Noga Heyman

The staff is amazing, the rooms are so comfortable its in the heart of the Gothic Quarter.

Located near the Royal Palace, easy walking to many sites

architecturally beautiful

so interesting our guide had to deal with large crowds and she managed it with ease

Our room at the Fosshotel Stykkisholmur was on the larger size, situated on the corner of the building overlooking both the town and water! We had a small refrigerator and separate chairs and table at which to sit.

We spent two nights at the Hotel Vos, which is a small family run hotel located in the countryside near Þykkvibær, South Iceland. Because it's smaller, there is no formal check-in/out process - you do that online once you arrive. You're given a code for your room door and make your way to your room, which is easy to do since it's all on one floor. Parking is free right outside the hotel. The hotel is situated a short distance off the road, so the rooms were nice and quiet! The breakfast was good with fruit, pastry, breads, sliced meats and cheese, etc. We ate our dinner here both nights as the food was delicious! We used the Hotel Vos as a jumping off point to explore Hella and do the Thórsmörk Super Jeep Experience (a must do experience!).

Our room was nice but rather spartan. One nice thing was the small semi-private patio you could walk out on to view the surrounding landscape right from your room! The restaurant food was quite good, which was nice as there really aren't any other restaurants nearby. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean.

The Hotel Muli actually turned out to be a bit better than expected. The room was clean and bed comfortable. It was a bit funky in that the elevator had doors on both ends so you had to exit on the right side to get to your room. Parking was on the street, which we felt lucky to get a spot. There are several very good restaurants within walking distance.

Since this was on the way to other sights, we made a quick stop to view the small series of waterfalls a short distance from the parking lot.

We loved our experience on the Thórsmörk Super Jeep Experience! We were fortunate to have a small group (7 of us), where other groups had 10-15. Our driver, Simeon, had a dry sense of humor which fit our style perfectly! Once we were fully off-road, Simeon made several stops to view out of the way waterfalls and a glacier you could walk up to! We stopped for a delicious lunch at a remote cabin used by the "forest service" types. There was a short hike one could do or you could just relax on the couches and admire the view! Simeon did a great job explaining how earlier settlers used to travel the same path we took, as you couldn't call most of the trip a road. We did several river crossings and appreciated his expertise in navigating the terrain. He made it look so easy (it wasn't!).

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Hvammsvik Hot Springs. The location was on the way from Reykjavík to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We arrived that morning and did a quick walk around Reykjavik and then drove to the hot springs, about an hour away. The location is perfect. You don't think it's going to be that special until you get closer to the actual building and hot springs. The small cafe attached to the hot springs has delicious drinks and food. When you're ready to enter the hot springs, you're given a towel and water shoes. There are lockers for your clothes and showers. There are several small hot springs you can use ,depending on how hot you want your water to be. The different pools lead up to the Whale Fjord, where you can do a cold plunge. They also have a sauna for your use.

A cool place just on the edge of downtown and an easy walk to the sights. Street parking was available and free but did fill up so we didn't move once we got our spot for the one night. We took a chance and dropped in at 2 PM and they were able to accommodate an early check-in. Breakfast was not in the rate and was pricy ($30US I think) so we got some light fare at a city market.

Our favorite of our four accommodations. Set back in the SW countryside surrounded by fields and grazing animals. Dinner and breakfasts were very delicious and filling. We did the riverside cabins which were spacious and quiet. Great place to step outside at night to see the Northern Lights on the last night.

Very unique & quirky establishment on Reykjavik harbor. No parking on site but you can pull up to the door (alley side not street side) and drop off luggage quickly. Parked on the street a few blocks away which wasn't too bad cost wise for a night. Breakfast included and it was great. Easy walk into downtown for food, shopping, and sights. Saw the Northern Lights over the harbor despite all city lights.

Great place on the hillside overlooking the little village. Good onsite parking. Included breakfast was very well done and filling

A great full day off road enjoying the backcountry. Nine of us on the tour loaded into a large Mercedes offroad vehicle. Perfect for full offroad riding and river crossings. Many stops to take in caves, waterfalls, glaciers, and rivers. Midpoint we stopped for an opportunity for a self-paced 45-minute moderate hike to a summit for a great view of the valley. We chose to only hike halfway and enjoyed the views seen in my picture below.

It was a well-run experience though in mid-September there were not a lot of whale sightings to be had. As our guide/spotter/photographer Matteo reminded everyone, we are going into the wild, not an aquarium. He did get four pictures of the animals we saw on the trip which the tour company emailed to us upon request (as they did not have my email thru the Kimkim booking).

Seljalandsfoss was as wonderful as you see in all the pictures. Didi the walk around back and enjoyed the view. We did not make the trek to Gljúfrabúi as we'd spent all day in Icelandic rain and wind.

We got there too late for the main farm and restaurant, but the Bistro next door was open & pretty magical. Great food and ambiance. We each had tomato soup and split a burrata & tomato ravioli and a cheesecake with tomato jam.

Seemed to be a nice town with several good restaurants. it was our base for exploring Snæfellsnes Peninsula so did not walk around here.

This was an optional addon from Noga, our KimKim advisor, and was well worth the divert along the 'silver ring' as we drove from Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Though not as large as Gullfoss, the span and setting made the falls very charming especially with the fall colors.

The seas were rough that day so we got quite the show of wind, sea, surf along the path. Paths were well marked and easy to traverse. Be sure to get a selfie with the large stone troll statue.

A beautiful sight though Iceland weather wasn't presenting the most beautiful views the one day we had available to see it on the way to the west coast. No regrets including it in our itinerary.

A must-see site on the Golden circle that we enjoyed. Iceland challenged us again at this locale with both calm cool weather as well as 40 knot rain & wind in the face. Took the walk from the visitor center to the overlook, down the split to the waterfalls and over to the parliament building. All very interesting

This was our first black sand beach and it was very beautiful, accented by a somewhat stormy day.

A well-run experience to see the effects of lava on Iceland up-close. The chambers were very unique and full of great sights and sounds.

A beautiful, well-run facility and experience. Did the full experience with the 7(?) stages which you get to do once. Rest of the time is relaxing in the lagoon and enjoying the views of the harbor.

A stop on the silver ring that worked out wonderfully for us for different reasons. A friendly Icelandic Sheepdog was running loose in the parking lot, greeting all the arrivals. We are dog people and to get to see & pet this adorable, unique breed pup was big bonus points for us. The hot spring was interesting but not much to see. There is a vendor on site selling snacks and Icelandic hot dogs. If you bought food, you could sit in his large greenhouse and enjoy it in comfort. Did I mention there was a dog ;)

Vik was a quaint little town. Icelandic weather challenged us this day this some stormy weather, but it did not stop us nor this influencer in front of the iconic Vik church taking a gigabyte of photos. We did go to the wool shop recommended in the KimKim Vik write up to a) meet the dogs, and b) get some locally sourced and produced Icelandic wool sweaters. Big win on both counts. We lunched at the Black Crust Pizza place which was delicious.

Grand falls along the coastline drive between Vik and Reykjavik. We stopped to take it in from the base; weren't up for the 500 steps to the overlook.

We landed at KEF at 0630 and were in the Blue Lagoon by 0845. It was a great wake up and re-invigoration after our 5 hour redeye from BWI. Crowds were not bad and you could find some quieter spots beyond the main lagoon to enjoy the experience. The premium experience was nice with the different mud treatments and the robe for lounge outside the water.

We really enjoyed this town. We spent our first and last nights in Iceland here and got to do some exploring of the downtown, old town, shops, and sights. We even got Northern Lights from our downtown hotel, which was a bonus.

Best of all the falls we saw during our trip. A very expansive visitor center/diner/gift store on site.

A beautiful view though we were getting angry, rainy, windy Iceland weather during our visit. Still glad we stopped to see them. The 'sneaker waves' are no joke. They would hit the columns and much of the beach very quickly.

A beautiful site challenged by an angry Iceland weather day. No regrets stopping and getting some good views of the arches, lighthouse, and beaches. We were a few weeks late to see puffins but maybe next time. ;)

They couldn't get rid of the cloud cover for the night we were there:))))))

Way longer hike than stated

Not that rouged or fun. Our guide ,Jon, was wonderful!!!!

way to small of a caveI we have been to many cave and this one was like a cave entrance . would not recommend

Again too short of a cave. Pictures indicated that we would be walking through a cave for some distance. It was interesting and beautiful just to short

Small geysir!!! Nothing really spectacular

small hole with water in it Nothing to see here

longer hike than stated

Nice hotel with very good service. Breakfast was excellent.

Very nice hotel and staff was very friendly and helpful.

Hotel was very nice and staff was very nice.

Very nice hotel and good location for the area.

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel and the town.

The hotel was very nice, with excellent rooms and an outstanding selection of breakfast options.

First‑class hotel, and we had a wonderful experience with the staff. The owner was onsite and always greeted us warmly whenever we crossed paths. Highly recommend this hotel for other visitors.

Nice hotel in a very convenient location for anyone catching an early flight. We didn’t spend much time there since we checked in, slept, and headed to the airport first thing in the morning, but it served our needs perfectly.

Did not visit.

This excursion was cancelled.

We really enjoyed visiting all the sites recommended on the Geological Wonders of Lake Mývatn tour. The Grjótagjá Cave was a bit underwhelming, but everything else was fantastic. I highly recommend bringing head nets—the midges can be overwhelming. A friend suggested this before our trip, and my wife and I were very glad we listened.

Dettifoss and Selfoss were truly remarkable, and I would strongly recommend them to future visitors.

We just stopped for a few minutes along our route that day so not really able to give it a fair review.

Very nice small village and we did not explore it much as we got in later that day. Nice location for an evening.

The Skógafoss waterfall is definitely worth a stop—its power and beauty make it a memorable visit.

Definitely one of the highlights of our trip, and I highly recommend it to future visitors. It was incredible to experience remote parts of Iceland that are only accessible by 4WD. Our guide, Lilly, was excellent.

The whale‑watching safari was a bit of a disappointment, as we only saw a couple of whales briefly surface far off in the distance. Still, we understand that with tours like this, sightings are never guaranteed. The tour group and the boat was good though.

I’m really glad we stopped to explore the sod homes. Buying tickets to go inside made the visit far more meaningful and was well worth the time and money.

Did not visit this site.

We truly enjoyed our one‑day stay in Reykjavík. It’s a vibrant, walkable city, and I’d recommend that any traveler to Iceland spend at least a day taking it in.

We didn’t do the entire cliff walk from Arnarstapi to Hellnar, but starting from Arnarstapi was wonderful. Even a partial hike offers gorgeous coastal views, making it a stop well worth your time.

I’d rate this stop as fairly average and wouldn’t recommend going far out of your way to see it. That said, the south part of the canyon was genuinely striking—very cool formations and beautiful scenery—so it’s worth visiting if you’re already nearby.

We really enjoyed our stay in Akureyri, and I recommend that anyone doing the Ring Road spend at least one night here to explore the city.

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach are must‑see stops for any visitor. I highly recommend visiting both the lagoon and the beach—the glaciers and drifting icebergs are stunning, and walking down to Diamond Beach is absolutely worth it. We planned to take the Zodiac tour, but high winds caused it to be cancelled.

Did not visit.

Did not visit.

Did not visit.

Stuðlagil Canyon was certainly worth the visit, and I would highly recommend it to future travelers. The basalt column formations were remarkably striking.

We really enjoyed our stay in this village. I highly recommend that future visitors base themselves here when exploring Eastern Iceland.

Did not visit the Gardens.

We just stopped for a few minutes, and it was perfectly fine for a quick visit.

Did not stop to explore as it was raining really hard and very windy. Was bummed the weather was poor that afternoon and not able to spend more time there.

Did not visit.

We appreciated our visit and would recommend it to fellow travelers.

Hengifoss and Litlanesfoss were definitely worth the stop, and the hike itself was incredibly scenic as you make your way toward Hengifoss.

Vestrahorn Mountain was nice to see, but the black‑sand beaches—with their dunes and tufts of grass—were the real highlight.

Did not visit as Noga indicated the columns had a lot or erosion this past spring, plus the weather was not good that day with heavy wind and rain.

The cave is right along the route, making it an easy stop as you explore the area, but in my opinion it’s not particularly memorable and could be skipped without missing much.

If it’s already on your route, it’s worth a quick stop, but in my opinion it doesn’t stand out the way the other waterfalls we visited did.

A quick visit, and it was fine.

The tour was cancelled due to high winds.

Skógafoss is definitely worth the stop, and the sheer power of the waterfall is very cool to witness in person.

The Vatnshellir Lava Cave Experience was good. Although we had been in lava caves before, this one was deeper and we learned a lot. We almost missed it due to running late, but the kimkim helpline was very responsive and helped us confirm the timing. We made it in time and had a great tour.

The Myvatn Buggy Adventure Tour was okay. We had a good time getting off-road and seeing the landscape, but it wasn't particularly unique to Iceland. It felt like a typical buggy ride experience that you could do anywhere.

The Icelandic Food Walk was really good. I enjoyed it a lot. It was a small group of about twelve to fifteen people, which made the experience more personal and enjoyable.

The Private Sturlureykir Horses Riding Tour was really interesting. We learned a lot about Icelandic horses and their unique fifth gait. The horse farm was fascinating, and the ride itself was enjoyable. The farm even baked special rye bread in steam vents, which we got to taste and learn about. It was located inland in the northwest part of the island, about two hours away by car.

Couldn't love a place more.

Our guide Andre/Snowy, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and engaging. Our kids were the only kids on the tour (they love trying new food!) and they were obsessed with Andre. He told them stories about growing up in Iceland and he talked to them while still staying engaged with the group. This was a very memorable experience for us all.

The Geothermal Bakery Experience was something we had seen on a travel show and were really excited to try. It did not disappoint. The experience was awesome and perfect for our family. We loved it and found it very unique and fun.

The Lava Show in Vík was an incredible experience. It made me feel like a kid again, seeing something so unique and fascinating. It was very informative and my son, who was seven at the time, couldn't stop talking about it for the rest of the trip. Truly awesome.

Pretty average hotel. Beds were comfortable and they provided a fan which was nice because it was on a busier street so we didn’t want to open windows. Location was great. Breakfast was average.

Room was a bit dated but was spacious. Weird fold out shower doors were different. Breakfast was above average with a fair amount to choose from. We love the hotel cat!

This hotel was a bit of a maze to get to our room but the rooms were spacious. They don’t have parking spots for guests which was a bit annoying and could be an issue on weekdays when parking is not free. Rooms were spacious and breakfast was good!

Loved the farm to table experience here. Rooms were a bit smaller and rustic. We were not able to open windows due to the very prominent sulfur smell from the geothermal areas which made the room hot. Shower pressure was great. Restaurant was great and we loved being able to see the cows as we ate. You can also go pet the cows and the dogs!

Nice rooms with pretty Mountain or lake views. Restaurant was average but they seemed understaffed especially when a big tour group came in. Doors to the room were a challenge to lock.

Very nice hotel. Restaurant was amazing and so was breakfast. They have spacious rooms and we loved the sauna and hot baths. Staff even have a feature to call your room if the northern lights are out

Rooms were the biggest we came across. Breakfast was standard. The texture of the pillow and comforter was a very interesting choice.

Our room was pretty small and shower water pressure was not good. They had a hot tube and a sauna which was nice. Breakfast didn’t start till 8am which is a problem because we had to catch an early flight

Went to the famous crepe hut which was great

Pretty waterfall. Can drive to two different parking lots. One side you can climb down and get on the rocks which makes for a good photo! All the options for paths makes it accessible to all ages

Town is surrounded by beautiful waterfalls and mountains. The town itself is small so you really need about 30-40 minutes to walk around the whole thing

This was an awesome experience. We had amazing weather and a great guide who really explored with us. Our group was about 1/4 of the size as the other company which allowed us to see a lot more. Our guide even found us an ice cave!

This was a great thing to do post plane ride. Super easy and relaxing

It was cool to see how the Icelandic people lived once but overall not our thing.

Very different experience than other parts of Iceland. VERY buggy and a bit smelly but very worth it.

Diamond beach is a bit underwhelming in the summer.

45 minute rough ride but the experience is cool. Guide was great with all his stories

Definitely the most crowded waterfall but so worth it. It is really something everyone should see in person

We had some bad weather on the way back but this was a ton of fun and a great way to explore and stay active

Was fun to walk around the waterfall.

Europes most powerful waterfall. It is crazy to see all the mist that comes from it.

We did our most favorite hike of the trip in this town called “Hraunsvatn”. So beautiful

Very cool to see in person. Walk is easy but long to get there

Cool experience but we had some of the strongest winds we all have ever experienced.

Felt more exclusive than the blue lagoon. Facilities were really nice. Jumped in the lake for some contrast bathing!

Fun to walk through the caves and see how lava created these tunnels.

Very cool experience. They gave us very warm overalls. Got to see some wild life!

We didn’t get to see puffins due to the weather

Easy to get to from parking lot. Looks like a monitor background

We went on a rainy day. First part was easy. After first lookout point it gets moderate-hard.

Small town but went to a great restaurant recommended by kimkim

A bit smelly but so fun to wait for the geysir