Guðmundur Óli Pálmason

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.

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

Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavík

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Skálatjörn

Selfoss

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Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

Vík

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Activity Reviews

Lava Tunnel Activity

Iceland

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Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

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Reykjavík Puffin Watching

Reykjavík

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Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Amphibian Boat

Iceland

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Faxaflói Bay Whale Watching Excursion

Reykjavík

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Whales of Iceland Museum

Reykjavík

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Family-Friendly Horse Riding on Black Sand Beach

Iceland

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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.

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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.

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Very helpful answering our questions and making recommendations.

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Konvin Hotel by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport

Keflavík

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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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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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Activity Reviews

Reykjavík Puffin Watching

Reykjavík

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

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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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Horses and Hot Springs

Iceland

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

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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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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!

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

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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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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We just got back from a 9-day self-drive family adventure through Iceland, and it was hands-down one of the best trips we've ever taken. From the moment we landed at Keflavík to our final night back in Reykjavík, every single detail was thoughtfully planned out, and we owe that entirely to our guide, Gumi.
From the Blue Lagoon to the black sand beaches of Reynisfjara, the basalt cliffs of Snæfellsnes, the waterfalls of the Golden Circle, whale watching in Faxaflói Bay, exploring Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by amphibian boat, and even a lava cave tour, the itinerary hit every iconic spot without ever feeling rushed. Each day flowed perfectly into the next, with driving times, hotel check-ins, and activities all lined up seamlessly.
What really made this trip special was how much care Gumi put into planning. Nothing was left to chance, from picking family-friendly accommodations with the right room setups for the three of us, to building in flexibility for weather and long summer daylight hours, to making sure meals and breakfasts were included where it mattered. Whenever we had a question or needed help along the way, Gumi was right there, making sure everything ran smoothly.
Traveling with a child can make logistics tricky, but Gumi thought of everything. The pacing was perfect for our family, and we never felt overwhelmed or rushed. It's clear this wasn't just a cookie-cutter itinerary; it was crafted specifically with our family in mind.
We left Iceland with incredible memories, and we know none of it would have come together so beautifully without Gumi's expertise, attention to detail, and genuine care. If you're planning a trip to Iceland, do yourself a favor and work with Gumi. You won't regret it!