Kimkim Trip Reviews for Iceland

Guomundir Oli was terrific. He answered the questions that we had on the trip in a timely manner. His itinerary was very thorough with all the information we needed. He tackled a problem with the car company for us. I would highly recommend him and the Kimkim trip to Iceland.

Hotel Review

Hótel Laxá

Myvatn

The hotel was a very good base for the activities that we had planned. It was a little bit bigger room at this point in our trip and it was nice to have the extra space. We use the dining room here in the mail was quite good.

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Activity Review

Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience

Iceland

We had done some cave tours and other parts of the world, this was well done and very in

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A really magical trip that I am glad I got to take. The scenery and sights and food and people were all great. Gummi’s knowledge was also really great and I appreciate how hard he worked to make our trip memorable. He is very knowledgeable about the best places to see and set up some really great excursions. I very much enjoyed the whale watching despite getting sea sick ( but it was a rough day on the water) and it was a bonus to see a Humpback whale. The trip to the glacier lagoon and the kayaking were also my favorites. I even had the rare fortune to see an arctic fox up high on the rocks by the glacier.
I enjoyed the variety of accommodations from rural farmhouses to seaside village hotels. The food suggestions were helpful though we mostly chose to eat at our hotels since that was so much easier time wise.
Some of the less than ideal things for me was just the long hours of driving,which I realize is not the fault of our travel specialist but the nature of trying to see everything. Our schedule ended up being unrealistic for our travel abilities and we had to make decisions on not visiting many of the suggested sites due to inadequate time. Although technically the drive time and the sightseeing time = about 8 hours it does not factor in things like food breaks,getting lost,bathroom breaks, buying some trip essentials,food shopping and tourist shopping,as well as some time with the technology of using the MiFi/ WiFi and Google Maps ( but we are not from the technology generation so we had a bit of a learning curve.) We don’t know why our Google Maps route that we downloaded had us take the dirt road 937 that is south of Egilsstaoir. That dirt road parallels95 and although it eventually comes back to 95 it added to an already 5+ hour driving day.
We tried to keep our cost down, so some of the places we stayed at did not provide breakfast. In retrospect I think the extra cost would have been worth it given the extra work we took to put together our own morning meals.
Overall I would recommend Gummi and KimKim to future travelers. Iceland has a fascinating landscape and would appeal to all sorts of adventurers. Best of all we actually had reasonable weather for our visit,especially to the Highlands areas for hiking.

Hotel Reviews

Center Hotels Skjaldbreið

Reykjavík

Our first hotel stay in Reykjavík was a bit complicated due to a long customs process and a late arrival. We had requested a quiet room, but upon arrival, they didn't have one available at the original hotel, so they upgraded us to a sister hotel near the water, which was a nice upgrade. The room was lovely, and the hotel was fine, though the change was unexpected and made our first day a bit tiring.

Hótel Snæfell

Seyðisfjörður

One of my favorite places to stay on this trip, despite having to carry our suitcases up 2 floors ( ha) . We had a nice view out our window of the mts. and it was a quiet location. The common kitchen area was well stocked and comfy for a morning hangout . The shower was adequate and the room nice and cozy.

Authenticity & Character

The restaurant Hotel Alden that is part of this place is excellent

Location

Amazing drive to get here...loved the scenery to get over the pass.

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Hotel Hvitserkur

Hvammstangi

The hotel is in a lovely setting and the staff were very friendly. I had some incredible lamb lasagna for dinner and the morning cheese selection was very tasty. I loved the setting near the far end of a dirt road and then the nearness to a nice hike. The room was a bit chilly but everything was nice and clean

Activity Reviews

Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat

Iceland

The Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat was another great activity. I had no issues with it, and it was a memorable part of the trip.

Glacier Lagoon Kayaking at Sólheimajökull

Iceland

I had no issues with the Glacier Lagoon Kayaking at Sólheimajökull. It was a fantastic experience, and I really enjoyed it without any problems.

GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths Experience

Iceland

After the whale watching, we did the GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths Experience, which was wonderful and relaxing. It was a great way to unwind after a rough day on the water.

Adam did a great job accommodating our group and finding a right balance for everyone. We were a group of 8 (including 2 sets of grandparents in their 80's, and 2 kids aged 6 and 9 yrs old). We highly recommend the Katla Cave Ice Cave Tour, it is one of the best experiences ever! We stayed a night in Westman Island, which we also recommend. That is where we were able to experience the puffins :)

The trip to Iceland was a dream come true! It was so wonderful to have all the suggestions, ideas, details and logistics provided by Gummi, the local KimKim guide. There is absolutely no way I could have done everything that Gummi did with the level of professionalism and perfection. The trip was packed with memorable experiences which is exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend the kayaking on the Glacier Lagoon/Diamond Beach, snorkeling at Silfra, hiking in Thorsmork, and the hot springs at Reyjadalur. The entire trip was memorable. Thank you to Gummi and KimKim for the trip of a lifetime.

Hotel Reviews

Black Beach Suites

Vik I Myrdal

This hotel appears to be very chic and swanky. The rooms are very updated and feature a kitchen. Unfortunately, you could not lock the doors once in the room. I ended up putting our suitcases in front of the door to keep someone from coming in. They gave crazy directions about how to use an Icelandic lock but we stayed in several places that had plain old deadbolts. Would not recommend or stay there

Authenticity & Character

Fix the locks - all the fancy in the world does not make you safe. Also no breakfast provided

Location

Close to things we were seeing

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and spacious but the door thing is a no go on comfort

Fosshotel Stykkishólmur

Stykkishólmur

This is a great hotel - best breakfast we had in Iceland too! Nice people and very comfortable room.

Authenticity & Character

Felt homey and intimate but not pretentious

Location

Easy to walk into town

Staff

Professional and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean, and good room darkening shades here!

Activity Reviews

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

The ice cave was smaller than I thought but still cool to see.

Quality of Experience

The ice caves are cool and interesting

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide did OK - did lots of picture taking. I listened to another group guide and she gave more info and details about the ice caves. I like those details and info rather than always lining people up for a photo op.

Transport

The modified cargo van we took to the locations was absolutely awful. It was not a super jeep and they stuffed 13 people into it including 4 of us on the very back bench seat that could have fit 4 children but not four adults. It was hot and no air circulation - so if you get carsick this is not the ride for you. The car bounced around so much that our heads hit the ceiling WITH seatbelts on. It was dangerous, uncomfortable, and terrible. It felt like they were more interested in making money and stuffing as many people into a vehicle as they could rather than providing safe, fun transport.

Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience

Iceland

Great fun to see the cave carved by lava!

Quality of Experience

Unique thing to see. Used to seeing caves in the US. This is very different

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was awesome. She knew a ton about the cave, formations and geology of the lava cave/tube

Transport

Short walk with stairs to descend. Safety protocols were very good. Everyone had headlamps to see

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Excursion

Iceland

Great kayaking experience - fun to get a little closer to the icebergs.

Quality of Experience

Nice to get on the water and kayak amongst the icebergs

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guides were fantastic.

Transport

Silfra Snorkeling Adventure

Golden Circle

This experience is truly one of a kind in the world. If you like snorkeling, then you should definitely try this experience. There is no wildlife but the water, rock and depth of sight is amazing

Quality of Experience

Great location and interesting snorkel.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide in the water was awesome. Explained everything very well. They move a lot of people in and out of Silfra, and they've got it down. You'll take more time than you think at the busiest times of the year. The entire staff is hustling to get people dressed and ready.

Transport

Good job providing vans and seating to help people change.

Faxaflói Bay Whale Watching Excursion

Reykjavík

We did see whales so that was the main goal. The person telling us about the things we were seeing was very good. The whales were pretty far away so it would not be an experience for someone who wanted to see whales closer up.

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Transport

Iceland is phenomenal! I encourage a visit to see the unique environment for sure!!! Gummie did a very good job planning our trip.
Constructive advice: If self touring(driving), encourage your traveler to rent a 4 wheel drive. Increases the ability to drive on all roads safely and also explore other options not included in the travel itinerary.
Also, write the final itinerary in order:
1-Date
2-Day of travel
3-Google link
4-Step by step instructions for the day and description of sights to be seen that day
5-Hotel accommodation
6-Restaurants recommended for that day where the travel plans are

Gummie
Your plans were awesome but a bit confusing to follow. Your recommendations were spot on and appreciated.
Thanks for your help!! Your country was awesome!!!

Jerri Hall Tuxbury

Hotel Review

Hótel Kría

Vík

Clean and comfortable

Location

Nice city on Golden Circle tour

Staff

Helpful and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything

Activity Reviews

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

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Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat

Iceland

Horseback Riding Below the Mountains

Iceland

Well done , but my daughter and I are experienced riders. Would have preferred a more scenic and different type of tour.

Geothermal Helicopter Experience

Reykjavík

We had a wonderful planning experience with Alicia that resulted in an amazing trip to Iceland! Alicia was responsive to all of our requests and changes, both pre-trip and during the trip. She did a great job of adjusting the itinerary to our pacing and finding that line between having options and being overwhelmed with too many choices. When I had questions, it was so nice to be able to ask someone with local knowledge of the area and culture.

Icelandic hospitality is top-notch. The food is freshly prepared and incredibly good. The hotel/hostel staff are helpful and welcoming. We changed hotels nearly every night of a 2 week trip and only had 1 or 2 minor issues, which is pretty incredible! It was so nice to have everything booked and arranged so that we could just enjoy the experience.

Luka planned our trip to Iceland to celebrate my son’s high school graduation and it was fabulous! We enjoyed the planned activities and stops, as well as the suggested extra stops. Our hotels were clean, cozy and comfortable. I did not know much about Iceland, but with the careful planning from Luka, we had no problems navigating and every activity was memorable and fun. My husband and I have three kids(11, 15, and 18) and we all had so much fun!

Eric did an amazing job structuring our trip!!

Activity Reviews

Mega Zipline tour

Iceland

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Husavik Whale Watching

Iceland

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Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon zodiac boat tour

Iceland

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Gummy did a great job organizing our nine day trip around Iceland. As older couples, we didn’t want to spend a long time on the road and he definitely met that. We saw all the amazing highlights and had time to add a few extras on our own. The hotels were first right! The food recommendations were very good! Again, we did find a few amazing ones on our own. Gummy took the lion share of the planning and making of the reservations, which made our trip that much more enjoyable

From our initial contact to the end of the trip, this was a wonderful experience. The accommodations were on point to our desires for this experience, the activities were enjoyable and all transfers were timely! I believe Noga and the rest of the team heard our wishes and implemented them very well.

Activity Reviews

Sturlureykir Horses Stable Visit

Iceland

Pleasant and knowledgeable guide, farm with history and care.

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Whale Watching RIB Boat

Iceland

Wonderful experience. The guide was personable and professional. The captain competent. The boat was solid and we felt very safe and comfortable.

Quality of Experience

Lots of Puffins up close and dolphins and whales!!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Last summer my family (7-year-old daughter, 9-year old son, me and my husband and my parents) decided 2026 was the year for our bucket list trip to Iceland. We decided to work with KimKim again after the wonderful experience we had the summer before traveling to Japan.

I reached out to KimKim last June to start planning and they put me in touch with Gummi, our Icelandic travel coordinator and who ended up being our tour guide and driver who was with us for most of our trip. More to come in a moment on Gummi the guide.

As our travel coordinator, Gummi was incredibly responsive and helpful in shaping our vacation. He helped us prioritize the areas of the country that best aligned to the vacation we were looking for, he helped us pick activities and excursions that were great for the kids and my parents alike, and he strongly suggested we didn’t miss out on seeing highlands of Iceland which ended up being most of our group’s favorite part of the trip. His hotel and restaurant recommendations were wonderful; every meal was fantastic.

As a guide, we couldn’t have asked for more!
Gummi’s knowledge of the country, from its history and the Viking Sagas to the volcanoes and eruptions that have shaped the landscape, to the glaciers, and Nordic mythology, his expertise was so impressive. Some of my favorite parts of the trip were hearing Gummi and my son swap their favorite stories about Odin, Thor and the rest of the Nordic gods:). He was so engaged with all of and also was great at managing the time he was with us and when we had time as a family. Yes we could have rented a car and driven ourselves stop to stop but we would have missed out on so much each day that we learned, thanks to Gummi. The conversation in the van rides from destination to destination was as enjoyable as the stops!

We are so grateful to Gummi and KimKim for this amazing experience. It’s our favorite family vacation yet and we give so much credit to Gummi for taking wonderful care of us and treating us like family!

Really appreciated the variety of the 3 different hot springs. Hotels were all great and again, quite different. We’re very glad to have driven north to see that part of the country (less touristy) and then fly back south. Thank you for a wonderful trip! We will definitely consider KimKim for future travel.

We had a fantastic trip! Gummi made sure we saw a good amount of site seeing and made sure to keep activities doable as I traveled 24 weeks pregnant and with our 3 yr old. Our accommodations were very comfortable. We enjoyed seeing the natural beauty Iceland had to offer. We loved our underground cave tour and the trip to the blue lagoon. We can't wait to travel again! Kimkim took the stress out of planning, especially since we weren't too familiar with the country.

The entire trip plan was designed beautifully. The driving time was constructed allowing me time to travel the entire Ring Road and the West Fjords yet it allowed me enough time to not just stop and see the sights but to participate in activities and to hike a great deal which was an important desire of mine. During the trip two scheduling conflicts occurred one totally my mistake and the other was an activity booking error. The Kim Kim team responded quickly and both issues were resolved with a quick and positive outcome. Highlights of the trip included the Bike and Bath tour at Lake Myvatn, my bike guide Ragner provided an a fun and informative tour. The Zodiac Boat tour at the Jokulsarlon Glacier was a surprise highlight. Two unexpected pleasant stops were my stay at the very small village Drangsnes at the Malarhorn Guest House ( such friendly hostess) and maybe my favorite stay was the village of Seydisfjordur. I would have stayed an extra night had time allowed. The village was stunning and hiking was excellent. Spending my last night at the Sky Lagoon was a perfect wrap up for the trip. Overall the entire trip was a highlight for me, the waterfalls are each so unique and amazing and the geographical differences throughout the country are hard to describe, you just have to see it.

Hotel Review

Hótel Egilsen

Stykkishólmur

The hotel was quaint and historic

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Staff

Marta

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bed was sooo comfortable. I was in a single room and it was a bit tight I was told to expect this so no surprise.

Activity Review

Around and about Isafjordur

Ísafjörður

Kayaking the Fjord was beautiful. The wind thankfully calmed for the day but I would not want to kayak on a windy day. The company that provided the kayak tour also does Gravel and mountain bike tours, I did not have time to add this on but I saw groups out on the tours and it looked like fun.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Will was a fun kayak tour nice and he was very knowledgeable.

Transport

Where do I even start?! All 4 of us - myself, my husband, and my 2 girls, ages 6 and 8 had an amazing time! I provided some guidance to Gummi, and he planned us an amazing trip. First of all, the accommodations were amazing:

Berjaya Reykjavik Marina - This was our favorite hotel of the trip. It was such a cozy, hygge vibe. Exceptionally clean. So many different rooms to hang out in! An awesome restaurant and bar with a happy hour. You could tell that this was not only a great place for tourists but for locals as well. There were always locals hanging out at the bar and in the lobby. Our kids loved the bunk bed in our room and the libraries and different rooms in the hotel. My daughter and I got sick one of the days, and it was nice that we had such a cozy room to hang out in. It was truly a place we loved to hang out in. The included breakfast buffet was the cherry on top!

Skálatjörn Guesthouse / Goat Farm - My girls were in love with the goats. The woman who runs the place was so friendly, and everything was exceptionally clean. It was a great place to rest after a long day of exploring.

Hotel Vík í Mýrdal - Amazing breakfast. Very spacious room with a loft area for our kids to sleep (they loved it). Their room darkening shades could use some work, but all in all it was a great place to stay. Close walking proximity to everything we had planned in Vík. Exceptionally clean.

Some activities we did that really stood out:

Blue Lagoon Comfort Admission (If I went back to Reykjavik, I would definitely do the Blue Lagoon a few more times! It was very relaxing)
Lava Tunnel Activity (This lava tunnel was seriously cool. My kids enjoyed all the troll lore. )
Glacier Ice Cave Experience (This was my favorite activity of the entire trip - it was so amazing! Once in a lifetime experience for sure!)
Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Amphibian Boat ( we enjoyed seeing all the wildlife and my kids really enjoyed skipping rocks on the glacier bay beach)
Reykjavík Puffin Watching (I've never seen a puffin, let alone so many puffins all at once! This was truly a sight to see! Don't expect to get close enough to get any true close-ups of puffins though - I was a bit disappointed by how my photos turned out from so far away). However, I understand why it is important to give them space while they are nesting. Bring a really powerful telephoto lens if you plan to do this! I had one but needed more zoom! I actually enjoyed this more than the whale watching excursion - mainly because it was only an hour whereas the whale watching was 4 hours on a boat; my kids grew tired of being on the boat for that long.
Family-Friendly Horse Riding on Black Sand Beach. - Big hit with the whole family! The horses were all so sweet and well-behaved. I was a bit worried considering this was my first time on a horse ever, but I felt very safe!
The Secret Lagoon - Very cool hidden gem. The rocks at the bottom of this hot spring feel soooo good on the feet!

Gummi was very responsive on WhatsApp whenever we had issues. I would highly recommend using him as a guide or planner for any trip to Iceland. We even got to meet him in person because he was driving a couple and happened to stop at the same restaurant as us at the same time. I saw him and thought, that has to be him, and it was!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

Vík

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Skálatjörn

Selfoss

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavík

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Activity Reviews

Family-Friendly Horse Riding on Black Sand Beach

Iceland

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Whales of Iceland Museum

Reykjavík

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Faxaflói Bay Whale Watching Excursion

Reykjavík

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Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Amphibian Boat

Iceland

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Reykjavík Puffin Watching

Reykjavík

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Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

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Lava Tunnel Activity

Iceland

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We have many lovely memories from our trip to Iceland. While our local specialist had many good suggestions for sites to see and things to do that I may not have discovered on my own, the planning process was sometimes frustrating. Response times for questions were often too long, sometimes a week at a time. Most importantly, when I asked if two weeks was time enough to see and do all the things I had on the list, I was told it was. Unfortunately, this was not the case and we had already booked our flights when I figured that out. On the positive side, the accommodations our specialist booked were for the most part quite nice. Her suggestion to take a zodiac tour of the Jokulsarlon Lagoon rather than the amphibious boat was great . It was one of the highlights of our trip. She also recommended a wonderful shop, Handradinn in Hofn, for hand knit Icelandic sweaters. Lastly she had a good knowledge of hiking trails and which roads would be accessible in early June.

From the time we selected our itinerary, until the time we dropped off the rental car (we did a self-driving tour), we had an incredible experience. The accommodations, restaurant recommendations and personal navigation plan made it effortless on our part. When our flight to Iceland was significantly delayed, our Kimkim representative was responsive and tweaked the itinerary immediately. He was always available to answer our questions which was a comfort.
Iceland is a magical place unlike anywhere else in the world. It has breathtaking waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, glaciers, etc. So go relax and have fun building life-long memories.

Hotel Reviews

Stracta Hotel Hella

Hella

The staff were attentive to our needs. The breakfast offered a variety of options and the hotel was centrally located to the sites. The facilities offered made for a great experience. One of our rooms even had a private hot tub.

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Konvin Hotel by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport

Keflavík

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Fosshotel Baron

Reykjavík

The hotel is located in the heart of old Reykjavik, so walking to shops, restaurants and the harbor was enjoyable.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Very helpful answering our questions and making recommendations.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Vík Apartments

Vik I Myrdal

The rooms are clean and have everything you need. Laundry is on site and a variety of restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance.

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Activity Reviews

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

Immerse yourself in this unique experience surrounded by ice. It's like being transported to another world.

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Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Amphibian Boat

Iceland

When will you get another chance like this to experience the glaciers up close and personal!

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Reykjavík Puffin Watching

Reykjavík

They are just the cutest! Our kids loved seeing them.

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Horses and Hot Springs

Iceland

You get up close and personal with the land and thermal hot springs. Breathtaking scenery.

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Transport

This was our return trip to Iceland to experience the Eastern Fjords, the North, and the Northern West Fjords. Gummi planned our trip expertly, providing us with iconic and beautiful places to visit on our journey around some of the less-traveled places.

Thank you again for a great experience!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Viking

Hafnarfjordur

We stayed at this hotel last year, and it was very comfortable and pleasant. This year was not so agreable.

Authenticity & Character

This hotel has a lot of character, but seems to focus more on its restaurant than its hotel and rooms.

Location

Close to the harbor and Reyjkavik

Staff

Very friendly and accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

The sulfur smell was overwhelming, and the bathroom was outdated and looked unclean due to its age.

Fosshotel Westfjords

Patreksfjörður

The hotel was clean and comfortable, but lacked hospitality.

Authenticity & Character

Neutral

Location

Not sure you can change a location, but it was located right next to a gas station and did not hold much of a view.

Staff

While the lady at the front desk was very nice, the restaurant and bar staff were rude and were not interested in their guests.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were clean and comfortable.

Fisherman Guesthouse Sudureyri

Suðureyri

The hotel is very nice; however, our room lacked air circulation.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel rooms lack some character, but the location and restaurant attached were great.

Location

Loved this little town.

Staff

Friendly and accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

The hotel was clean and comfortable, but air circulation was lacking due to high windows that didn't open very far.

Hotel Hvitserkur

Hvammstangi

The hotel needs a lot of updating, but the staff was very nice, and the food was good.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel needs quite a bit of updating. It felt more like a hostel, especially when the bathrooms are not located in hotel rooms.

Location

Very remote location, but very scenic.

Staff

Very friendly and accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

The shared bathrooms and showers were not as clean as I would have liked.

Fosshótel Mývatn

Myvatn

The hotel was clean; however, the restaurant staff was not very helpful.

Authenticity & Character

It is light and airy and decorated modernly

Location

The location was very close to the lake and fit in very well with its surroundings.

Staff

While the registration staff was pleasant and friendly, I can't quite say the same for the restaurant.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and comfortable.

Fosshotel Eastfjords

Fáskrúðsfjörður

This was an amazing hotel. The staff were very friendly, the location was picturesque, and the restaurant, although it had a small menu, was delicious.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel fits in well with its surroundings, and the rooms are very comfortable, clean, and designed with an Icelandic theme.

Location

Right on a fjord with amazing views of the surrounding mountains.

Staff

Very friendly, our host in the restaurant was very attentive, even with a full house.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The hotel rooms, bathrooms and shared facilities are very clean and comfortable

Activity Review

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Iceland

This drive was easy with many beautiful sights along the way. Mainly on Route 1, the ring road. Studlagil Canyon was an amazing experience with a reasonable hike and round-trip walk of about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Gummi had us park on the East Side of the canyon, which gave us the most amazing views. You can walk down to the river's edge, which on the other side of the canyon you cannot do. From here, we went to Dettifoss and Selfoss, both beautiful waterfalls, although I preferred Selfoss as you could view the entire waterfall. Dettifoss is partially hidden. We then went to Hverir geothermal park, where our lungs were filled with the smell and sound of bubbling mud pits and steam pumping through stacks. The colors in the landscape vary widely, and the place looks like you landed on the moon! Our final stop was the Fosshotel in Lake Myvatn.

Trip planning and execution was flawless. It was a tremendous adventure, and Gummi's knowledge and expertise made it all the more special. We will recommend Kimkim and Gummi to anyone and everyone who asks about traveling to Iceland.

Our trip to Iceland was an amazing experience for our family. Working with KimKim and especially Gummi made our trip so special and relaxing. I can’t imagine going on this trip without Gummi’s assistance.

From the moment we started to plan our trip Gummi was right there guiding us along, listening to our concerns and showing us the way to make our trip a success. He promptly answered our texts, showed up on time, made sure the people we needed to see were right there to help us. I feel like we really got to know and appreciate the parts of Iceland we saw and it was amazing. The lava fields and a lava cave, the fjords, the glaciers, a glacier cave, the highlands, the food and the people - such a beautiful country!!

Thank you again for an incredible trip!!

Activity Reviews

Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience

Iceland

This was a highlight of our trip. I’m so glad we did this tour. The cave was fascinating and the tour guide was very informative.

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Icelandic Food Walk

Reykjavík

It was so nice to walk around Reykjavík and enjoy the local cuisine. Being able to taste the different dishes was so much fun. We did this tour at the end of our 10 day trip and we thought we had tried a great variety of food during our stay. We were still surprised by a few new dishes during the food tour.

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