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Eric did an outstanding job! He was responsive and easy to communicate with. All of the accommodations and the excursions went smoothly. The Magma Hotel spoiled us early on and our first dinner of the trip at Rauda Husid was one of the best of the trip. Another favorite was Birki in Hofn. The Katla Ice Cave tour and then the Glacier hike were outstanding as was Thingvellir. An optional hike that I thought was spectacular was Mulagljufur canyon although we would classify it as moderate rather than easy. There were just too many spectacular sights to list. I’m sure we could have saved some money by trying to plan the trip ourselves but using KimKim was well worth it. It was very relaxing and truly a trip of a lifetime!

Activity Reviews

The Geothermal Vok Baths

Iceland

This one had a little bit more of a party atmosphere and was more crowded but still fun. It was interesting to be able to jump into the lake then back into the warm water.

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Laugaras Lagoon

Iceland

Beautiful view and very nice facility, products, etc. We had excellent drinks here.

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Skaftafell Glacier Hike

Iceland

Felt very safe and the guide was very informative.

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Laura was great.

Earth Lagoon

Iceland

Very different from the other 2 lagoons we went to. The steam and blue water made it a bit interesting. Staff person at the front desk was a little rude.

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Person at the desk was rude

Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour

Iceland

Really interesting and fun.

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Edgar was really fun and informative but also focused on safety.

We had an excellent, well oiled, smooth trip thanks to Eric and Offbeat. They set up all our hotel reservations, making sure breakfast included everywhere. We did most of the trip on our own, but the things he/they set up were great and all lived up to expectations. (horseback riding, whale watching. lagoon trip) Their daily plan was very helpful, particularly for the map, which really helped with day-to-day plans. One thing I would suggest is to add a separate map that includes all the stops-including the optionals. (i.e.-2 maps, one with all suggested and another with suggested + optional). What would be REALLY cool is to have an interactive map where one could add or delete stops of any kind. It was helpful that they reached out with warnings about some potential road issues. And they got back to us quickly when we corresponded on their urgent email. They added just the right amount of handholding we needed and their suggestions took into consideration most of our interests.

Fantastic!! Eric was so professional, knowledgeable and such attention to detail, he put together the perfect vacation plan for us. This was the first time we used a service like this and we would highly recommend it!! After some initial interviewing of what was important to us followed up with phone calls a sample itinerary and final itinerary. K Èric then took care of ALL of our bookings, car rental, hotels and excursions. He then send us a detailed day by day itinerary of any spots we would like to view on our own for each specific day along with all our confirmations. Eric was again so professional with adjustments we wanted to make before the trip after the itinerary was booked. He was a fabulous source for all our questions pre trip and even available for post trip questions when we got an unexpected bill from our last hotel his team handled it on their end. He even reached out to us as we were traveling to let us know of a road work we would experience within a few days and all the links to monitor its scheduled times it would let cars pass. For a traveling Iceland “ on our own” we never felt alone. We knew they were just a call away.
Would highly recommend Eric of Offbeat Adventure!!!
Also, we LOVED Iceland being one with all the amazing nature we left feeling renewed!

Èric was fantastic. He provided very quick and accurate responses. He built itineraries that were customized to my needs and had the right balance of open time and new, unique activities.

Activity Reviews

Horse Riding in the Geothermal Valley

Iceland

Super fun and the guides were helpful for new riders. The scenery could not have been more impressive.

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Husavik Whale Watching

Iceland

A must do in the north of Iceland. We saw dolphins and tracked a humpback whale who was feeding.

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The Geothermal Vok Baths

Iceland

Silfra Snorkeling

Iceland

Unique and one of a kind!

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Reykjavik Food Walk

Iceland

A great way to start your trip to orient yourself around Reykjavik. Lots of food! Come hungry.

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GeoSea Geothermal Baths

Iceland

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Tour

Iceland

A must do if you want to kayak around icebergs and see seals.

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Katla Ice Cave

Iceland

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Skaftafell Glacier Hike

Iceland

Highlight of the trip. A long hike that includes ice climbing and seeing a lot of a magnificent glacier.

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The Secret Lagoon

Iceland

We had a truly wonderful trip. Our trip planner, Eric was fantastic with getting us set up on the excursions we wanted to go on and they were all fantastic. The zodiac boat tour was a favorite for the whole family but there wasn’t one thing we did that everyone didn’t enjoy.

Our favorite hotel was Magma Hotel. It was one of those “wow” moments where we were so grateful we had book through KimKim because it’s not a place we would have found on our own. The same was true for the other places we stayed.

One of the best location suggestions we got was Stykkishólmur. We absolutely loved the quaint authentic Icelandic town with all its simple beauty. And we had what our kids said was the best dinner they had ever had in their whole life in that town. It was Sjavarpakkhusid by the water. They had 4 entre dishes on the entire menu and perfection was an understatement. The dessert was equally as impressive. We will never forget that town and our favorite restaurant.

The only problem with the trip is that we couldn’t possibly see everything we would have wanted to see in the 8 days we had. A truly epic trip.

This was my second trip using KimKim but my partner’s first one. He was blown away and I believe he is a new believer in using KimKim rather than doing all of his own trip planning. Truly wonderful experience from start to finish. Thank you, Eric!

Eric and the kimkim team did an amazing job planning our Iceland trip. They were always available and answered questions thoroughly and complete. Not only where they fabulous in the planning stages, but they also were there for us when we needed them in Iceland to make changes or to adjust parts of our trip. I would highly recommend this group and Eric was amazing. He gave us so much great information. We had an amazing time in Iceland and I would recommend this trip to anyone :-)

The planning process with Eric was exceptional. Very attentive, timely and informative. Answered all my questions and provide provided valuable insight regarding the planning of our trip
Our guide/driver for the week, Siggi, was great.
We learned a lot about the history of Iceland, saw some amazing sites and had a lot of laughs along the way. We even invited him to play golf with us at Brautarholt !!! Eric and Kim Kim fried amazing experience for myself and eight of my high school friends. It was a memorable experience.

Activity Reviews

Blue Lagoon

Iceland

Replaced to unwind, especially after a long flight from the United States. Very calming and refreshing.

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Sky Lagoon

Iceland

Great time And experience.

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Great experience with opportunities to be exposed to cold plunge, sauna, steaming, salt, scrub, missing shower, and the overall sky Lagoon spa

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver was terrific all week, the staff at sky Lagoon were friendly and accommodating.

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Siggi is great

Reykjavik Premium Whale Watching

Reykjavík

Fun time on the rigid hole inflatable boats. Weather wasn’t great, but we had a fun time. Able to see whales, dolphins and puffins. The all female bow crew was fantastic and entertaining.

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Efficient operation with knowledgeable staff

Guides, Drivers and Staff

They all female bow crew were terrific.

ATV Tour

Iceland

Awesome time traversing through the volcanic area, mountains, and beachfront.

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Fun time great experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guides were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and provided a great experience for our group

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Siggi was awesome

Langjokull Glacier Snowmobiling

Iceland

Snowmobiling was fun. Although we believe that the winter months would be better suited for this activity. Lack of snow on the nearby landscape restricted or travel area.

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On time riding on top of the glacier… Would’ve been better if there was more snow nearby for a longer tour

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Guides were fun and accommodating

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Long ride to the Bass camp on rough terrain

I cannot recommend kimkim and our local specialist Eric enough! Going to another country trusting that all will go smoothly is a leap of faith but there was nothing to worry about. All our stays were fabulous with kind and gracious hosts, checkins were easy and seamless. Any minor snags we did hit, the team responded immediately and got us taken care of. Having WiFi on hand at all times was super helpful!
The tours were amazing and the guides were friendly, knowledgeable and made the tours a fun experience. Iceland is a unique and amazing country to visit, Èric made sure we got to see all the highlights as well as some off grid treats. He was professional, knowledgeable and very communicative. We told him our interests and he nailed it!
If you are trying to decide whether to plan it yourself or spend the little extra to have them do it for you, let them do it for you, it is totally worth it for a worry free trip!

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Glacier Hike & Glacial Lagoon Kayaking

Iceland

This was an amazing adventure, highly recommend!!

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Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour

Iceland

We had Nat as our guide, she was fun, professional and knowledgeable! This is a must do!!

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