Hanna Kravchenko

Hanna did an excellent job of creating an itinerary with activities for everyone in our party (of six) to enjoy.

Activity Reviews

West Glacial River family rafting

Iceland

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Myvatn Nature Baths

Lake Mývatn

A must when in Iceland. A nice break to recharge for our more demanding activities.

Horse Riding Tour

Iceland

These horses are amazing! I have some experience riding and I fell in love with this beautiful breed. I learned about their fascinating history and enjoyed the awesome views and scenery on our ride.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Barbara and her talented young helper were beyond attentive and professional.

Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour

Iceland

You never know what you might see! Our guide was awesome and very knowledgeable. According to her, she has the best job in the world!

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Katla Ice Cave

Iceland

We loved this activity! It was a bit more demanding than what we expected (which we welcomed)! Let's just say you are on ice....so be prepared. Dress warm with appropriate footwear (spikes will be provided).

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Jakop was a great guide. He was enthusiastic and very attentive to the needs of everyone in his group. He loves what he does!

Transport

The ride to the ice cave in the super jeep was pretty cool.

Rye Bread tour (Geothermal bakery)

Iceland

This was a nice activity for our first day in Iceland. We landed and went directly to the bakery for an interesting , relaxed, and family friendly demonstration. You instantly learn that Iceland is a unique land.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

From the start Hanna did an amazing job listening to the specific things we wanted from our trip to Iceland and delivering a variety of amazing activities that hit everything on our bucket list. During the planning Hanna had a quick response time and offered lots of options to choose from. Everything was a breeze - from picking up the rental car, to navigating the driving, to finding places to eat. Each days plan had easy to follow. All of our accommodations were clean and comfortable with helpful staff and plentiful breakfast spreads.
Our flight was delayed on the way there causing us to miss our booking at the Blue Lagoon. I was able to let Hanna know via email but figured that we would just have to lose our money. We were completely surprised to find out that Hanna was able to rebook us. I really appreciate her efforts to make sure we didn't miss out.
I think it's important to note that as a Mom traveling with her daughter, I felt safe the entire time. Not only does KimKim provide a local contact and numbers in case of an emergency, but all of the places and hotels that Hanna booked for us were in easy to get to locations with friendly staff and were within walking distance of local spots.

Activity Reviews

Puffin watching tour at the Ingolfshofdi cape

Iceland

LOVED this experience! The ride out to the cape is very dramatic over the black sand in an open air tractor. Our guide Matthias was excellent providing interesting history of the area and about the wildlife. We still laugh about his safety tip he shared (which he attributes to his brother) - "if you face plant your face should still land on the cliff, if not your too close" ; ) Excellent advice! You could tell that he cared about his family's connection to the cape.

Quality of Experience

The drive out and walk up the black sand of the cape is unforgettable. The puffins are amazing to see that close up and you get two different views from the front and back of the cape.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Loved our guide! Very knowledgeable and funny. Kept our interest the whole time.

Transport

The drive out and back from the cape is very dramatic. Our guide was very thoughtful and took care not to go too fast.

Horse Riding

Iceland

Eldhestar is definitely a busy place. But I have to say they are very organized and everyone gets where they need to be. It was raining on the day we went but they provide you will full rain gear and boots which was great. We didn't have to worry about our stuff getting dirty or wet. The team pairs you with a horse based on your experience. The main guide was stern but I think you have to be to keep a group of mostly novice riders safe. Mid way through the ride the guides check on how everyone is doing and offer riding tips which was nice. We did the very basic Siggi tour which was great for the first time being on a horse in a very long time. Basic doesn't mean boring- right away we rode the horses through a small river which was very exciting! At the end I definitely wanted to go riding again- which to me is a sign of a good experience.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Stern, but attentive which is exactly what you what in a horse riding guide. We also had a very nice woman from Sweden who was the guide at the back of the group. Mid way she rode up next to everyone and checked on each person individually to make sure they were comfortable and having a good time.

Hanna was so nice to work with and really responsive to us through the planning of our trip to Iceland and through a surprise June snow storm in the middle of our trip. She included sights and hikes geared to our liking. She even provided an optional itinerary just in case we had extra time or wanted to pivot. When the snow storm hit, she handled the change in hotel bookings and kept on top of the weather forecast and road conditions. She was proactive in getting us refunds from a hotel and an activity we were not able get to. What more can one ask for in a travel agent?

Activity Reviews

Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour

Iceland

Unfortunately, we couldn't do the Jokulsarlon glacier boat tour due to high winds. However, I would still recommend it to others because even walking along the water and seeing the ice was really cool. We had friends who also missed the boat ride because of the weather, but just being in that area was worth it.

Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour

Iceland

I really enjoyed the Katla Ice Cave tour. It was an incredible experience, but I want to mention that it's not for everyone. There was a 77-year-old woman in our group who fell and didn't feel comfortable continuing, so she had to wait for us at the bottom. It's a bit strenuous, so just be aware if you have older people in your group. That said, we had no issues and found it to be a fantastic adventure.

We visited Iceland as a family for 4 nights and 5 days. Hanna helped create the trip for us and she put to gather a fantastic itinerary in the limited time that we were in Iceland. She was diligent in following up and reached out while we were on the trip. She kept us informed about the volcanic eruption in Grindavik that closed the Blue Lagoon. The detailed Google map directions day-by-day were extremely useful and made driving stress-free. The accommodation in Reykjavik was outstanding and in a great location. The accommodation in Kirkjubæjarklaustur was comfortable but in a rather remote location. Overall a great experience, thanks to Hanna and kimkim!

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Blue Lagoon

Iceland

The trip was great. Everything was very easy to do and follow. One of the things that made it incredibly easy were the day trip plans set by Hanna - we never questioned where we were headed as all we had to do was click a link and we had all our directions preloaded in google maps.

I have to give a huge thanks to Hanna and the KimKim team for planning an amazing winter trip to Iceland for our 30th wedding anniversary. I had a wonderful conversation with Hanna about what our goals were, comfort level and needs were and she delivered. We wanted to cover as much of Iceland as we could in our 8 day stay and still have time to enjoy each stop. She created a well thought out itinerary along with suggestions for other attractions along the way. We stayed at four different hotels on a self guided trip and every one was just perfect for us. We were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights on our second night. Iceland is the most beautiful country that we have ever visited. We plan on going back to experience a different season of the year. Hanna was friendly, very responsive and a joy to work with. I will definitely be using KimKim to plan more vacations.

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Blue Lagoon

Iceland

We did not go to the Blue Lagoon as it was closed from the February 8th eruption. We went Sky Lagoon instead and absolutely loved it!

Crystal Blue Ice Cave

Iceland

We used Blue Cave Adventure and our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and an absolute joy to have. The caves were incredible to see and should be a must on your list of things to do. Our guide gave us plenty of time to get our photos.

Quality of Experience

We were with a friendly group of people and to walk on the glacier and to see how beautiful the caves were are something that I will not soon forget!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The driver was our guide and she was so polite and friendly and shared wonderful knowledge and stories with us. She was well prepared and always made sure that we were properly prepared and safe.

Transport

The meeting point was in the parking lot of Glacier Lagoon which was very convenient. The vehicle that took us to the caves was designed to handle the very rough conditions of the trails to get you to the caves. The also provided helmets with headlamps and crampons.

Hannah was beyond amazing in planning our trip and working out an adjustment on the fly when our arrival was delayed! Iceland is incredible and we’re already starting to think m about the next trip - and hoping KimKim can help us plan it!

Overall our trip to Iceland was superb! So many wonderful things to see. Weather is always an unknown and even though a couple of our scheduled events were affected , we were able to reschedule with minimal hassle. Hanna ( our kimkim planner) made this very easy and promptly communicated any updated itinerary.
I didn’t realize that we would be issued a mobile router device to take with us throughout the trip. That wifi access proved essential to guide us throughout the trip, especially while driving.

Activity Reviews

Katla Ice Cave

Iceland

One of the most unique ecological environments I’ve ever seen. Constantly changing, and mysterious 😀.

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Jokulsarlon Glacier Kayaking Adventure

Iceland

Definitely a must-do adventure.

Quality of Experience

Unique ecological environment.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hanna was communicative and helpful when planning our trip. She kept our preferences in mind when planning sights and locations, as well as our budget. It was really nice to be able to trust a specialist to take off some of the overwhelm of choices during the trip. We loved seeing the black sand beaches and glaciers on the east coast of Iceland.

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The Secret Lagoon

Iceland

Relaxing and enjoyable.

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