Unforgettable Nordic

My trip to Iceland was unusual. That is why I thought I needed a guide. And it turns out that was correct.
I went to Iceland in March (not necessarily the most beautiful time to visit) but the perfect time for me because ALL I wanted to do is see Aurora. Sleep in very late every day and stay up to 2am to watch the sky. So what I needed was expert pre-trip advice to decide on the best places to maximize my chances and daily real-time advice during the trip to possible head to a different location with less clouds. That is exactly what Gudmundur ("Gummi") did for me.
1) He listened to my (admittedly odd request) and provided the pre-trip and real time advice I needed. Seeing Aurora is very much a lucky chance event; they are either out and it is cloudless or not. But I was able to see Aurora all 4 nights I was in Iceland. Of course this was lucky, but my "luck" was very much improved by the expert advice I received. The 4th night I had to drive over 250 km to get to a new location that was going to be cloud free that night. A bit crazy, yes, but that is what I was there for.
Gummi was able to help identify a good place to go and reserve an Inn for me to stay so all I had to do was drive there. And it worked. Completely cloud free excellent dark Northern view for Aurora viewing on my last night.
Of course he was knowledgeable of the more interesting beautiful and important sites of the are also. But his listening and guidance during the trip is what I wanted and what I received.
5 Stars.
-Jeff White

Booking a trip with Kimkim was easy. Veronika was fantastic and her recommendations were all spot on. The activities were enjoyed by all (not an easy feat since we also have 2 boys ages 6 and 8 years old). The domestic flights, car rentals, and train tickets were all arranged through Kimkim, and everything went smoothly. We never even thought of Lulea as a destination when we decided to visit Sweden. We are so glad that we went with Veronika's recommendation! The location of the hotels in both city was great. Centrally located. Easy access to all transportation.
One special shout out to our private tour guide in Stockholm: Gunnar. He is fantastic. Extremely knowledge, great sense of humor, and very friendly. We never felt rushed during the tour. He patiently answered all our question (and we have lots of questions!).

Hotel Reviews

Clarion Hotel Sense

Lulea

Rooms are spacious and contemporary yet warm and homey. Located within walking distance to various points of interest in town. Only 15min from airport by car. Underground parking with charging stations is very nice. The breakfast is fantastic. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.

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Nordic Light Hotel

Stockholm

2 min walk from the Stockholm City train station, which made our trip to and from airport, Sigtuna, etc a breeze. The decor in our room was modern (we booked a suite since we are a family of 4 with 2 small children). The included buffet breakfast was great. The entire staff at the hotel was friendly, professional, and helpful. Check in process was easy and quick. The on-line check took mere minutes. We would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended.

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2 min walking distance from the central train station. A few minutes of walking would get you to various bus/tram stops/stations.

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Activity Reviews

Northern lights hunting by car!

Sweden

The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Her enthusiasm for what she does was very evident, which really get all of us into the spirit!

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Food

The hot lingonberry cider and chocolate ball pastry was delicious and timely!

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Dog sled – drive yourself!

Sweden

Easily the highlight of our trip to Lulea. Definitely recommend driving the sled yourself. Beautiful scenery. These dogs are powerful! The guides were friendly and very attentive.

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Food

Fika afterwards by the fireside was a great touch and much appreciated.

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Stockholm Hidden Gems Tour with a Private Guide

Stockholm

So glad we booked this tour. Our guide, Gunnar, was so knowledgeable, friendly, and has a great sense of humor. The pace was leisure and yet we took in a lot of site and learned a great deal about Stockholm. Because of this tour, we got so much out of our trip than if we just went with a DIY approach.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

This was an amazing trip and we had the best guide. Gummi is highly experienced. He made us feel at home.

There is absolutely not one thing we would change anything about our trip. It was absolutely perfect and all thanks to Gummi. We cannot say enough wonderful things about him. We highly recommend him and KimKim, Functioning both as our travel agent and tour guide. I interacted with him for several months. Always the epitome of professionalism. He went above and beyond to ensure our trip was perfect. As a travel agent, he worked with me to plan the ultimate adventure which was not only packed with all of the essential Icelandic sights but tailored it to our personal interests as well. We explored the Golden Circle, went dog-sledding, road Icelandic horses on the beach, explored an Ice Cave, saw seals in the wild, visited black sand and diamond beach, soaked in the secret and Blue lagoons and to top it off we saw the Northern lights. The trip was organized in way that fell seamless and efficient. He helped us with a packing list so we felt prepared to brave the Icelandic weather. . Very polite and well mannered not to mention super funny. He helped with our luggage, coats, etc. He made reservations for us at restaurants.

As a tour guide, he was not only incredibly informative (teaching us about the history, culture, geology and science of Iceland) but he was very welcoming, helping us to feel like locals instead of tourists. It was clear he knew the land and sights extremely well. You could also tell he had a passion for his Native homeland. He was super accommodating: absolutely no request was too big or small. No question was to silly for him to address. And believe me, we can be silly. I would rate Gummi a 20/10. We have been on many trips together as a group and agree he is by far the best guide/agent that we have worked with. Gummi ensured our trip to Iceland was absolutely memorable. A trip of a lifetime. We cannot wait to return to Iceland although it will be during the summer. We will definitely be using Gummi's services again in the future.

We highly recommend this trip, Gummi and KimKim.

Hotel Reviews

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Reykjavík

This apartment was lovely. Very clean. Great location. Provided a wonderful breakfast daily.

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Old Charm Reykjavík Apartments

Reykjavík

Fabulous location. Very clean. Breakfast is not provided. Would stay here again.

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Hörgsland guesthouse and cottages

Kirkjubaejarklaustur

These cottages were nice. A great place to stay while looking for the Northern lights. Breakfast doesn't start until 8 am which can be a problem if you are leaving early. Overall, a great experience. Very cute.

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Location

The location was perfect for pursuit of the northern lights.

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Activity Reviews

Dogsledding Mosfellsdalur

Iceland

Absolutely spectacular. I could tell the staff takes very good care of their dogs. They were so passionate. The dogs were so excited to be selected. They were eager to run and pull the sleds. We were able to pet them. The mushers were very professional. We had a party of 4. Each one of us was able to take turns mushing (driving the sled) although I think the dogs were actually in charge. LOL. They provided us with a jump suit which really helped keep us warm. Picture opportunities were provided. I highly recommend this activity.

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The Secret Lagoon

Iceland

This was very fun. I am glad we went here prior to the Blue Lagoon. It is not as posh as the Blue Lagoon but still great. It was amazing to be in the Lagoon warm while snow was falling. I took water shoes. They provide towels so no need to pack extra.

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Transport

Gummi was our personal guide for the trip. He was absolutely phenomenal

Hunting the Northern Lights with a Guide -Private tour

Iceland

Oh my gosh, this was spectacular. We were worried we would not be able to visualize the aurora due to clouds. Fortunately a winter storm with high winds came through a cleared the clouds. Gummi was able to find them right away. We spent quite a bit of time marveling at the site. As an added bonus, Gummi was able to perform some phenomenal photography for us.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Gummi absolutely knew Iceland very well. He treated us all like royalty. Such a great man.

Transport

I felt safe riding with Gummi in quite a lot of stormy and snowing conditions

Crystal Blue Ice Cave

Iceland

The ice cave adventure was freaking amazing. Super interesting. The guide was very friendly and had all of the things we needed. This is a must do while in Iceland

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Icelandic horse riding tour

Iceland

This was one of my favorite things. Awe who am I kidding. Everything was my favorite. These ladies loved there animals. It was very clear it was more than a job to them. They were very accommodating as well. We road on a black sand beach.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Gummi was our guide. Despite the weather we all felt very safe.

Lunar Landscapes & Healing Waters – Blue Lagoon Immersion

Iceland

Thankfully the volcano had settled down for us to be able to enjoy the blue lagoon. Absolutely spectacular. A must do for anyone.

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Transport

Gummi wanted to make sure everyone had a trip of a lifetime and each of us did!!! He was thoughtful and generous. Answered all the questions we had about Iceland, very knowledgeable. He designed a perfect trip. Highly recommend him!!!

Activity Reviews

Dogsledding Mosfellsdalur

Iceland

Outstanding! Had a ball!

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Hunting the Northern Lights with a Guide -Private tour

Iceland

Gummi made it happen 😜!!!! Weather was not cooperating.

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Crystal Blue Ice Cave

Iceland

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Icelandic horse riding tour

Iceland

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Lunar Landscapes & Healing Waters – Blue Lagoon Immersion

Iceland

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Transport

Miglé made this the most seamless, stress-free international trip I’ve ever been on! I cannot recommend her enough - trip of a lifetime!

Veronika prepared a fun itinerary for a short trip to Sweden to the see the Northern Lights. Veronika was available throughout the trip and answered questions promptly. When a train was cancelled, she immediately re-booked us on an alternate route, and our trip continued smoothly. She herself needed to take a flight during our trip and took the initiative to find a replacement guide in case we had any questions while she was travelling in case we couldn’t get in contact with her. Veronika put together an intricate itinerary which involved a few different hotels and activities, all in a short 4 day visit. She gave restaurant suggestions and made reservations where appropriate. Working with her was a breeze. Veronika is friendly, accomodating, and a joy to work with!