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Guðmundur Óli Pálmason

Born in Reykjavík, Iceland in 1978, from a young age I was already travelling all over Iceland with my parents.
After a short stint as a driver guide on modified SUVs in 2004, I came back to it full time in 2015 and have been working as one since then.
In 2020, I co-founded Location Scouting Iceland, a company that specializes in finding locations and providing location service for all kinds of productions.
In addition, I have been working as a travel planner and a travel specialist since January 2022.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"For the last decade or so I have made it a point to explore locations off the beaten path. This includes but is not limited to the north-west and the east of Iceland (the so-called Westfjörds and Eastfjörds) as well as the central highlands. "

How did you get involved in travel?

""I started travelling with my parents around Iceland at an early age and I guess that's where I picked up the travelling bug. In my early 20s I started travelling around Iceland on my own and with friends. My biggest interest was always finding out what was at the end of the unmarked gravel road. What unexplored treasures would I find that weren't on the map?
In 2004 I worked for one summer as a driver guide on a modified Land Rover Defender for the first time. That's when I started to gain experience in off-road driving on glaciers and mountains. I came back to that job in early 2015 and have been working as a driver guide full time ever since. ""

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

""Travelling around the vast Icelandic highlands, the biggest untouched wilderness in Europe, under the midnight sun is something I'd list as my absolutely favorite pastime, with clients or alone.""

Guðmundur Óli is part of the following groups: Iceland Travel Agents, Iceland Family Travel Agents, Iceland Luxury Travel Agents
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Favorite experiences

Jeep Tour of Askja Northern Highlands

Deep in Iceland's Northern Highlands is the Askja area, where Mount Herðubreið, a majestic table mountain of a truly peculiar shape, acts as the gateway to the wild region. The peak's dark silhouette is unmistakable, even from very far away. Still, the area's most precious gem is Askja itself,...

Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike

Combine two of the most popular excursions in Iceland: glacier hiking and exploring the electric-blue ice caves. Skaftafell Nature Reserve sits within Vatnajökull National Park, home to Europe's largest glacier. So, lace up your hiking boots and get ready to experience an incredible journey along...

South Highlands Helicopter Tour

See Iceland from a completely different perspective by flying above the county's serene, diverse, and breathtaking landscape. This half-day journey brings you the ultimate sample of Iceland's natural and cultural highlights. From stunning glaciers, volcanoes, and waterfalls to marvels of human...

Hiking the Thórsmörk Valley

The Thórsmörk Valley, named after Thor, the Nordic God of Thunder, was carved by glacial river floods from volcanic eruptions under the area's glaciers. It sits just west of Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier, and about 45 minutes from the town of Vík on Iceland's South Coast. As you hike...

Recent trip reviews for Guðmundur Óli

Great Iceland Trip planned by Gummi!
Iceland | Aug 9 - Aug 18, 2025

Carla
Carla W.
Irving, TX | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025
Gummi planned a wonderful trip for me and my partner to Iceland! The schedule hit the major sites around the Ring Road without feeling too crowded or busy. Gummi's daily insights guided us to the best spots in each location. He selected great hotels, and it was awesome to have detailed driving directions for every day (particularly when the names are difficult for non-Icelanders!). We also really appreciated having restaurant recommendations for each stop. There is such great comfort... Read more

Gummi planned a wonderful trip for me and my partner to Iceland! The schedule hit the major sites around the Ring Road without feeling too crowded or busy. Gummi's daily insights guided us to the best spots in each location. He selected great hotels, and it was awesome to have detailed driving directions for every day (particularly when the names are difficult for non-Icelanders!). We also really appreciated having restaurant recommendations for each stop.

There is such great comfort with a service like KimKim. When there was a minor snafu and I sent Gummi a WhatsApp message after 10pm, he immediately called me and handled it with the hotel clerk (in rapid-fire Icelandic!).

Overall, if you're thinking of visiting Iceland, you want Gummi directing your travels!!

Hotel Reviews
CenterHotel Plaza
Reykjavík

This hotel was in a great location and an easy resting place for a stay in Reykajvik. The rooms are on the small side, but with everything you might need.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located and easy to get to everything within a short walk.
Staff
We forgot a pair of sunglasses, and they kept them safe until we returned a week later.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Magma Hotel
Kirkjubæjarklaustur

I loved this hotel! The setting was beautiful, and the cabins were particularly lovely. Great dinner, too.

Authenticity & Character
I loved the small detached cabins.
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Fosshotel Stykkishólmur
Stykkishólmur

Nice enough hotel, but a bit generic. Easy to walk to spots in the cute town.

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Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels
Ásborgir

This was a good spot for Golden Circle adventuring. The room was very nice, and great hot tub!

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Fosshótel Vatnajökull
Höfn

The hotel was nice, but very tiny rooms, and the location was a bit far away from town without good reason.

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Berjaya Hotel Mývatn
Mývatn

This hotel had great character, and I loved the hot tub!

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Location
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Sigló Hótel by Keahotels
Siglufjörður

Very charming location, nice rooms (the window seat was particularly lovely).

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Activity Reviews
Horse Riding on Black Sand Beach
Horse Riding on Black Sand Beach
Iceland

The horses were lovely, but this wasn't the most exciting outing -- just walking in a straight line to the nearby beach. There isn't much scenery on this path different from anything you could easily see on your own.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guides were all friendly and welcoming.
Icelandic Food Walk
Icelandic Food Walk
Reykjavík

I loved this tour -- great food (including some off-the-beaten path options) and a lovely chance to meet other travelers.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Silfra Snorkeling Adventure
Silfra Snorkeling Adventure
Iceland

This was a very cool (and very cold!) activity! The tour operator was first-rate, making sure we were properly kitted out. Seeing the crystal clear water was a wonderful and unique experience.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason

Fantastic Iceland Adventure! The trip was very well planned with all the i...
Iceland | Aug 6 - Aug 13, 2025

Lauren
Lauren P.
| Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

The trip was very well planned with all the important Iceland highlights captured. The hotels chosen for us were wonderful and well located. Our local specialist, Gummi, was so responsive at all hours and was always available when we needed him. When our whale watching trip was canceled due to weather, he replanned the day and scheduled another whale watching trip for us on another day. I would highly recommend Gummi for assistance with your Iceland adventures! And I would use Kim Kim again for locations where I wanted to explore thoroughly. Well done!

Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Aug 20, 2025

Thank you so much for the kind review Lauren!
I am so happy everything turned out so well.
If the weather on an arctic island has taught us anything, it's that we need to be flexible, even in summer, but I believe it was for the best, as you got to see the whales eventually :)
I do hope we´ll see you in Iceland soon again :)

The trip that Guðmundur Óli put together for Iceland!
Iceland | Aug 6 - Aug 13, 2025

Lisa
Lisa D.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025
The trip that Guðmundur Óli put together for us in Iceland was absolutely epic. We had a variety of experiences based on our requests and boy did it pay off. We experienced waterfalls, black beaches, hot springs, gorges with amazing views; and saw the puffins on the cliff's edge! I'm a puffin fan now! Really enjoyed the snowmobiling, kayaking and hiking on the glacier to ice cave. What an incredible experience. Saw wildlife along the way which was an added bonus to the trip. We averaged... Read more

The trip that Guðmundur Óli put together for us in Iceland was absolutely epic. We had a variety of experiences based on our requests and boy did it pay off. We experienced waterfalls, black beaches, hot springs, gorges with amazing views; and saw the puffins on the cliff's edge! I'm a puffin fan now! Really enjoyed the snowmobiling, kayaking and hiking on the glacier to ice cave. What an incredible experience. Saw wildlife along the way which was an added bonus to the trip. We averaged approximately 18K-20K steps per day and climbed to the highest points to get better vantage points along the ring road and south coast. Gummi arranged the best hotels and even provided excellent restaurant recommendations as well as an organized google map daily so we could follow the instruction and get to our destination in plenty of time. Gummi was always available to answer questions and add on additional excursions when requested. The overall experience with kimkim was great. All we needed to do was pack our bag, show up and follow the app. Can't beat that for the best vacation ever! Thank you for a great experience.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Búðir
Búðir

Loved this hotel and its location. Great Boutique hotel located near the black church and hiking trails. The beds were comfortable and views at night were beautiful. The food is top notch, and the hotel staff takes pride in the dining experience. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy the wonders of outside from a seat inside or outside.

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Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels
Ásborgir

Really enjoyed staying at this hotel. The rooms were very spacious and with a big common area outside your room to join up with friends or meet other people. The hot tub was as added bonus after a long day of hiking and excursions. Lots of options on the menu for anyone taste, but town nearby for some cool restaurants to choose from.

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Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Hnappavellir

This hotel was a beautiful property. The rooms were very spacious with chairs and couch to enjoy the view. the black out curtain was nice to get a good night's sleep after a long day of hiking and excursions. The restaurant on site was nice with a common area in the lobby as well as bar. Enjoyed the sauna for some well needed respite from a long day!

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Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Reykjavík

Really enjoyed this property. It is very central to everything you need to walk to in Reykavik. Parking is off site but easy to find with the Parka app. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby to choose from. Breakfast was downstair and easily accessible. The bed was comfortable and a nice well equipped bathroom.

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Activity Reviews
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Iceland

Enjoyed our guide and the experience. He explained the history of the glacier and took us in the ice cave. Much smaller than I expected but nonetheless a great experience.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Faxaflói Bay Whale Watching Excursion
Faxaflói Bay Whale Watching Excursion
Reykjavík

This by far was one of the highlights of our trip. Saw humpback whales and minke whales and they appeared to be following our boat. Very entertaining with slapping the water and full breaches by the whales. What an incredible experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Langjökull Glacier Snowmobiling Adventure
Langjökull Glacier Snowmobiling Adventure
Golden Circle

The snowmobiling was a good experience. It is a bit cold snowmobiling on a glacier and due to the time of year, very wet. We geared up in a our "moon suit" and helmet so we were plenty prepared

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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Excursion
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Excursion
Iceland

The lagoon we kayaked on was beautiful with floating icebergs. There are a lot of activities going on at the same time, so a little bit of a traffic jam on the water. Suited up and got plenty of instruction. Would have like to hear more details about the icebergs themselves and the environment but a fun activity indeed.

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Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Aug 20, 2025

Thank you for the kind review Lisa
I am so happy that everything went wall and that you enjoyed your Iceland trip so much!
I do hope we'll see you in Iceland again, there's still much to discover :)

All the best
Gummi

Fantastic Experience All Around
Iceland | Aug 9 - Aug 17, 2025

Scott
Scott C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025
Gummi built us an awesome trip that included lots of things any firs time visitor to Iceland should do, while mostly keeping us out of tourist hell. Gummi was available for questions and to give tips/advice during our 9 day stay in Iceland as well. We particularly enjoyed driving through the Highlands on the F Roads and the snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure. We're usually big self planners for trips, but being that we only decided to go away for our anniversary about 2.5 months before the trip... Read more

Gummi built us an awesome trip that included lots of things any firs time visitor to Iceland should do, while mostly keeping us out of tourist hell. Gummi was available for questions and to give tips/advice during our 9 day stay in Iceland as well. We particularly enjoyed driving through the Highlands on the F Roads and the snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure. We're usually big self planners for trips, but being that we only decided to go away for our anniversary about 2.5 months before the trip there was no time to plan it ourselves, and Gummi took all that stress away. A trip anywhere is all about balance, and I definitely think Gummi built out a quality itinerary that balanced seeing as much as possible without overbooking the days to the point that we were just running from place to place and could take our time if we found something we really wanted to see.

Hotel Reviews
Magma Hotel
Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Our favorite hotel that we stayed at during our trip to Iceland. Very cute, small (so no tour groups stay here, which is amazing), and the views were absolutely stunning from the back door of our cabin.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Amazing views from the cottages
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stracta Hotel Hella
Hella

Stracta Hotel Hella was more than decent. The staff were friendly and the room was comfortable, however, it was quite busy during breakfast times as it was a hub for tour buses. Despite the hectic mornings, we didn't face any major issues during our stay.

Activity Reviews
Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience
Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience
Iceland

A fun experience into the a lava tube. The guide was fun and informative with plenty of little jokes, but also a wealth of historical information about the tube. The complete darkness experience at the end was surreal.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Silfra Snorkeling Adventure
Silfra Snorkeling Adventure
Iceland

An absolute must do! Great experience all around. It's not nearly as cold as some people make it out to be. Our guide, Shenae, was awesome and super helpful.

Quality of Experience
10/10 - Must Do
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Iceland

Great experience. The ride to the cave is its own adventure, especially the roller coaster. It's fun to walk on the glacier, view the cave, eat ice from the glacier. Our driver was friendly and knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sky Lagoon Experience - Saman
Sky Lagoon Experience - Saman
Reykjavík

I think we actually preferred the Sky Lagoon over the Blue Lagoon. It wasn't as busy and felt much more calming and serene. Sky Lagoon provided a much more intimate and relaxing experience compared to the more touristy Blue Lagoon.

Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Aug 25, 2025

Hi Scott!
Thank you so much for the kind review. After a long day of work, it's reviews like these that remind me why I do what I do. Knowing that your experience in Iceland was so great simply makes my day :)
I'm also super happy that you found some little things here and there that I wasn't even aware of myself, and I have at least one new restaurant to try, thanks to you! :D
I do hope you'll come back to Iceland someday soon. I'll start planning haha!
All the best
Gummi

A Family Tour of Iceland
Iceland | Jul 28 - Aug 10, 2025

M
Matty R.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025
Gummi provided us with a very detailed and appropriate itinerary for a family of four adults that wanted to drive the ring road on their first ever trip to iceland. We got to see the highlights of the golden circle and see the beauty of the East Fjords and the Northern Coast. If you are looking to go off of the beaten path, I would recommend going along the Northern Coast and to the East Fjords. We went to Blue Lagoon, Forest Lagoon and Sky Lagoon. All places are lovely and packed full of... Read more

Gummi provided us with a very detailed and appropriate itinerary for a family of four adults that wanted to drive the ring road on their first ever trip to iceland. We got to see the highlights of the golden circle and see the beauty of the East Fjords and the Northern Coast. If you are looking to go off of the beaten path, I would recommend going along the Northern Coast and to the East Fjords. We went to Blue Lagoon, Forest Lagoon and Sky Lagoon. All places are lovely and packed full of tourists. The Ring Road was a wonderful, one land drive around the entire country and through some very unique mountain passes and tunnels. Seeing the different views of the Oceans and Mountains of Iceland was incredible. Iceland has unique geology and geographic features. We most enjoyed the puffins, the ice cave and Diamond Beach.

Most valuable was Gummi’s detailed daily itinerary. It made logistics a breeze by setting out each activity, giving step by step travel instructions, and telling us how much time to allocate for each activity. He kept us on time when we needed it. Gummi was always accessible to answer questions and make changes on the fly.

And now for something completely different: He’s a Monty Python fan. Perfect for us!

With fond memories,

The Rones Family

Hotel Reviews
Center Hotels Skjaldbreið
Reykjavík

Great location, tiny rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It’s in the heart of the walking center.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Vos
Hella

It is run by a local family. They are lovely and warm people.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It’s a few minutes off the Ring Road and right by a grazing field for horses
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Núpar
Kálfafell

Super busy hotel full of other travelers. Provides the basics and is very nice, but very impersonal.

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Hotel 1001 Nott
Egilsstadir

Smaller hotel with large glass walls.

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Staff
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Guesthouse Stöng and Cottages
Myvatn

A beautiful farm and guest house set up! They have handmade Icelandic Sweaters

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Sigló Hótel by Keahotels
Siglufjörður

Luxury hotel

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Fosshótel Reykholt
Reykholt

Busy chain hotel, with small rooms

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Location
Staff
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Fosshótel Rauðará
Reykjavík

Small rooms that don’t seem to be set up correctly

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
not set up right
Activity Reviews
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Iceland

Awesome experience going into ice cave and hiking up a glacier. Our guide was fun and knowledgeable.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Whale Watching Experience by Traditional Boat
Whale Watching Experience by Traditional Boat
Iceland

Feels like a waste of resources. There are whales and we spotted some whales, but why are we crowding onto a motorized boat to see whales?

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Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Aug 17, 2025

Hi Matty!
I am really happy to read that everything went well and that you enjoyed the trip!
I do hope we'll see you in Iceland again! There's still all the interior and the Westfjörds to discover :D
Gummi

Zindel Iceland
Iceland | Aug 2 - Aug 7, 2025

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Dave Z.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025
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!
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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
Old Charm Reykjavík Apartments
Reykjavík
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Skalatjorn
Selfoss
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
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Activity Reviews
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
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
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Excursion
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
Thórsmörk Super Jeep Experience
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
Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Aug 13, 2025

Can you send this to my boss? Hahah! Thank you Dave! Wow, I am flattered, but most of all, I am happy that your trip was such a success!
Shall we start planning your return? :D

Thank you Gummi!
Iceland | Jul 31 - Aug 5, 2025

jacquelyn
jacquelyn P.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025
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... Read more

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
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hörgsland guesthouse and cottages
Kirkjubaejarklaustur

Sweet cottage with kitchen

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathroom was a bit small and needs a little glow up
Hótel Kvika
Sveitarfélagid Ölfus

Staff was generous and helpful

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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
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
Lava Tunnel Activity
Iceland
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Iceland

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

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Loves the stories -the bumpy ride and the Icelandic dance at the end
Transport
Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Aug 13, 2025

Thank you so much for the kind review Jacquelyn
I am so happy to read that the trip was such a success :)
I do hope we'll see you in Iceland again

Ungorgettable Trip to Iceland
Iceland | Jul 14 - Jul 21, 2025

Tara
Tara Z.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Aug 08, 2025

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.

Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Aug 09, 2025

Thank you for the super kind words Tara. It really made my morning reading this and knowing that you had such a great time in Iceland!
I do hope we see you back here again :)

Gummi was exceptional to work with! This was ...
Iceland | Jul 18 - Jul 27, 2025

Jenna
Jenna F.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
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. Read more

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
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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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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Location
Staff
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Fosshotel Stykkishólmur
Stykkishólmur
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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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Hótel Kría
Vík

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

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Alva / 22 Hill Hotel
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.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Didn’t interact with staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Whale Watching Ólafsvík
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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Icelandic Food Walk
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
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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mark was fantastic! He was funny, knowledgeable and made this experience awesome.
Transport
Inside the Volcano (Meet On Location)
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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Grima and Katherine were great!
Transport
Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jul 30, 2025

Thank you for the kind words Jenna, what a great read with the morning coffee :)
I makes my day knowing you had such a lovely trip!
Let's start planning your return haha!
Take care my friends, and I do hope to see you back soon :)
Gummi

What a fantastic adventure in Iceland! My Tou...
Iceland | Jul 13 - Jul 20, 2025

Jake
Jake A.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
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! Read more

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!

Hotel Review
Hótel Lækur
Hella

Super quaint hotel out in the middle of a field, but still lovely accommodations!

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Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jul 27, 2025

Thanks for the kind words Jake
It makes my day knowing you were happy with the trip and that all went well.
I agree, it was quite active, there's so much to do and see here. Shall we start planning your return? haha!
Keep up the great work with the music and the podcast!
All the best
Gummi