunate enough to see the Northern lights. The App is easy to use and a welcome addition. We highly recommend using them to plan unique one of a kind adventures.

Hotel Reviews

Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavík

Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels was very well placed and offered easy walking access to everything we wanted in Reykjavík. We did have a bit of trouble finding it initially, but once there, everything was great.

Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels

Ásborgir

Our stay at Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels was fine, although we didn't experience much of the amenities due to the cold and stormy weather. No issues with the hotel itself.

Silica Hotel

Grindavík

Extremely helpful and friendly staff.

Location

A unique site

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Panorama Glass Lodge West Iceland

Authenticity & Character

well thought out. beautiful setting

Cleanliness & Comfort

They thought of everything! Loved the heated floors

Activity Reviews

Icelandic Dog Sledding

Iceland

Icelandic Dog Sledding was enjoyable, although not as interactive as past experiences where we had our own team. Despite the lack of snow, they conducted the activity on a frozen lake and provided extra gear for warmth. If you've never been dog sledding before, it would be a great experience.

Geothermal Bakery Experience

Golden Circle

The Geothermal Bakery Experience was a bit disappointing. It lacked interactivity, and we mostly just watched the process. It was interesting to eat the bread that was cooked, but the experience could have been more engaging.

Reykjavík City Walk

Reykjavík

Lots of insight and friendly guide

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The locations that were selected for our journey hit everything we were looking for: spectacular views, gorgeous waterfalls, incredible landscapes, lots of water, and of course - amazing views of the Northern Lights. All of the tours planned were fun and had knowledgeable, friendly guides that really set the tone. Our hotels and cottages were unique, had amazing views, and were in great locations. And the whole team at KimKim was really thoughtful and easy to work with.

Our local specialist, Gummi, created the most amazing itinerary for our honeymoon. After our initial call, he tailored the trip to be perfect for us. Every stop was organized, timed perfectly, and completely worthwhile to see! We can't even pick the most favorite activity or waterfall or site we saw. He also checked in with us during the trip to make sure we were okay, and gave us heads up for the Northern Lights forecasts. We also overslept one morning and he rearranged our activity to give us some more time. We are unbelievably grateful to him for the trip and had the most amazing time.
10/10 recommend Gummi. 10/10 recommend Iceland.

Trip was easy to plan with Guðmundur. Beautiful scenery and great guides. Crystal Caves with Siggi was particularly good- one of 4 tour companies that can drive on the glacier provided the best possible experience. The accommodations were all very comfortable, safe, clean, warm and ideally situated for the purpose of our trip, which was seeing the Northern Lights (which we did)

Hotel Reviews

Alda Hotel Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Ideal location in the heart of the city. Easy to walk everywhere, a parking garage nearby, and parking in front to unload your luggage. Comfortable, warm, excellent room.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels

Ásborgir

Great spot with shared hot tubs for each building. We were there for a great new year's eve meal. Loved it.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Panorama Glass Lodge West Iceland

Really special experience. Maybe a little tight, but a great spot to see the northern lights, and even if it's cloudy you can hang out in the hot tub or sauna. Easy to get food nearby, truly private lodges, absolutely wonderful.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

ATV to Black Sand Beach and Plane Wreck

Iceland

Easy ride, no need to have any experience. They take care of everything and just give you great views.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Breiðamerkurjökull Ice Cave Small Group Adventure

Iceland

Truly excellent. We watched groups struggle on the glacier dealing with the wind and cold- we only had fun. Siggi is one of 4 companies that can drive on the glacier and that made this an incredible expereince. Loved getting into the ice. So pretty.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Siggi was so interesting and knowledgeable- we learned more about Iceland from him than any other source

Transport

We felt like we were able to see many of the Gems Iceland had to offer. We acknowledge we had a bit of luck when it came to the weather, it was an incredible experience. New Year's Eve was amazing, we could not get enough of the fireworks and the energy in the city.

Activity Reviews

Hvammsvik Hot Springs (& Nature Reserve)

Iceland

a little crowded but gorgeous!

Solheimajokull Glacier Hike

Iceland

Beautiful!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Iceland was a trip of a life time! Noga was so easy to work with and thought of everything. Every where we went we would say “I’m so glad we had KimKim’s help planning”. They think of every detail. We had a small issue on our trip and the whole team was on it to fix it. I will never go on a trip without the KimKim team. Thank you Noga, Nick and Maria!

Hanna was the best. Every time we had a good moment we’d stop and laugh and say Hanna did good 😂. Will be planning an itinerary for every trip from now on, everything felt like a surprise which allowed for no expectations from over planning and looking at “perfect” travel photos

The trip was great overall and everything was very easy to execute thanks to the set up of the Kim Kim team. The WiFi in the car made everything go so smoothly. The only down side was that many of the parking lots that were marked as no fee, now charge and the kiosks are very hidden so it was not always obvious. You have to know to look for them. We also could never get the gas pumps to work on a credit card (kept asking for a PIN) so we switched to a debit and then things were fine.

The lava cave was an amazing experience and our guide was great. The ice cave didn't discuss the 15 minute hike to the cave in very cold windy conditions in any of the brochures. We could have been more prepared for that.

Nora was great and we took most of her recommendations including going to Perlan for New Years Eve fireworks viewing. It was one of the highlights of the trip! Things were extra special as our daughter got engaged on the Black San Beach in the beautiful Iceland sunset!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Eldhestar

Ölfus, Hveragerði

Nice hotel convenient to easy travel to the airport. The riding experience was excellent. The horse theme throughout made it lots of fun.

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Location

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Fosshotel Núpar

Kálfafell

We enjoyed this hotel very much. We saw the Northern Lights from our back patio. The staff was very welcoming and made sure we were aware the Northern Lights could be viewed. When we did not make reservations for dinner, they still managed to get us in. The only draw back was the coffee machine at breakfast was broken and there was no back up. We just drank tea instead. Not a deal breaker.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very far from anything so you pretty much have to eat at their restaurant. But it the middle of nowhere is what made it perfect for the aurora.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Hotel

Reykjavík

The rooms were tiny with few amenities. The breakfast was the least impressive of the whole trip. The staff was minimally helpful and there were constantly dirty dishes and glasses all over the lobby. The location was good and it had it's own parking which made it convenient.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Well located near the city center but backs right up to the domestic airport

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Fosshótel Reykholt

Reykholt

This hotel was very nice and the included breakfast was the best that we had on the trip. The hot tub area was very inviting but it was not clear if it was included with the room or not. It seems to me that it should be included but that was not clear.

Authenticity & Character

A nice place with a good restaurant and nice spa.

Location

Fine but limited to the hotel restaurant as there is not much nearby.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Scenic Meadow Horseback Ride

Iceland

Lovely long ride at sunrise.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

A bit of a strong personality but knew her stuff.

Breiðamerkurjökull Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

This was lovely once you got to the cave. There was a 15 minute hike across the glacier in the wind which was brutal and we had no idea about until we were already there. It was alot of work for a cave that was too crowded with other people.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Hvammsvík Hot Springs Experience

Iceland

This was a lovely hot spring away from the main fray of tourism. We went there immediately from the airport but were a bit tired after the trip and may have enjoyed it more had we done it later.

Perlan Museum

Reykjavík

Excellent museum. Should plan to spend at least a half a day here to learn about the land of Fire and Ice.

We had a great trip and Gummi was amazing. All of the tours that Gummi booked for us were wonderful and we felt very well taken care of during the entire trip. Gummi was very responsive to all of our questions and would send us updates on Northern Lights every night. I would definatley use KimKim again and would recommend Gummi to anyone looking to visit Iceland.

Hotel Reviews

Black Beach Suites

Vik I Myrdal

This hotel is a great location. The hotel overlooks the Black Sand Beach and the view is wonderful. You can walk to the Black Sand Beach from your room. The rooms are spacious and had a small kitchenette which was nice. There is not restaraunt on site but Vik is just 10 minutes away. I recommend the Black Pizza as it was great. The hotel does offer coffee and pastries for purchase at the main house.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Overlooking Black Sand Beach which you could walk .

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels

Ásborgir

This was a great hotel. We had hot tub at end of our building and it was easy to access. This place is great for Northern Lights due to low light polution. We were eating dinner and staff came around to say that the Northern Lights could be seen outside. They also have a system where they will call you if Aurora is see outside and this was helpful for us to see them. Restaraunt is great and the included breakfast was stellar. Would recommend to anyone.

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Hótel Varmaland

Borgarnes

This is a very nice hotel. The room was great and it is right in a small town. The grow some of their food so there is a greenhouse next to it which is always on. The light made it hard for seeing any nothern lights (would not be an issue during the summer). Staff was great and location is nice. Would recommend this hotel for a visit.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Greenhouse next door so hard for Nothern Lights but really only issue.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Berjaya Hotel Mývatn

Mývatn

This hotel is located with awesome views of the lake. The hotel was very comfortable and the included breakfast was one of the best we had on the entire trip. We ate both nights at the restaraunt which had great food. Was a little understaff with one person for most of the restaraunt but she did a great job. Hotel has a great bar and just feel very cozy and nice. Our favorite hotel of the entire trip. Desk staff were amazing. We needed assistance with a medical issue and they assisted and even made calls to help us. Would highlyt recommend this hotel it was wonderful.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Great view and close to groceryand restaraunts with great view of the lake.

Staff

Very kind and very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great room over all.

Hótel Búðir

Búðir

This hotel was great and located right next to the black church and to hiking trails to the sea. It is located in an isolated spot so hard to go somewhere for dinner easily. The room was a little small but did have a nice window for checking on the Norther Lights. Dinner was good but pricey.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Located next to The Black Church and hiking trails but a little far from any towns.

Staff

Very Friendly and Helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room was a little small.

Alda Hotel Reykjavík

Reykjavík

This hotel was great. The location is close to shops and has easy access to food and shopping. The room was very nice and the breakfast they included was wonderful. Would recommend this hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to shops and restaraunts

Staff

Friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Breiðamerkurjökull Ice Cave Small Group Adventure

Iceland

This was great. There were only two of us with the guide which was great. Our guide Siggi was nice, informative, fun, and great all around. We were able to drive on the glacier allowing us to see caves away from the crowds. We were able to see three differnt caves and was a great. Seeing the Glaicer lagoon before and dimond beach after made the trip that much more amazing. Food truck are in the lot to eat before or after. Highly recommend the fish and chips and the langostine roll they were amazing. This was great trip and one of our favorites.

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk

Iceland

This was great as we got to walk on the glacier. Our guide was great and we were not too big of a group which was nice. It was great to go up and down the glacier. We also were on the glacier for sunset with a clear sky which was amazing.

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Silfra Snorkeling Adventure

Golden Circle

This was a nice idea but was not my favorite. You have to get set up in a dry suit to stay dry and warm. This was helpful but it was so tight and uncomfortable. If I had know how uncomfortable I would be in the suit I might have decided not to go. Many of the others did okay with the suits so could just be me. Also be prepared to be cold if you are going in the winter because it is cold. Also there are no fish really to see and it is just rocks. The promotional pictures make it look better than it was. Might be a better thing to do in the summer. The guides were great and very helpful.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Húsafell Canyon Baths Experience

Iceland

This was a nice experience. Our guide was nice, funny, and very informative. The water is warm and the view are very nice. We did this in the winter so it was dark and hard to see. Would be nice to have more lighting on the walking paths but remote and keeps to nature so that is nice. Great place especially if the Aurora is on display. Unfortunately no Aurora for us but great trip all together.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sturlureykir Horses Riding Tour

Iceland

Riding the horses was great and the farm owners were so nice and told us so much about the Icelandic horse. These horses are so fun to ride and you really get to get close to them and help get them ready to ride. The bread and hot chocolate after were great. Bread is baked in a geothermal oven and is the recipe of the owner. There were only two of us on the tour so that was really nice. Advantage of going in the winter but it was cold.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

You get to ride Icelandic horses no more words needed.

We have a great experience using Kimkim travel. Our travel guide, Guðmundur Óli was excellent and went above and beyond to ensure that we had a good trip. This was a once in a lifetime trip for my family. We will remember this forever. Thank you for all of your help.

Noga and her team were exceptional to work with and really helped us make the most out of our trip.

Hotel Reviews

Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavík

Hotel Loa

Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

Hofn

Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

Vík

The Greenhouse Hotel

Hveragerdi

Activity Review

The Retreat Spa at Blue Lagoon

Iceland

Othman asked the right questions and listened to our particular needs. We like having a little space, we wanted nature and some flexibility to linger if we wanted. Othman got it all. Often it was ‘go to this spot just next to this popular spot for a similar but more intimate experience.’ Or ‘this is not to miss and these others are optional’. It worked perfectly for us.

Our trip to Iceland with Alicia from KimKim Travel was absolutely amazing. The Magma hotel in Tunga was charming, and the food experiences were delicious and memorable. From the Blue Cave tour to the New Year’s cruise, every moment was well-organized and exceeded our expectations. We felt like family and created lifetime memories.