Trip of a lifetime

Iceland | Aug 21 - Aug 31, 2026

It is hard to summarize how incredible our trip to Iceland was. Noga, Maria, and Nick were so helpful in the planning. This was our first international trip with our kids (5 &7) and I felt more prepared than I ever thought possible. I can't really pick our favorite thing, because all of our days were full of favorites. The Folklore Walk in Reykjavik with our guide Stephen was a great way to start of our trip. The kids were engaged and we learned a lot about Icelandic culture. We stayed in Stykkishomur on the 3rd and 4th nights of our journey and we fell in love. The hotel had a disc golf course on site and that was an amazing surprise for my husband who is an avid disc golf player. We loved the Black Sand beach, the Geothermal Bakery Experience, and the Laugarvatn Fontana Spa. We were enamored with the waterfalls, the landscape, the moss, the volcanoes, everything along the way was incredible and at one point my kids said "is this a dream??" and I thought maybe it was. On the last full day we did a Food Walk in Reykjavik with guide Andre/Snowy, and this was a complete trip highlight. Both of my kids adored him and we all enjoyed the food (they are adventurous eaters!). Before the airport we hit the Blue Lagoon which was a great way to relax before the airport. We were sad to leave and really excited for our next travel adventure! Thank you kimkim! 10/10

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Muli

Reykjavik

Authenticity & Character

Location

Not a lot of food options in walking distance, however it was a good starting point.

Staff

Staff was friendly and helpful. At the included breakfast one of the staff brought goody bags to our kids.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Fosshotel Stykkishólmur

Stykkishólmur

Authenticity & Character

There was a small disc golf course on the property! My husband was thrilled.

Location

Beautiful views, walkable to town and local pool.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were so comfy and room felt spacious. I slept the best I have in a long time.

The Greenhouse Hotel

Hveragerdi

Authenticity & Character

The food hall and shop downstairs made this place more than just a hotel. We had some great food and found special gifts for friends and family.

Location

Grocery store across the street. Great hub to go to multiple activities and sights.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hali Country Hotel

Hali

Couldn't love a place more.

Authenticity & Character

This place was charming and authentic. The history of the property was celebrated and preserved and the food was farm to table, prepared with love, and unforgettable.

Location

Only a few minutes drive from Jokusarlon Glacier Lagoon and Diamond beach.

Staff

Everyone was so kind and attentive

Cleanliness & Comfort

Modest stay but we wanted for nothing.

Vík Apartments

Vik I Myrdal

Authenticity & Character

We sat on the back patio and imagined what it would be like to move to Iceland.

Location

Very walkable. We loved the Lava Show in Vik, and hanging out by the ocean.

Staff

Check in at the hotel was easy.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean. Spacious. Beds could have been more comfortable.

Alda Hotel Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very walkable.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Kirkjufellsfoss

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Geysir Geothermal Area

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Icelandic Food Walk

Reykjavík

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.

Quality of Experience

Food was so good. This was at the end of our trip and we went to places we hadn't been yet. Highly recommend.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Andre was a 10/10. So engaging and made the experience exceptional. We really enjoyed our group as well.

Geothermal Bakery Experience

Golden Circle

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.

Lava Show Vík

Vík

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.