Kimkim Trip Reviews for Iceland

Driving the Ring Road in winter was a wild and wonderful adventure, and my KimKim local travel specialist (Gummi) was great, from planning my itinerary to helping me throughout my journey. Gummi was always available to answer questions and to address any issues that came up. I highly recommend working with Gummi if you’re planning an Icelandic adventure in any season.

Hotel Reviews

Dís Cottages

Grundarfjordur

Make sure you specify that you want to stay in one of the cottages. They apparently have a studio apartment above a garage that isn’t clearly noted when you make a reservation.

Authenticity & Character

The views are what makes this worth considering for a stay.

Location

Beautiful view across the fjord and out toward the open ocean. Nothing nearby though. So be sure to bring food and water.

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Hotel Holt—The Art Hotel

Reykjavík

The hotel’s bountiful leather seating in their common areas is the highlight. The art is eclectic and bountiful, too. The hotel is a bit dated but overall comfortable for a short stay. And they have free parking for guests, which was a nice benefit.

Authenticity & Character

The artwork is indeed everywhere and the wood paneled common areas and their plentiful leather seating are great.

Location

It’s set in a residential area just outside of the downtown area. Convenient to get to all the sites with a short walk.

Staff

Gabriella who checked me in also helped me find a place for dinner the first night, which was much appreciated.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The walls are thin apparently and so sound from one’s neighbors is an issue. A white noise app on your phone should mask it though. Some of the carpeting on stairwells is worn through. Nit picking perhaps but the hotel does show its age.

Hrafnavellir Guest House

Hornafjörður (Hofn)

The individual cabins are very nice and comfortable. Great views! They have staff onsite and the small lounge area is open and serves drinks until 10 PM or so.

Authenticity & Character

The cabins are newer and very comfortable. Great views back toward the Batman Mountain, too.

Location

About 20 kilometers beyond Hofn. So either eat dinner before you arrive or be mindful that it’s about a 40 minute drive back to town. During the summer they do serve dinner at the guest house. So that would be a convenient option.

Staff

Such a wonderful hostess greeted me and prepared a delicious breakfast for me the following morning.

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Black Beach Suites

Vik I Myrdal

Beautiful setting and very nice room with a view.

Authenticity & Character

Modern facilities. So not a lot of character but very nicely appointed room.

Location

The hotel is located on the west side of the mountains that sit above Vik but is close enough that driving into Vik for dinner was easy.

Staff

Staff was polite and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable bed and nice shower. Quite a bit of room, too. With a nice deck.

Buubble Hotel Hrosshagi

Bláskógabyggd

Had the skies been clear and the aurora visible this would’ve been a great stay. 😉 The bubble is comfortable but bare bones. The bed is comfortable and the heated blanket was nice (until it stopped working during the night). Bathroom facilities require a walk and sometimes a wait. So just be aware if this is a potential concern.

Authenticity & Character

It’s a unique concept to sleep inside an air inflated bubble!

Location

Even though the setting is in a small forest there is light pollution to the north, I take it, from the town?

Staff

No on-site staff. Not really a big issue but something to be aware of.

Cleanliness & Comfort

It’s hard to heat a bubble in winter. 😉

Activity Reviews

Breiðamerkurjökull Ice Cave Small Group Adventure

Iceland

How many groups can you fit on a glacier at one time? A lot! There were at least two dozen vehicles and a hundred plus tourists tromping around the ice.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was friendly and informative

Transport

Snowshoe Trek

Lake Mývatn

I ended up being the only participant. So i appreciated that we went ahead with the trek! My guide was fantastic.

Quality of Experience

Hiking up the mountain to find steaming pools amidst all the snow was very cool.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

My guide was born in Zimbabwe and married an Icelandic woman. So we had a great conversation on geopolitics, history, and the geologic wonders of Iceland.

Transport

Pick up and drop off from the hotel was great.

ATV to Black Sand Beach and Plane Wreck

Iceland

Getting to see the black sand beach and the waves up close via an ATV is a wild and fun experience!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sindri was a wonderful and entertaining guide! He made sure everyone was safe and had a good time.

We had a fantastic trip to Iceland in April. The weather put a few snags in our plans, but it's part of the adventure of Iceland. The country is absolutely beautiful. We loved the Snæfellsnes Penninsula, the Hotel Budir, the Sky Lagoon and seeing the Northern Lights the best! We also enjoyed self-driving. It gave us the flexibility to stop whenever we wanted and pull over to see something we found interesting. Driving was easy, except for a couple of snow-related issues! Our travel specialist, Guðmundur Óli, did an excellent job. He assisted with the trip planning, making recommendations and adjusting the schedule to include things we wanted to see. He was responsive and helped us navigate some weather issues while in-country. The daily driving maps were amazing and made navigating very easy. All of the arrangements were perfect - no snags whatsoever. Would highly recommend!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Berg

Keflavík

Hotel was in a perfect location. Our flight wasn't until 5pm and the hotel allowed a late checkout until 2pm for a small fee. This allowed us to do an activity during the day and go back to shower before leaving for the airport. It is 7 minutes from the airport and its in a little town with restaurants close by. The room had everything we needed and the lounge area is nice. The restaurant was fine. It was too rainy and cold to use the roof top hot tub, but it was a nice amenity.

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Magma Hotel

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Hotel was nice. The room was great and we enjoyed the lake view. It was very windy and rainy during our stay so we didn't get to enjoy the outside. The breakfast was good. There is no hot tub and no lounge to sit in outside of the room. We didn't spend much time in it, so it was fine. Everything was clean and orderly.

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Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels

Ásborgir

I really liked this hotel. The rooms are in clusters of buildings and you can either walk or drive to the main building for the restaurant. We had 2 hot tubs for our building. They were empty upon arrival, but they quickly filled them after a call to the front desk. The breakfast was excellent. Room was one of the largest we stayed in and we appreciated the lounge area with kitchen so we didn't have to sit in the room all evening.

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Hótel Búðir

Búðir

This was my favorite hotel of the 5 we stayed in. It was beautifully decorated and in an absolutely stunning location. The room was perfect and we had a perfect view of the black church from our window. There's a lovely lounge with fantastic views for having a drink or playing cards at night. The restaurant was fine but we were there for 2 nights and the menu was the same both nights. The chocolates at the front desk are a nice touch!

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Hotel Reykjavík Saga

Reykjavík

Hotel was great. Breakfast was lovely and it's in a great location to explore the city.

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Activity Reviews

Faxaflói Bay Whale Watching Excursion

Reykjavík

We only saw one whale and we pretty much followed him around for 2 hours. The weather was very cold, windy and rainy, so the dry suits helped us stay warm and dry. Rough seas were expected due to the weather and the tour operator helpfully offered sea sickness pills for free. The tour did a good job - we just didn't see much and returned to the marina an hour early.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

The weather was very rainy and our van got stuck in the snow/slush 3 times on the way to the glacier. Other vehicles had to tow us out. The driver worked very hard and ended up shoveling tires out several times, but didn't provide us with much in the way of updates on what was going on. This turned the trip out to the ice cave into 2 1/2 hours. There was no bathroom available and the entire trip took 5 hours. By the time we got back to the parking area, it was 9pm and all of the restaurants were closed and we still had an hour drive to our hotel. Thankfully, the lovely people at Kronen (the grocery store), allowed us to dash in and quickly buy something right as they were closing. The ice cave was also very small. The guide said that it was usually longer, but the recent snow had closed part of it off. I honestly don't think it was worth it under the conditions, but the hike on the glacier and being inside the ice cave was cool and a unique experience.

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Laugarás Lagoon - Lerki

Iceland

We really enjoyed the lagoon. We went to 3 different ones during our trip and this one was unique in that it's in a forest-like setting. The locker area was clean and the process was very organized. Unfortunately, lightening cut our visit short. They offered us a return visit the next day, but we were getting back on the road and could not take them up on it.

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Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience

Iceland

The tour was interesting and the guide was very knowledgeable and gave a great tour.

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Title: The Perfect Balance of Freedom and Support in Iceland

We had an incredible experience working with Gummi for our week-long self-guided driving tour in Iceland. From the very beginning, the planning process was seamless and genuinely enjoyable. Gummi took the time to listen to what we wanted and crafted a flexible itinerary that perfectly matched our travel style.

The materials he provided - detailed itinerary, driving directions, and helpful notes - gave us the confidence to explore independently while still feeling supported in an unfamiliar country. It was exactly the balance we were hoping for.

During the trip, Gummi was always available to answer questions and help us adjust plans when needed - especially when extreme weather forced a couple of changes. His responsiveness and expertise made all the difference.

Our most memorable activity (though it is hard to choose!) was the Ice Cave tour with Siggi.

This truly was a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and we are so grateful for Gummi’s guidance and care. We would absolutely work with him again and recommend him without hesitation.

Activity Reviews

Myrdalsjökull Glacier Snowmobiling

Iceland

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Breiðamerkurjökull Ice Cave Small Group Adventure

Iceland

By far our best activity. We had never experienced anything like the ice caves. And the quality of the tour with Siggi was so special. Would highly recommend adding this to your trip!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Siggi was an amazing guide - so knowledgeable and kind. He created a special day for us!

Transport

Guðmundur Óli (Gummi) was incredibly helpful for all my trip planning, all my questions and creating an amazing itinerary that left us breathless! He helped us see the northern light on the first night! He was easy to get in touch with and helped us miss a snow storm. Thank you Gummi and KimKim. Will definitely recommend!

Hotel Reviews

Vík Apartments

Vik I Myrdal

Great location! Right across from a grocery store. Go to Skool Beans!! You won’t be disappointed

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Stracta Hotel Hella

Hella

Loved the bartender Melina from Poland!! She was so nice and we had a great chat!! I wish her the best of luck getting her farm with chickens to make her Polish cake. I hope she sees this (from Natalie!!)

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Fosshotel Baron

Reykjavík

Wonderful place in the city. Close to everything. Staff was excellent!

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Fosshótel Reykholt

Reykholt

Great hotel and lived the jacuzzi. We missed our second morning of breakfast so we were bummed as I knew we paid. We were promised a bagged breakfast with sandwich, fruit, pastry and juice. Just make sure you check your bag. All we got was a sandwich and juice. But the hotel is beautiful!!

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Activity Reviews

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

Truck got stuck multiple times. They didn’t let us stay long in the cave. Wish it would have been cancelled and refunded for the time and experience

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Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience

Iceland

Great experience. I was nervous to go but it was well worth it and not as hard as I thought. Garreth was an amazing guide!!

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Kimkim did an amazing job with our trip. During our trip, we had a few snags (not by them) but the team was there to help guide us during a difficult time during our trip. Once everything got corrected , we got back on track, with no worries if something else came up unexpectedly. We knew they would be there!
I will be booking my next vacation through this company and many more.

Kimkim organized an Amazing trip to Iceland for us. We had lots of input and even had a zoom call with Noga and our own Travel Agent.
From the moment we got on our plane to the moment we landed back home everything was Perfect.
What was most perfect was our Tour Guide Gummi. Kimkim matched us up perfectly. Gummi made a couple of unexpected stops that only added great moments to our trip.
We loved every hotel and the food was very fresh.

Hotel Reviews

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland

Grindavik

Well we got to see the Northern Lights while we were there. The staff directly alerted us. Made it fun.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful spa with geothermal baths.

Location

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfy robes and slippers and all the incidentals in the room

Hotel Rangá

Hella

Very Uniy

Authenticity & Character

Unique

Location

Great location to view the Northern lights

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Food was fresh and unlike other hotel in the way of decor.

The Reykjavík Edition

Reykjavik

Centrally located. Clean and all the employees were very friendly.

Authenticity & Character

It was on the water

Location

Central

Staff

Everyone was friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

All

Activity Reviews

Private Northern Lights Experience in Super Jeep

Reykjavík

I can only say our guide through Sarah truly tried to find spots in the sky hoping to see a glimpse of the Northern Lights. I for Mother Nature had its own ideas.

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The Retreat Spa at Blue Lagoon

Iceland

If you like a spa retreat this is highly recommended. Extremely relaxing.

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Private Lava Tunnel Activity

Iceland

This was a great experience. Our guide through the tunnel made it special

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Private Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk

Iceland

This glacier walk was one of our favorites. Exhilarating

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Brúarfoss

Golden Circle

This was a favorite. Very Blue clear water

Quality of Experience

Just an amazing place!

Kim Kim's Lava Tour guide Guðmundur Óli (Gummi as he is known) was extremely attentive with planning, our trip, always available and prompt to reply to questions on chat at all hours. When the weather got rough while in Iceland, Gummi was quick to rearrange our itinerary so that none of our sightseeing stops were missed, even moving reservations for dinning and scheduled tours/spas. Gummi was there for spur of the moment phone calls as well, alerting us to the ever changing weather and road conditions. Although some of the stops along the way felt a little rushed, we managed to fit everything including the all important thermal bath and spa stops. Our only regret is that we never met him in person to thank him for all his hard work.
Highly recommended for those who like independence when tripping but also want the insight of a native planner to make sure they hit all the high spots and help with unexpected events.

Hotel Reviews

Fosshotel Baron

Reykjavík

Great location, clean and spacious room with breakfast included. no hotel parking....limited paid parking within the vicinity.

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Arnarstapi Hotel

Snæfellsbær

This Hotel was in a small remote village...beautiful scenery, hiking. 3 restaurants and a general store rounded out the stay. Room was clean and spacious.

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Black Beach Suites

Vik I Myrdal

beautiful setting clean spacious room . lighting was very low within the room.

Authenticity & Character

Location

near enough to Vik

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Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels

Ásborgir

clean attentive with a good breakfast, but turned a king size room into a triple leaving little floor space. **front desk did offer an aurora phone call to the room upon consent**

Authenticity & Character

Location

near Selfoss

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

room too small for a king and twin

Activity Reviews

Horse Riding on Black Sand Beach

Iceland

Great guides, short trail ride but the scenery and the horses were beautiful.

Quality of Experience

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Transport

horses were well versed in the trail, cooperative, somewhat independent

Lava Tunnel Activity

Iceland

Wonderful look inside a lava tunnel. Our guide was fun and informative, safety first!

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Transport

a walk to the cave

Geothermal Bakery Experience

Golden Circle

A great Foodie experience...for the tourist.

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Breiðamerkurjökull Ice Cave Small Group Adventure

Iceland

Our driver/guide Siggy was amazing...making sure ever part of this tour was informative fun and safe.

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The Retreat Spa at Blue Lagoon

Iceland

A must for those seeking a little R&R

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Húsafell Canyon Baths Experience

Iceland

a hike into a snow covered canyon with minimal bath time and limited rustic facilities.

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Iceland in the winter can be a challenge but a wonderful challenge if your guide prepares you!. Gummi was a great guide through KimKim! In a short but action packed week we were able to see the Snaefellsnes peninsula, reykjavik, the golden circle, a lava cave, a glacier, ice caves, northern lights, number of waterfalls, Vik, and a whale watching tour. Make sure your rental has studded tires and use the weather and safe roads apps to check on things everyday. I really can't say enough about our service. We had to make many adaptations but missed on nothing. We got some great personal recommendations and also hit the big attractions. Iceland is a wonderful gem. Next time we will see it in summer!

From day one, Noga planned an incredible trip with all the sights and attractions we wanted for our first Iceland adventure. From how easy it was to get around Reykjavik to our Blue car rental for the driving part of the trip, everything went smoothly. You can't predict Iceland's unpredictable weather, and some outdoor activities were canceled due to a blizzard. Nick and Maria were quick to adjust our itinerary. Our car rental's AI system still had glitches even after being turned off. I contacted Nick, who immediately reached out to the car rental company, and within minutes, we knew it was safe to drive. Our safety was the top priority, and with our expert team of Noga, Maria, and Nick, every question and concern was answered instantly. We can't praise our dedicated team of Noga, Maria, and Nick enough! 🥰

Noga and the KimKim team made planning our Iceland adventure effortless and stress-free. The itinerary was well paced, and filled with stunning locations and unique hotels. All of the pre-trip info was clear, organized and incredibly helpful. The KimKim app kept everything organized so we could just enjoy the trip. Noga and the team were very responsive before and during the trip, and they had truly thought of every detail. We would highly recommend working with her and the KimKim team.

We had an incredible experience working with Gummi. From start to finish, the itinerary was thoughtfully planned, detailed, and perfectly tailored to our travel style. We gave him full rein, and he absolutely delivered.

The hotel selections were excellent—each one unique, comfortable, and well-located for our route. The car rental process was seamless, which made our self-drive trip easy and stress-free.

What really stood out was the level of detail in the itinerary. He included preliminary driving routes for each day, which made planning and navigation so much easier. Beyond the main highlights, he also provided specific tips and directions to hidden waterfalls, scenic viewpoints, and lesser-known stops that we never would have found on our own. Those moments truly made the trip special..

He also provided fantastic restaurant recommendations in every region we visited and booked a few really fun excursions.

Over 8 days, we drove from Reykjavík through the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, Vík, and all the way to the southeast near Höfn. The route flowed perfectly and allowed us to experience Iceland at our own pace.

Even more impressive was his attentiveness during unexpected weather—he checked in and made sure we were safe and well-prepared, which we really appreciated.

Highly recommend for anyone looking for a well-organized, personalized, and truly memorable Iceland experience.

Hannah planned an amazing trip for our family to Iceland in March- the driving itinerary gave us lots of flexibility to explore and she listened to our feedback to plan the perfect trip. Our kids loved Th ice cave tour and secret lagoon. We will definitely use KimKim again- it took all the stress out of travel planning.

My family chose to work with KimKim after my daughter and I had already spent hours planning our winter trip to Iceland. We had concerns about the unpredictable weather and driving. We had trouble visualizing what activities and sites we could manage each day. We second guessed our lodging choices because we wanted to see the Northern Lights. We had lots of other questions. Our consultants, Noga, Maria and Nick took the stress out of all of it. Our trip was perfect! Thanks to KimKim we were able to see so much more than we would have had we planned it ourselves. I highly recommend KimKim and will use them for travel in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel

Reykjavik

We loved this hotel! It is beautiful. The decor is fabulous. I would definitely stay here again. The view of the waterfront from our room was amazing. We delighted in watching the boat traffic and seeing the mountains off in the distance. Thy do offer parking behind the hotel. The lounge was lovely. The staff was friendly and helpful. They do not include breakfast with the room but the cost did not seem unreasonable.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Nice area to walk around. Close to restaurants. Beautiful view of the waterfront.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room and bathroom was squeaky clean and super comfy. The shower was great!

Hotel Katla by Keahotels

Vík

We mostly enjoyed this hotel but I have some mixed feelings about it. The rooms were dated and dark but comfortable. The surroundings were beautiful. The staff at the desk were competent and efficient. They were not rude. There were a couple of things that seemed more difficult and frustrating than they needed to be but nothing that wasn't manageable. For instance, the lock on our door was difficult to engage. It took us a minute to lock and unlock our door. It's not something I think about normally during hotel stays. Entering and exiting is normally effortless. This was a bit of a hassle and I still remember. Hotel parking was ample and convenient. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. It offered a wide variety of delicious food. One of the buffet staff from Romania talked with us comfortably. We liked her a lot. We did glimpse the Aurora Borealis here. There is a wonderful sauna and a huge hot tub which accommodates a lot of people. We met other tourists while taking a soak.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to Vik but still far enough away to avoid light pollution so we were able to see the Northern Lights.

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Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels

Ásborgir

Great location in the Golden Circle near Selfoss. Our hotel room was lovely and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and offered to call us if the Auroa Borealis appeared. Not all hotels will offer this amenity.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful surroundings.

Location

Outside of Selfoss in the country but still convenient to the city.

Staff

The staff was very friendly and helpful. They were very happy to ring us if the Aurora Borealis appeared. The breakfast was terrific. Recommend!

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room and bathroom were very comfortable. The shower was perfect.

Hótel Fransiskus Stykkishólmi

Stykkishólmur

Beautiful view of the harbor and the ferry that travels to the western fjords from our room. The clerk at the desk was the friendliest and most helpful clerk we encountered. The Hotel Fransiskus Stykkisholmi was one of our favorite hotels in Iceland. We loved the town, the restaurants, the waterfront, and the people. If I go back to Iceland I will definitely return to Stykkisholmi and the Hotel Fransiskus. Also, the breakfast buffet was so tastly. The hotel used to be a convent for Catholic Sisters. We were told the hotel preserved the original Chapel per the request of the town's residents as it held a special place in their hearts and in their history.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to the harbor. Beautiful view. Within walking distance to restaurants and other notable places

Staff

The hotel clerk was very helpful and kind.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great shower. The beds were very comfortable.

Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Hotel

Reykjavík

Great view. The room was very comfortable. The beds were comfortable.

Authenticity & Character

We had a great view of the local runway. The furnishings were Scandinavian / Nordic.

Location

It offered great, convenient parking. It was not far from the city center. Very safe and quiet

Staff

So friendly, kind and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Super clean and awesome bathroom.

Activity Reviews

Explore Vík

Iceland

the landscape around Vik is exceptional. The town itself is very small and depends on tourism.

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Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

My husband and daughter participated in the Glacier Ice Cave Experience and loved it. This was a highlight for them. They loved their Guide, the hike, the glacier, everything.

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Geysir Geothermal Area

Golden Circle

Geysir was another one of my favorite places to visit. I've been told it is like Yellowstone Natl Park. I loved seeing the steam escape from the ground and the holes filled with boiling water. The big geysir was fun to watch. I thought it was a really cool place.

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Gullfoss Waterfall

Golden Circle

Breathtaking. A must see. If you could only see 1 waterfall in Iceland I recommend Gullfoss.

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Dyrhólaey Arch and Cliffs

Iceland

Beautiful and stunning.

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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

Iceland

Stunning. So interesting. We also saw a herd of reindeer on our way there. They like to graze in the SE part of the country in winter. I wasn't expecting to see them so it was a treat. Diamond Beach and Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon were amongst our favorite places.

Quality of Experience

The dramatic landscape and icebergs added to the quality of this experience.

Þingvellir National Park

Iceland

Absolutely stunning. I recommend paying the fee to see the historical exhibit located in the visitors' center. Having that background knowledge made the experience more meaningful and memorable.

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Laugarás Lagoon - Lerki

Iceland

Clean, new and sparkly. A little boring in the winter. I would pass.

Geothermal Bakery Experience

Golden Circle

Interesting and quick activity demonstrating geothermal power.

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Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi Waterfalls

Iceland

We saw these waterfalls from the car due to time restraints. They were mostly frozen but still very beautiful

Explore Stykkishólmur

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Cute little city. I would go back. There is a ferry to the western fjords. We didn't see whales because it was winter.

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Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

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Cliff Walk from Arnarstapi to Hellnar

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

We loved the Cliff Walk in Arnarstapi. The landscape and ocean views were so beautiful. We planned to hike the entire trail to Hellnar but it was snowing pretty hard. We decided not to. Crampons are recommended in the winter.

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Explore Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Clean, friendly, easily walkable city. Just a really sweet place. I would go back again even in the winter. The snow made the city look very quaint.

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Sky Lagoon Experience - Saman

Reykjavík

We went to 3 lagoons and the Sky Lagoon was our favorite. The showers and changing rooms were clean and included a swimsuit dryer and plastic bags to transport your damp suit to the car. It was soooo beautiful and magical. To enter the lagoon one walks down a ramp to enter the warm water and then swim between what looks like small fjords to enter the main pool. There were plenty of rock benches to sit on to lounge. The waterfall cascading into the pool added a special element. One long side of the lagoon overlooks the ocean. We had dramatic views of the clouds rolling in. We stayed here about 3 hours. It snowed giant, fluffy snowflakes, then it sleeted before snowing some more!!! It did not seem crowded. We ate a delicious lunch in their cafe.

Quality of Experience

The trip was amazing and everything was great, thanks for your help before and during our trip.
We loved all the places and activities, the hotels were very confortable and had nice bathrooms.
Hope to travel back to Island soon!

Gummy was an excelente guide. His planning was perfect and the hotels he reserved were as good as expected. Highlights include the snowmobile ride, the glacier cave excursion (he provided a services that takes you by car straight to the caves instead of walking) and the Reykjavik walking food tour.

I definitely recommend using KimKim for an Iceland trip

We had an action packed itinerary for Iceland and we did all that we could. Some of our favorite memories were just seeing the country's landscape and the horses. We did sadly miss snorkeling the Silfra, the Ice Cave and the helicopter ride but there was plenty to do without those. We did run into some bad weather here and there which caused for a stressful driving day so the weather and road app came in very handy.

We loved all of the Lagoons that we visited but the Sky Lagoon was our favorite.

Our Dog sledding adventure was a little anticlimactic but we are glad we did it. Our favorite waterfall area was Hraunfossar and the Lava Cave was cool. I feel like we could have skipped the peninsula tour and made our way towards Vik a little sooner. We hit bad weather on Day 4 which was very stressful. So by the time we got to the National Park we decided to skip the Silfra Snorkel and all that the park had to offer and opted to go to town and have some adult beverages and chat with some locals.

As far as accommodations, the Bubble hotel and the Panorama Glass Lodges were definitely the highlight for us. However, I would suggest you find the Panorama Glass lodge while it is still daylight. Both of the Center Hotels in Reykjavik had bars outside of our window that played loud music until midnight. I would not suggest people stay here if they have an early day the next morning. We were fine with it but I can see where other travelers might not be. Front desk clerks were very helpful.

The snowmobile tour was such a good time. On day 6, we did not make it to Reynisfjara Beach or to the Reynisdrangar columns due to road closure. By the time we got to day 7, we all agreed that we did not have it in us for a 5 hour drive and a 3-4 hour tour so we took the day off and enjoyed our hotel, a game room at another hotel and the town of Vik. I do wish we had made our way to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach and the Ice Caves. I am not sure what to suggest here as this was a super long day. Maybe have people drive closer to the area and stay the night then wake up and do the tours and drive out. I am sad we missed it.

Day 8, there was 100% chance of rain but we did the ATV tour anyway. We did get soaked to the core and froze our booties off but we really enjoyed it. I think if the weather is bad then it is inevitable that you will get wet and be cold but do it anyway. It is a gorgeous view of the beach and ocean. The tour guides were awesome. As a matter of fact, we liked all of the tour guides we encountered: Dog sledding, snow mobile, all of them.

The weather was bad on day 9 with wind gusts up to 45 mph. So sadly, we missed the helicopter tour. We did go to the Sky Lagoon and loved it.

Gudmundur was a great asset to us every day. I really enjoy conversing with him throughout the entire process from planning to our arrival and our departure. He warned us of weather and roads and helped with cancellations and recommendations of where we could go when we skipped our planned activities. The skipping of activities was for sure my lack of planning rest days for my group. He included everything that I asked from the beginning added in all of the exciting things to do and see.

This is my 3rd trip with Kim Kim and it did not disappoint. Iceland was amazing. I would highly suggest it to my friends and family.

Our 7-day trip through Iceland with Guðmundur (“Gummi”) was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, Gummi had everything perfectly organized — every detail, from our lagoon visits and glacier hikes to snowmobiling, diving between tectonic plates, ATV adventures, and chasing waterfalls, flowed seamlessly. His personal touch made all the difference: he was always reachable, responsive to every request, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and cared for.
Traveling in March, we even got to witness the breathtaking northern lights — a moment Gummi somehow timed perfectly. You can tell he truly loves what he does; his enthusiasm and professionalism make the experience feel both easy and unforgettable.
If you want to experience Iceland in the best possible way, with someone who’s genuinely on top of every detail, Gummi is the guide to choose. Highly recommend

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 saw a spectacular display! The guide shared very little information about the lights, constellations or how to take a 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

Enjoyed the restaurant and many other options near by.

Authenticity & Character

The staff

Location

Great location

Staff

Informative and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Easily accessible free parking

Activity Reviews

Explore Vík

Iceland

It was a rather long drive and our last day. It was raining. There is good shopping! If it was a pretty day, I think a hike would have been a great addition to the day.

Reynisfjara Beach & Reynisdrangar Columns

Iceland

Rainy day- did not visit.

Dyrhólaey Arch and Cliffs

Iceland

Rainy day- did not visit.

Skogafoss Waterfall

Iceland

This was my favorite waterfall that we saw.

Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi Waterfalls

Iceland

Pouring rain! We viewed from car. If you leave in 5 minutes, you do not have to pay to park!

Thórsmörk Super Jeep Experience

Iceland

This was probably my favorite activity. Carlos, our guide, was terrific! The hike up to the view point was great. They did have spikes for us to use. The big tires on jeep allowed us to navigate glacier river beds.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very knowledgeable, fun personality and accommodating to groups needs

Transport

Loved the super jeep experience!

Gullfoss Waterfall

Golden Circle

It was a long day especially navigating the weather so we omitted this activity. We were concerned about the roads and wanted to get to hotel. Waterfalls are always great to see! We did like our loop drive for the Peninsula from our hotel- Budir Hotel. The road over the mountain was closed.

Geysir Geothermal Area

Golden Circle

An easy walk from the parking lot and great it erupts frequently!

Geothermal Bakery Experience

Golden Circle

Guide did a nice job but compared to other activities we did I’m not sure I would repeat. It was a large group and difficult to hear at times.

Þingvellir National Park

Iceland

The weather was cold, snowy and very windy! On a pretty day, I would have wanted more time than we planned to explore hiking trails and the sites. The exhibit at the visitor center- worthwhile to learn history. Gift shop- some nice souvenirs! We did not but you can drive down to see where the tectonic plates are.

Kirkjufellsfoss

Kirkjufellsfoss

This was our first experience with paying for parking. There are cameras so important to pay! We found the machine in lot much easier to use than app.

Whale Watching Ólafsvík

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Unfortunately cancelled due to high winds, and our schedule did not allow us to rebook. We were sorry to miss.

Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

This beach was more black rock vs sand. It was great to compare to other beaches. Easy walk to overlook. Two trails to beach doable.

Cliff Walk from Arnarstapi to Hellnar

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

A beautiful walking trail and easy to navigate. It was a favorite!

Búðir Church

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

The church was locked so could not see the inside. There is a wonderful cemetery to see and a great view of the coast.

Gerðuberg Basalt Cliffs

Iceland

Very snowy day- unable to really experience. The short trails were covered by snow.

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!