Great Iceland Trip planned by Gummi!
Iceland | Aug 9 - Aug 18, 2025

Carla
Carla W.
Irving, TX | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

Gummi planned a wonderful trip for me and my partner to Iceland! The schedule hit the major sites around the Ring Road without feeling too crowded or busy. Gummi's daily insights guided us to the best spots in each location. He selected great hotels, and it was awesome to have detailed driving directions for every day (particularly when the names are difficult for non-Icelanders!). We also really appreciated having restaurant recommendations for each stop.

There is such great comfort with a service like KimKim. When there was a minor snafu and I sent Gummi a WhatsApp message after 10pm, he immediately called me and handled it with the hotel clerk (in rapid-fire Icelandic!).

Overall, if you're thinking of visiting Iceland, you want Gummi directing your travels!!

Hotel Reviews
CenterHotel Plaza
Reykjavík

This hotel was in a great location and an easy resting place for a stay in Reykajvik. The rooms are on the small side, but with everything you might need.

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Centrally located and easy to get to everything within a short walk.
Staff
We forgot a pair of sunglasses, and they kept them safe until we returned a week later.
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Magma Hotel
Kirkjubæjarklaustur

I loved this hotel! The setting was beautiful, and the cabins were particularly lovely. Great dinner, too.

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I loved the small detached cabins.
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Fosshotel Stykkishólmur
Stykkishólmur

Nice enough hotel, but a bit generic. Easy to walk to spots in the cute town.

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Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels
Ásborgir

This was a good spot for Golden Circle adventuring. The room was very nice, and great hot tub!

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Fosshótel Vatnajökull
Höfn

The hotel was nice, but very tiny rooms, and the location was a bit far away from town without good reason.

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Berjaya Hotel Mývatn
Mývatn

This hotel had great character, and I loved the hot tub!

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Sigló Hótel by Keahotels
Siglufjörður

Very charming location, nice rooms (the window seat was particularly lovely).

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Activity Reviews
Horse Riding on Black Sand Beach
Horse Riding on Black Sand Beach
Iceland

The horses were lovely, but this wasn't the most exciting outing -- just walking in a straight line to the nearby beach. There isn't much scenery on this path different from anything you could easily see on your own.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guides were all friendly and welcoming.
Icelandic Food Walk
Icelandic Food Walk
Reykjavík

I loved this tour -- great food (including some off-the-beaten path options) and a lovely chance to meet other travelers.

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Silfra Snorkeling Adventure
Silfra Snorkeling Adventure
Iceland

This was a very cool (and very cold!) activity! The tour operator was first-rate, making sure we were properly kitted out. Seeing the crystal clear water was a wonderful and unique experience.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason