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Rinolda J

I've been living in Norway, Sweden, Nepal, Austria and most of my adult life I've spent here in Iceland. Once I met some outdoor people who had so much fun on a glacier that I decided to become an outdoor guide myself, so for the last 6 years that's what my life is about : extreme outdoors including ice climbing, snowboarding, hiking, snowmobiling and boats. Iceland is just a perfect playground for that!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Custom-made trips across Iceland. From relaxed family holiday to extreme outdoors adventure, Iceland has so much to offer and I am ready to design a perfect holiday for you.
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How did you get involved in travel?

"I think I was born with this desire to explore more. When I was 16, I took my first solo trip and I've got completely hooked. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"There is a little fjord town in Iceland, where an old man made an old church into a hostel. I've been staying there completely alone and going fishing with him every day. I think the beauty of the travels are these little cozy moments. "

Rinolda is part of the following groups: Iceland Travel Agents, Iceland Family Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Rinolda

Rinolda responded immediately when I had a me...
Iceland | Nov 21 - Nov 26, 2023

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Jodee H.
Crofton, MD | Reviewed on Dec 03, 2023
Rinolda responded immediately when I had a medical question; I was much relieved by her thorough answers to my question. And the guide for our South Coast tour, “David” was a wealth of information. We learned so much from him about the country’s history and culture Read more

Rinolda responded immediately when I had a medical question; I was much relieved by her thorough answers to my question.

And the guide for our South Coast tour, “David” was a wealth of information. We learned so much from him about the country’s history and culture

Hotel Review
Skuggi Hotel Reykjavík by Keahotels
Reykjavík

Great location and very helpful staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Near the waterfront as well as a great street for restaurants and shopping g
Staff
Very helpful with any questions
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Two day/one night South Coast tour
Two day/one night South Coast tour
Iceland
Quality of Experience
“David” our guide was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Sky Lagoon
Sky Lagoon
Iceland

Too crowded

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Rinolda J

From the first contact, I was thoroughly impr...
Iceland | Nov 12 - Nov 19, 2023

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Molly W.
Portland, ME | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023
From the first contact, I was thoroughly impressed with kimkim's service. I worked with Rinolda to plan a trip for my family (my two parents, my sister, and myself) to Iceland to celebrate my mom's birthday, and she presented a thoughtful itinerary that brought together some of the best experiences the country has to offer. She really understood our needs and our expectations, and she suggested several activities and dining opportunities that we would not otherwise have known about. We were... Read more

From the first contact, I was thoroughly impressed with kimkim's service. I worked with Rinolda to plan a trip for my family (my two parents, my sister, and myself) to Iceland to celebrate my mom's birthday, and she presented a thoughtful itinerary that brought together some of the best experiences the country has to offer. She really understood our needs and our expectations, and she suggested several activities and dining opportunities that we would not otherwise have known about. We were most concerned about booking accommodations, and she took care of those arrangements quickly, and selected hotels that were very comfortable and centrally located for our activities. She recommended a geothermal bakery tour and an ice cave tour that were highlights of our trip! She was very responsive to our questions and concerns throughout the planning stages, and then while we were in Iceland her response time to our queries was lightning fast. We felt supported and cared for throughout the entire process, and we could not be more pleased with our experience working with kimkim. We will definitely use them again for future travel! And we give Rinolda our heartfelt thanks and 6 out of 5 stars - working with her was a delight!

Activity Reviews
Hvammsvik Hot Springs (& Nature Reserve)
Hvammsvik Hot Springs (& Nature Reserve)
Iceland

This was our very first stop on our trip, and it was the perfect way to relax and refresh after our flight. The setting is incredibly gorgeous, and the operators have clearly worked very hard to build the tubs into the landscape and to keep a natural feel. We were greeted with a warm welcome and given clear instructions about how to proceed to the hot springs. We had an amazing lunch after our soak in the hot springs, and the staff was very accommodating on a busy day.

Quality of Experience
The atmosphere was relaxed, and the natural setting is incredible.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Fontana Geothermal Baths
Fontana Geothermal Baths
Iceland

This geothermal bath experience was so relaxing and restorative. The location on Laugarvatn is truly special, and driving through Thingvellir to get there was a beautiful trip. We took advantage of several different tubs and the dry sauna, which has a view to the lake that is really stunning. The food here was good - they had two types of soup, and the smoked trout was delicious! We also took the geothermal bakery tour, which we highly recommend!

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Rye Bread tour (Geothermal bakery)
Iceland

The tour was a highlight of our trip! Our guide shared some history about the town as well as the hot springs, which we really appreciated. Learning more about the process of baking underground using geothermal energy was so cool, and it was a fun experiment to take part in. The bread was so delicious on its own, and then we were encouraged to add Icelandic butter and smoked trout caught from Laugarvatn, which really elevated the flavor.

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Crystal Blue Ice Cave
Crystal Blue Ice Cave
Iceland

This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that my family and I will never forget! First of all, the fact that the tour takes you inside a glacier is phenomenal. Our guide, Damian, was a delight. He had a good sense of humor, which he balanced with helpful notes about being cautious and safe inside the cave, and he was committed to making sure that everyone in our group had a good experience. He sensed that our mom might need a little extra help getting into and around inside the cave, and he calmly and politely provided assistance. He was patient with our questions and with taking photos, he shared many insights about the glaciers, the caves, and healthy respect for nature, and we could not have had a better tour.

Quality of Experience
Inside the cave is so beautiful and magical!! Unlike anything I have ever seen.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Damian was a true gem, and we feel lucky to have had him as our guide!
Transport
We were definitely safe the entire ride to and from the glacier, though the terrain is very bumpy in the superjeep, and it's a fairly long ride.
Local specialist: Rinolda J

Rinolda was an ace...never left us without al...
Iceland | Nov 12 - Nov 19, 2023

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Craig W.
Billerica, MA | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023

Rinolda was an ace...never left us without alternatives...always responded promptly and with helpful suggestions. The reservations at geothermal spas were great, as well as at hotels and B&B's. The trip was absolutely wonderful and wouldn't have succeeded without your assistance.

Local specialist: Rinolda J

Trip of a lifetime!
Iceland | Oct 5 - Oct 15, 2023

Jessica
Jessica R.
Hybla Valley, VA | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
We had the trip of a lifetime in Iceland with Rinolda’s amazing planning. Our hotels were conveniently located along our ring road tour. The various tour companies we got to do excursions with (Hesta Sport for horse back riding and North Sailing for Whale Watching ) were phenomenal, we felt very prepared and relaxed on both tours. When a blizzard hit the north/east region of the country, KimKim was able to alter our trip to keep us safe but still enjoy the best of our time in Iceland. We will... Read more

We had the trip of a lifetime in Iceland with Rinolda’s amazing planning. Our hotels were conveniently located along our ring road tour. The various tour companies we got to do excursions with (Hesta Sport for horse back riding and North Sailing for Whale Watching ) were phenomenal, we felt very prepared and relaxed on both tours. When a blizzard hit the north/east region of the country, KimKim was able to alter our trip to keep us safe but still enjoy the best of our time in Iceland. We will absolutely be traveling with KimKim again, as well as recommending them to our family and friends for their travel needs.

Hotel Reviews
Fosshotel Baron
Reykjavík

The first room we were put in was very small, had a very low/slanted ceiling and a shower so tiny we wouldn’t have fit. After nicely asking to be moved, the next room was better; felt more like a hotel room rather than a guest room in an attic. The onsite parking was outrageously expensive (would have been about $55/per day. Thankfully we were able to park in a garage down the block for a more affordable rate. Still not our favorite stay of our trip.

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Berjaya Hotel Myvatn
Myvatn

Amazing customer service, great amenities, wonderful restaurant on site.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to many interesting sites and towns
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Husavik Whale Watching
Husavik Whale Watching
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Horse riding experience
Varmahlid

This was my favorite part of the trip! Iv always loved horses; and after learning more about Iceland and their special breed I knew we had to add it to our itinerary. Soooo glad we did. Getting to experience the Tolt was very special. Our guide was amazing, I felt very safe and she took lovely photos of us.

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Blue Lagoon
Iceland

Was hesitant to go to the blue lagoon after reading mixed reviews from other travelers. But I think doing it so early in the morning after our flight was why made it so wonderful. Or was far from crowded and very rejuvenating after a sleepless night on the plane.

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Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Nov 04, 2023

Thanks for a beautiful feedback! Your pictures look amazing!

So wonderful, so beautiful. So, we do we go back again?
Iceland | Sep 16 - Sep 22, 2023

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Judy B.
Minnetonka, MN | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2023
The trip to Iceland was everything we hoped it would be. We worked with our local specialist, Rinolda, to create an unique and action-packed adventure and we never even left the southern portion of the country! We combined classic must-sees with locations that were a bit harder to access (Thorsmork) and the remote apartments at Kirkjubaerklaustur as a great base (where we happily had a view of the northern lights). Absolutely everyone was welcoming to us and so helpful. We found amazing... Read more

The trip to Iceland was everything we hoped it would be. We worked with our local specialist, Rinolda, to create an unique and action-packed adventure and we never even left the southern portion of the country! We combined classic must-sees with locations that were a bit harder to access (Thorsmork) and the remote apartments at Kirkjubaerklaustur as a great base (where we happily had a view of the northern lights). Absolutely everyone was welcoming to us and so helpful. We found amazing local vegetarian/vegan food - sometimes in the most unlikely spots. We've been back home in the US a few weeks, but the beautiful scenery keeps floating through our minds (as well as images of so many round sheep!). We can't thank Rinolda enough for answering a million questions and working to assure that our itinerary was seamless. Thank you, Rinolda!

Hotel Review
Midgard Base Camp
Hvolsvöllur

Just perfect for us. Adequate and comfortable bedroom and bathroom. And the restaurant was incredible with outstanding vegan/vegetarian options. The staff were very friendly and helpful and made us feel so welcome.

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Activity Reviews
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Iceland

Having a chance to be so close to the glacier and the icebergs was truly incredible - it gives a new perspective. The colors and magnificence were breathtaking. Our guide was great and offered wonderful information and happily answered our many questions.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Husafell Canyon Baths
Husafell Canyon Baths
Iceland

We had a wonderful guide to take us to this very private and rugged location sandwiched between lava walls. It was rainy and misty so popping into the warm pools was an incredible experience.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Nov 04, 2023

Thanks for a beautiful feedback!

Trip of a lifetime!
Iceland | Aug 31 - Sep 8, 2023

priyanka
priyanka v.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2023
Iceland has been my longtime dream thanks to SigurRos. And kimkim made it happen❤️ !
Rinolda helped us plan each day catering to our needs of wanting to experience natural beauty, relaxation & keeping our 3yr old entertained🤘🏼.
She picked great locations with not too strenuous hikes, beautiful guest houses (we got lucky to experienced Aurora 🌌 at Dimmuburgir) all locations had great vegetation friendly good options-score🤩
Even during the trip , when there was unexpected extreme weather...
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Iceland has been my longtime dream thanks to SigurRos. And kimkim made it happen❤️ !
Rinolda helped us plan each day catering to our needs of wanting to experience natural beauty, relaxation & keeping our 3yr old entertained🤘🏼.
She picked great locations with not too strenuous hikes, beautiful guest houses (we got lucky to experienced Aurora 🌌 at Dimmuburgir) all locations had great vegetation friendly good options-score🤩
Even during the trip , when there was unexpected extreme weather warning she let us know . gave us a heads up on guesthouses that didn’t have breakfast for us to plan ahead for our 3yr old.
Will definitely plan to revisit beautiful Iceland but before that will come back to KimKim for our next family trip.
Takk fyrir ❤️!! #corememoriescreated🥰

Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Oct 19, 2023

Thanks for your kind words, it was a pleasure working with you!

We had an amazing trip through an incredible ...
Iceland | Sep 11 - Sep 21, 2023

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marjorie r.
Panama | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023
We had an amazing trip through an incredible Island. We are very grateful to Rinolda for programing a beautiful itinerary that covered all the different landscapes. The vehicle was perfect for us. The accommodations were comfortable with good, friendly service and delicious food. All, except the Baron on our last night. That hotel needs a complete remodel. But, at least a good cleaning. Also, thank you to Olivia for her assistance. Read more

We had an amazing trip through an incredible Island. We are very grateful to Rinolda for programing a beautiful itinerary that covered all the different landscapes. The vehicle was perfect for us. The accommodations were comfortable with good, friendly service and delicious food. All, except the Baron on our last night. That hotel needs a complete remodel. But, at least a good cleaning. Also, thank you to Olivia for her assistance.

Hotel Reviews
Fosshotel Baron
Reykjavík

The floor was covered in stains. Very dirty throughout. The shower was so unsafe only my husband dare to use it. Tracy and I felt we would take a chance and end up on the ground.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The mattress is like a board and the pillow is a flat pancake.
Fosshotel Hellnar
Hellnar
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Laugarbakki
Hvammstangi
Authenticity & Character
They need a gardener! A few evergreens would improve the appeal.
Location
It is out in the middle of nowhere! But it worked for us.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The cleaning staff seemed very unhappy. And it showed.
Fosshótel Mývatn
Myvatn
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Eyvindará
Egilsstadir

Perfect place for two nights. Hotel manager was very helpful. His recommendations were extremely helpful.

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Lilja Guesthouse
Hofn
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
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Hotel Katla by Keahotels
Vík
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Gullfoss
Tungufell
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Myvatn Nature Baths
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Mývatn
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Iceland

We did not make it on time to enjoy this experience. I am sure it would have been amazing. We enjoyed the surroundings when we finally arrived. There were too many sites to enjoy that morning!

Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Oct 19, 2023

Thanks for a beautiful detailed review, I am glad to hear you had a great time in Iceland!

Rinolda was super helpful and very responsive...
Iceland | Aug 28 - Sep 1, 2023

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Susan B.
Coral Gables, FL | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2023
Rinolda was super helpful and very responsive. We really found her helpful. Our trip was great. There was a lot of driving but it was worth it. I highly recommend an ice cave visit. That was incredible. Ours left from Vic, which was a good place to visit. Also highly recommend a trip to glacier lagoon. Rinolda was our boat guide and again she was great. That was the highlight of our trip. Reykjavik was a really fun town to visit. Sky lagoon was ok. It not great. Overall very... Read more

Rinolda was super helpful and very responsive. We really found her helpful. Our trip was great. There was a lot of driving but it was worth it. I highly recommend an ice cave visit. That was incredible. Ours left from Vic, which was a good place to visit. Also highly recommend a trip to glacier lagoon. Rinolda was our boat guide and again she was great. That was the highlight of our trip. Reykjavik was a really fun town to visit. Sky lagoon was ok. It not great. Overall very please with Rinolda and her help

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Lotus
Reykjavik

Super nice and helpful staff. Nice room. Far from downtown

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Staff
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Stracta Apartments
KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR

Terrible location Construction going on all around the place. Just a mess

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Staff
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Farmhotel Efstidalur
Laugarvatn

Great room. Great food really liked the working farm

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Activity Reviews
Sky Lagoon
Sky Lagoon
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Katla Ice Cave
Katla Ice Cave
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Iceland
Quality of Experience
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Transport
Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Sep 18, 2023

It was my pleasure to be a part of your holiday and especially to meet you!

Happy travels,
Rinolda

Everything was great. Will be back.
Iceland | Aug 21 - Aug 31, 2023

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Botir S.
Cortlandt Manor, NY | Reviewed on Sep 04, 2023

Everything was great. Will be back.

Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Sep 18, 2023

I am very happy to hear that!

Rinolda planned a wonderful anniversary trip ...
Iceland | Jul 30 - Aug 8, 2023

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Erika H.
Albuquerque, NM | Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023

Rinolda planned a wonderful anniversary trip for us back to Iceland. She answered all of our questions and worked hard in a timely manner to book our full itinerary during a very busy time to visit Iceland. Plus, it was fabulous to meet Rinolda in person on our glacier boat tour. Rinolda is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her.

Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Aug 22, 2023

Hi Erika,

I am glad to hear you enjoyed the trip! It was very nice to meet you all, too! See you in 15 years :)

Beautiful green Iceland brings you face to fa...
Iceland | Jun 24 - Jul 3, 2023

anupama
anupama k.
West Puente Valley, CA | Reviewed on Jul 09, 2023
Beautiful green Iceland brings you face to face with the power energy and beauty of nature at every step
Rinolda did an amazing job catering our itinerary to our hiking goals
The driving tips / plan for the day ,, restaurant Recommendations were on the dot
Hotels provided were great
Driving was easy
We had a flat once but got Immediate assistance from our rental car insurance
We had to postpone ferry tickets due to that and contact the emergency on call at Kim Kim —- great help...
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Beautiful green Iceland brings you face to face with the power energy and beauty of nature at every step
Rinolda did an amazing job catering our itinerary to our hiking goals
The driving tips / plan for the day ,, restaurant Recommendations were on the dot
Hotels provided were great
Driving was easy
We had a flat once but got Immediate assistance from our rental car insurance
We had to postpone ferry tickets due to that and contact the emergency on call at Kim Kim —- great help and assistance provided

Glymur falls hike , Gulfoss,, thorsmok orange loop hike and day at Lanmanalaugar were our highlights
Looking for puffins in the rain and cold at westman island followed by dinner at Gotts and a hike up eldfell volcano with 360 view of ocean on all sides —- superb ethereal experience

Thank you !

Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jul 13, 2023

Hi Anupama,

When I first met you on a call I told you look like you gonna have so much fun together, and I wasn't wrong! Keep up that adventurous spirit and happy travels! Thanks for your beautiful words!

Best regards,
Rinolda

Rinolda was exemplary. She has been very reso...
Iceland | Jun 24 - Jul 3, 2023

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Sadhana K.
Palmdale, CA | Reviewed on Jul 06, 2023
Rinolda was exemplary. She has been very resourceful and responsive from the onset and continuing well into the trip.
Her suggestions and arrangements were very well suited for us. The itinerary was perfect.
She guided us through some hurdles we put ourselves into.
My utmost favorite place was Thorsmork. The volcano huts were akin to a luxury hotel. The scrnery and hiking were spectacular. I enjoyed all the hiking trails.
Golden circle was nice and is a must do but was dispensable for...
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Rinolda was exemplary. She has been very resourceful and responsive from the onset and continuing well into the trip.
Her suggestions and arrangements were very well suited for us. The itinerary was perfect.
She guided us through some hurdles we put ourselves into.
My utmost favorite place was Thorsmork. The volcano huts were akin to a luxury hotel. The scrnery and hiking were spectacular. I enjoyed all the hiking trails.
Golden circle was nice and is a must do but was dispensable for me. The day with all the falls also was okay for a first time visitor but I wouldn’t go back. Hveragardi was mind blowing. So was Glymur hike, Vestmannayer, and Landmannlagur.
Blue lagoon was good , again, as a first time visitor.
All the food recommendations were amazing given we are vegan. Hotels were very well selected. Favorite was Hotel Klaustur.
Rinolda even made time to meet us personally. I am overjoyed that we chose to go with Kimkim, especially Rinolda. Sorry, I forgot her associate’s name whom also we called a lot and who was also very attentive and helpful.

Hotel Reviews
Skuggi Hotel Reykjavík by Keahotels
Reykjavík

The rooms are good. The breakfast is good. But parking was a huge problem. The parking structure access is outdated, parking spots are very limited b had to park 3 blocks away.

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I think it is okay considering it is urban area but parking iss restricted
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No
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Volcano Huts Þórsmörk
Thorsmork

Out of this world. Felt like a luxury hotel. The dinner at the store was lovely. The facilities were clean and well maintained.

Authenticity & Character
Vibe of luxury hotel
Location
Beautiful scenery
Staff
Very attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
The huts, the dining place, the lounge, the restrooms were all immaculate. Food was delicious and unbelievable given it is such a remote area. I could easily spend a week or more there
Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jul 16, 2023

Thanks for a beautiful feedback and stopping by!

Happy travels,
Rinolda

Great time in Iceland
Iceland | Jun 11 - Jun 24, 2023

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Kathleen R.
Canada | Reviewed on Jul 04, 2023
Kimkim helped us plan the most amazing travel experience in Iceland. We did an independent travel trip as a couple and our Kimkim consultant Rinolda was key to the success of the trip. It was her suggestions and assistance that helped us shape the perfect trip. Having someone who lives in Iceland assist us was a big advantage. Our days were well planned with suggestions and ideas of what to explore for that day according to our interests. The accommodations were booked for us, as were... Read more

Kimkim helped us plan the most amazing travel experience in Iceland. We did an independent travel trip as a couple and our Kimkim consultant Rinolda was key to the success of the trip. It was her suggestions and assistance that helped us shape the perfect trip. Having someone who lives in Iceland assist us was a big advantage. Our days were well planned with suggestions and ideas of what to explore for that day according to our interests. The accommodations were booked for us, as were any 'extras' like our ferry, special activities like whale watching, spa stops etc. We haven't used this type of service before and this trip came together as we shared back and forth online planning discussions. It was an excellent experience and trip. Thanks so much Rinolda!

Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jul 06, 2023

Hi Kathleen,

Thanks for your kind words, I am glad you had a great time here!

Amazing last minute trip to Iceland thanks to Rinolda and KimKim
Iceland | Jun 23 - Jul 1, 2023

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FRANK D.
Nanuet, NY | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2023
My family and I just returned from an amazing 9 day road trip around Iceland. None of this would have been possible without the help of Rinolda. From the first conversation to the last she was amazing. This was a trip that was planned, booked and completed in 3 weeks' time. From the moment we landed we were in good hands. We actually contacted KimKim (Rinolda) on two occasions and both times the response time was immediate, and problems were solved quickly. First was when we were running... Read more

My family and I just returned from an amazing 9 day road trip around Iceland. None of this would have been possible without the help of Rinolda. From the first conversation to the last she was amazing. This was a trip that was planned, booked and completed in 3 weeks' time. From the moment we landed we were in good hands. We actually contacted KimKim (Rinolda) on two occasions and both times the response time was immediate, and problems were solved quickly. First was when we were running late for a check-in time at one of our accommodations and we were unable to find a phone number to contact them directly which KimKim handled right away and the second was a misunderstanding on one of our tours. We were very fortunate to have met Rinolda on our glacier tour and thank her in person for all her help.

Hotel Reviews
Skuggi Hotel Reykjavík by Keahotels
Reykjavík

Great place to end our Iceland trip. We were able to park our car in the hotels garage which was nice having a dry place to straighten up our luggage and car before heading back home. We were able to walk to shops and restaurants.

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Hotel Katla by Keahotels
Vík

This was one of our favorite stops out of 7. Big, clean rooms. They had a great bar in lobby and breakfast was perfect. Amazing views of mountains and just a 5 minute drive to Vik

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Höfn Inn Guesthouse
780 Hornafirði

We stopped off her just long enough to sleep, shower and leave.

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There was no staff at all. We received a code to punch in at door and for our room. We never saw anyone at desk
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Valaskjálf
Egilsstadir

Only downside was we were on the second floor and they have no elevators. Just a little bit of a pain bringing luggage in and out.

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Vogafjós Farm Resort
Myvatn

We had two rooms, and both were clean. My kids were excited to have a TV for the first time in a few days of being on the road. Unfortunately, the Hotel WIFI wasn't that great and we couldn't make it through a movie without TV disconnecting for WIFI. Not a big deal for us we ended up getting in the car and driving around at 10:00 at night which was amazing.

Authenticity & Character
Family loved the cows!!!
Location
Great place to spend 2 nights while driving the ring road
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Laugarvatn
Laugarvatn
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Brekkulækur Guesthouse
Hvammstangi

After a long drive we were welcomed to the Guesthouse after checkin time (which we did get in contact with to notify that we were running late) by the owner Abbi. He was VERY accommodating and helpful. We had a room for 4 people which was perfect for our family. The guesthouse is located on a beautiful property. In the morning we had a great breakfast and unfortunately were back on the road.

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Activity Reviews
Katla Ice Cave
Katla Ice Cave
Iceland

The Ice Cave tour was great for the ones who were able to do it. My daughter who is afraid of height could not walk on the wood planks that were situated throughout the cave. There was no railings on these planks and she ended up having a panic attack. We both had to turn around and were not able to complete the tour. My wife and son continued and enjoyed the tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was great and VERY help with helping my daughter.
Transport
Hvammsvik Hot Springs (& Nature Reserve)
Hvammsvik Hot Springs (& Nature Reserve)
Iceland

We first had some lunch before entering Hvammsvik Hot Springs and the food was excellent. Everything was well organized with lockers and changing rooms.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Silfra Snorkeling
Silfra Snorkeling
Iceland

Amazing once in a lifetime experience snorkeling between two Continents. Waters were crystal clear, and we were well geared up that we weren't cold at all.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Iceland

What amazing day we had on the water seeing the glacier. Guide was great and we had a blast..

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jul 06, 2023

Hi Frank,

It was my pleasure to meet your family!

Warmest regards from Iceland,
Rinolda

Rinolda plans our dream trip to Iceland!
Iceland | May 20 - May 29, 2023

Hannah
Hannah P.
Ames, IA | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2023
Rinolda was a pleasure to work with! She was helpful during every step of the planning and trip process. She took time to understand our likes and dislikes, and in the end planned a trip perfectly curated to our dream vacation. Additionally, while in Iceland she checked in often, and even went out of her way to help us re-arrange an excursion since the weather was going to be bad the day we had originally booked. All of her food recommendations, trip plans, driving routes, and locations were... Read more

Rinolda was a pleasure to work with! She was helpful during every step of the planning and trip process. She took time to understand our likes and dislikes, and in the end planned a trip perfectly curated to our dream vacation. Additionally, while in Iceland she checked in often, and even went out of her way to help us re-arrange an excursion since the weather was going to be bad the day we had originally booked. All of her food recommendations, trip plans, driving routes, and locations were amazing. This was truly a vacation we could not have planned without Rinolda's knowledge!

My one comment for improvement, would be to add more details in the accommodation information. A few of the guesthouses we stayed at had a certain times blocked off that we were supposed to check in (I.e. check in from 16:00-18:00), and we didn't realize this until the day of check in. So, one time we missed the check in time, which isn't ideal. Also, a few of the guesthouses had sent check in information (such as where to find the keys, or door codes) to the booking email. Since KimKim booked the stay, they had that info and not us. So, it would help if the booking confirmation with info from the hotel/guesthouse was added to the itinerary.

Overall, this was our first time using KimKim, and I did not know what to expect, but Rinolda exceeded all of our expectations. I would recommend her to anyone planning a trip to Iceland!

Activity Reviews
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Myvatn Nature Baths
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Mývatn
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Into the Glacier
Into the Glacier
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Husafell Canyon Baths
Husafell Canyon Baths
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jun 06, 2023

Hi Hannah,

Thanks for your kind words! It was my pleasure and I was very excited to meet you on my tour!

Second Great Trip to Iceland
Iceland | May 14 - May 25, 2023

Gretchen
Gretchen W.
Gainesville, GA | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2023
We have had two great trips to Iceland thanks to Kimkim and our local expert, Rinolda! For this trip, I contacted Kimkim through the website and got timely call back from an agent. She listened to my requests and reconnected me with Rinolda. Working with Rinolda again made our second trip to Iceland unique. She suggested two itineraries. We chose to travel the complete Rung Road. Rinolda took the time to ask if there were specific places we wanted to visit and things we wanted to do.... Read more

We have had two great trips to Iceland thanks to Kimkim and our local expert, Rinolda! For this trip, I contacted Kimkim through the website and got timely call back from an agent. She listened to my requests and reconnected me with Rinolda.

Working with Rinolda again made our second trip to Iceland unique. She suggested two itineraries. We chose to travel the complete Rung Road. Rinolda took the time to ask if there were specific places we wanted to visit and things we wanted to do. She then put together a trip for us that took us to different places as well as locations we wanted to see in the summer.

Once we were in Iceland, Rinolda reached out to us each day. She answered our questions quickly . One day she found us a new restaurant to try. All the hotels and activities were booked for us. There is a Tip Summary that has all the information needed in one place. Each day included a Driving Plan that ran on Google maps.

Our sincere thanks to Rinolda for being our guide to Iceland.

Hotel Reviews
Fosshotel Hellnar
Hellnar

Our room had a gorgeous view of the ocean. We were there during a wind storm so we enjoyed an evening at the bar and in the restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Location
On the cliff!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Laugarbakki
Hvammstangi

This nice hotel is seriously in the middle of nowhere. That means the views are amazing. Wonderful staff that was friendly. Dinner was delicious.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Berjaya Hotel Myvatn
Myvatn

We especially enjoyed talking with the staff. Restaurant was very good. Friendly atmosphere at the bar.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Berjaya Hotel Herad
Egilsstadir

This hotel was clean and the staff was great. They helped us change the time of our reservations at the Vok Baths. They had a DJ for their Happy Hour.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Árnanes Country Hotel
Höfn

This is a family run hotel which is quite nice. The rooms were comfortable. We felt like we were staying in a cabin. Once the rain cleared, the views were expansive with the ocean in the distance. The restaurant was open for breakfast only. What they offered was good, but there were limited choices.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Nupar
Kálfafell

This hotel immerses you in the landscape! It is out by itself and the architecture makes it if right into the lava fields. Great restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Vestmannaeyjar
Vestmannaeyjar

We were made to feel welcomed on a cold rainy afternoon. Friendly staff and a comfortable room. Breakfast was very nice.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Fludir
Fludir

The rooms open to a beautiful courtyard that has two hot tubs. The lava columns are used in the landscaping. The food was delicious.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Baron
Reykjavík

Free parking! This hotel is in a great location for walking in Reykjavik. The staff was helpful and friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Myvatn Nature Baths
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Mývatn

What a beautiful view while relaxing! Nice experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Geothermal Vok Baths
The Geothermal Vok Baths
Iceland

Beautiful and relaxing baths. The bracelets were high tech and made everything accessible.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Horse riding in Vik
Iceland

Great experience. I did have difficulty getting on the horse. The staff worked with me until I was u and ready to ride. My horse knew what to do without much help.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jun 02, 2023

It was my pleasure! Thanks for beautiful words!

Iceland Driving Adventure
Iceland | Aug 1 - Aug 13, 2022

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Eliza M.
Towson, MD | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022
My sister and I had an amazing adventure driving all around Iceland. We are sure to come back as there is so much to see in this beautiful country. Read more

My sister and I had an amazing adventure driving all around Iceland. We are sure to come back as there is so much to see in this beautiful country.

Hotel Review
Hotel Tindastóll and Annex
Skagafjörour

Excellent staff and very interesting building. They have their own geothermal pool - small but very nice!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Staff was fantastic
Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Dec 02, 2022

Hi Eliza,

I really enjoyed looking at your pictures! Thank you for you nice feedback, it was my pleasure working with you.

Magical Driving Holiday in Iceland
Iceland | Sep 7 - Sep 17, 2022

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Kathleen D.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2022
We had an absolutely magical 10 days in Iceland. The itinerary developed for us was perfect, taking into consideration our preferences. We particularly enjoyed the inclusion of Hornstrandir, the western fjords and Husafell. The accommodations selected for us were perfect and it is unlikely we could have found them on our own. Loved our stay at the Lysuholl Farm and Skalholt. Rinolda was excellent. So responsive, quick to understand our needs and to develop a brilliant itinerary. The detailed... Read more

We had an absolutely magical 10 days in Iceland. The itinerary developed for us was perfect, taking into consideration our preferences. We particularly enjoyed the inclusion of Hornstrandir, the western fjords and Husafell. The accommodations selected for us were perfect and it is unlikely we could have found them on our own. Loved our stay at the Lysuholl Farm and Skalholt. Rinolda was excellent. So responsive, quick to understand our needs and to develop a brilliant itinerary. The detailed itinerary was very informative and really helped us plan our days. We appreciated the dining and shopping suggestions too. Rinolda checked in throughout the trip, was quick to address minor issues that arose (for example, for some reason I couldn't download the ferry ticket, Rinolda got me a copy within minutes). Have recommended Kim Kim and Rinolda to several friends and look forward to being able to use Kim Kim again for future trips.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Lotus
Reykjavik

This was a delightful little hotel not far from downtown. We arrived in the afternoon and were offered a piece of cake! The breakfast room offered a lovely breakfast. The rooms were new and modern and very well appointed. Loved the bathroom!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very convenient to downtown, and lots of dining options close buy
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Klaustur
Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Beautiful hotel in a lovely town. Fantastic room, good wifi

Authenticity & Character
Location
Good place to explore from
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Skalholt
Selfoss

This was a very interesting location. It was a little difficult to figure out how to check in and dragging bags to the room wasn't necessarily easy. However, the room was comfortable, wifi was very good, and the included breakfast was fabulous. The restaurant served phenomenal meals.

Authenticity & Character
We very much liked the Church and the archeological aspects of the church grounds
Location
Staff
Lysuholl
Snaefellsnes

We had a wonderful cottage with glorious views of the Snaefellsnes Mountain and glacier. Amazing Sunset! Lovely to have the animals around. Great breakfast included with the room. Dinner was available for guests at a reasonable cost and it was very good.

Authenticity & Character
Nice little cottage rooms with fabulous views
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Westfjords
Patreksfjörður

Lovely hotel, beautiful views

Authenticity & Character
Location
The view
Staff
Very friendly staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Horn
Ísafjörður

The room was very comfortable. The only downside was it was necessary to walk to a sister hotel for breakfast. This was a very minor inconvenience. We would happily recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Isafjordur

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Husafell Canyon Baths
Husafell Canyon Baths
Iceland

This was as unexpected delight. The Canyon baths are very private (only six guests when we did it). The changing rooms are amazing, and the bathes themselves quite wonderful. The guide was amazing, knew so much about the region, the history of the bathes etc.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wildlife and Arctic Foxes tour in Hornstrandir
Iceland

We very much enjoyed the day, but I think it was because there were only 6 guests. The guide mentioned that in busier times they have many more, and that would have diminished the experience. There was some confusion over whether or not lunch was included. Arriving late the night before and departing early in the morning meant it was difficult for us to arrange to bring our own lunch (we brought a pizza that we had ordered the night before). However, the soup, bread and wild mushrooms provided prior to our departure from Hornstrandir was fabulous. We also enjoyed the bonus whale watching on the boat ride over.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Rinolda J

Fantastic Iceland trip
Iceland | Aug 20 - Aug 27, 2022

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Asher D.
Lexington, MA | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022

We had an amazing trip to Iceland. Rinolda, our KimKim specialist was super helpful and responsive, and created a plan that was perfect for us, even though we started planning really late.
Everything worked perfectly, the hotels were very good, and the whole process was very simple and straight forward. Best of all, we got to Iceland, got in the car, hooked up our phone - and off we went.
Rinolda sent us to some amazing spots and incorporated our interests into the plan perfectly.

Thank you Kimkim and Rinolda!

Local specialist: Rinolda J

An enjoyable trip of a beautiful country.
Iceland | Aug 25 - Sep 6, 2022

Gary
Gary B.
| Reviewed on Sep 14, 2022
Rinolda knows her home country well. We enjoyed the driving route that she created for us, and the hotels she selected on our behalf were nice. Restaurant recommendations she made were helpful. I would have preferred separate bookings for each couple traveling together, rather than the lead traveler having all bookings in his name. When creating a travel itinerary, I would recommend that she include the tour providers name, phone number, and time and location for meeting with the... Read more

Rinolda knows her home country well. We enjoyed the driving route that she created for us, and the hotels she selected on our behalf were nice. Restaurant recommendations she made were helpful.

I would have preferred separate bookings for each couple traveling together, rather than the lead traveler having all bookings in his name.

When creating a travel itinerary, I would recommend that she include the tour providers name, phone number, and time and location for meeting with the guide. In addition, advance notification of trip cancellations would be helpful.

Our rental car was not equipped with a GPS. A portable GPS was provided at an alternate Eurocar rental site, but the GPS was out-dated. It was challenging to navigate due to the lack of road signs, and a GPS with newer technology would have been beneficial.

The hiking guide and fishing guide were outstanding. They both knew their profession extremely well and were a pleasure to be with.

Hotel Reviews
Skuggi Hotel Reykjavík by Keahotels
Reykjavík
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lambastadir Guesthouse
Selfoss
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Fransiskus Stykkishólmi
Stykkishólmur
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The young man at the front desk was especially kind and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshotel Westfjords
Patreksfjörður
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Isafjördur
Ísafjörður
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Laugarbakki
Hvammstangi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Laxá
Myvatn
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Gullfoss
Gullfoss
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Geysir Geothermal Area
Geysir Geothermal Area
Golden Circle
Quality of Experience
Fly Fishing in Golden Circle
Golden Circle

Ari was great and fun to be with. We caught plenty of fish and he handled them carefully and safely released all to the water.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Djupalonsandur Black Sand Beach
Djupalonsandur Black Sand Beach
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Quality of Experience
Saxholar Crater
Saxholar Crater
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Quality of Experience
Kaldbakur Mountain hike
Kaldbakur Mountain hike
Iceland

Our guide was great and highly professional. He was a wealth of information about the country and culture of Iceland.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Viti Crater
Viti Crater
Lake Mývatn
Quality of Experience
Mývatn Nature Baths
Mývatn Nature Baths
Lake Mývatn
Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Sep 17, 2022

Hi Gary,

Thank you for your feedback, I will definitely try to improve in the future. And I am happy to hear you had a great time!

Best regards,
Rinolda