
Francesca Stoppani
Hi everyone! I am a northern culture enthusiast and specialist. I have studied and worked in most Nordic and Scandinavian countries where I trained as a linguist and political scientist.
Traveling and living in the North is the spice that makes my life more balanced.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I specialize in the northern destinations and Scandinavia. Mostly Iceland, Finland, Norway, the Faroe Islands and Greenland."
How did you get involved in travel?
"I started off working as a tour leader in Norway during the Summer. Mostly involved with French and Italian groups, I occasionally guided multinational visitors. I am a northern lights hunter, nature whisperer and a greedy consumer of culture and art."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I have traveled to Greenland for one month to attend a language course in the capital, Nuuk. I was invited there to a baptism where I tasted narwhal meat for the first time!"
Francesca's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice

A full week in Iceland is an ideal amount of time to explore three regions. In the itineraries below, explore the classic Golden Circle and South Coast stops, or venture to...

Dubbed the Land of Ice and Fire, Iceland is a delight for all of your senses, from the deep chill of the air to the smoky smell of the volcanoes to the sights and sounds of the...

Enjoy the best of Western Iceland and the Westfjords on this 10-day summer adventure. Escape the crowds of the South Coast and Golden Circle area at their peak, when...
Family itineraries

This self-drive tour takes you along Iceland's south and west coasts for those in search of unique family adventure. After a day exploring the capital city, Reykjavik, you'll...

Drive Iceland's south coast for a memorable family adventure in just under a week. After getting to know Reykjavik, you'll check off blockbuster natural sites in the Golden...

One week in Iceland is enough time for a family-friendly, adventure-filled road trip that includes popular highlights and natural wonders along the South Coast and Golden...
Road trip itineraries

With 10 days on the road, you can discover a variety of regions and landscapes as you loop around Iceland's famous Route 1 (Ring Road). This moderately paced self-drive...

With seven days in Iceland, hit the road and explore the incredible wonders farther afield from Reykjavik. Explore a variety of landscapes: volcanoes and lava fields, green...

This self-drive tour takes you along Iceland's south and west coasts for those in search of unique family adventure. After a day exploring the capital city, Reykjavik, you'll...
Recent trip reviews for Francesca
Our second trip to Iceland booked through Kim...
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Aug 29 - Sep 8, 2023
Our second trip to Iceland booked through Kim Kim was just as amazing as our first. Francesca did a wonderful job of putting my vacation ideas into a wonderful real life experience. We got to see everything on our Iceland bucket list including seeing the amazing puffins on Westman Island and the Northern Lights in the West Fiords. Could not have been better.

Wow! Thanks Jon, it was so fun to plan your off-beat trip. Let's explore the North-East and Eastfjords next time!
I can't wait to book my next trip with Kimkim!
Iceland
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Aug 19 - Aug 27, 2023
First Francesca is absolutely incredible! Her expertise, recommendations, and itinerary made our trip to Iceland an incredible adventure! Thank you so so much! We enjoyed our whole trip. I only wish I had known about this company sooner. If you are looking to book an Iceland adventure look no further! Thank you so much for coordinating our trip and making it a trip of a lifetime.

Thank you for the great review Mason!
Amazing hiking and sightseeing tour of South Ring
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Aug 17 - Aug 27, 2023

Francesca planned the trip of a lifetime for us. I cannot imagine anything that would have improved our trip. I hope to work with KimKim in the future and to recommend Francesca to friends that wish to travel to Iceland. Thank you for a trip that was beyond my wildest dreams! read more

Thank you Dina, anytime!!!
5 Stars and More for Francesca! :)
Iceland
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Aug 17 - Aug 27, 2023
Thank You, Francesca, for creating a 5-star fly, drive, hike and horseback riding vacation for us along the southern coast of Iceland. Your attention to detail, listening and including all of the activities that we dreamed about doing on our trip was amazing. Everything from in-country flights, to rental car, hotel confirmations with breakfast, activity bookings, complex travel from the interior after our hiking the Fimmvorouhals Trail, EVERYTHING, went off without a hitch! You made this... read more

I am so humbled by your amazing review - Thank you so much, glad you had a blast!
Awesome family Ring Road trip!
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Jun 11 - Jun 19, 2023

We had an awesome time on the Ring Road! Francesca made a great itinerary for us, with a great mix of hikes, scenic stops, and cool towns. The logistics of the rental car and all of the great lodgings couldn’t have been better! It was very relaxing to know that so many highlights had been organized for us. read more

Thank you so much Charley - looking forward to helping out with your next trip!
Francesca and her collegues did a great job! ...
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Jul 5 - Jul 14, 2023

Francesca and her collegues did a great job! Francesca had so many great sites for us to visit. It was a lot packed in to a 10 day trip, but so worth it. We had great weather the entire time we were there. Sunny but windy at times. I've never seen so many waterfalls in one place! The towering cliffs and mountain views are just unbelievable! My kids loved Selijalandsfoss. They walked behind the waterfall and got soaked, but both said it was worth it! Bruarfoss was absolutely stunning and an... read more

Thank you so much Traci for your wonderful review!
It’s been a year since I travelled to Iceland...
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Jul 26 - Aug 2, 2022

It’s been a year since I travelled to Iceland and any time someone mentions travelling to this country, I recommend they go and check out the Kim-Kim team.
Francesca was amazing to deal with. She made the trip worry free (from the car rentals to hotel check ins to all the fun planned activities). This trip really was stress and worry free.
Words honestly can’t describe how amazing this trip was💕💕 read more

Hi Gurshan, thank you so much for the lovely words!!
Francesca is Great!
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May 9 - May 25, 2023

It was a delight to work with Francesca in planning the trip. She developed an itinerary that was perfect for us. The tours she booked were great as were her restaurant suggestions throughout Iceland. We loved how she gave us daily optional activities. The hotels we stayed at were very nice. We needed to make a few changes in our itinerary because of flight cancellations. Michele and Francesca were very responsive adjusting hotels and activities.

Hi Deb, the delight was mutual and I hope our paths cross again. If you'd like to go to the Faroe Islands or Finland, I would be glad to help with another of your trips!
Francesca organised a fabulous trip to the Faroe Islands!
the Faroe Islands
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May 8 - May 15, 2023

Francesca organised a fabulous trip to the Faroe Islands for us. Contact and payment in lead up to the trip was simple and quick. We were a little unlucky with weather on the trip, which unfortunately resulted in morning ferry cancellations to Mykines (we tried three days in a row!) but we appreciated Francesca and her colleague's support to keep re-booking the ferry so we could keep trying. Anytime we had little hiccups we received prompt assistance from KimKim. Highlight of the trip was a... read more

Hi Tanya, thank you so much for your review!
Personalized service, on call while traveling.
Iceland
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May 15 - May 25, 2023

I’m most happy to have chosen KimKim and Francesca for my first trip to Iceland. All of the accommodations were really great. It would be hard to choose one above the others. The weather was an issue and forced cancellation of a few activities but it was no problem getting a new plan and refunds for cancelled ones. The Silfra Snorkeling was amazing and such great staff, I felt totally safe the whole time (and I’m 72yrs old.) All of the food I ate while in Iceland was amazing!!!! read more

Hi Anna, it was a pleasure to help you out with your Iceland adventure! Really looking forward to work together again.
A big thanks to Francesca for the care in pla...
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Mar 29 - Apr 5, 2023

A big thanks to Francesca for the care in planning my trip to Iceland. This was my first international travel and it did not disappoint. Every checkin process was flawless. Accommodations were above what was expected. The excursions were a perfect match with my interests. I felt heard in the planning process. I would certainly use this service again! read more

That's amazing to hear. Thank you Nadia!
Sibling Trip
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Mar 29 - Apr 5, 2023

Francesca curated a memorable trip for my siblings and me. Iceland is breathtaking and Francesca found a way to organize our itinerary to allow us to see the amazing sights, hidden gems, and eat at wonderful food places in just 8 days. She added optional sights and experiences that turned out to be just as fascinating. Communication during the planning process as well as during the trip itself was efficient and accessible. We will definitely be using KimKim for our next vacation. Thank you... read more

Thanks Sharnise for your incredibly detailed experience review, I love the pics! Glad you had a great trip!
I Planned Almost Nothing and It Was Still The Best Trip
Iceland
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Mar 17 - Mar 25, 2023

I just had a dream, to go to Iceland in March and view the northern lights.
But as a full time student with a part time job, it was quite difficult to plan the specifics of the trip. A few google searches and reddit posts later, I landed on kimkim and paid the reservation amount.
That was literally all I had to do.
They literally took care of every part of my stay, experience and adventures there.
I’d definitely recommend them to all as well as my local specialist Francesca who... read more

It was a pleasure to facilitate your northern lights hunt! Looking forward to welcoming you back to Iceland!
Five Stars is Not Enough
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Dec 17 - Dec 23, 2022
I cannot speak highly enough of the team at kimkim based in Iceland. During the planning phase, Francesca was highly communicative, accommodating, and responsive. Then, when we arrived in the midst of a blizzard and subsequent wind storm that forced all roads to close for 24+ hours, Sigurour was a godsend, helping us cancel and book and rebook and reroute all of the planned activities and hotel reservations that had to be changed without warning. He advised us on when and where to go, what to... read more

Thank you so much Hannah for keeping up a good spirit with a poorly behaved weather and thanks a lot for your kind words!
The best possible adventure.
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Sep 7 - Sep 15, 2022
Francesca was incredible! She took our likes, dislikes, dietary restrictions, etc. into account and had incredible recommendations; she worked with us to make sure we had the best possible hotels for our budget, too. We had a minor hiccup when our plane couldn't land (weather at Keflavik) and were delayed a day, and she helped us to get refunds and to adjust our trip so that we didn't miss anything. Every time we talk about Iceland, I recommend KimKim and Francesca. She is the best! read more

Wow, thank you so much Sabrina! It was a pleasure working with you :)
Thoughtful and cool plan
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Aug 11 - Aug 21, 2022
Thoughtful and cool plan considering I made the decision to travel to Iceland only 2 months before read more

Appreciate the feedback, Mark!
Family of 5 trip to Iceland
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Aug 5 - Aug 11, 2022
We had a week long trip along the southern part of Iceland and the golden circle. The process with KimKim was very efficient and the trip really was catered to our needs. Francesca was very helpful and knowledgeable. David from our ice cave tour was fabulous.

Thanks for the great review Dana!!
Organized ,Exciting and Free Spirited!!!
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Aug 4 - Aug 12, 2022
Francesca put together the exact Itinerary that we had envisioned. We saw and experienced Icelands wonderful sights and experiences so easily with the guidance given by Francesca’s daily itinerary. The Lodging selected was in the perfect locations to complete the exciting days travels. read more

Hi Jennifer, thank you so much!!! Glad to hear you enjoyed your trip!
Francesca was great - good communication etc....
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Jul 22 - Jul 29, 2022
Francesca was great - good communication etc.
Our car booked was too small- my son’s head was hitting the top of the car. Thankfully the car company was able to get us a little bit larger car- with the immense amount of driving that would have been a problem.
The teip was great- for the amount of time we were there I think the driving was way too much. That was everyone’s take away. The suggested stops foe sight seeing and hiking were fabulous- that really made our trip!
I think some things... read more

Hi Casie, many thanks for your positive words!! :) We'll strive for better communication concerning meals in the future. All the best!
-Fran
A fantastic Family Adventure
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Jul 15 - Jul 22, 2022

The trip was the perfect mix of planned / ticketed excursions and self guided sightseeing. We ended up adding a few extras at our own leisure such as the lava show in ViK and a Puffin Tour in Reykjavik. One of my most favorite experiences was the Glacial hike near ViK. Our guide’s name was Gia and she was so fun and kept everyone safe and also motivated! My 11 year old son loved her too.
Of the two lagoons we visited the Sky Lagoon was by far our favorite. That was something we added... read more

Dear Lily, what a lovely review! It was a pleasure to build this trip together and I am glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you!
-Fran