A Family Tour of Iceland
Iceland | Jul 28 - Aug 10, 2025

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Matty R.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Gummi provided us with a very detailed and appropriate itinerary for a family of four adults that wanted to drive the ring road on their first ever trip to iceland. We got to see the highlights of the golden circle and see the beauty of the East Fjords and the Northern Coast. If you are looking to go off of the beaten path, I would recommend going along the Northern Coast and to the East Fjords. We went to Blue Lagoon, Forest Lagoon and Sky Lagoon. All places are lovely and packed full of tourists. The Ring Road was a wonderful, one land drive around the entire country and through some very unique mountain passes and tunnels. Seeing the different views of the Oceans and Mountains of Iceland was incredible. Iceland has unique geology and geographic features. We most enjoyed the puffins, the ice cave and Diamond Beach.

Most valuable was Gummi’s detailed daily itinerary. It made logistics a breeze by setting out each activity, giving step by step travel instructions, and telling us how much time to allocate for each activity. He kept us on time when we needed it. Gummi was always accessible to answer questions and make changes on the fly.

And now for something completely different: He’s a Monty Python fan. Perfect for us!

With fond memories,

The Rones Family

Hotel Reviews
Center Hotels Skjaldbreið
Reykjavík

Great location, tiny rooms.

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It’s in the heart of the walking center.
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Hotel Vos
Hella

It is run by a local family. They are lovely and warm people.

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It’s a few minutes off the Ring Road and right by a grazing field for horses
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Fosshotel Núpar
Kálfafell

Super busy hotel full of other travelers. Provides the basics and is very nice, but very impersonal.

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Hotel 1001 Nott
Egilsstadir

Smaller hotel with large glass walls.

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Guesthouse Stöng and Cottages
Myvatn

A beautiful farm and guest house set up! They have handmade Icelandic Sweaters

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Sigló Hótel by Keahotels
Siglufjörður

Luxury hotel

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Fosshótel Reykholt
Reykholt

Busy chain hotel, with small rooms

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Fosshótel Rauðará
Reykjavík

Small rooms that don’t seem to be set up correctly

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not set up right
Activity Reviews
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Iceland

Awesome experience going into ice cave and hiking up a glacier. Our guide was fun and knowledgeable.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Whale Watching Experience by Traditional Boat
Whale Watching Experience by Traditional Boat
Iceland

Feels like a waste of resources. There are whales and we spotted some whales, but why are we crowding onto a motorized boat to see whales?

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Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Aug 17, 2025

Hi Matty!
I am really happy to read that everything went well and that you enjoyed the trip!
I do hope we'll see you in Iceland again! There's still all the interior and the Westfjörds to discover :D
Gummi