Trip of a Lifetime
Iceland | Sep 12 - Sep 26, 2023

Janet
Janet M.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Sep 28, 2023

This was a trip of a lifetime. Gummy made it so easy. Everything was planned out, but we still had a choice if we wanted to go see something or not. Anytime something occurred with our arrangements we reached out to Gummy and he was right on it. All of our hotel arrangements were great places.

Hotel Reviews
Bubble Hotel
Selfoss

This is a wonderful experience to feel like you are sleeping outdoors plus the Northern Lights are right above you. The whole experience was our favorite.

Authenticity & Character
Who gets to sleep in a bubble.
Location
It’s out in the middle of nature
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed was super comfy plus a nice feature having a electric heating pad.
Hotel Höfn
Hofn

Not my favorite. Room was small.

Hótel Kría
Vík

Beautiful new looking hotel. The view to the mountains was amazing.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful modern hotel
Location
Great location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshótel Mývatn
Myvatn

This place was amazing with a view out of the window to the lake.

Authenticity & Character
Very modern and new looking
Location
Perfect location for spending 2 days to be able to use as a home base.
Staff
People were helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room with clean and bedding super comfy
Gistihúsið - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir
Egilsstöðum

Perfect location to grab a bite to eat. Food was amazing at this restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Charming hotel with blankets and nice place to just hang out. Room was roomy with extra chairs and couch.
Location
Easy access to main road
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hvammstangi Hill Homes
Hvammstangi

Very clean and a great view. Plenty of parking.

Authenticity & Character
Felt new and very roomy
Location
In a very small town with very little amenities.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean. The place didn’t supply coffee, so we had to leave what we bought.
Berjaya Hotel Akureyri
Akureyri

We had an end room with a view, but unfortunately it rained really hard.

Authenticity & Character
Nice restaurant
Location
Easy access to downtown and shops.
Staff
Great staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Isafjordur Torg
Ísafjörður

Very old feeling hotel. The elevator wasn’t functioning one day.

Authenticity & Character
Needs to be updated
Location
Good location to downtown shops
Staff
People were amazing to work with. Had our laundry done, which came back the same day.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sandhotel
Reykjavík

Cool place, located in the middle of the downtown area. The only downside is the parking if you have a car. Have to find your own parking.

Authenticity & Character
Love this lovely boutique hotel. Our room was very unique.
Location
Nice to be close to shopping and restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was spotless
Hótel Húsafell
Húsafell, Borgarbyggð

Very lovely location and the rooms were awesome. Very spacious room and bathroom.

Authenticity & Character
Very modern and new
Location
Love it was out of town.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Fransiskus Stykkishólmi
Stykkishólmur

Very interesting hotel that it used to be a nunnery.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to restaurants and was able to walk to.
Staff
The front desk guy was amazing and very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was clean and bedding very comfy
Activity Reviews
FlyOver Iceland
FlyOver Iceland
Reykjavík

This is a very cool experience to be able to see these places after we just experienced several of them.

Quality of Experience
Katla Ice Cave
Katla Ice Cave
Iceland

The ride out to the glacier is very unique in an old van on a very bumpy road. The trip was very cool to be able to climb on a glacier and feel very safe. Super cool experience.

Quality of Experience
Super cool to be able to go into this glacier. Wasn’t actually a cave for us.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Extremely safety conscious
Transport
Very old van
Krauma Spa
Krauma Spa
Iceland

Very nice and clean spa with all the different aspects of a spa. Different temperature pools, wet, dry saunas. This place was a bit of a drive from our hotel.

Quality of Experience
Spa is outdoor in nature with clean pools
The Secret Lagoon
The Secret Lagoon
Iceland

I understand this is a natural pool, but I’m not a fan of pools with lots of moss.

Quality of Experience
Lava Cave Explorer Tour
Lava Cave Explorer Tour
Iceland

Very interesting experience. The guide was very informative.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
He was funny and informative
Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Oct 09, 2023

Thank you so much for the kind words. I am so happy that your trip was such a success, and it was so lovely to get to meet you guys!
So when shall I start planning your return? haha :D

Gummi