Iceland Offbeat

We had such a wonderful experience working with Alisha on our Iceland trip! Everything was so thoughtfully planned, and we especially appreciated the clear driving directions that made exploring on our own easy and stress-free. The premium puffin tour was absolutely incredible, and the kayak on the glacier lagoon was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We also loved the hiking spots she recommended—especially Mulagljúfur Canyon, with its breathtaking views of waterfalls. The hotels she selected were top-notch and perfectly located, which made each stop along the way even more enjoyable. Alisha made the whole process smooth and enjoyable, and we’re so grateful for her expertise in creating such a memorable adventure!

Great trip and exceptional plan laid out for us. When we had a cancelation we knew and received help promptly.
Many thanks to our ageb Hanna!

Would highly recommend KimKim, especially if this is your first time to Iceland, and that too in a busy tourist season. You’ll have to do a lot of research to make up for the benefit of having a tour guide making trip plans for you. Hanna was amazing, very proactive and communicative, and took care of every bit of detail. You will often take longer than planned at every site, so do not jam it in. Enjoy the sights and experiences and you’ll have a lovely time!

Adam did an amazing job helping us plan this epic 11-day Iceland trip for our family of five! He accommodated our suggestions and requests and added in other stops and excursions that we would never have known about otherwise, but thoroughly enjoyed. The google maps each day were perfectly planned out and we hit almost every one of them! Adam was very responsive when we had questions or comments, even in the middle of our trip. There were only two very slight drawbacks. One of the five hotels we stayed in (for four of the 10 nights) was a very basic guesthouse with tiny rooms that had condensation on the walls/ceiling and a lot of wear and tear. Definitely not the caliber of the other hotels. Also, we were only booked for one night instead of two at our last hotel in Reykjavik, however the team was able to very quickly book us at another hotel only a block away for the second night in deluxe rooms. Overall, we had a fantastic experience using kimkim and would use them again for another trip!

The itinerary was comprehensive and the hotels that were selected were all first rate --Jenny was always helpful with any questions or requests . This made the trip smooth and fun.

Activity Reviews

Solheimajokull Glacier Hike

Iceland

Great fun and great guide although I was surprised at how many people were signed up for the same experience - I thought it would be more private with smaller groups.

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Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon zodiac boat tour

Iceland

Just an amazing trip and spectacular scenery with and excellent guide/boat captain

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Seaside Horse Ride

Iceland

Beautiful scenery -- extremely pleasant guide and overall great experience

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Vatnshellir lava cave tour

Iceland

Fun --cool experience

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Everything was sorted out for us it was easy with no issues. The activities booked were excellent. The sea kayak was good. The daily schedule was fantastic and the maps provided made it all very easy. One map on the first day led us to somebody’s house not the volcano so that was the only minor issue we had all week. The best part of the week was the glacier trek, that was outstanding well worth doing if you are able.
All things considered it was an outstanding adventure.
Thanks for a fantastic experience and outstanding service.

Othman went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. This was a trip of a lifetime. We 100% will use kimkim again and recommend Othman to other who travel to Iceland in the future.

Our trip to Iceland was fantastic! We let Eric know what our goals were, and he put together a well-thought-out and well-arranged plan.
1) The day we landed in Keflavik we had a day to reorient due to the 5 hour time change. Driving was not too different from the US so that part was fairly easy.
2) The idea of doing snorkeling and hiking excursions the first 4 days of our trip was a great idea as we had the most energy to do these adventures at the beginning of the trip.
3) The food and drink recommendations were also great! The food in Iceland was superb!
4) The climbs the participants needed to perform on the Solheimajokull glacier hike turned out to be too much physically for me as I have asthma. I was able to get on the glacier yet not able to complete the climb which was disappointing. My daughter and others in the group completed successfully. I was able to complete all our other adventures.
5) We had specific excursions that Eric arranged and tickets purchased. He also included self guided things to look at and do which we did most of. This was very helpful to have these additional things to do that were discretionary.
6) My favorite and the reason I chose Iceland was to snorkel between the tectonic plates in the Silfra fissure. This was amazing! My daughter's favorites were the snorkeling and the Solheimajokull glacier hike.
7) When we arrived in Reykjavik for our last 3 nights, we didn't account for time to go to any museums. It would have been helpful to have an estimated time to allow for the self guided things to do.
8) I would not recommend the Fosshotel Nupar. It had mold in corners on the outside door and the bathroom. The Greenhouse Hotel in Hveragerdi and the Exeter in Reykjavik were wonderful.
9) We were well prepared for the weather with the suggestions we received for clothing needed for our trip.
10) We were charged for car rental which was not expected as it is not listed in the Excludes section of the itinerary. Is this correct?
10) We cannot say enough how impressed we are with the arrangements Eric made for us. There were no surprises...other than the car rental charge.

Activity Reviews

Silfra Snorkeling

Iceland

Jenny was a great guide and took wonderful pictures!

Quality of Experience

just the though of swimming between tectonic plates is amazing.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We drove so there was no transport.

Hvammsvik Hot Springs (& Nature Reserve)

Iceland

The hot springs and the cold plunge need to be experienced!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

there were really no guides

Transport

we drove

Rye Bread tour (Geothermal bakery)

Iceland

The bread was so delicious! I wish they would share the recipe!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The gal who was our guide told stories about the thermal ovens in the ground and about the visit from Zac Efron.

Transport

we drove so no transport

Solheimajokull Glacier Walk

Iceland

It was amazing to actually be on a glacier.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide from Belgium was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable about the geology of the glacier and in general Iceland.

Transport

we drove

Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour

Iceland

This was also amazing to learn about how the caves are formed and that they don't last long in their present form.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Agnes was our guide. She was very knowledgeable in how the caves are formed and explained how fast they change. I also enjoyed her talk on the way out about nature in Iceland; how from a lava flow slowly grow into green again. It was inspiring.

Transport

Very cool in the transport vehicle and how they have to deflate/inflate the tires.

Sky Lagoon

Iceland

I liked the Sky Lagoon for the additional features of the salt rub and showers.

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Transport

we drove

Rinolda was AMAZING! I took my 17 y/o niece on a 9 day adventure through Iceland. I shared my goals with Rinolda- I wanted to see as much as we could without overwhelming a teenager with too rigourous a schedule. She nailed it. And on extremely short notice! Everything was so well organized. I especially appreciated the drive plan she provided for each day. We knew exactly where were were going, how long each stretch was and she even had suggestions for stops along the way with interesting things to see and places to stop for snacks and meals. I can not say enough about how wonderful it was to have such a well planned and organized trip.

Each day felt like a new adventure and we LOVED taking in all the beautiful scenery! Highlights for us were the Arnarstapi-Hellnar Coastal Walk- the views were breathtaking! Truly spectacular. And the small hidden gem resturant at the end of the trail tucked in the hillside over a secluded beach topped off an already awe inspiring day. The fish soup was *chefs kiss*.

The Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon zodiac boat tour was spectacular. This blew my mind. Gorgeous, informative, the company had incredible guides and the views, including seeing the seals and being up close and immersed in the beauty of the Lagoon is definitely an experience that should not be missed.

I honestly can not say enough about the quality of the trip, the details, the planning and all of the suggestions. So happy we found KimKim and especially, Rinolda.

I travelled to Iceland with my 18-year old son and we both had an amazing trip. The service from Hanna was exceptional. Every aspect of our trip was well planned, catered to our requirements and needs and followed a detailed discussion. Hanna suggested a couple of experiences we haven’t heard about before. And, she remained responsive even after everything was agreed and paid for and stayed in touch while we were in Iceland.
Definitely a Mum and Son trip to remember.