Saw Most of Iceland thanks to Duncan & team!
Iceland | May 10 - May 21, 2024

Kay
Kay D.
New Brighton, MN | Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Duncan arranged a very comprehensive/detailed wonderful plan for us to complete Iceland’s ring road! We loved the route, sites, and unique lodging/breakfasts. The car rental process was very efficient and loved the onboard wifi capability. This was our 3rd KimKim trip and we are going to use again!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Katla by Keahotels
Vík

Very comfortable lodging with access to lovely dining facility/hot tub/sauna.

Hotel Hallormsstadur
Egilsstadir

Very lovely and large space ‘in the forest’! The hotel had just opened for the season so not many people there yet or lots of staff. But breakfast was grand and staff were very pleasant & helpful!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Abit out of the main town but lovely setting. We loved having access to out doors to sit in the evening!
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Litli Geysir Hotel
Haukadalur

We were early in their season and at their non-connected hotel. It met our needs for 3 people well.

Authenticity & Character
The main hotel/restaurant were very top notch! Right across from the geysers…
Location
Staff
I had misplaced my phone and called after leaving to have them check space. Given lower staffing this took abit of time & a few call backs. But I appreciated their efforts!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Árnanes Country Hotel
Höfn

Really liked the cabin like lodging! Could get a glacier brewed beer when checked in (price reasonable)! Staff lovely and breakfast was tasty/adequate.

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Vogafjós Farm Resort
Myvatn

Very sweet farm setting and decor of ‘cabin’/dining area. Dinner and breakfast were fabulous! Vista of sheep grazing plus seeing their dairy cows get milked/tended to—while overlooking the acreage was very cool (for this ‘farm girl’)!

Authenticity & Character
Lodging was across the road from the dining/reception area. But very pleasant stroll to access or to walk in the eve on paved off road trails.
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Hotel Laugarbakki
Hvammstangi

The hotel is very remotely located and was just getting started with this season. Staff were fine. Breakfast was great—(dinner was OK just not the caliber have been having). We had them move us to a room with 3 separate beds which they did accommodate. It was in a building that did not seem to have others in—so felt abit more isolated.

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Fosshotel Hellnar
Hellnar

Very pleasant place to rest/refuel! Restaurant and staff were great!

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Fosshótel Reykholt
Reykholt

Modern lodging with great restaurant/breakfast and staff! Our room was very spacious and included a small table with comfy chairs to enjoy.

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22 Hill Hotel
Reykjavík

This was very proximal to walking to sites downtown but we came early and without central reception on site—it was more challenging to call ‘home’. This was one hotel we also were not able to get our 3 ‘separate beds’ but all was very feasible. They were doing major renovations so lots of construction activity in the ‘lobby’. This will be nicer when all renovations are done!

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Activity Reviews
Vidgelmir cave guided tour
Vidgelmir cave guided tour
Iceland

This was a great educational and physical experience! Guide did a great job preparing us and leading us through activity.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rye Bread tour (Geothermal bakery)
Iceland

Great job by seasonal staff! Lovely space to wait in (by geothermal spa)…

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The Geothermal Vok Baths
The Geothermal Vok Baths
Iceland

Loved the non-sulfur hot bath! Also enjoyed being able to dip in cold lake water from one of the hot baths. Very cool building/shower rooms etc. Only comment for possible improvement—is that some of the equipment getting in/out of baths were kind of green/slimy/slippery. It may be tough for them to impact this—but seems like they could have been cleaned.

Quality of Experience
Katla Ice Cave
Katla Ice Cave
Iceland

Very fun activity! It was fun to get into the ‘back country’ with big vehicle and then to explore on glacier trails that staff keep having to affirm are safe for walking on (with crampons). The caves and sites were glorious to take in!

Quality of Experience
Note to anyone who may have challenges with balance or endurance—this could be abit much for some. We really enjoyed but are used to walking with crampons on ice & in good shape!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide/driver was very well versed on the area and entertaining/informative.
Transport
Local specialist: Duncan Campbell
Duncan
Duncan Campbell
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on May 29, 2024

Thanks so much for the great review, Kay, and that your trip was a success. Your detailed comments, even on the small things, is particularly useful. I wish you wonderful travels in the future.
Duncan