Amazing trip to Iceland with Emanuela's Help
Iceland
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Jul 4 - Jul 11, 2024
Prior to this trip I had never used a travel specialist, but I knew that a road trip along the southern coast of Iceland would require local knowledge. After a short session with the kimkim rep, I was matched with Emanuela. She is the best! Emanuela created an itinerary that included everything on our bucket list. We received our trip details well in advance, and were able to make adjustments as needed. Each adventure was so fun, well-timed, and led by friendly, knowledgeable guides. Some real standouts were the buggy adventure in the Golden Circle by Amazing Tours and kayaking the Glacier Lagoon with Iceguide. The hotels selected for us were comfortable. The staff at City Center Hotel in Reykjavík could not have been nicer. Emanuela and her team came through when we needed them most. Two days into our trip, I got a call that one of our boat tours had been cancelled. As soon as I messaged Emanuela, she went into problem solving mode. She was able to arrange for a different Puffin tour later in our trip. It was such a relief to know that I didn't have to pause my trip to figure out what to do. It put us at ease knowing that there was someone local for us to contact if (when) we needed anything. I highly recommend planning your trip with Emanuela!!
Activity Reviews
![Buggy tour in the Geyser Area](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/464e4cdde890febfcc4d492a09009fd0bd2c6ee5/original-722d69ae59cf8eec2d52318e45bbfd5e.jpg)
So. Much. Fun. It ended up being just the two of us with our guide. We had a beautiful clear day, so we had a full view of the glacier as we zipped along the F-roads passing Gulfoss and the geyser.
![Jokulsarlon Glacier Kayaking Adventure](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/9a25106a8fc60a70c3fd77f8c3ea3a655483c5fc/medium-d746951dce9bf0f8cba60e9d7de0e5c4.jpg)
This was a once in a lifetime experience! Everywhere you looked felt like a National Geographic photograph. If you enjoy kayaking, this is by far the best way to experience the glaciers. We saw glaciers collide and flip (from a safe distance) and seals playing in the lagoon. Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable.
![Lava Tunnel Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/a421de1671211e2d5a6c5d8ce575774e03bdf498/medium-bb964dfe50f9b07bfc6919d8cc934e1b.jpg)
This was our first activity in Iceland; what an introduction to the country! The guided tour takes you to the end of the tunnel and then you can make your way back at your leisure-giving all the time you need for pictures. The way down is well marked and easy to travel.
![Katla Ice Cave](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/822da59ba4b123da586f29f0a64c8c22a96fc854/medium-ec466c6dc30651da0cdfd68905189891.jpg)
Hiking on a glacier was a unique experience. The ice cave itself is short (we went in July) but beautiful. This special place is ever changing, so no two trips will be the same. Our guide was knowledgeable and patient as everyone on the tour made their way over and around the glacier.
![Emanuela](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/users/profile_photos/e615b027e22915fdc17413915735b32badc2f617/thumb-f65b7dbaeb451a189fa3e321ea2ce49c.jpg)
Hi my dear Kerry,
thank you so so much for your heartwarming words. You just made my day!
I am happy that your trip went smoothly, that you fell in love with Iceland and that I contributed to that.
All the best for now and a big hug to both of you, hoping to have you back again one day. There is still so much to see!
Emanuela