Kimkim Trip Reviews for Iceland

In a word, I was disappointed. Not what I expected from a supposedly five star hotel at the rate of $350/night. The disappointment started when we arrived two hours before checkin time, and were told that our room was not ready but that for an extra fee, it could be made ready immediately. When I refused to pay the extra charge, we waited in the lobby until the official 3pm check-in time and when nothing happened, I again inquired as to the status of our room. Again we were told that it was not ready but then shortly thereafter, it mysteriously and inexplicably became ready. In other words, the hotel could have accommodated us but declined to do so. The room included breakfast, but, again not what I expected for the price. The assortment of items was inconsistent and the buffet would randomly run out of food and utensils. One day it was lids for the to go coffee cups (which were the wrong size anyway), another day it was bowls for the cold cereal. Sometimes there was smoked salmon, but only if you arrived early before it was all gone. Sometimes there was as orange juice in the juice dispenser but sometimes not. Sometimes there were no empty tables because they had not been cleaned. Overall, very disappointing. Finally, despite being an “airport hotel “, the hotel does not offer a shuttle service to the airport. That is, unless you are an airline employee in which case there actually IS an airport shuttle. In conclusion, this hotel would be my very last choice for my next trip to Iceland.

We arrived over an hour early and they were able to move us to an earlier boat. The guide was really nice. I liked that the guide talked the colors of the ice and what they were. We even got to touch a piece of ice as well as taste it! I felt this tour was a good length of time. We were able to walk around the park afterwards.

I was a bit confused where to meet but eventually made my way over after parking. It was a warm day and I was surprised that it was just as warm up the glacier. Our guide prepped us with ice pick and crampons for our shoes (some people didn't have the correct shoes and they had extra hiking shoes for those people). We took a 20 min 4x4 bus ride to the glacier. The off road part is really bumpy! Then, we hiked up to a base area where we put in our crampons. Our instructor was a glacier hiker from Finland. He gave us lessons on how to walk up and down with crampons on the ice. I went from nervous to confident in a very short time. We even got to look down a steep hole in the glacier. I highly recommend this tour. Definitely a highlight. We got lucky with the weather, too!

Definitely one of the highlights of the tour for my daughter. I had to back out after an injury and was refunded for that. They meet at the barn. The guides explain the difference between the way Icelandic horses walk and American horses. Icelandic horses tölt and American horses trot. Then, all got on horses and they walked along the black sand beach in Vik. I drove over to the beach and watched them. Everyone was smiling and giddy at the end.

My daughter loved this and we lucked out with sunny weather. They provide binoculars as you can't get too close. Nice tour guide. We saw lots of puffins!

This was our first stop after arriving. It was such a wonderful intro to Iceland. We loved going through the ritual. I was nervous about all the lagoons on our trip before arriving but I'm glad these were added.

Our last night in Iceland we stayed at this hotel and didn't have a lot of exposure to internal services. First impressions ... the reception area is cramped (right next to dining), the access to elevators was somewhat impeded with construction / barrier. We did not eat dinner or breakfast here.

Stayed two nights, incredible location with views of the surrounding mountains and ocean lagoon. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Service was excellent.

We loved the town of Husavik and the Fosshotel Husavik was well situated to enable exploration of the harbor, surrounding restaurants and shopping. Staff were helpful and accommodating.

Arrived late, missed dinner and nothing was available in town. That situation was on us, but points out there are, at times, few options to eat when travelling the Ring Road. We intentionally prioritized seeing the country and taking advantage of extended daylight. Seemed a little harder to move our luggage in and out of the hotel. Room was warm, but it did have a mobile fan. Windows could open but there were no screens and some flies were beginning to hatch outside so we just used the fan. Not crazy about the overall location, however we did find a wonderful homemade, farm fresh, ice-cream parlor in the area and "Daddy's Pizza" was great for a lunch.

A great, secluded location near the coast and right off the Ring Road that provided contemporary charm and elegance. While we were unable to take advantage of internal services such as hot tub, pool, and sauna due to our time constraints, it was clear guests were enjoying all of them. Dinners were elegantly prepared and catered to a broad set of tastes and preferences. We were able to save time by having a breakfast to go option that allowed us to select various food items and take in the car. Views of the glacier outside our hotel room were fantastic. Hotel exuded more upscale in terms of services and furnishings. Would definitely revisit again.

Wonderful in-town setting that was clean, cozy and comfortable. We arrived to late too sample dinner but the breakfast buffet the next day was excellent, and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. We only stayed one night. We felt this was one of the better hotels on our 10-day trip, and would stay here again.

We opted for more time touring of the country versus seeing Reykyavik. I personaly would have like to have taken more time to see the city. The day we were visiting Reykavik was quite cold and windy as a gale had swept into the area. We walked to the old town section from our hotel and it was a lot of fun. There is really no crime to speak of so we felt completely safe. We walked to Hallgrimskirkja and enjoyed the Loki Cafe (lamb soup was fantastic), which was right next door. The girls wanted to see the Rainbow street and did some shopping. This is a nice, historic section of town. Had dinner in a ramen restaurant and were not overjoyed.

Not bad but the hike was a little more demanding than what you would expect in a shoreline hike.

This was a must see and the photo you see in brochures is the real deal.

I can't say enough about this activity as well. It was the perfect length of time (~ 3 hours) and the rivers cuts through wonderful canyon-like landscape. Mostly class 2 and class 3 rapids. Plan on getting wet, but not getting dunked. Gear was fantastic and the guides are great ... very safety conscious.

I'm personally not a big fan of spas or bathing with strangers but my wife and daughter enjoyed it. As far as Icelandic spas go I think this one is a little more scenic (oceanic views) and private (fewer people) versus the gigantic Blue Lagoon.

Another one of those "we've never done this before" experiences that Iceland seems to deliver all over the island. Can't say enough about how much we anticipated this particular activity. My daughter just graduated in zoology and wishes to become a marine biologist. This was partly her idea and I have to say it exceeded everyone's expectations. You can't make whales magically appear, but we saw plenty of humpbacks.

Just amazing!

There are so many waterfalls in Iceland that you lose count. You will see high volume, forceful displays of hydraulics that will amaze anyone, as well as small, poetic wisps of water cascading down a huge cliff. That being said, Godafoss was our favorite as a beautiful, quintessential waterfall that could easily be our trip icon.

Great kayaking is all about what you are doing and where you are doing it. It doesn't get any better than kayaking a glacial, iceberg-laded lagoon. Equipment was superb.

Overall an entertaining and informative tour into an ice cave contained in the 2nd largest glacier in Iceland, something we had never done before. The previous year we visited glaciers in Canada, but this was a more hands-on exposure through both lava fields and glacial structures. Had hoped for more individual cave rooms than what we saw, but that is a function of mother nature versus the outfitter.

We loved the team of guides at the Black Sand Beach. The horse ride was a good way to see the beach and surrounding area. Everything was executed well. Icelandic horses have a charm all their own.

This was the least nice hotel we stayed in during our trip. Breakfast was prepackaged, which was different from all the wonderful buffets we experienced at other locations. Having said that, the owner was very nice, and made reservations for us at the local restaurant, which was by the Seal Centre (great place!) and offered great food and views. Even though this was a much more modest guesthouse, it was clean and friendly, and a perfect stop along the route. We enjoyed our stay.

One of the most beautiful views in our hotel stays. The restaurant offers great (if pricey) food, and we treated ourselves to one of the nicest meals of the trip

Great hot tubs and very peaceful, even though it's rather large (for Iceland standards). We arrived just after 9pm on the first night, not having eaten dinner, and the chef was kind to prepare us a meal after hours. Very generous of him!

This was a last minute change, since we wanted to go to these hot tubs and we thought it would make sense to stay here and not in Hofn. It was a great idea! the view from the breakfast deck was incredible, the hot tubs were fantastic, and the staff was very kind. A bit out of the beaten path, but that was the theme we were going for

Great views from our room, a few minutes outside of Vik, sufficient to feel very peaceful and remote. Excellent breakfast buffet. Great hot tubs

We loved the view from out room, and the hot tubs.

We stayed here on nights 1 and 10. The girl at the front desk recognized us when we returned and gave us a happy "you're back!". Breakfast buffet was great and the place is clean, simple but tasteful, and close to everything without being noisy

We went to the Lava Show on our last evening, and despite being tired, my daughter loved the experience. She is a bit of a rocks aficionada so she was in her element. Now I know the difference between the lava rocks and lava glass from iceland, and obsidian!

We saw humpback whales, and lots of puffins!

The absolute best tour in my daughter's eyes! We learned about the Icelandic horse, their unique gallop, we got great horseback riding tips. Overall a wonderful time.

Interesting trip! we had a bit of fog that day, but managed to see the glaciers, and taste 1000 year old ice. Even vintage water in Iceland tastes good ;-)

Our guide was Davis. He was knowledgeable and personable and we certainly enjoyed the trip.

Having read many reviews about the Blue Lagoon, we were fearing that it would be too touristy. But arriving at 8:00 am on a week day, you almost have the whole place for yourself. We had a wonderful time!

In the center of the city, wonderfully comfortable beds, absolutely delicious breakfast buffet with breads, pastries, yogurt, nuts, cereals, eggs, sausages, gluten free bread....

I had never seen an iceberg up close. The lagoon, in the middle of nowhere was a remarkable site, and to be on the boat and float among the enormous chunks of ice and see the seals play was almost other-worldly.

Central location made the city very walkable.

We would give the view 10 stars if we could. It felt like we were the only people in the world. 10 minutes into closest town where the grocery store has an excellent auto coffee machine if you want something more than drip coffee.

Beautiful hotel 5 minutes walk away from the geysirs. Had a delicious dinner.

Great centrally located hotel in a small town. Wonderful views and our favorite breakfasts of the trip!

The water was very clear. There was a padded insulating layer to put on under the drysuit which was very helpful. A double layer of long underwear also helped. The staff were very knowledgeable and highly skilled.

Great small tour. The valley is beautiful and our guide was very knowledgeable.

Both the kayak and glacier hike were very informative and had beautiful scenery.

Very interesting tour of caves. Very informative. No bathrooms on site, which is clearly marked by sign. Free bathrooms less than 5 minutes away at lighthouse museum. It wasn't a problem, but it was unexpected.

Hótel Kría was extremely comfortable for the time that my wife and I stayed there. Check-in process was very easy and our room had everything we could've needed. The breakfast that was provided in the morning was also delicious and sufficient before we went horseback riding. I would certainly book with Hótel Kría again if I needed a place to stay in Vik and would highly recommend to anyone.

The views were spectacular. Cabins were very comfortable, new, and very nice.

Very new and fun. A one-stop shop king of hotels, with gift shops and food. Very nice.

The room was minimalist and nice. The restaurant was amazing.

You will need to park off-site and walk to the hotel. Not insurmountable.

I would do this again. It was nice to ride through different types of terrain and see how good Icelandic horses are.

The variety and explanation of the food were fun.

The Hotel Reykjavík Saga was a great choice for our stay in Reykjavik. The breakfast buffet was outstanding and offered a great variety. It was one of the highlights of our accommodations during this trip.

The Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon amphibian boat tour was another highlight. The sights were breathtaking, and it was a unique experience that added a lot to our trip.

The Vidgelmir cave guided tour was a highlight of our trip. Our guide was phenomenal, extremely knowledgeable, and really made the experience unforgettable for us.

Spacious room with fridge and big bathroom. Great breakfasts and tasty dinner options. Close to glaciers and Diamond Beach.

Overcast day with some rain, rustic feel but all the luxury in the spa. Many different pool areas and able to do a cold plunge in the lake should you feel so inclined lol

Beautiful and great experience. More touristy than other locations. Glad we had a couple of different types of experiences to compare.

Guide was local and humorous.

The Zipline Iceland tour in Vik was a highlight of our trip. Sami and the other staff were very personable and knowledgeable, and were very careful with our safety, while providing a thrilling experience of four ziplines down the canyons. After the ziplines, they had a bungee jump that was really fun.

Blue Lagoon appointment time: 6:00pm on a Friday April 2025 was my family's first trip to Iceland and visit to Blue Lagoon. Jenny from KimKim conveniently booked the Blue Lagoon trip towards the end of my family's Iceland trip - it was a great way to enjoy a relaxed itinerary before heading home. This was also convenient because the next day morning, the drive to KEF airport was only 22km and this made it easy as I was traveling with kids - youngest 5 year old. Blue Lagoon Experience: When we arrived at Blue Lagoon - the line up from check-in was long. We waited in line for about 35mins. Some were able to skip line by going through express check-in but I did not receive this feature. However, express check-in did not do much since I noticed, reception was holding back people due to lack of locker availability. To me - Blue Lagoon felt more like a theme park - very crowded and long line. Blue Lagoon water temperature is pretty high. My 5 year old started complaining after about 15mins in the pool that he wanted to leave. I helped him move around to a slightly cooler area. Children are recommended to not stay longer than 45mins.

While we didn't get to enjoy this place as we arrived 2 hours late for our appointment, the front reception was very understanding and recommended we come back the next day morning. Our appointment was at 4pm but we arrived onsite closer to 6pm. My family was tired from our long hike at Thingvellier National Park and we lost track of time. The following morning due to our trip being in the opposite direction to where Secret Lagoon is located, we had no choice but to skip visiting this place. When we went to Secret Lagoon around 5:45pm, the place was still crowded but lot of people were seen leaving.