Kimkim Trip Reviews for Iceland

These short-term rental apartments are super convenient and in an excellent location in the center of Reykjavik. However, they are a little run down/old. Our second apartment of the stay had wonderful views from the 4th floor, but a bathroom with mold all over the ceiling.

Gorgeous hotel with excellent food and beautiful rooms. Also, a live geyser right across the street.

These little apartments are brand new and have everything you could want in a small apartment. Ours was clean, well appointed and even had it's own washer and dryer in the bathroom. It was also right across the street from the grocery store in Vik and the Vik Hotel is just behind if you need a great meal. We loved it.

We had a "family apartment" here which was perfect for us. We didn't make use of the kitchen, but it was cozy and comfortable. And we loved that we had our own hot tub which we used both nights of our stay. The staff was very friendly and we were also able to have some laundry done quickly and affordably. The only small downside is that the units are a little old, kind of like a basic family cabin. But very clean with everything we needed. Would definitely recommend.

We had a wonderful day with our guide Ragnar. It was a full day of adventure driving (through rivers!) and beautiful hikes. Ragnar timed everything so that we missed the crowds and still saw everything. He was a wealth of information about the park and it's history which we very much enjoyed. It's a stunning location and seeing it this way was really worth it for us.

This was a nice place to visit before our whale watching tour. It's well done with beautiful models of all of the whales. There is also a fun origami station at the end which we enjoyed probably more than we should have!

A truly unique Iceland experience! We all really enjoyed this and it was as beautiful as in the photos you'll see online. The only reason this gets 4 stars instead of 5 is because once we were suited up in the dry suit (not the most comfortable, but necessary), we had to wait over an hour to get in the water. There are THAT many people there to do this activity. Once in the water it was great, but be prepared to have a cold face and hands. We checked in at 11 am and didn't finish until about 3 pm with only 30-40 minutes of that in the water.

We loved this! It's very well run and the experience is wonderful being in the volcano crater. There is a 2 mile hike to get to what they call the base camp, and then another short, but steep climb to the entrance where you get on the open elevator to go down into the crater. So be prepared for that. The inside is stunning and weirdly disorienting, but not in a bad way. We were surrounded by beautiful rock and lava formations and it was easy to get around to see it all in the time we were down there.

We saw loads of humpback whales, so this was definitely a successful excursion. The boat was very well equipped and the tour leader did an excellent job of pointing out the whales as she spotted them, many quite close to the boat. We also saw our first puffins of the trip out with the whales, so that was exciting.

The ice caves were very beautiful and the tour operators managed the time and groups very well. We never felt rushed and didn't have to wait very long to enter the caves. They also did a nice job on safety, so we felt well cared for. The only downside was the trip out to the caves is long and bumpy and the jeep we were in was crowded with very poor airflow/air conditioning, so for me if was very uncomfortable. We also couldn't drive with the windows open because of the dust since we were driving through a black sand desert. Maybe I'd try to go with a smaller group if I were to do this again.

This was a beautiful kayaking experience. Our tour leaders did a great job of balancing safety with independence so we knew what to do and what to avoid to be safe and could explore a bit on our own. From this lagoon you have a close up view of the glacier and lots of small to very large ice bergs to paddle around. We wished we had more time on the water, but otherwise would definitely recommend.

It was great to ride and learn about the Icelandic horses. They are beautiful and very nice animals. We had a great guide, Carolina, and she was very knowledgeable re: how they got to Iceland and their current status. It was a rainy day so we mostly were able to just walk while on the horses and the times we did get to go at a faster pace, it was for a very short time (due to mud). We would have loved more time on these beautiful animals and the ability to do more on them. Maybe next time!

Excellent location and great amenities.

Fantastic location and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast included.

We loved the guest cottage. It was gorgeous and had everything we needed.

The Puffin and Volcano Tour was exceptional. We took the bus tour as recommended, which was better than the boat tours for seeing puffins. Our bus driver was fantastic and really made the trip memorable. This tour helped make the Westman Islands our favorite place in Iceland.

The Krauma Baths spa was excellent and a great alternative to the Blue Lagoon, which we opted not to do. The spa experience was very good and relaxing.

The horseback riding near the Geysir Geothermal Area was very well staffed and well done. The people were wonderful and the horses were fine. However, the terrain for the ride was nothing special, likely due to weather restrictions that prevented us from taking a more interesting route.

Small boutique style hotel, peaceful and quiet. Breakfast could have been better.

Fantastic location, spacious apartment with all amenities

Maybe it was our bad luck but we couldnt see any whales during this trip. They did offer complimentary tickets for an alternate day but unfortunately our schedule could not accomodate

The guide, the scenery and the whole activity is amazing. It feels like you are on a different planet!

We stayed in a nice 1 bedroom apartment at The New Post Office. It was very spacious and clean, and suited our needs. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances. My one suggestion is that the bedroom could use a cupboard or chest of drawers for items.

Pros of this Hotel: 1) Great location downtown as everything was within walking distance. 2) Breakfast was a small spread but really fresh and tasty. 3) Parking was easy to find. 4) Very friendly staff! Cons of this Hotel: 1) The bathroom is TINY! The shower and toilet don't have a separation on the floor, so it's easy for the area to get flooded. There is no room to maneuver and for 2 adults this was a challenge. The sink was in the room next to the bed and it splashed very easily, which caused some issues. 2) The Petite Double was way too small for 2 adults and luggage. It was hard to move around. I would recommend that for 2 people, you size up in the room size.

Great hotel in the middle of Vik! The rooms were spacious and clean, and were well designed. The breakfast spread was awesome, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend for a stay in Vik!

This was a really lovely apartment in Hveragerdi! The owners have put a lot of thought into the interior design and made the place very cozy. The apartment was well stocked with kitchen appliances and thoughtful touches (like a first aid kit, candles, blankets, robes, hottub slippers etc.) The place was clean and very comfortable for a couple during a 2 night stay. The access to a hottub, sauna and steam room were amazing bonuses after long days of hiking and driving. Highly recommend!

This was a perfect hotel for a 1 night stay in Borgarnes. The room and bathroom were clean and spacious. The breakfast spread was pretty decent and made it convenient for us. The highlight of this hotel is the hottub and sauna with amazing views!

The RIB boat experience was very cool! The tour gave us warm jumpsuits, gloves, scarves, goggles and even motion sickness meds to make us comfortable on the boat. It was really cool that the boat could get really close to whales (as opposed to the big whale watching boats that have to stay far away from the animals). The tour guide Laura was friendly and knowledgeable and even showed us puffins. It was nice that if you didn't see many whales, they allowed you to do the tour again on another day free of charge! We could not avail of this perk due to our schedule, but it was thoughtful. We managed to see only one whale, because of low levels of feed in the area on that day, but it was still worth it! Note: sometimes the tour runs late, so leave at least 30 minutes buffer before any activities.

Sky Lagoon was an amazing experience! I had visited Blue Lagoon many years ago, and this was a superior experience in my opinion. The 7 step spa ritual is included with every admission and it was really relaxing and fun to do it. The lagoon was quite large and even though there were many people around, it still felt relaxing and rejuvenating. We went at 4pm and stayed till 7 pm as there was no limit on how long you could stay. The views are incredible and worth it. The shared changing rooms were very clean and the access to private showers, towels, and free lockers was great.

We had a fantastic horseback riding experience at Sturlureykir with Lena! It was just the two of us on the tour and we got there early, so we actually spent some extra time with the horses. We started with grooming our horses and getting to know them before getting up on our saddles. Lena was patient and very thorough with what we can expect on the trail. We are both beginners at riding and it was an exceptional experience. Our horses were perfectly trained and very friendly, so we loved our time with them. Lena took us through the river and took lots of photographs for us, which was super nice of her. After the horse riding, Lena took us around the farm and gave us rye bread and hot chocolate. I absolutely recommend doing a horse riding tour as it was a flawless experience!

You know how when you have to do a school project on a topic that's only 5 minutes but you have to fill time to make it 45 minutes? That's what we felt this tour was - a time fluffer. The geothermal bakery was very cool to learn about, but this tour genuinely felt like it could've been 10 minutes total. We felt the guide was just filling time by digging holes and shoveling dirt when it wasn't entirely necessary. The tour group had 30 people in it which felt like a lot. The bread itself was tasty, and was served with butter and fish. You could get a piece and then get more if there was still leftovers. I felt like the experience should have included a drink (tea/coffee/hot chocolate) but that was only there to purchase for high prices. This was a small tour that I only recommend if you have a lot of time and want to do something instead of exploring nature.

This hike was the highlight of our trip! We did the Arctic Adventures tour and had Frasier as our guide. He was really knowledgeable and friendly, and made the experience amazing. The tour gave us a harness, helmet, crampons and a pick axe. We were bused over to the glacier area and then it was a bit of a walk to the glacier itself. However, we spent plenty of time on the ice and it did not feel rushed at all. Frasier took photos for anyone who wanted some and made the whole hike really fun! I highly recommend this to hikers of all levels (we were complete beginners at glacier hiking).

Great location: incredible hike!!!

Exciting shuttle ride to the Location. Incredible walk on the glaciers and hiking the ice caves.

The view from thus hotel is awesome! The food is very good. It is a bit far from alternative dinner options. The bathroom needed to be cleaned better.

Food was mediocre. Would recommend eating in town. Even breakfast was mediocre.

We booked the Sky Lagoon for our very first morning immediately after arriving from our overnight redeye flight. This was an amazing way to just unwind, relax, and fully immerse ourselves into vacation mode. We loved the 7-step ritual and decided to return to the Sky Lagoon on our last day before departing.

Loved it! Exciting, adventuresome, beautiful. Highly recommend!

Absolutely LOVED the food tour! Our guide, Robyn was amazing. She was engaging with the full group, very knowledgeable about the food, culture, and history of Iceland. We made 5 stops for tasting and food samples. Each were different, unique, and authentic Iceland. Highly recommend this tour.

Loved it! Fascinating to see and learn. Very unique experience. Highly recommend

This experience was very unique and exciting. The walk through the glacier tunnel was fascinating and even the ride up the glacier from base camp to the tunnel entrance in a converted missile launcher was pretty cool. Definitely recommend this adventure.

Loved it! The tour included warm waterproof rain gear which we really needed due to the weather. Despite the cold, windy, and rainy conditions on our tour day, we all stayed dry and comfortable. The captain and the guides worked hard to spot and find whales, and did a great job getting us close for exceptional photo/video opportunities. We saw multiple humpback whales, a minke whale, and many local dolphins. Highly recommend!

The deep colors of blue and being able to experience glacial ice was a bucket list item that was fulfilled! It was a great experience for our family!

This was cancelled due to weather, but when we arrived to the lagoon it was sunny and low wind, other vendors were on the water. We were a little disspointed. Atleast we were offered a full refund without hassle

Was much more informative than I expected, cool tour

Was truly awesome. Such a cool experience. Highly recommend

Great bread and smoked arctic char and great Guide.

Interesting, but underwhelming.

Did not get to do this due to the weather.

Very interesting and the guides (Tom and Hanee) were great!

Did not get to do this.

Waterfalls were great!

Did not get to do this.

We did not see any whales. We saw several dolphin.

Fascinating! Guide was great.

Great Guides. Would have liked more time to trot the horses.

We were excited that we saw two whales and many dolphins. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided helpful information The hot chocolate served at the end was a special treat.

This was a fun way to get close to icebergs and seals.

We really enjoyed the Lava Show. It was very interesting to see actual lava. The geologist was knowledgeable. Her presentation was fun and informative. We also enjoyed the Fly Over Iceland Show. The first part seemed a bit hokey, but the actual ride part was exciting and beautiful.

It was very interesting to learn about the Icelandic horses and to be able to meet them up close.

Very fun. I wish it were longer!

This was one of our favorite activities in Iceland. The ride to the glacier is exciting. Climbing up the black mountain that was actually ice covered in ash took some work, but seeing the blue ice cave was worth it, a great adventure!

Very interesting tour. The only light in the cave was from our flashlights. Our guide had us turn off our flashlights to experience the total darkness of the cave and then to see the contrasting colors of the lava when the lights were turned back on.

The side trip to see the puffins in Borgarfjordur Rey was a big highlight for us. There were so many puffins and they were so close that we could have reached out and touched one. The drive there was quite scary due to heavy fog, but the experience was totally worth it.

Overall a great spot and very cozy. The parking works well even for 2 cars. Bring earplugs, the streetside room can be noisy late due to its location downtown. The water is hot, but it has an off-taste that might be a bigger issue for Reykjavik than just the apartment. Fill your water bottle elsewhere!

Luxury resort in an incredible location. Geologists will appreciate the angular uncomformity across the creek and collecting chunks of obsidian along the access road upstream. The rooms were modern and well appointed and the hot pools were very relaxing. The food was outstanding.

Comfortable, well furnished, and the goats were very amusing.

Comfortable, ultra-modern furnishings, and close to the beach, food, and shopping.

Amazing location, very comfortable apartments, and great staff. We loved the geothermal pool.

The hotel was a very good base for the activities that we had planned. It was a little bit bigger room at this point in our trip and it was nice to have the extra space. We use the dining room here in the mail was quite good.

We had done some cave tours and other parts of the world, this was well done and very in

The hotel is in a lovely setting and the staff were very friendly. I had some incredible lamb lasagna for dinner and the morning cheese selection was very tasty. I loved the setting near the far end of a dirt road and then the nearness to a nice hike. The room was a bit chilly but everything was nice and clean

One of my favorite places to stay on this trip, despite having to carry our suitcases up 2 floors ( ha) . We had a nice view out our window of the mts. and it was a quiet location. The common kitchen area was well stocked and comfy for a morning hangout . The shower was adequate and the room nice and cozy.

Our first hotel stay in Reykjavík was a bit complicated due to a long customs process and a late arrival. We had requested a quiet room, but upon arrival, they didn't have one available at the original hotel, so they upgraded us to a sister hotel near the water, which was a nice upgrade. The room was lovely, and the hotel was fine, though the change was unexpected and made our first day a bit tiring.

I had no issues with the Glacier Lagoon Kayaking at Sólheimajökull. It was a fantastic experience, and I really enjoyed it without any problems.

After the whale watching, we did the GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths Experience, which was wonderful and relaxing. It was a great way to unwind after a rough day on the water.

The Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat was another great activity. I had no issues with it, and it was a memorable part of the trip.