Ladies trip
Iceland | Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2022

Eileen
Eileen T.
Singapore | Reviewed on Sep 13, 2022

Overall we had an enjoyable trip.
Below are some of my personal view
- Quite upset that despite multiple request for a bigger space 4x4 car but on the day of collection of car n loading up all our luggages to find out that the luggages had filled to the ceiling of the car thus blocking driver’s rear view. We decided to change to Volkswagen caddy which is the only bigger car available.
- Another disappointment is the poor GPS device given which couldn’t key in the exact location of our destination.
- To made things worst, the Wi-Fi device came only with 3GB and it ran out on day 3 as most of the time we need to connect to Wi-Fi using our Handphone Google map to get to our destination.
- Thorsmork is another disappoint where we have to walk more than 30 mins over very uneven rocks and crossing 2 rivers risking trip n fall n getting our shoes wet just to see a pathetic waterfall
- hotels are very small without a wardrobe and no space to put and open up our luggages

Hotel Reviews
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF
Reykjanesbær

Short distance walk from hotel

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Northern Light Inn
Grindavik

Rooms very small

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Fosshotel Hekla
Selfoss

Rooms too small Rooms were located just below the restaurant and it’s very noisy as the footsteps sound is loud

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Room With A View Apartment Hotel
Reykjavík

Location is good but parking is a problem

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Housekeeping is not 24hrs
Fosshotel Nupar
Kálfafell

Small room with very little leg space

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Fosshótel Vatnajökull
Lindarbakki

Room small

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Hotel Eskifjordur
Eskifjordur
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Sel - Hótel Mývatn
Myvatn
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Hotel Hvammstangi
Hvammstangi
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Arnarstapi Hotel
Snæfellsbær
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Activity Reviews
Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

Very good experience

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Iceland Thermal Bath Experience
Iceland Thermal Bath Experience
Iceland

Good experience

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A day excursion in Thorsmork
A day excursion in Thorsmork
Iceland

Not worth to go

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide walk too fast and did not even wait for us
Transport
Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Sweden | Replied on Sep 27, 2022
Hi Eileen,
I am happy to hear that overall you had a good trip.
I am sorry to hear about the parts of your trip which were disappointing for you.
To address your points:
We spoke in detail about the best and most cost effective rental vehicle for your group. After initially looking at a Kia Sportage, you added an additional person to your group and advised you would be taking four large suitcases. I then recommend upgrading to a Kia Sorento, 7 seater, which fits four suitcases in the boot...
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Hi Eileen,
I am happy to hear that overall you had a good trip.

I am sorry to hear about the parts of your trip which were disappointing for you.
To address your points:
We spoke in detail about the best and most cost effective rental vehicle for your group. After initially looking at a Kia Sportage, you added an additional person to your group and advised you would be taking four large suitcases. I then recommend upgrading to a Kia Sorento, 7 seater, which fits four suitcases in the boot space. It seems you took 7 large suitcases with you in total. If I had known this before your trip I would have absolutely advised you to have a larger vehicle. I am glad that Europcar were able to swap your vehicles over for you when you arrived.

In regards to the GPS and wifi. We arrange wifi with the rental vehicles so you can use the map links we provide to follow the entire route on a smartphone or tablet. This way we have provided you with precise locations so you get to the exact place you need. I am surprised that the wifi ran out, it may be that you were using it for more than just the day maps and went over the paid for amount. There are details which come with the device on how to add additional GB if needed.

I’m sad that you couldn’t enjoy your Super Jeep tour and guided hike at Thorsmork. Thorsmork is a truly spectacular place, and in fact is at the top of the list for some of the best hiking trails in Iceland. With any hiking in Iceland it’s really important to go prepared and have the correct footwear.

I hope that, despite the above, you have some wonderful memories of your ladies trip to Iceland. Your photos look fabulous, enjoy you free kimkim photobook!