Incredible Iceland
Iceland
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Aug 3 - Aug 9, 2026
We returned last week from a 7 day self-drive tour in Iceland. We connected with our Icelandic travel planner Gudmundur Oli, better known as Gummi, through Kimkim. Planning our customized tour with Gummi was easy through online chat, Zoom calls and phone calls. We were a group of 6, ages 10 to 71 and Gummi helped us plan a trip with something for everyone.
Our trip was fabulous! From the Blue Lagoon, to the stunning waterfalls, to the thrilling Zodiac boat ride on Glacier Lake, and the ice caves, and the black sand beaches, to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, and the puffins!!
The landscape of Iceland is a study in contrasts. One day you feel like you could be on the moon and the next like you might be in the Rockies in Colorado. It's stunning. I loved the contrast between the vast open spaces and rocky landscape and the warm and cozy indoor spaces like our accommodations and restaurants. There's a very Zen feeling to it all.
If I had to mention one negative it would be the cost...of everything. Lunch for 2, no drinks will cost you 75 bucks. Even souvenirs are outrageous. I thought Bermuda was expensive, but Iceland has them beat.
Thanks Gummi, it was great! We felt like we had a friend in Iceland and knew you were just a phone call away.
Hotel Review
Loved this property! It was our favorite. The location is so unique and interesting along the river with views from our room.. The hot tubs and heated pool were great, even on a cold and rainy day. The staff is great!
Activity Review
Fabulous! The lake was full of ice floes and seeing the glacier up close was very exciting.
Thank you for the kind review Judy
Iceland really is a land of contrasts isn't it? As you say, vast open spaces, mountains, fire, ice, dark and light
I'm very happy to read you had such a great time, although Iceland is expensive, I agree with you on that
I do hope we'll see you in Iceland soon again though!
All the best
Gummi