Kimkim Trip Reviews for Iceland

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Perfectly planned trip to amazing Iceland!
Iceland | May 29 - Jun 5, 2023

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Kelcie G.
Canton, MI | Reviewed on Jun 06, 2023
Hanna was sooo incredibly helpful in planning the perfect trip to Iceland. All of her recommendations were awesome. And the whole process was seamless, from car rental to hotels to each of our tours. Read more

Hanna was sooo incredibly helpful in planning the perfect trip to Iceland. All of her recommendations were awesome. And the whole process was seamless, from car rental to hotels to each of our tours.

Activity Reviews
Silfra Snorkeling
Silfra Snorkeling
Iceland

Such a cool experience. Water is beautiful, certainly a bucket list item!

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Katla Ice Cave
Katla Ice Cave
Iceland

Had an absolute blast. Incredible caves, was one of our favorite tours

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ace was super knowledgeable, as well as entertaining!
Transport
Puffin watching tour at the Ingolfshofdi cape
Puffin watching tour at the Ingolfshofdi cape
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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The Geothermal Vok Baths
The Geothermal Vok Baths
Iceland

Such unique facilities that are incredibly clean, well run, and welcoming! Our favorite baths of the trip!

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Myvatn Nature Baths
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Mývatn
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
West Glacial River Family Rafting
West Glacial River Family Rafting
Iceland

An absolute must do. One of the highlights of the trip! Better for families or inexperienced rafters. If more advanced, do the east river.

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Lava Cave Explorer Tour
Iceland
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Blue Lagoon
Iceland

Was much less crowded than I expected and truly was incredible experience!

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Hanna Kravchenko
Hanna
Hanna Kravchenko
Local specialist in Ukraine / Iceland | Replied on Jun 07, 2023

Thanks, Kelcie, for your positive feedback!
I truly appreciate it and, most of all, it makes me so happy to know it all went well and that you had a wonderful time in Iceland.

Wishing you great travels in the future!
Warmest regards,
Hanna

Emanuel’s worked with us to customize a great...
Iceland | May 26 - Jun 3, 2023

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Ric A.
Lawndale, CA | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023
Emanuel’s worked with us to customize a great itinerary and investigate all the possibilities for fun along the way. Read more

Emanuel’s worked with us to customize a great itinerary and investigate all the possibilities for fun along the way.

Activity Reviews
South Coast
South Coast
Vík

Great jumping off point for multiple day trips. Town is cute as a button and has a gigantic Icewear store.

Quality of Experience
Food
The Brewhouse was surprisingly great. Good selection of craft beer made on the premises and delicious food choices.
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon amphibian boat tour
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon amphibian boat tour
Iceland

Didn’t get to do - hurricane force winds forced cancellation. The lagoon itself is a “ don’t miss” activity. Looked like it would have been fun

West Iceland
West Iceland
Borgarnes

Snaefelles National park was fantastic. We had a great weather day for the drive around the peninsula.

Quality of Experience
Food
Both meals; at Englendingavik, and Bara Olstofa were excellent.
Transport
B59 hotel was adequate but not special. Clean, but run more like a youth hostel ( one of the floors) than a full service hotel. Many things in the room had mechanical or design problems - all small, but irritating.
Snowmobile tour on Vatnajokull glacier
Snowmobile tour on Vatnajokull glacier
Jökulsárlón

Unbelievable. Really fun - we had perfect weather. Drive up and back in giant truck on extreme road was almost as fun as the snowmobiling. Had the glacier all to ourselves - beautiful pictures

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A Day at the Westmann islands
A Day at the Westmann islands
Vík

Fun ferry ride, followed by boat tour with local guide. Lots of birds, caught a glimpse of a whale

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The local guide on the boat tour
Transport
Drive back  and more of the South Coast
Drive back and more of the South Coast
Vík

In retrospect, probably could have travelled directly from Westmann island tour back to Reykjavik, rather than returning to Vik and the retracing our steps the next day.

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Sky Lagoon
Sky Lagoon
Reykjavík

The absolute best. Don’t miss. Must do. Very cool. Everyone having a great time.

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Free day in Reykjavik
Free day in Reykjavik
Reykjavík

Funday in town, a few museums and shopping. Dinner at Fiskgelid was delicious.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jun 06, 2023

Hi Ric and Suzanne,
thank you so so much for your lovely feedback and your beautiful review.
It fills my heart with joy to hear you had a wonderful time and truly appreciated the beauty of what Iceland can offer.

It has been a pleasure to stay in touch with you guys, you have always been the kindest.
I hope to have you back here again one day.

All the best,
Emanuela

A perfectly tailored experience.
Iceland | May 25 - Jun 2, 2023

Sue
Sue M.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023
What an amazing place ! Iceland is unlike anywhere else we have seen. Terry put together the most perfect itinerary for us by learning what we liked to do and see, and merging that with all the incredible possibilities on offer there. From enjoying the beauty of all the magnificent waterfalls (foss) to snorkeling in the glacial waters of the Silfra fissure. She thought of everything and presented it all in an easy to manage package. Thanks so much Terry… it was simply wonderful. Read more

What an amazing place ! Iceland is unlike anywhere else we have seen. Terry put together the most perfect itinerary for us by learning what we liked to do and see, and merging that with all the incredible possibilities on offer there. From enjoying the beauty of all the magnificent waterfalls (foss) to snorkeling in the glacial waters of the Silfra fissure. She thought of everything and presented it all in an easy to manage package. Thanks so much Terry… it was simply wonderful.

Activity Reviews
Silfra Snorkeling
Silfra Snorkeling
Iceland

I was quite nervous about this tour, but the guides were very experienced, the prep was thorough and the equipment all excellent quality. The time in the fissure was otherworldly and fascinating. The whole experience was exhilarating and I thoroughly enjoyed it

Quality of Experience
Different to anything I’ve done before.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and capable.
Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour
Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour
Iceland

The drive to the cave was fun. The cave itself was fascinating if a little scary. But the equipment that was supplied was very helpful and reassuring. The guide was funny and interesting.

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Blue Lagoon
Iceland

A spectacular place that is of the highest quality in every respect. A sublime experience which I will remember forever. The free face mask and drink were a fun addition.

Quality of Experience
So we’ll planned and organized.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Replied on Jun 12, 2023

Thank you, Sue, for your beautiful review! I am thrilled that you had such a fabulous time. And it was definitely my pleasure putting this all together for you. Warmest wishes to you both, Terry

Iceland Trip
Iceland | May 22 - May 28, 2023

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Neelima M.
Mason, OH | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023

Veronika was amazing from start to finish with planning the trip and guiding us throughout the trip. Iceland was beautiful and it is heaven on earth would recommend to everyone.

Local specialist: Veronika Turskytė
Veronika
Veronika Turskytė
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jun 06, 2023

Dear Neelima,

I greatly appreciate your lovely feedback! I am overjoyed that you had an amazing experience, and I genuinely enjoyed organizing everything for you. Best regards to you and your family.

Sincerely,
Veronika

Rinolda plans our dream trip to Iceland!
Iceland | May 20 - May 29, 2023

Hannah
Hannah P.
Ames, IA | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2023
Rinolda was a pleasure to work with! She was helpful during every step of the planning and trip process. She took time to understand our likes and dislikes, and in the end planned a trip perfectly curated to our dream vacation. Additionally, while in Iceland she checked in often, and even went out of her way to help us re-arrange an excursion since the weather was going to be bad the day we had originally booked. All of her food recommendations, trip plans, driving routes, and locations were... Read more

Rinolda was a pleasure to work with! She was helpful during every step of the planning and trip process. She took time to understand our likes and dislikes, and in the end planned a trip perfectly curated to our dream vacation. Additionally, while in Iceland she checked in often, and even went out of her way to help us re-arrange an excursion since the weather was going to be bad the day we had originally booked. All of her food recommendations, trip plans, driving routes, and locations were amazing. This was truly a vacation we could not have planned without Rinolda's knowledge!

My one comment for improvement, would be to add more details in the accommodation information. A few of the guesthouses we stayed at had a certain times blocked off that we were supposed to check in (I.e. check in from 16:00-18:00), and we didn't realize this until the day of check in. So, one time we missed the check in time, which isn't ideal. Also, a few of the guesthouses had sent check in information (such as where to find the keys, or door codes) to the booking email. Since KimKim booked the stay, they had that info and not us. So, it would help if the booking confirmation with info from the hotel/guesthouse was added to the itinerary.

Overall, this was our first time using KimKim, and I did not know what to expect, but Rinolda exceeded all of our expectations. I would recommend her to anyone planning a trip to Iceland!

Activity Reviews
Husafell Canyon Baths
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Into the Glacier
Into the Glacier
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Myvatn Nature Baths
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Mývatn
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jun 06, 2023

Hi Hannah,

Thanks for your kind words! It was my pleasure and I was very excited to meet you on my tour!

Wonderful Iceland Trip
Iceland | May 18 - Jun 2, 2023

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David W.
Arlington, MA | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2023

Scotty, Preeti and Michele were outstanding in their help planning our trip. They were very helpful and their recommendations were marvelous. We thoroughly enjoyed working with them and their knowledge of the Westfjords and Snaefellsnes led us to places we probably would not have seen without their guidance. As we travelled, they were available for questions as needed. They were an absolute delight to work with, and we hope to work with them again.

Local specialist: Preeti Bhide

Great trip to Iceland!
Iceland | May 20 - May 31, 2023

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Kevin S.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2023
Great trip to Iceland thanks to Gummi and Kimkim. Gummi was great at putting a detailed itinerary together for an 11-day ring road trip around Iceland that worked for our interests and budget and he was there to assist throughout the trip whenever we needed a little help or simple things like a restaurant recommendation. The weather was a little cold, wet and windy but we made the best of it and Gummi even gave us a heads up to watch the road and weather advisories when the weather became... Read more

Great trip to Iceland thanks to Gummi and Kimkim. Gummi was great at putting a detailed itinerary together for an 11-day ring road trip around Iceland that worked for our interests and budget and he was there to assist throughout the trip whenever we needed a little help or simple things like a restaurant recommendation. The weather was a little cold, wet and windy but we made the best of it and Gummi even gave us a heads up to watch the road and weather advisories when the weather became unpredictable - nice touch and saved us a few bad roads that google maps would have sent us down. Great adventure, great service - highly recommend going to Iceland with Gummi and the Kimkim team.

Kevin from Toronto, Canada

Activity Review
Katla Ice Cave
Katla Ice Cave
Iceland

It's a cave made of ice and a very cool tour. If you like ice and you like caves this is the tour for you. Had a great time.

Quality of Experience
Great guide and very cool experience.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nice guy and very helpful.
Transport
It was a super-jeep. When you see it you'll understand why it's "super".
Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jun 03, 2023

I'm really happy to hear you enjoyed your trip despite the unseasonably cold and rainy days. Iceland's weather really is unpredictable, isn't it? :)

Terry set up our trip just as we wanted.
Iceland | May 22 - May 29, 2023

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Lynne S.
Gainesville, FL | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2023
Terry came up with a plan for our trip after gathering information from me via text and phone call. She answered all of my questions promptly and was easy to reach. While in Iceland one of our tours was cancelled due to bad weather and the representative,Michele, located in Iceland corresponded efficiently with us to try to come up with alternatives. Every hotel we experienced was superb. We especially enjoyed the Fosshotel Hellnar where we had a larger room. The Arnarstapi/Hellnar trail... Read more

Terry came up with a plan for our trip after gathering information from me via text and phone call. She answered all of my questions promptly and was easy to reach. While in Iceland one of our tours was cancelled due to bad weather and the representative,Michele, located in Iceland corresponded efficiently with us to try to come up with alternatives. Every hotel we experienced was superb. We especially enjoyed the Fosshotel Hellnar where we had a larger room. The Arnarstapi/Hellnar trail hugged the water and we walked the trail from Hellnar to Arnarstapi and had dessert at a restaurant in Arnarstapi before heading back to Hellnar. The free breakfasts at all of the hotels were more than adequate and each hotel had a restaurant where we often ate dinner. At Fosshotel Lake Myvatn, we found Carlos to be especially helpful and very professional. At each hotel, our check-in was seamless and the staff was lovely. I highly recommend working with KimKim and especially with Terry.

Hotel Reviews
Fosshótel Mývatn
Myvatn

I highly recommend this hotel. The room was clean and comfortable and the staff was very friendly. One front desk employee, Carlos, stood out as especially helpful, friendly and polite. He always greeted us with a smile and went above and beyond to answer our questions about the area. The hotel has a sauna that looks out over beautiful landscape. The breakfast that came with our reservation was delicious, plenty of items to choose from. We stayed here for 3 nights and felt very comfortable there.

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Fosshotel Hellnar
Hellnar

The room was large and cozy and the staff was lovely. The restaurant has good food as well. We enjoyed our stay.

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Center Hotels Laugavegur
Reykjavik

This was our second time staying at this hotel and we especially liked the location. It is at the end of the Main Street in downtown Reykjavik. It is quiet however. The breakfast is a delicious spread. The hotel staff is always helpful and accommodating.

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Berjaya Hotel Akureyri
Akureyri

The Berjaya Hotel Akureyri was clean and comfortable. However, the bathroom layout was a bit odd, with the shower on one side of the bed and the toilet on the other. Some people might not like this, but it didn't bother us too much

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Activity Review
Myvatn Nature Baths
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Mývatn

I absolutely loved the Myvatn Nature Baths. It was such a relaxing experience, and the warm water felt amazing. We did however prefer the Forest Lagoon hot springs to the Myvatn Nature Baths.

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Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Replied on Jun 03, 2023

Hi Lynne, Thank you so very much for the wonderful review. It was so much fun planning this with you. The 11 months flew by so fast. I look forward to helping you with your next Iceland trip (to either the Westfjords or to the Highlands) whenever that may be. Warmest regards, Terry

Veronika was extremely helpful and made the w...
Iceland | May 25 - May 29, 2023

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Juzer N.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2023
Veronika was extremely helpful and made the whole experience worry free and enjoyable. While we were in Iceland she kept us in formed on activities, food recommendations, and overall trip details. We even got to meet her personally in Vik which we thought was very thoughtful of her! Overall would definitely recommend KimKim and Veronika and team, and will be sure to book again through her for our next Iceland adventure! Read more

Veronika was extremely helpful and made the whole experience worry free and enjoyable. While we were in Iceland she kept us in formed on activities, food recommendations, and overall trip details. We even got to meet her personally in Vik which we thought was very thoughtful of her! Overall would definitely recommend KimKim and Veronika and team, and will be sure to book again through her for our next Iceland adventure!

Hotel Review
Grand Hotel Reykjavik
Reykjavik

The hotel staff were very professional and nice. They took care of us well. Overall the hotel is beautiful and the restaurant was really a wonderful fine dine experience

Authenticity & Character
Very impressive
Location
Easy to access
Staff
Super helpful and nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were spacious, bathroom was very fancy
Activity Reviews
Katla Ice Cave
Katla Ice Cave
Iceland

This was by far the coolest experience of our Iceland trip. It truly felt like we were on a different planet.

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Icelandic horse riding tour
Icelandic horse riding tour
Iceland

The staff was friendly and the horses were well trained, didn't have to do much ourselves. The views on the beach were amazing.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Myrdalsjokull glacier snowmobiling
Myrdalsjokull glacier snowmobiling
Iceland

The tour was impressive. Even with low visibility, there was a lot to see, and driving a snowmobile is always fun!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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The Retreat Spa.
The Retreat Spa.
Iceland

An exclusive, and relaxing experience. Highly recommend as a trip ender!

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Local specialist: Veronika Turskytė
Veronika
Veronika Turskytė
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Sep 21, 2023

Hello Juzer and Zainab!

It was my pleasure to plan your honeymoon trip! :) I love to see the pictures and your smiles, make my heart full of joy!

I hope to see you here once again and hopefully with more pleasant weather! ^.^

All the best in your new chapter!

Wishes,
Veronika

Second Great Trip to Iceland
Iceland | May 14 - May 25, 2023

Gretchen
Gretchen W.
Gainesville, GA | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2023
We have had two great trips to Iceland thanks to Kimkim and our local expert, Rinolda! For this trip, I contacted Kimkim through the website and got timely call back from an agent. She listened to my requests and reconnected me with Rinolda. Working with Rinolda again made our second trip to Iceland unique. She suggested two itineraries. We chose to travel the complete Rung Road. Rinolda took the time to ask if there were specific places we wanted to visit and things we wanted to do.... Read more

We have had two great trips to Iceland thanks to Kimkim and our local expert, Rinolda! For this trip, I contacted Kimkim through the website and got timely call back from an agent. She listened to my requests and reconnected me with Rinolda.

Working with Rinolda again made our second trip to Iceland unique. She suggested two itineraries. We chose to travel the complete Rung Road. Rinolda took the time to ask if there were specific places we wanted to visit and things we wanted to do. She then put together a trip for us that took us to different places as well as locations we wanted to see in the summer.

Once we were in Iceland, Rinolda reached out to us each day. She answered our questions quickly . One day she found us a new restaurant to try. All the hotels and activities were booked for us. There is a Tip Summary that has all the information needed in one place. Each day included a Driving Plan that ran on Google maps.

Our sincere thanks to Rinolda for being our guide to Iceland.

Hotel Reviews
Fosshotel Baron
Reykjavík

Free parking! This hotel is in a great location for walking in Reykjavik. The staff was helpful and friendly.

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Hotel Fludir
Fludir

The rooms open to a beautiful courtyard that has two hot tubs. The lava columns are used in the landscaping. The food was delicious.

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Hótel Vestmannaeyjar
Vestmannaeyjar

We were made to feel welcomed on a cold rainy afternoon. Friendly staff and a comfortable room. Breakfast was very nice.

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Fosshotel Nupar
Kálfafell

This hotel immerses you in the landscape! It is out by itself and the architecture makes it if right into the lava fields. Great restaurant.

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Árnanes Country Hotel
Höfn

This is a family run hotel which is quite nice. The rooms were comfortable. We felt like we were staying in a cabin. Once the rain cleared, the views were expansive with the ocean in the distance. The restaurant was open for breakfast only. What they offered was good, but there were limited choices.

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Berjaya Hotel Herad
Egilsstadir

This hotel was clean and the staff was great. They helped us change the time of our reservations at the Vok Baths. They had a DJ for their Happy Hour.

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Berjaya Hotel Myvatn
Myvatn

We especially enjoyed talking with the staff. Restaurant was very good. Friendly atmosphere at the bar.

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Hotel Laugarbakki
Hvammstangi

This nice hotel is seriously in the middle of nowhere. That means the views are amazing. Wonderful staff that was friendly. Dinner was delicious.

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Fosshotel Hellnar
Hellnar

Our room had a gorgeous view of the ocean. We were there during a wind storm so we enjoyed an evening at the bar and in the restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Location
On the cliff!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Horse riding in Vik
Iceland

Great experience. I did have difficulty getting on the horse. The staff worked with me until I was u and ready to ride. My horse knew what to do without much help.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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The Geothermal Vok Baths
The Geothermal Vok Baths
Iceland

Beautiful and relaxing baths. The bracelets were high tech and made everything accessible.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Myvatn Nature Baths
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Mývatn

What a beautiful view while relaxing! Nice experience.

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Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jun 02, 2023

It was my pleasure! Thanks for beautiful words!

Incredible, Perfectly Balanced Trip to Iceland
Iceland | May 23 - May 31, 2023

Samantha
Samantha T.
Hough, OH | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2023
I was considering planning my family's trip to Iceland myself, but got immediately overwhelmed when I sat down to do the research. I am so glad that I happened to come across the KimKim website, and that I got linked with Veronika as our local specialist! Our trip just ended and we are all still reeling with how much we got to see and do, how smoothly everything went, and how wonderful it was to have Veronika available to us 24/7 by WhatsApp message if we did have questions or need to move... Read more

I was considering planning my family's trip to Iceland myself, but got immediately overwhelmed when I sat down to do the research. I am so glad that I happened to come across the KimKim website, and that I got linked with Veronika as our local specialist! Our trip just ended and we are all still reeling with how much we got to see and do, how smoothly everything went, and how wonderful it was to have Veronika available to us 24/7 by WhatsApp message if we did have questions or need to move things around. I come from a family of historically late people, so there were a few times where we were running late for ticketed items or needed to move dinner reservations later. I messaged Veronika in these instances, and she was on it for me, contacting the places and letting me know if things could be moved around. I didn't expect Veronika to be as available as she was to me... I don't think I waited longer than 10 minutes for most of the responses from her throughout the trip. She really went above and beyond, and was responsive before the trip/able to make adjustments to the plan/hotel changes as needed beforehand via the chat in KimKim. I asked her to make the trip a blend of activity and relaxation since members of my family enjoy both, and she staggered hikes and relaxing hot springs perfectly so that the trip met everyone's needs. Best of all, we actually got to meet Veronika in person when we stopped in her city and we had dinner together. She was even more intelligent, funny, and adorable in person and we were so glad to have the opportunity to meet her. I would send any friend planning to go to Iceland to her to plan their trip. Thanks for linking me with her, KimKim!

Local specialist: Veronika Turskytė
Veronika
Veronika Turskytė
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jun 01, 2023

Hello Samantha and the whole family!

Thank you for everything and this amazing review!

I'm beyond happy that we had a chance to meet and that destiny paired us to be on this Icelandic adventure together! I do hope that you'll keep these memories forever and this trip will be the best thing that ever happened in your life so far! :)

I hope one day we will meet again and unlit then... well, just continue to be fashionably late and awesome as you all are! <3

Wishes,
Veronika

Everyone was very helpful with our trip
Iceland | May 17 - May 31, 2023

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Tom B.
Northglenn, CO | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2023
Everyone was very helpful with our trip Read more

Everyone was very helpful with our trip

Hotel Reviews
Sandhotel
Reykjavík
Authenticity & Character
Great staff
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Stracta Hotel Hella
Hella

Helpful staff

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lol
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Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Vík
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I’m
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Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Hnappavellir
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Fosshótel Vatnajökull
Lindarbakki
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Staff
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Fosshotel Eastfjords
Fáskrúðsfjörður
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Sel - Hótel Mývatn
Myvatn
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Hólmavík Guesthouse
Holmavik
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Hotel Isafjordur Torg
Ísafjörður
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Fosshotel Stykkisholmur
Stykkishólmur
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Fosshótel Reykholt
Reykholt
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Berjaya Reykjavik Marina Hotel
Reykjavík
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Activity Reviews
Bíldudalur
Bíldudalur
Iceland
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Krossneslaug
Krossneslaug
Iceland

Not convenient to get there

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Ársól Viking Hovel replica
Ársól Viking Hovel replica
Iceland
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Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason

Every detail was taken care of
Iceland | May 18 - May 28, 2023

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Eva F.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on May 31, 2023
Hanna set up a great trip for us. Every hotel had our reservation and we were able to check in effortlessly. The details in the trip plan were thorough and we were able to see every sight we wanted to see. The organization of the trip plan was helpful so that we were able to know what was coming up and how long it would take to get there. We have never done a self-drive holiday before, but definitely will again. We don’t like being led around in a tour group, and the flexibility of self-drive... Read more

Hanna set up a great trip for us. Every hotel had our reservation and we were able to check in effortlessly. The details in the trip plan were thorough and we were able to see every sight we wanted to see. The organization of the trip plan was helpful so that we were able to know what was coming up and how long it would take to get there. We have never done a self-drive holiday before, but definitely will again. We don’t like being led around in a tour group, and the flexibility of self-drive gave us the convenience of a tour with the freedom of taking our own holiday.

Activity Review
Katla Ice Cave
Katla Ice Cave
Iceland

Super fun. A bit physically challenging, but in a good way. You go right inside an ice cave on a glacier and then through it to come out on the other side to hike on the glacier a short way.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hanna Kravchenko
Hanna
Hanna Kravchenko
Local specialist in Ukraine / Iceland | Replied on May 31, 2023

Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
It was a pleasure planning your Icelandic adventure - thank you so much for booking with me.

Kindest regards,
Hanna

Lizbet was great. She understood our prefere...
Iceland | May 25 - May 30, 2023

Marsha
Marsha B.
Post Falls, ID | Reviewed on May 31, 2023
Lizbet was great. She understood our preferences and tried to accommodate them. The first accommodations were perfect. I challenged lizbet on the second accommodations and she said we were booking late and that was all she could get. I would not recommend the Stracta Apartments. There are no restaurants nearby, no host or anyone to talk to, not sure about the safety there, so I did not go out to run by myself, and, very frustrating, it is not on Google maps. Making it difficult to... Read more

Lizbet was great. She understood our preferences and tried to accommodate them.

The first accommodations were perfect. I challenged lizbet on the second accommodations and she said we were booking late and that was all she could get. I would not recommend the Stracta Apartments. There are no restaurants nearby, no host or anyone to talk to, not sure about the safety there, so I did not go out to run by myself, and, very frustrating, it is not on Google maps. Making it difficult to navigate.

Kayaking was cancelled due to wind.

Missed hot pools due to baggage delivery system breaking at the airport causing a 2 plus hour delay.

Ice cave tour was outstanding
Food recommendations were very helpful.
Maps and turn by turn guide got us to all out destinations.
Lizbet, thank you for the descriptions of all the nearby waterfalls and other tourist attractions. Extremely helpful.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Eldhestar
Ölfus, Hveragerði

Very quiet, clean and it was so much fun to see and hear the horses. Sorry we did not have time for a ride. They recommended a wonderful hike for us. Thank you.

Authenticity & Character
Great to hear and see the horses
Location
No road noise. Did hear the wind though
Staff
Loved yhe hike they recommended
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bath room was quite large
Stracta Apartments
KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR

No host. Not sure about the safety there. I did not go out to run by myself.

Authenticity & Character
It was clean. Had a full kitchen
Location
Get your road on Google maps. Grade the road more often. 7 km of potholes!
Staff
Never saw any one
Cleanliness & Comfort
There are only 2 kitchen chairs to sit on. There are no chairs with soft cushions.
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF
Reykjanesbær

Excellent dinner there. Lots of vegetables with main course.

Authenticity & Character
Had an exercise room. Bikes worked, never got tread mill to work.
Location
Could walk to rental car return and terminal. Wonderful location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Shower was small
Activity Reviews
Katla Ice Cave
Katla Ice Cave
Iceland

Best part of the trip. Hawk, our guide , was so enthusiastic, knowledgeable, fun to be with.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Enthusiasm of guides. Each vehicle group is kept separate so small groups, easier to hear.
Transport
Jokulsarlon Glacier Kayaking Adventure
Jokulsarlon Glacier Kayaking Adventure
Iceland

Very disappointed, cancelled due to wind. When is it not windy the there? Provided full refund

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Lisbet Grönvaldt
Lisbet
Lisbet Grönvaldt
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on May 31, 2023

Thank you for a great review, Marsha!

Terry helped make this trip stress-free and easy to plan. I had a great time in Iceland.
Iceland | May 19 - May 27, 2023

Anthony
Anthony M.
Shaw, DC | Reviewed on May 30, 2023
I had a great time on the trip that Terry helped set up for me throughout Iceland. She was very responsive to my questions, had a lot of insider knowledge of the locations and activities, and made the process very easy. I'm generally an independent traveler, but having someone with local knowledge is invaluable. I got to see many sights that I would never had known about otherwise. The hotels selected by Terry and KimKim were very comfortable and, as much as possible, conveniently located.... Read more

I had a great time on the trip that Terry helped set up for me throughout Iceland. She was very responsive to my questions, had a lot of insider knowledge of the locations and activities, and made the process very easy. I'm generally an independent traveler, but having someone with local knowledge is invaluable. I got to see many sights that I would never had known about otherwise. The hotels selected by Terry and KimKim were very comfortable and, as much as possible, conveniently located. Here are a couple of tips from me for future travelers: If possible, spend more than one day in Akureyri. It's a great small city and a jumping off point for other activities in the area. Also, be prepared for any kind of weather at any time - pack accordingly. The whale watching tour was great and Husavik is beautiful town to visit. Definitely partake in the nature baths in any part of the country; they are very soothing after driving (and some days driving will be long and tiring). Overall, this was a great trip and kimkim made planning so much easier. I will use them in the future for other travels.

Activity Reviews
Bjórböðin Beer Baths
Iceland

This was a cool experience. It was fun and the place is very nice. I didn't eat at the restaurant but the menu looked good. The room with the beer bath and tap is private, clean, and you should definitely try it out, since you came all this way anyway.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Myvatn Nature Baths
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Mývatn

This was a nice large natural bath. It was very soothing and had a swim up bar that was very convenient. It has great views overlooking the water like an infinity pool. Viewing the sunset from the water was very nice.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Husavik Whale Watching
Husavik Whale Watching
Iceland

I highly recommend this activity. But check the time of year vs whale populations in the harbor. I was there when the whales were in abundance and got to see many. But it may be different at other times of year. The boats can accommodate many people and even though there were lots of people, I never felt crowded. There was always room to move about the vessel. Also, they were nice enough to give everyone hot chocolate and a cinnamon roll on the way back to port.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The boats felt safe, sturdy, and fit lots of people comfortably.
The Geothermal Vok Baths
The Geothermal Vok Baths
Iceland

This is a very nice facility and the staff was great. They have the main pools, plus 2 floating pools in the river. It is possible to jump into the freezing river and then climb back into the pools. It was a unique experience. A nice touch is also a corridor where you can walk right into the pool without having to brave the cold outside air. Of course, I learned that too late.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Replied on May 31, 2023

Thank you so much for the lovely review, Anthony! I am so glad that you had such a great trip, especially indulging in many of the baths this time around. Good luck with your future travels.
Warmest regards, Terry

Elisa organised an epic ten day adventure through the West Fjords and South Coast of Iceland
Iceland | Apr 28 - May 8, 2023

Tanya
Tanya D.
Australia | Reviewed on May 28, 2023
Elisa organised an epic ten day adventure for us through the West Fjords and south coast of Iceland. Liaising and payment in lead up to the trip was simple and Elisa was very helpful if we encountered any hiccups during the trip. We appreciated the support over Whatsapp when travelling. Elisa met up with us briefly and gifted us some Icelandic goodies which was a very sweet touch. The highlight of the trip was certainly the west fjords which was the slightly less traveled part of Iceland -... Read more

Elisa organised an epic ten day adventure for us through the West Fjords and south coast of Iceland. Liaising and payment in lead up to the trip was simple and Elisa was very helpful if we encountered any hiccups during the trip. We appreciated the support over Whatsapp when travelling. Elisa met up with us briefly and gifted us some Icelandic goodies which was a very sweet touch. The highlight of the trip was certainly the west fjords which was the slightly less traveled part of Iceland - beautiful sweeping scenery that we could take in over days of driving with 100 photo stops. We couldn't get enough. Recommend ordering fresh Cod when available on the menu - it was always delicious. Iceland was a very expensive country which we were anticipating. Certainly a once in a lifetime trip though! We would book through KimKim again.

Local specialist: Elisa Guðlaug Snæland Bjarkardóttir
Elisa Guðlaug Snæland
Elisa Guðlaug Snæland Bjarkardóttir
Local specialist in Iceland southern region | Replied on May 30, 2023

I had a great time helping you plan this amazing trip and I'm so glad you enjoyed traveling here in Iceland. Thanks for choosing kimkim and I hope we will see you again here in the land of Ice.

Personalized service, on call while traveling.
Iceland | May 15 - May 25, 2023

Anna L
Anna L C.
Clovis, CA | Reviewed on May 26, 2023
I’m most happy to have chosen KimKim and Francesca for my first trip to Iceland. All of the accommodations were really great. It would be hard to choose one above the others. The weather was an issue and forced cancellation of a few activities but it was no problem getting a new plan and refunds for cancelled ones. The Silfra Snorkeling was amazing and such great staff, I felt totally safe the whole time (and I’m 72yrs old.) All of the food I ate while in Iceland was amazing!!!! Read more

I’m most happy to have chosen KimKim and Francesca for my first trip to Iceland. All of the accommodations were really great. It would be hard to choose one above the others. The weather was an issue and forced cancellation of a few activities but it was no problem getting a new plan and refunds for cancelled ones. The Silfra Snorkeling was amazing and such great staff, I felt totally safe the whole time (and I’m 72yrs old.) All of the food I ate while in Iceland was amazing!!!!

Hotel Reviews
Fosshotel Baron
Reykjavík

Clean, basic rooms. Generous breakfast each morning and happy hour in the evenings. Close walking distance to waterfront, shopping (clothing, bookstores, wool, galleries) art museums, and more.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Blue View Cabin 1A with Hot Tub
Bláskógabyggd

Fantastic, quiet, private, location with great views. Everything you need, including kitchen and hot tub. Don’t forget to shop for groceries before leaving the urban areas. I had a problem with door locks, but someone came immediately when I called about it. Problem solved.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Glacier View Guesthouse - Hrífunes
Hrífunes

The rooms are exceptionally well designed with an eye to color, light, views, privacy. And lots of little details like makeup mirrors. The location is near nature - when the weather is clear you can see the glacier (two views.) Lots of hiking in the area and centrally located for drives to beach, waterfalls, and canyon hikes. But the best thing about this place was the warm, gracious hosts, Elin and Born. The food was outstanding, too.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF
Reykjanesbær

Lackadaisical staff, dim ugly lobby, but the room has the basic necessities and it’s clean. Walking back and forth from car rental and airport is difficult in bad weather and not the safest (no sidewalks part of the way.) But dinner at the restaurant was excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Francesca Stoppani
Francesca
Francesca Stoppani
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on May 28, 2023

Hi Anna, it was a pleasure to help you out with your Iceland adventure! Really looking forward to work together again.

Hanna did an amazing job planning our Iceland trip.
Iceland | May 20 - May 25, 2023

K
Kim K.
Millburn, NJ | Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Hanna did an amazing job planning our Icelandic trip. She asked what type of family adventure we wanted and zoned in our family activity style with insight and great suggestions, which made our trip so memorable. When we had an issue with one hotel she was responsive and quickly resolved the problem. I cannot recommend Hanna enough. Thank you Hanna.

Local specialist: Hanna Kravchenko
Hanna
Hanna Kravchenko
Local specialist in Ukraine / Iceland | Replied on May 26, 2023

Thank you so much for your review, Kim. I'm so glad you had an amazing time!

Amazing Iceland Adventure
Iceland | May 17 - May 21, 2023

Amy
Amy C.
Canada | Reviewed on May 22, 2023
Thanks to Silvia and the KimKim Team we had an amazing time in Iceland. Our trip was short but Silva created an itinerary that was well placed and let us explore the Golden Circle. We saw geysers, waterfalls, black sand beaches, explored caves, rode Icelandic horses and got up close to icebergs. We did a lot but never felt rushed. We ended each day with time to relax at the hotel. We loved that Silvia planned our itinerary with Blue Lagood on the last day. What a wonderful way to end the... Read more

Thanks to Silvia and the KimKim Team we had an amazing time in Iceland. Our trip was short but Silva created an itinerary that was well placed and let us explore the Golden Circle. We saw geysers, waterfalls, black sand beaches, explored caves, rode Icelandic horses and got up close to icebergs. We did a lot but never felt rushed. We ended each day with time to relax at the hotel. We loved that Silvia planned our itinerary with Blue Lagood on the last day. What a wonderful way to end the trip. This was my first time to use a company to plan an itinerary fir me and now i can't imagine not using KimKim travel. From the thoughtful well organized itinerary to ensuring small details like a car that had excellent navigation tools and the portable wifi (i would not have though of that!). Plus Silvia was just a text away ready to help us wuth an on the spot recommendation for an indoor activity during a downpour to rebooking a tour. Knowing she was available made our experience worry free. We loved the local lunch spots, visiting Efstidalur II Farm Bistro, Hella Caves, Vik adventures and Blue Lagoon zodiac tours. The guides were all so knowledgeable and kind. We left Iceland knowing we would want to come back to explore more.

Hotel Reviews
Stracta Hotel Hella
Hella

Cozy plesant accomidations. The food was fantastic! We learned the have a greenhouse where the chefs puck their herbs. The hot tubbs and sauna were a welcome bonus.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful inside.
Location
It was easy to get to.
Staff
So helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cozy, clean, welcoming
Hotel Laki
Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Rooms were a good size and there were nice areas for gathering with big subdued to admire the labdscape. The dinner buffet was delicious.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to find with wonderful views
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Icelandic horse riding tour
Icelandic horse riding tour
Iceland

The staff were so friendly, horses included! The weather did our original date was not safe for riding. The staff offered us options and we rebooked for the next day. So glad we did! It is wirth noting that near Vik Adventures is a grocery store and an icelandic shop. Great stop to also pick up snacks and souvenirs (best prices we saw)

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Fjallsárlón  glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Iceland

The experience was unforgettable! We're glad we did the zodiak boat as the grouo was smaller and the tour took as all around the lagoon. The guide explained a lot about the icebergs, the different colirs and even some troll legends about the blue ones his grandfather told him when he was a lad.

Quality of Experience
Loi
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Made us feel safe every step of the way. Explained a lot about what we were seeing.
Transport
Lunar Landscapes & Healing Waters – Blue Lagoon Immersion
Lunar Landscapes & Healing Waters – Blue Lagoon Immersion
Iceland

What a prefect way to finish our trip. Lockers are povided and acessed with a wristband. The waters are amazing and there are so many different areas including a quiet zone and a refreshing waterfall. You will probably find the swim up bar first as your first drink is on the house. You also have a free mask treatment included... Just swim up the mask bar. When you need a break there is also a wet and dry sauna. We enjoyed our time there so much!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Silvía Ástvaldsdóttir
Silvía
Silvía Ástvaldsdóttir
Local specialist in Sweden | Replied on May 31, 2023

Thank you so much for the amazing review, Amy! I'm thrilled you had such an unforgettable time in Iceland. We look forward to helping you explore further in the future!😍

All the best,
Silvia & The Unforgettable Nordic Team

Excellent Iceland Experience
Iceland | May 8 - May 18, 2023

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John H.
Centennial, CO | Reviewed on May 19, 2023
We have just returned from 11 days in Iceland and couldn't be happier with the trip. We are experienced travelers and were quite pleased with the attention and information and recommendations provided by our local specialist Adam, who was quite knowledgeable of Iceland and the wide variety of locations, sights and activities available . He listened to our likes, dislikes and created the perfect itinerary tailored to us. We visited 5 regions in the country, each with its own subtleties,... Read more

We have just returned from 11 days in Iceland and couldn't be happier with the trip. We are experienced travelers and were quite pleased with the attention and information and recommendations provided by our local specialist Adam, who was quite knowledgeable of Iceland and the wide variety of locations, sights and activities available . He listened to our likes, dislikes and created the perfect itinerary tailored to us. We visited 5 regions in the country, each with its own subtleties, and all combining to explain why Iceland is such a special place. The hotels and car were perfect for the price range we requested and no glitches with any of the reservations. The detailed trip plan had multiple recommendations for each day so we could adjust our activities pending mood and weather--and the plan had very nice links to Google Maps, which along with the GPS provided with the car, made navigation a breeze. What a pleasure to travel without worries and be free to experience and enjoy the country and it's people. We would highly recommend the Kim Kim travel experience and highly recommend Adam if Iceland is your destination.

Local specialist: Adam Warszawski
Adam
Adam Warszawski
Local specialist in Poland / Iceland | Replied on May 21, 2023

Many thanks for the positive review Pam and John! I'm happy to hear you had a great time in Iceland. It was a pleasure to cooperate with you!