Emanuela Grieco
I am an Italian Travel Designer mostly based in Iceland.
Traveling has been my passion since I was young, being always fascinated by other cultures and people.
In 2005, after living and studying in Norway and Denmark, I got my degree in Scandinavian languages and cultures at the university in Rome and began to travel the world. I never stopped since then.
So far, I have been traveling for 20 years across more than 100 countries and lived in 12 different ones. And counting....
In 2016, after an unforgettable summer spent in Kulusuk, East Greenland, I went back to Italy to get a new degree as a Travel Designer in order to make my love for traveling becoming my job. So now here I am, on this amazing new adventure called Arctic Travel Designer, where I can finally help people making their Arctic dream becoming true.
In 2021 I published my first book: "The tiny book of traveling with an open heart.
A travel checklist, a mindful travel guide and a travel diary, all at one!".
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I specialise in customised experiential holidays across Iceland and Greenland. Having lived in both countries allows me to have a deeper insight about places and activities not to miss when visiting these stunning countries."
How did you get involved in travel?
"I am a globetrotter at heart, who loves slower paced travels, experiencing and taking my time to get absorbed by new cultures and people.
I mostly travel alone. My first solo trip was in 2003 when I discovered the beauty of exploring and discovering the world and simply never managed to stop since then. Traveling for me is not only a life style but it is my life in general. I simply can´t stay still in one place...and who would, when there is the entire world to be discovered out there?"
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"My most beautiful travel experience has been being part of "Viking Across Africa", the first overland expedition ever to go from Iceland to South Africa.
Back in 2013, together with other 16 adventurers, I traveled for seven months across 23 countries, for 22000 miles, on an old war truck, experiencing some of the most remote places and people in the world. The experience of a lifetime!"
Emanuela's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Two of Iceland's more remote and scenically stunning yet lesser-visited regions—Westfjords and North Iceland—are the focus of this scenic 12-day active self-drive adventure,...
The rugged beauty of Iceland was made for road-tripping, which is precisely what you'll do on this 15-day self-drive excursion. You'll be traveling through the west, which is...
This itinerary packs a lot into 8 days, but if you have limited time and have your heart set on driving the entire Ring Road, then this guide will be your best friend for the...
Family itineraries
Drive Iceland's south coast for a memorable family adventure in just under a week. After getting to know Reykjavik, you'll check off blockbuster natural sites in the Golden...
One week in Iceland is enough time for a family-friendly, adventure-filled road trip that includes popular highlights and natural wonders along the South Coast and Golden...
This self-drive tour takes you along Iceland's south and west coasts for those in search of unique family adventure. After a day exploring the capital city, Reykjavik, you'll...
Road trip itineraries
The rugged beauty of Iceland was made for road-tripping, which is precisely what you'll do on this 15-day self-drive excursion. You'll be traveling through the west, which is...
This itinerary packs a lot into 8 days, but if you have limited time and have your heart set on driving the entire Ring Road, then this guide will be your best friend for the...
With seven days in Iceland, hit the road and explore the incredible wonders farther afield from Reykjavik. Explore a variety of landscapes: volcanoes and lava fields, green...
Recent trip reviews for Emanuela
Best decision I've ever made!
Iceland
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Aug 4 - Aug 9, 2024
Thank you dear Candy for the beautiful review you wrote to let us know you had the best time in Iceland.
it has been a pleasure to help you plan such an adventure and I hope to have you back here again very soon, to discover and explore the rest!
Hugs to both of you,
Emanuela
Amazing trip to Iceland with Emanuela's Help
Iceland
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Jul 4 - Jul 11, 2024
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
Positive experience working with Emanuela
Iceland
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Jun 28 - Jul 4, 2024
My dear Vickie,
thank you so much for your lovely review and heartwarming words. It was a pleasure to take care of your family trip to Iceland and help you plan a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
It was also great to stay in touch while you were traveling so that everything went smoothly.
All the best to all of you and I hope to have you back here in Iceland again, one day!
Emanuela
Iceland Ring Road Self Drive Dream
Iceland
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Jun 10 - Jun 20, 2024
Emanuela did a great job of planning and pacing our trip. We had a great blend of activities with some down time. She listened to what we were looking for in places to stay and hit it out of the park. She also gave great dining recommendations. She was very responsive when we were there and made sure everything was going smoothly. Going north on the ring road was the perfect path for us, allowing us to acclimate a little before the heavier duty activities of the south. We especially loved the iceberg lagoon zodiac tour and the side trip to Seyðisfjörður,
Hallo dear Susan,
thank you so much for the lovely words you wrote for me and so happy to know you had a memorable time here in Iceland.
it has been wonderful to connect with you and I thank you for your trust in the past 4 years since your trip was canceled back in 2020 up to the rebooking this year. I really appreciate it a lot!
All the best to both of you,
Emanuela
Emanuela was excellent
Iceland
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Jun 5 - Jun 9, 2024
Emanuela was prompt, personable, and took into consideration all of our needs when planning our 5 day trip to Iceland. She gave us a detailed itinerary with places to see including some off the beaten path we may have missed if we didn't have her information. She gave excellent restaurant recommendations to help us narrow down meals during our time there as well.
I would definitely use KimKim again in the future and would utilize Emanuela again if I plan to take another trip to the arctic.
Dear Natale,
How lovely it has been to connect with you, from the first moment :)
It has been a pleasure to help you plan your Iceland adventure and thank you so much for your beautiful review of my service!
All the best,
Emanuela
Amazing Northern Iceland
Iceland
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Jun 8 - Jun 13, 2024
Hi Jason,
thank you for your comment and review.
It was a pleasure to connect with you and help you planning your North Iceland adventure. And what an adventure it was!
I hope to have you and Allison back here again, one day, to see the rest. there is still so much to do and seeing Iceland!
Emanuela
Our trip to Iceland!
Iceland
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Mar 27 - Apr 2, 2024
Hi Lisa,
I just want to thank you for the beautiful review you wrote for me. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! And most of all, I am very happy to know that you had a wonderful time in Iceland, that everything went smoothly and well and you fell in love with the country.
All the best to you and Raju :)
Emanuela
8-Day Car Tour of Western Fjords to Akureyri
Iceland
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Mar 9 - Mar 16, 2024
Dear Toner family,
it has been truly a pleasure to connect with you and help you planning such a wonderful trip to North Iceland's Winter wonderland and to stay connected while you were traveling.
Thank you for your sweet feedback. Glad to hear you had a memorable time.
I hope to have you back here again one day, to keep exploring the wonders of this amazing country.
All the best for now,
Emanuela
Emanuela planned the perfect trip for our fir...
Iceland
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Aug 19 - Aug 25, 2023
Emanuela planned the perfect trip for our first visit to Iceland. It was amazing to have a detailed itinerary and suggestions for restaurants. It was a trip of a lifetime.
Iceland is beautiful!
Iceland
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Jul 16 - Jul 21, 2023
In regard to Kimkim we had a few hiccups in booking everything, but nothing that wasn't taken care of before we left. (for example; they booked the wrong month for our Sky Lagoon tour and if I hadn't caught the mistake we wouldn't have been able to get in)
I also wish the itinerary didn't look so cut/pasted. I get each person has several clients to work for, but we pay for it. Nice to have the maps and pics.... Read more
thank you for your feedback and glad you had a wonderful time in Iceland. The itinerary could have been easily used online if printing it was such an issue for you, as you also got your driving maps and links to be used online on your phone.
Also, the itinerary was not a copy-pasted one and fully personalised and I am sorry if giving you 38 pages of info was too much work for you to handle. My travelers usually appreciate it and that is the first complaint I ever had of this sort.... Read more