Guðmundur Óli Pálmason

Our family of four had a fantastic week in Iceland, thanks to Gummi’s thoughtful recommendations and expert trip planning. From catching an error in our flight booking to promptly answering questions along the way, his professionalism and good humor were much appreciated.

Be sure to get a rental car with the Wi-Fi package—it made accessing maps and travel info on the go so much easier (and kept the teenagers happy, too). Speaking of maps, Gummi’s daily trip guides were incredibly helpful. Each morning, we could simply hop in the car, knowing our route was already planned out.

The accommodations along the way suited both parents and teens, giving everyone space to relax and recharge. Highlights of the trip included the stunning sights along the South Shore—Glacier Lagoon, Reynisfjara, and Seljalandsfoss—as well as a scenic stretch of gravel road (AWD!!) that led us to Fitjarfoss and a beautiful overlook of Uxavatn during our drive from Húsafell to the Golden Circle.

Activity Reviews

Viking World Museum

Iceland

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

Hard not to review this experience since we had a special experience in that our guide ended up being our KimKim travel planner Gummi! Great to meet him in person and learn more about life in Iceland first hand from him...and the ice cave was pretty cool as well.

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We had a great trip. Can I review this on the trip chat so I can see the names of places?

Hotel Reviews

Apótek Hótel by Keahotels

Reykjavík

Great location. Very kind staff. Rooms are lovely. And one of the best restaurants in the city!

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Hotel Reykjavík Saga

Reykjavík

Good location. New and very clean. Appreciated the AC because it was a hot day!

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Hótel Húsafell

Húsafell, Borgarbyggð

We liked the secluded location, close to the waterfall. Lots of activities like hiking. Great restaurant!

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Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels

Ásborgir

The rooms were very nice, very clean. We liked the common areas, but it was a bit awkward sharing with strangers. The hot tub was unusable. The surfaces were covered in a slimy biofilm. We reported this to the staff (all of whom are very very young), and they drained and refilled the tub, but did not clean it. So we could not use it. The restaurant was ok.

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Hot tub was the issue

Skálakot Manor Hotel

Hvolsvöllur

This place is really cool! What a special location, plus being on a horse farm was awsome. The staff were phenominal. Restaurant was amazing, rooms were authentic and views gorgeous! Beds a bit harder, per my husband. But still was a great place!

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Went above and beyond

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Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

Hofn

Wow! The hotel is brand new, and smells of delightful wood. Gorgeous architecture, and spectacular views! The restaurant was wonderful as well. We wished we could have had a second night there to enjoy the hot tubs.

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the VIEWS!

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Activity Review

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

A very nice experience. Great guide (Magnus). Our only complaint was the group had some elderly people who needed a lot of assistance and slowed the process down significantly. Poor Magnus had to basically carry one woman out!

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We loved the entire trip..except for the parking app snafus. The ice cave and lava show were stand outs. The huge vistas, mountains, waterfalls, landscapes were amazing. Horses and Sheep everywhere, very enjoyable as we drove through the countryside.

If your going to Iceland, using KimKim ask for Guðmundur Óli . He was great to work with.... had all our MUST HAVES... and the just all the extras.

It was an AWSOME 9 days in Iceland.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Holt—The Art Hotel

Reykjavík

Room was fully carpet.... had stains.

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Hótel Húsafell

Húsafell, Borgarbyggð

What a RESTURANT!!!!! hotel and food were spectacular.

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Secluded

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Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

Vík

Rooms and bathrooms were tiny.

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Activity Review

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

Cave tour was 3 minutes... To expensive, to far to drive. Wasn't impressed

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Old truck..... not in good condition

We had a fantastic experience planning our Iceland trip through kimkim. I came across the site while trying to pull together some initial plans for a trip to Iceland, and I'm so glad I did. Our agent, Gummi (Gudmundur Oli), was incredibly helpful and always timely with responses. We discussed our price range, what we liked to do on vacation, and what we were hoping to see in Iceland. He really listened to what we wanted from the trip and built a personalized plan that we fine-tuned together. Once our flights were booked, Gummi handled everything else. The daily travel links with all our stops on Google maps and time-specific schedules he provided were a game changer, helping us stay on track and make the most of every day.

It was an extremely smooth, thoughtful, and genuinely enjoyable experience.

Hotel Reviews

Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels

Ásborgir

Fantastic hotel. Great location for our travels and great food. We wish we could have stayed longer.

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Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavík

Fantastic hotel. Great location, great personality, great food. Amazing.

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Vík Apartments

Vik I Myrdal

It was great to have an apartment style place to stay. It had everything we needed and was so convenient. Great location in Vik and just wonderful

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Activity Reviews

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

What a fun excursion. Our guide Peter was knowledgeable and so nice. We all loved this experience

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Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Amphibian Boat

Iceland

AMAZING!!! Even though it was sleeting, this was such a wonderful experience. Great pictures and so much fun.

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Iceland has long been on our bucket list, but nothing could have prepared us for just how magical this trip turned out to be. From the moment we arrived, we were swept into a world of raw, untamed beauty—towering waterfalls, black sand beaches, glittering glaciers, and moss-covered lava fields that looked like something from another planet. Every direction we turned offered a postcard-perfect view.

What truly elevated this trip into something extraordinary was our incredible guide, Gummi. Warm, professional, and impressively knowledgeable, he not only knew the land inside and out but also shared its rich history, folklore, and geology in fascinating and deeply engaging ways. My daughter and I were traveling alone and we always felt safe, cared for, and completely at ease.

A large part of our trip was was spent at Grimsstaðir farm, where we were welcomed with the kind of genuine hospitality that stays with you. The cottages were freshly built and beautifully designed, with all the essentials thoughtfully provided. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, which made it easy to relax and recharge after long rides. The owners were gracious, kind, and clearly devoted to their beautiful Icelandic horses, who were just as charming and curious as we’d hoped. Spending time with them—both horses and humans—was soul-nourishing and gave us a real glimpse into rural Icelandic life.

This trip wasn’t just a vacation—it was a transformative experience.

The trip.was well planned out and coordinated for daily activities.

Gummie was very attentive to questions we had with a very quick response time.

I would recommend him to anyone for.travel planning!

Well done