Kimkim Trip Reviews for Iceland

Noga saved us a lot of time with bookings during peak season when we were a bit late to get started. She also provided some great recommendations that we leveraged while in Iceland. For example, the Glymur waterfall hike and Hvammsvik Hot Springs both made for a great Day 6.

We have used kimkim on three trips, and our experience on this trip with Guomundur (Gummi) was our best yet.
Knowledgeable, responsive and helpful - give this man a raise!

Hotel Reviews

Skalatjorn

Selfoss

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Old Charm Reykjavík Apartments

Reykjavík

Authenticity & Character

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Thórsmörk Super Jeep Experience

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Food

Lunch was promised by kimkim, tour operator knew nothing about it and did not provide. We bought some meager snacks and kimkim reimbursed us.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Excursion

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The back support straps in the kayak were not secured. Very uncomfortable kayaking - should have been inspected by guide.

Transport

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

Guide was great, but the actual size of the remaining interior was disappointing and unlike the advertised photos.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The itinerary was comprehensive and the hotels that were selected were all first rate --Jenny was always helpful with any questions or requests . This made the trip smooth and fun.

Activity Reviews

Vatnshellir lava cave tour

Iceland

Fun --cool experience

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Seaside Horseback Ride

Iceland

Beautiful scenery -- extremely pleasant guide and overall great experience

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Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon zodiac boat tour

Iceland

Just an amazing trip and spectacular scenery with and excellent guide/boat captain

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Solheimajokull Glacier Hike

Iceland

Great fun and great guide although I was surprised at how many people were signed up for the same experience - I thought it would be more private with smaller groups.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The trip was amazing. Gummi was super helpful with our itinerary and notes for each day. We went to his suggested restaurants-all were spot on -our favorite was the first dinner at Nardeyastofa in Stykkishólmur. The drive from Stykkisholmur around the Snaefellsnes Peninsula was spectacular!! The glacier ice cave tour with Southcoast Adventure was terrifying and beautiful and a highlight of our trip. The glacier lagoon, the puffins at Dyrhólaey the waterfalls… we never would have been able to see everything without Gummi as our guide!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Vellir

Hafnarfjörður

Very helpful and nice staff -we loved our room. Pavel was especially helpful when we had an issue and changed our room .

Location

Very easy location for both airports and for visiting Reykjavík

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Hörgsland guesthouse and cottages

Kirkjubaejarklaustur

Sweet cottage with kitchen

Authenticity & Character

Location

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Bathroom was a bit small and needs a little glow up

Hótel Kvika

Sveitarfélagid Ölfus

Staff was generous and helpful

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Staff

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Room was very small for the four of us but we made it work

Hótel Varmaland

Borgarnes

Great staff - Very helpful and accommodating-super breakfast buffet

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful location

Location

Good for exploring the west Snæfellsnes Peninsula

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Stracta Apartments Orustustaðir

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Love this off the road apartment-very clean and cozy -happy to see the coffee machine there wished we stayed longer.

Location

Good for exploring the ice lagoon and glacier

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat

Iceland

Our ride was cancelled due to high winds sorry we couldn’t have a ride but we enjoyed the lagoon anyway , had a langostine roll for lunch and got a refund -would love to try it another time

Lava Tunnel Activity

Iceland

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

We had a great time with our guide-this is not to be missed!! Absolutely breathtaking

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Loves the stories -the bumpy ride and the Icelandic dance at the end

Transport

A once in a lifetime trip! Emanuela helped us plan an amazing vacation that fit everything we asked for into an active 8 day adventure.

She was in touch along the way to make sure all was running smoothly. We deeply appreciate her and would recommend her and Kim Kim to anyone looking to plan an unforgettable experience.

Our only issue was that some of the driving maps took us to the incorrect spots (off by a couple of km). But it was easily fixed.

Everything was sorted out for us it was easy with no issues. The activities booked were excellent. The sea kayak was good. The daily schedule was fantastic and the maps provided made it all very easy. One map on the first day led us to somebody’s house not the volcano so that was the only minor issue we had all week. The best part of the week was the glacier trek, that was outstanding well worth doing if you are able.
All things considered it was an outstanding adventure.
Thanks for a fantastic experience and outstanding service.

Othman went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. This was a trip of a lifetime. We 100% will use kimkim again and recommend Othman to other who travel to Iceland in the future.

Gummi helped plan us the most incredible trip to Iceland! Somehow, each day things got a bit more extraordinary! Each accommodation, each restaurant, each tour...was perfectly curated for what we told Gummi was important to us. I keep telling friends who ask that our itinerary was quite literally perfect. Wouldn't have changed a single thing. We are so grateful to KimKim and to Gummi for helping us make those memories.

Our trip to Iceland was fantastic! We let Eric know what our goals were, and he put together a well-thought-out and well-arranged plan.
1) The day we landed in Keflavik we had a day to reorient due to the 5 hour time change. Driving was not too different from the US so that part was fairly easy.
2) The idea of doing snorkeling and hiking excursions the first 4 days of our trip was a great idea as we had the most energy to do these adventures at the beginning of the trip.
3) The food and drink recommendations were also great! The food in Iceland was superb!
4) The climbs the participants needed to perform on the Solheimajokull glacier hike turned out to be too much physically for me as I have asthma. I was able to get on the glacier yet not able to complete the climb which was disappointing. My daughter and others in the group completed successfully. I was able to complete all our other adventures.
5) We had specific excursions that Eric arranged and tickets purchased. He also included self guided things to look at and do which we did most of. This was very helpful to have these additional things to do that were discretionary.
6) My favorite and the reason I chose Iceland was to snorkel between the tectonic plates in the Silfra fissure. This was amazing! My daughter's favorites were the snorkeling and the Solheimajokull glacier hike.
7) When we arrived in Reykjavik for our last 3 nights, we didn't account for time to go to any museums. It would have been helpful to have an estimated time to allow for the self guided things to do.
8) I would not recommend the Fosshotel Nupar. It had mold in corners on the outside door and the bathroom. The Greenhouse Hotel in Hveragerdi and the Exeter in Reykjavik were wonderful.
9) We were well prepared for the weather with the suggestions we received for clothing needed for our trip.
10) We were charged for car rental which was not expected as it is not listed in the Excludes section of the itinerary. Is this correct?
10) We cannot say enough how impressed we are with the arrangements Eric made for us. There were no surprises...other than the car rental charge.

Activity Reviews

Sky Lagoon

Iceland

I liked the Sky Lagoon for the additional features of the salt rub and showers.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

we drove

Hvammsvik Hot Springs (& Nature Reserve)

Iceland

The hot springs and the cold plunge need to be experienced!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

there were really no guides

Transport

we drove

Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour

Iceland

This was also amazing to learn about how the caves are formed and that they don't last long in their present form.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Agnes was our guide. She was very knowledgeable in how the caves are formed and explained how fast they change. I also enjoyed her talk on the way out about nature in Iceland; how from a lava flow slowly grow into green again. It was inspiring.

Transport

Very cool in the transport vehicle and how they have to deflate/inflate the tires.

Solheimajokull Glacier Walk

Iceland

It was amazing to actually be on a glacier.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide from Belgium was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable about the geology of the glacier and in general Iceland.

Transport

we drove

Rye Bread tour (Geothermal bakery)

Iceland

The bread was so delicious! I wish they would share the recipe!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The gal who was our guide told stories about the thermal ovens in the ground and about the visit from Zac Efron.

Transport

we drove so no transport

Silfra Snorkeling

Iceland

Jenny was a great guide and took wonderful pictures!

Quality of Experience

just the though of swimming between tectonic plates is amazing.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We drove so there was no transport.

Gummi was exceptional to work with! This was the first time we planned a trip like this and Gummi really hit everything we wanted to do and his detailed itineraries and instructions were amazing. He was incredibly responsive when questions or concerns came up and made the entire experience fun! Would 100% recommend him to plan your trip to Iceland for you. We had the trip of a lifetime and hope to go back in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Alva Hotel Brautarholt

Reykjavík

Room was comfortable and clean. This was the only place we stayed that didn’t have reserved parking for guests, so we were a bit nervous about the public street parking overnight especially because this location is downtown, but we didn’t have any issues and it was fine.

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Staff

Didn’t interact with staff

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Fosshótel Vatnajökull

Höfn

Really nice room, we wish we could have stayed here longer! Our dinner in the restaurant was exceptional as well, staff extremely accommodating.

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Hótel Kría

Vík

Great location, right near everything and super modern and clean.

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Skálatjörn

Selfoss

Cute and comfy. We ended up arriving quite late in the evening and the host was still available to greet us and give us our key to check in which was great.

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Fosshotel Stykkishólmur

Stykkishólmur

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Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Hotel

Reykjavík

This hotel was very comfortable and located a bit outside of downtown which actually was perfect.

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Activity Reviews

Inside the Volcano (Meet On Location)

Iceland

This experience was incredible, a once in a lifetime excursion. You have a 2 mile hike there and back over lava fields and it’s like you’re on another planet. The guides were knowledgeable and you got ample time inside the volcano to explore. Would 1000% recommend.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Grima and Katherine were great!

Transport

Icelandic Food Walk

Reykjavík

We really liked this experience because we got to try the traditional Icelandic foods without having to get them as your entree for dinner if you’re not that adventurous. Our guide Agla was really knowledgeable and pointed out historical buildings and facts along the way.

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Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

This was incredible!!! The entire thing from the drive to the glacier, the hike up the glacier and exploring the ice cave was an experience. We loved this excursion so much.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mark was fantastic! He was funny, knowledgeable and made this experience awesome.

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Whale Watching Ólafsvík

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

We loved this experience! We got to see puffins, whales and dolphins. It was so peaceful and the crew was great.

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What a fantastic adventure in Iceland! My Tour planner, Gummi, was so incredibly helpful with planning out my schedule so I could see as much as Iceland as possible in the time I had available. He even told me exactly how long I should spend at each landmark if I wanted to get to my scheduled activity later in the day. It was a very “active“ vacation, but I couldn’t recommend enough. Thanks so much, Kimkim and Gummi!

We had an amazing trip to Iceland due to all of the planning from Gummi. He was GREAT to work with! The hotels were fantastic, and his driving routes were very easy to follow. We would highly recommend Gummi to anyone!

Hotel Reviews

Center Hotel Arnarhvoll

Reykjavík

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Hótel Húsafell

Húsafell, Borgarbyggð

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Hótel Búðir

Búðir

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Hótel Varmaland

Borgarnes

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Sigló Hótel by Keahotels

Siglufjörður

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Hótel Laxá

Myvatn

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Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

Hofn

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Magma Hotel

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

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Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels

Ásborgir

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Hotel Holt—The Art Hotel

Reykjavík

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Activity Review

Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat

Iceland

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Rinolda was AMAZING! I took my 17 y/o niece on a 9 day adventure through Iceland. I shared my goals with Rinolda- I wanted to see as much as we could without overwhelming a teenager with too rigourous a schedule. She nailed it. And on extremely short notice! Everything was so well organized. I especially appreciated the drive plan she provided for each day. We knew exactly where were were going, how long each stretch was and she even had suggestions for stops along the way with interesting things to see and places to stop for snacks and meals. I can not say enough about how wonderful it was to have such a well planned and organized trip.

Each day felt like a new adventure and we LOVED taking in all the beautiful scenery! Highlights for us were the Arnarstapi-Hellnar Coastal Walk- the views were breathtaking! Truly spectacular. And the small hidden gem resturant at the end of the trail tucked in the hillside over a secluded beach topped off an already awe inspiring day. The fish soup was *chefs kiss*.

The Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon zodiac boat tour was spectacular. This blew my mind. Gorgeous, informative, the company had incredible guides and the views, including seeing the seals and being up close and immersed in the beauty of the Lagoon is definitely an experience that should not be missed.

I honestly can not say enough about the quality of the trip, the details, the planning and all of the suggestions. So happy we found KimKim and especially, Rinolda.

I travelled to Iceland with my 18-year old son and we both had an amazing trip. The service from Hanna was exceptional. Every aspect of our trip was well planned, catered to our requirements and needs and followed a detailed discussion. Hanna suggested a couple of experiences we haven’t heard about before. And, she remained responsive even after everything was agreed and paid for and stayed in touch while we were in Iceland.
Definitely a Mum and Son trip to remember.

This was our first time working with a travel agency and we enjoyed the experience. We had a great time and we feel we saw a lot more with Adam’s itineraries than we would have if we planned the trip ourselves. The car and the hotels and apartments he picked for us were perfect and we felt really comfortable the whole trip, which says a lot since we had definite budget constraints. Highlights were Skaftafell Nature Preserve, Svinafellsjokull, Vik, the Westman Islands, and Olafsvik. We are grateful for everything and we will reach out again when we are ready to plan our next trip! Thanks!

We had a short amount of time to plan our trip, and Alicia came through with great suggestions and wonderful accommodations. We particularly enjoyed the Puffins and Volcanos tour with Ebbi on the Westman Islands! Alicia was responsive and knowledgeable, and it's hard to pick a favorite part of our trip as everything was wonderful in very different ways! The only things that kept the experience from being a 5/5 review were finding out when we got to our hotel in the Westman Islands that we were on the 3rd floor of a hotel with no elevator (and a lot of heavy luggage), and not having clearer check in instructions attached to our reservation at the Glacier View Guesthouse. I also had to spend several hours plotting out drive times between each attraction and average time spent at each, in order to ensure we'd arrive at our timed destinations on time and not miss out on anything. Having this information available ahead of time would have saved me several hours of work, but I'm glad I took the time to do it as it made our trip much less stressful!

Activity Reviews

Puffin and Volcano Tour

Westman Islands

Amazing, and great guide!

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Rye Bread tour (Geothermal bakery)

Iceland

So amazing, and best rye bread we had the whole week, hands down!

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Walking tour with easy to navigate paths.

Most incredible trip ever! I wanted to plan this trip right … an unforgettable 7 days in Iceland with my family. It was daunting. And then I found Noga at KimKim. Wow! Wow! Wow! Our trip was flawless. From the perfectly planned itinerary that catered to our interests, to extra tips along the way and details I didn’t realize I’d need to know, to the easy messaging app and phone calls we had to make sure we had everything perfect and could ask questions … perfection. All of our scheduled events and hotels were also flawless. The team reached out to us while on our trip to check in and to even alert us of an erupting volcano that was happening on the island but researched and reassured us that it wouldn’t be affecting our itinerary and flights home. I would 100% recommend KimKim and Noga’s expertise to plan a trip to Iceland.

Hotel Reviews

The Hill Hotel Fludir

Fludir

Such a unique hotel! Loved the vibe and decor. Breakfast was good and the room was comfy.

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Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Hnappavellir

Such a beautiful location. It’s truly in the middle of nowhere. The decor and design of the hotel was stunning. The hot tubs and sauna with a view were an excellent touch.

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Location

Wish it was closer to any bit of civilization (restaurants, grocery), but we made it work.

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Vík Apartments

Vik I Myrdal

Beautiful spot to rest our heads. Lots of space and had all the amenities we needed. Right across the street from a grocery store and shopping.

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Hotel Viking

Hafnarfjordur

Such a fun vibe!

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Room was tight for a party of 5, but we made it work.

Fosshotel Stykkishólmur

Stykkishólmur

Cute little hotel. Could use fans in the rooms, but aside from that it was great!

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Location

Cute little town.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Needs some fans in the rooms

Activity Reviews

Þingvellir National Park

Iceland

Very cool location. We parked at p3 and hit all the things we wanted to see. Didn’t find a good spot to see the clear water where the snorkelers were.

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Geysir Geothermal Area

Golden Circle

Fascinating location.

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Gullfoss Waterfall

Golden Circle

Stunning! If you go too late though, the bathrooms will be closed.

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Gígjagjá (Yoda Cave) at Hjörleifshöfði

Iceland

Just a cave. Nothing special. But cool to see.

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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

Iceland

Beautiful location! If you’re coming from the west, drive over the bridge and park on the north side of the road. You’ll hit the lagoon and the beach at the same spot.

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Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Iceland

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Hike from Skaftafell to Svartifoss Waterfall

Iceland

Steep walk up, but doable. Beautiful view at the top.

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Horse Riding on Black Sand Beach

Iceland

Such a fun excursion. The guides were great. We got to see whales at the beach while riding too!

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Reynisfjara Beach & Reynisdrangar Columns

Iceland

Very unique spot. Definitely recommend.

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Dyrhólaey Arch and Cliffs

Iceland

Got to see puffins up close! Beautiful views of the beach and arch.

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk

Iceland

What an incredible experience! Our guide, Haynee, was fantastic! Very informative. Very unique. Bucket list item for sure.

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Skogafoss Waterfall

Iceland

Stunning location! Definitely hike to the top!

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Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi Waterfalls

Iceland

Beautiful location. Fun to be able to go behind the falls. Definitely wear waterproof clothes head to toe. You will get wet.

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Sky Lagoon Experience - Saman

Reykjavík

Wow. What an experience. This is a must-do!

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Reykjavík City Walk

Reykjavík

Very cool tour. My kids were dreading this one, but by the end they were glad we’d done it. Our tour guide was great. Wish he’d added info on how to figure out how to say some of the language and also the folklore around trolls and elves.

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Transport

We walked the whole time.

Explore Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Very cool tour. My kids were dreading this one, but by the end they were glad we’d done it.

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Ytri Tunga Seal Beach

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Wasn’t expecting the trek out to see the seals … took forever to maneuver on the rocks during low tide. There weren’t many seals. If we’d skipped anything on our trip, it would have been this one.

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Cliff Walk from Arnarstapi to Hellnar

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Very cool view. Our GPS said the cafe in Hellnar was closed, so we didn’t hike the whole was because that was going to be our stopping point.

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Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

A must see. Short hike down. Don’t miss the lagoons hidden behind the rocks on the right.

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Kirkjufellsfoss

Kirkjufellsfoss

The view! Wow! This is a must see on the peninsula!

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Gerðuberg Basalt Cliffs

Iceland

Beautiful! A must see!

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Eric put together a great itinerary for our group of 7, with age ranges from 9 to 77. We were able to travel together in a large 4x4 van. The accommodations were very nice and ranged from cabins, to villas, to downtown apartments. Eric was able to put together an itinerary that allowed for both shared activities and separate activities based on physical capabilities. All the information provided was detailed, clear, and really made for a nice, relaxing, but also very adventurous trip. In 8 days, we were able to see many of the highlights of Iceland, but also had plenty of time for exploring and side missions. Overall fantastic trip!

Everything was amazing and Hanna did an outstanding job preparing the trips and daily itineraries. The only suggestion I have and I should have caught this myself was the first day required me to drive after my overnight flight. I should have stayed in Reykjavík that first day but that was my fault not Hanna’s

As a single parent, it was tough for me to design a trip while working and doing housework. My girls were excited about visiting Iceland, but I was overwhelmed with options/decisions to be made. That's where Emanuela came to our rescue! She responded quickly with a great plan that the kids loved. Once we arrived in Iceland, she was communicative and responded quickly if I had questions or concerns.

We left feeling that we got a good first taste of Iceland -- now we want to go back!

Activity Reviews

South Coast Day Trip

Reykjavík

Our driver was a local, super informative -- and funny! Enjoyed learning a little more about this fascinating place from a local,

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Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon on small groups

Reykjavík

Clean, well-organized, and tons of fun. Our driver was very informative and helpful, and he was prompt.

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Icelandic Lava Show

Iceland

One of the highlights of our trip. The host of this show was very informative, and it was amazing to see real lava in person after watching so many hours of Floor is Lava at home!

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Reykjavík Puffin Watching

Reykjavík

This activity was really cute. My kids loved the binoculars onboard and the very informative Puffin expert.

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