Kimkim Trip Reviews for Iceland

Our trip to Iceland was absolutely amazing, thanks to Adam and the KimKim team, who helped us plan the adventure of a lifetime. We embarked on a clockwise tour around Iceland, beginning with a few nights in Reykjavík. We enjoyed a fantastic food tour and a relaxing visit to the Sky Lagoon before setting off on our journey.

As we traveled north, we were in awe of Iceland's stunning landscapes—it's truly beyond words. One of the highlights was our Siberian Husky cart ride in Lake Mývatn with SnowDogs. Learning about the history of the area and the loving care given to these beautiful dogs was an incredible experience.

Continuing north, we loved our time at the Vök Baths and our stay at Hotel 1001 Nótt, which would be an ideal spot for viewing the Northern Lights—unfortunately, it was too overcast during our visit. Black Diamond Beach was an absolute must-see. Adam's recommendation to explore both the beach and the bay was invaluable, and seeing the icebergs on the shore was an unforgettable sight.

Hotel Vík was perfectly located and offered excellent amenities. Our final two excursions were incredible. The Katla Ice Cave Tour with our guide, Frederico, was fantastic—his knowledge of the ice caves, Iceland's history, and glaciers made us feel very comfortable and informed. The final highlight was snorkeling at Silfra. Wow—what a once-in-a-lifetime experience! It took a moment to adjust to the dry suits, but it was worth it.

We also spent a night at the Golden Circle Domes. While we expected a glamping experience, we forgot to inquire about heating and ran out of firewood in the middle of the night. Fortunately, the down comforters provided kept us warm, but if you stay there, be sure to grab extra firewood on your way.

Overall, this trip was a dream come true, and we highly recommend it!

Overall a wonderful experience; but my fun was inhibited by a very sore knee.

I would have preferred less stops and staying longer at a destination in order to explore the local area and relax a bit more.

Vik was really neat, but windy ! The hotel we stayed at was very nice and the landscape in the area was amazing.

The geodesic dome was less than impressive and I would not recommend that. Lack of heat caused me to get the chills several times over the evening, resulting in me getting a cold. Luckily the end of the trip!

Maybe a better reference for the summer.

The costs of everything was unexpected.; shame on me for not understanding that ahead of the trip. I must say that the food was better than anticipated !

Had a fantastic trip. Gummy designed perfect itinerary.

Hotel Reviews

The Reykjavík Edition

Reykjavik

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Location

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Hótel Húsafell

Húsafell, Borgarbyggð

Bubble Hotel

Selfoss

Vík Apartments

Vik I Myrdal

Activity Reviews

Crystal Blue Ice Cave

Iceland

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Langjokull glacier snowmobiling

Iceland

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Sky Lagoon - Experience the seven-step Sky Ritual

Iceland

ATV to the Black Beach and Plane Wreck

Iceland

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Lunar Landscapes & Healing Waters – Blue Lagoon Immersion

Iceland

The Secret Lagoon

Iceland

Silfra Snorkeling – Dive Between Continents in Crystal Clear Waters

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The guide that we worked with for our trip to Iceland was everything I could have hoped for! I gave her a LOT of info on what we wanted to do, and she was able to make it all happen. I love that you can go back and forth, ask questions, make tweaks, etc through the whole process. She gave personal recommendations on sites to see and places to stop for food - all of which were amazing. The handheld guide she put together was easy to understand and very thorough. Even better was that she didn't disappear after sending the guide. She WhatsApp me when we got there, a couple times during the trip, and when we got home. It was very comforting to know I could get help at any time. Plus there's a number for 24/7 help. I never had to worry about anything going wrong, and that was worth every penny. Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed!

Hotel Reviews

ION Adventure Hotel

Nesjavellir

Such a cool hotel! It has a spa pool and a sauna. A bar that stays open until 11. There's room service and a restaurant on site. The rooms are modern but cozy. You can get Netflix on the TV. We saw the northern lights from our walk out. You also get some prosecco when you arrive, which doesn't hurt a bit.

Authenticity & Character

Very unique and cool

Location

Not very far from Selfoss

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Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel

Reykjavik

What a cute hotel! There was breakfast, and a restaurant on site. The rooms were darling and had very comfortable beds. The TVs are not smart tvs so you're limited to like 6 channels. There's a gym, and there's a Bonus grocery store right behind the hotel. Walking distance to a food hall, but it would be a pretty far walk to downtown where the shops and restaurants are.

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Hótel Kría

Vík

Great location in the heart of Vik. There's a bar and restaurant, which have an incredible view. Lots of parking. Rooms were nice, good size bathroom, and smart TVs. The beds were clean and nice.

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Activity Reviews

Silfra Snorkeling From Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Such a neat experience! You have to wear thermal underwear of some sort and warm socks. You put on a suit, and then a dry suit over it. It is tight, and uncomfortable around the neck and wrists - but it's to keep the 2°c water out sooo it's worth it. There's a short walk to the entry point. We had to wait about 20 mins to get into the water because of other groups ahead of us. Once you are in the water, it naturally propels you and the suit loosens up a bit. You barely have to do work. Our guide was funny and nice. At the end we all drank hot chocolate and talked about the experience.

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We had James and he was wonderful!

Sky Lagoon

Reykjavík

Wow you will not regret going here!! Pay for the bigger package because it's totally worth it. There's a restaurant inside and a small gift shop. The locker room is private with showers. There's a swim up bar in the lagoon. The seven step rituals were absolutely incredible and not to be missed.

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Northern Lights tour with your driver

Iceland

The super jeep tour was so cool! Picked us up from the hotel and drove us out about an hour and half. They stopped and looked for the lights, then would move us to another location looking for them. We found them! They set up a camera on a tripod and take your pictures with the lights in the background. The guide even had hot chocolate for everyone... And a lil something special to add to it if you liked. Great tour!

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Transport

Emanuela was excellent and had great personal knowledge. The piece of mind of the planned adventure with goals but the ability to detour was awesome and her recommendations were spot on!

Activity Reviews

Ferry to the Westfjords

Stykkisholmur

Nicer ferry we have been on. There are beds for resting and great coffee with free refills

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Forest Lagoon

Akureyri

Beautiful spot and very peaceful! Wish we could have more time in Akureryi

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Get a smoothie

Mývatn Nature Baths

Lake Mývatn

Loved these baths but we were there in a storm so hard to talk about the view, but the pools definitely took the night’s chill off and the staff was wonderful!

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Explore Reykjavik and Sky Lagoon

Reykjavík

Amazing experience and a great way to shed jet lag! Definitely do the 7step ritual.

Quality of Experience

Transport

Blue Car was a great way to personalize our trip and definitely get the car wifi for navigation

Around and about Isafjordur or Hornstrandir

Ísafjörður

Beautiful area! Peaceful especially in early Autumn. A little foggy so perhaps we missed some of the views, but the area itself was soul healing. Explore the local hot pots and eat with locals at Tjorhusid! What an experience and the food was A-Mazing!! The stop for lunch at LitleBaer Farm- completely worth it!! If you are buying an Icelandic swester - buy from her, her mother and grandmother make them!! And they have gluten free waffles

Quality of Experience

Tjorhusid is 100% worth it!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Enter the Eastfjords

Egilsstadir

Rugged and steep. Complete eye candy. Wish we could have stopped at the reindeer preserve Mud baths were amazing and we loved the lava rock at Dimmuborgir were incredible. Spend enough time to do the larger loop Staying in the hostel that night was our least favorite spot but food at the Nordic Inn was amazing

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At the feet of the Vatnajokull glacier and snowmobile tour

Höfn

Different way to see the area and experience the glacier. Might not be for everyone, but if you like a snowmobile its a great experience. Mike was a fantastic guide

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Transport

Super jeep was a trip! Sadly missed the reindeer by one day

Enter the South Coast

Höfn

Beautiful area and glad we had tours scheduled but we had to readjust to the crowds :-)

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Glacier Walk in Solheimansjokull

Vík

Great way to experience the glaciers and learn more about their history. Totally worth the experience even with the snowmobile tour Maria was a fantastic guide

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Hvamsvik Lagoon

Iceland

Loved being out on the water. If its cool out its a brave moment to get from pool to pool. Beautiful at sunset. Waterfall nearby also worth a drive

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Discover North Iceland

Iceland

Get out at night and look up! Laugerbakki was interesting place to stay. Lamb Inn Guesthouse was nice to be out of the city but the water definitely has an animal odor so that was not great

Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Not very extensive spaces but very cool to experience

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A Day at the Blue Lagoon

Grindavík

The Silica hotel was a wonderful way to end our trip and relax for the day. It was wonderful to have an area away from the crowds at the main pools but go to the main pool for the masks!! The water and setting and stunning!

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South Coast

Vík

Beaches and ice!! Stunning views

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Buggy tour in the Geyser Area

Golden Circle

So fun for us, but we love buggys. The geyser was nice treat with it. It does become crowded here so be prepared

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Snowmobile tour in Vatnajokull

Höfn

So fun but bring good gloves and shoes

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Mike was fantastic

Our Icelandic guide for our glacier walk was very informative and helpful. That tour was operated by Blue Iceland.
Tomas with City Walk Reykjavík was outstanding.
We were fortunate to see the Northern Lights during a period of high activity! We recommend the Lava Show. There are so many amazing waterfalls, it’s hard to pick a favorite.
Take a dip in the Blue Lagoon.

This trip was a long overdue senior trip for my now 24-year old son. Let's go on an adventure Mom, he said.

Our Travel Planner Gummi curated the perfect adventure for us - seeing Iceland up close and personal, while camping in a van. We had no idea where we were going other that we wanted to see waterfalls, Northern Lights, Hot springs, and Fly Fish. Check, check, check and check!

The daily itinerary was spot on with critical tips that kept us on course. Each and every day we repeatedly were saying "No Way!!" And the perfect trip book ends were the Sky Lagoon on day one to get us grounded and Blue Lagoon on the last day to ease us back into reality.

Not only was the timing and the logistics of the itinerary on point, but each campground recommended had exactly the services we needed.

Hotel Reviews

Landhotel

Hella

It had been a super long day fly fishing when we stayed at Landhotel. It was raining hard, it was dark, and we were quite late arriving. The agent at the front desk was friendly, and accommodating. The hotel is modern and stylish. Great beds, fantastic sauna and hot tup. We liked it so much we stayed a second night.

Authenticity & Character

Modern / minimalist

Location

It felt like it was in the middle of nowhere, but we had a fantastic view of the northern lights because there was no light surrounding the area

Staff

Exemplary hospitality

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were fantastic

Courtyard by Marriott Reykjavik Keflavik Airport

Reykjanesbær

So perfectly located for an early morning departure and to return the rental van

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to airport and van rental company

Staff

Our reservation was difficult to find, but the staff went the extra mile and didn't become annoyed. :-)

Cleanliness & Comfort

Nice breakfast

Activity Reviews

Fly Fishing

Iceland

FishPartner guide was professional and skilled at her craft. My son caught a HUGE Arctic Brown trout. Fish of a lifetime. Our guide was knowledgeable on all things Iceland, and all things fly fishing.

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Sky Lagoon - Experience the seven-step Sky Ritual

Iceland

What a unique venue. I didn't know what to expect, but so loved the 7 step ritual. Each of the steps offered artfully designed spaces to enhance the experience. A fantastic way to kick off our trip.

Quality of Experience

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The staff at blue car rental were extremely rude and we kinda felt stranded in the first day in iceland work no support or help. Would recommend not using them as they created a really bad first impression.

We are so glad that we took the leap to use our very first travel agent! Duncan was so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions even when we were in the midst of our trip. He took our initial itinerary and made it something that was both fun AND intentional. I had done months of research and was met with a busy season of life where I knew I needed someone with experience in Iceland to really nail things down for us. We truly felt like we got the best of both worlds: seeing as many amazing sights as possible with out wearing our selves out or spending too much time in the car. The peace of mind knowing that all of our lodging was to our standard and already fully booked added another layer of ease to our travels. If you are on the fence about weather or not this will be worth it I can almost guarantee it will be.

Activity Reviews

Krauma

Iceland

At first I was on the fence about a 6 pm booking but it lined up perfectly with that days drive & check in. We were the most relaxed we had ever been. Getting to watch the sun set while soaking in a geothermal pool was the cherry on top. We spent two hours there and left with dinner to go!

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Skaftafell Glacier Hike

Iceland

A once in a life time truly breath taking experience! Amazing to be so close to such a unique force of nature. We had a very knowledgeable guide and beautiful weather the day of our hike.

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Whale Watching Tour

Reykjavík

It was incredible to be so close to such wild and beautiful animals. Even if we hadnt gotten to see any whales- being out on the open water and getting to see the city from a different point of view would have been worth it. The crew were very knowledgeable and had a lot of resources on board. I really appreciated the variety of seating options and look out points both indoor and outdoor.

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Emanuella planned an amazing trip. Everything was perfect. So organized and professional. It’s amazing how she got our preferences down perfect. We were busy but not too busy. Her food recommendations were incredible. We saw every sight there was to see. I will never go anywhere else to plan a trip. The best trip I’ve ever been on. Thanks to Emanuella it was completely stress free.

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Explore Reykjavik and Sky Lagoon

Reykjavík

Relaxing and pure bliss. The seven rituals were amazing.

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Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat

Iceland

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Eva planned a very impressive itinerary which we very much enjoyed. The glacier hike was most impressive and our guide was very patient with my wife’s initial hesitation about the venture which she enjoyed and now has a memorable event.

Dear Kim Kim. Thank you for Emanuela. I have traveled to many countries and iceland has put all doubt to rest on which was my most memorable. From the first phone call with her to all of her updates and check ins during my trip I could not have had a BETTER experience. Every detail was meticulous. Her recommendations where to go and what to see were spot on. If I had a question before and during this trip to heaven she handled it with precision,immediately and well informed knowledge. Every mile of this country was awe inspiring. Everything was gorgeous and immense. The sheer beauty was breathtaking and spiritual. I told her I will definitely be returning and was interested in living there as a commercial fisherman. Sure enough, Emanuela sent me all the information to start investigating a possible future there. The residents are all first class ,completely polite and helpful, along with a gratitude towards life I've never experienced anywhere. The entire country is the cleanest place I've ever seen.
Thank you From the bottom of my heart Emanuela. I promise you will be hearing from me again for my return in April and I've already shared your name and the company with everyone I met and will do so with my friends here in America.

All activities and sightseeing stops were great. Hotels were all perfect for our needs. Rinolda was responsive both before and during our trip. Would recommend kimkim to others looking to go to Iceland or other locations.

One small hiccup- the rental car company, Blue, charged us a ridiculous amount for 2 very, very tiny scratches on the car likely caused by pieces of gravel that hit our car during the trip. The amount of damage caused was extremely minor (maybe 2mm in length) and looked like normal wear and tear on a rental car to us, especially because many roads in Iceland aren’t paved and are gravel roads. Blue charged us nearly $900 for it to get assessed and fixed by their mechanic, and claims they will refund us the difference. We had no choice but to pay it. It was a shocking charge at the end of an otherwise great trip. I would not use blue rental car company again.

Hotel Review

Superior Category Accommodation With Private Bathroom and Breakfast

N/a- we didn’t actually stay here. Rinolda changed this part of our trip at our request. We didn’t end up staying here. The accommodations we did stay in in Reykjavik were great though.

Activity Reviews

Solheimajokull Glacier Hike

Iceland

Amazing, great guide, it was a challenge but fun!

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Blue Lagoon

Iceland

Lovely time.

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Gummi helped us plan an excellent trip, especially considering we had very specific travel dates and didn't get started until about 8 weeks before our departure. Gummi perfectly matched the interests and activity levels for our group of two parents with two adult children. Every day was full, but manageable, and well planned. When small bumps occurred, Gummi and his office were immediately available to work things out. We thoroughly enjoyed everything on the intinerary, but highlights for us were the kayaking among the icebergs in Heinabergslón, snorkeling and Silfra and the Husafell Canyon Baths. This is my second trip booked through Kimkim would definitely use them again

Hotel Reviews

Bubble Hotel

Selfoss

Fun but cloudy skies for us. A big plus was the location near Mika, our favorite restaurant on the trip.

Skuggi Hotel Reykjavík by Keahotels

Reykjavík

Good location in a quieter area but still walking distance to downtown Reykjavik.

Stracta Apartments

KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR

Nice layout for the 4 of us, but down a long dirt road.

CenterHotel Arnarhvoll

Reykjavík

Good location across from Harpa!

Activity Reviews

Sky Lagoon - Experience the seven-step Sky Ritual

Iceland

An excellent way to start our trip.

Lava Cave Explorer Tour

Iceland

Very knowledgeable tour guide.

Tour to Husafell Canyon Baths

Iceland

We loved the scenic and private location with a small group of 7 - and when we showed up early they were happy to accommodate us on an early visit.

Silfra Snorkeling – Dive Between Continents in Crystal Clear Waters

Iceland

A very special experience with Briosh, who was an excellent guide and urged us to take our time.

Katla Ice Cave

Iceland

It's not just the cave, but the adventure getting there. Our guide took the time to let us stop at the black sand desert on the way to the glacier cave.

Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Adventure

Iceland

This was actually the Glacier Kayak Adventure at Heinabergslón, which was wonderful. Only one kayaking group goes out at a time - very magical especially after seeing the larger groups/more activity at Jokulsarlon. Our guides were excellent and the kayaking was not difficult.

Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike

Iceland

My adult children did this activity while we did the glacier hike. They had a fantastic time and said their guide Eduardo was excellent.

Solheimajokull Glacier Hike

Iceland

My husband and I did this hike while our adult children did ice climbing. It was a good activity, but overlapped with some of the earlier activities on the trip (ice cave, glacier kayaking). It was great we could do this at the same time the kids did the ice climbing.

Great experience. One cannot possibly see all the country has to offer in a week. Our self guided travels took us from Akreyri in the north toward the eastern coast and back to Reykjavik. Without mentioning all places, we visited glaciers, waterfalls, seaports, geysers from a distance, and beautiful murals in Reykjavik. It was an extremely well organized
tour, and although there were a few glitches, all went well.

We loved our trip to Iceland and Adam was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The trip was very thought out by Adam and we enjoyed every single stop. We followed about 90% of Adam's itinerary as it was laid out. The places we stayed were very comfortable and the driving directions were top notch. We enjoyed Adam's recommendation of the ferry to West Fjords was very enjoyable. When we did have a problem, we called the emergency phone number and got an immediate response. The Reykjavik Food Walk and our guide Thor was very entertaining and delicious. We loved the walking tour through Reykjavik and even tried the fermented shark. We loved visiting all the waterfalls and the highlight for us was snorkeling in Sitka. The snorkeling was a fantastic experience. The sea kayaking and the guide that Adam booked was amazing. He took us to a really neat cave and it was a great experience. The mountain bike company that Adam recommended and booked us with were extremely friendly, helpful and a great bunch of individuals. We also enjoyed many of the optional activities that Adam recommended. Thank you so much Adam for an unforgettable and adventurous trip!

Our trip to Iceland was the third trip we have used Kim Kim to plan. We have never been disappointed. Adam was so helpful in putting together a trip that reflected us. He made sure we were prepared for the weather, the driving, and anything else that might come up. We appreciated how he put together a trip that was geared for us and not just for anyone going to Iceland. He offered several options for us, and we did several of them and enjoyed every one of them. The hotel accomodations were perfect and the breakfasts were wonderful. I'm glad he included one rather unconventional type of lodging that let us experience a differnt style of overnight that included a very interesting film about a local soccer player. He did run it by us before making the reservation so we would know it was a tad different. Great way to end our evening. Our last night accomodations in Reykevik were in a perfect location - close enough to walk to some fun local spots, and a short drive to the airport. Adam also made sure we had the perfect rental car for driving on the roads in the northwestern area and in the mountains.

Veronika was amazing. She wasn't just available prior to the trip but she answered promptly when we needed help and advice as some of our flights and travel plans had issues. We were always impressed with her availability and smooth ability to shift plans for us.

Activity Reviews

Seaside Horse Ride

Iceland

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Iceberg Ballet at Ilulissat Icefjord — A Close Encounter by Boat

Ilulissat

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Lunar Landscapes & Healing Waters – Blue Lagoon Immersion

Iceland

Don't miss this experience!

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Adam was very responsive and was able to accommodate my last minute trip to Iceland during high season. He was wonderful navigating my needs and the realities of high season.

Best ever, we were able to drive around the entire Island and see all that we wanted. We had a great mix of tour guided adventures and hikes, exploring on our own. We really enjoyed the geo-thermal baths, and we ended up booking a few of our own along the way to relax each night. Gumi, was super organized and everything was perfectly planned. We stayed a nice places and the food suggestions were great. Loved our time and will forever cherish it.