Perfectly planned once in a lifetime trip to ICELAND. (except now we want to come back!)
Iceland
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Jul 14 - Jul 22, 2025
Rinolda was AMAZING! I took my 17 y/o niece on a 9 day adventure through Iceland. I shared my goals with Rinolda- I wanted to see as much as we could without overwhelming a teenager with too rigourous a schedule. She nailed it. And on extremely short notice! Everything was so well organized. I especially appreciated the drive plan she provided for each day. We knew exactly where were were going, how long each stretch was and she even had suggestions for stops along the way with interesting things to see and places to stop for snacks and meals. I can not say enough about how wonderful it was to have such a well planned and organized trip.
Each day felt like a new adventure and we LOVED taking in all the beautiful scenery! Highlights for us were the Arnarstapi-Hellnar Coastal Walk- the views were breathtaking! Truly spectacular. And the small hidden gem resturant at the end of the trail tucked in the hillside over a secluded beach topped off an already awe inspiring day. The fish soup was *chefs kiss*.
The Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon zodiac boat tour was spectacular. This blew my mind. Gorgeous, informative, the company had incredible guides and the views, including seeing the seals and being up close and immersed in the beauty of the Lagoon is definitely an experience that should not be missed.
I honestly can not say enough about the quality of the trip, the details, the planning and all of the suggestions. So happy we found KimKim and especially, Rinolda.
Hotel Reviews
Great location, friendly staff and wonderful breakfast buffet. Overall, I think this is a great stop with access to great sights and hikes. The hotel has a new section and an old section. The old section, is just that, and rooms are comforatable, but dated. The new section looked to be a different experience. Worth inquiring which room type or section you will be in when booking.
Great spot, conveniently located to sights and resturants and great wine bar walkable after a long day of hikes and sightseeing. Clean and comfortable, good amenities (hot tub!) community room for breakfast and gathering was also great!
The apartments are well appointed and laid out. It is REMOTE. We were a little skeptical on day one as it was really raining and the hotel requires a 4 mile drive on a gravel road that seems to weave through a construction site. We were worried that we would get stuck and felt we were driving into the abyss. However, we did make it and the road help up surprisingly well even with a hard rain. Once inside, the rooms were lovely and the groceries/snacks were much appreciated. And the nespresso machine!!! Thank GOODNESS for that!
Cute and comfortable with a very friendly staff. Its a little on the outskirts of the City, but aside from that, accommodation was great.
Activity Reviews
This was a highlight of the trip. Awe inspiring views, knowledgeable guides and perfect amount of time. It was helpful they provided coveralls to wear over your own clothes for warmth and waterproofing. The scenery was unbelievable. So hard to describe the hues of the glacier against the backdrop of the mountains. We even saw some calving - which was incredible. The sound, the crashing of the ice it felt like you could feel it in your soul. Really special experience.
REally loved this place. the 7 step ritual really sets it apart from other experiences. I also love that they have areas that restrict cell phones. That is really nice for those that are truly trying to embrace the experience and unwind.
