Kimkim Trip Reviews for Norway

Our trip was a blast; my partner and I had a great time. Flam was one of the most beautiful places we have ever seen. The Viking Village was a blast and very educational.

If we could have changed something, it would have been to fly out of Bergen instead of taking an 8-hour train ride the day before when we had to take a 12-hour plane flight. If we visit again, we would love to cruise to all the sites instead of using so much land transportation. While it was beautiful to travel by train and bus, it took up a lot of time.

Hotel Reviews

Hotell Bondeheimen

Oslo

The rooms were great and the staff was excellent.

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Super close to all kinds of shopping.

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Super kind and helpful.

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Flåmsbrygga Hotel

Flåm

Great location, so beautiful. The front desk staff was excellent, and we had a great time at the onsite Pub.

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Gourgous...

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Very friendly and helpful.

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Absolutely loved the room, it was nice a cozy.

Zander K Hotel

Bergen

Really disappointed in this hotel. The rooms are cold and stale. The area of town it is in, is not the best.

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The best part of the stay.

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Activity Reviews

Private Fjord Sauna experience

Norway

The sauna was beautiful and the water was cold. It was a total blast!

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Staff was excellent.

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Viking Day in Gudvangen

Gudvangen

Staff was great.

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Norway in a Nutshell Tour

Norway

Beautiful!

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Food and Culture walk in Bergen

Bergen

Very interesting and fun. Our guide was outstanding. We lucked out with some great weather.

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The best guide ever!

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Mar did an amazing job setting up the lodging, transportation and activities for our dream anniversary trip. She took into account all of the things we love to do and see. The hotels were spot-on both in amenities and location. The transportation was smooth and seamless. One of our favorite activities was the private floating fjord sauna experience in Fläm! Absolutely envigorating!! The details worked out by Fenne were also seamless. We never felt stressed or worried about where to be or how to get there. We had one glitch in that a gondola was not running on the day we had tickets for it. A quick message to the local expert, Julia, via What’sap assured us we would receive a refund and that we could continue on to our next location earlier without having to wait out the 5 hours that had been allotted in our travel for the gondola trip and area sightseeing. It actually gave us more time to explore Bergen on a rain-free afternoon that was perfect. All communication throughout the process was very timely and very clear.

Hotel Reviews

Flåmsbrygga Hotel

Flåm

Beautiful location with a view of the fjord. Very clean, comfortable and spacious. A cute lodge feel. The hotel made a lovely break in travel and we enjoyed the Viking beer tasting dinner and Aegir the associated brewery. We also had a 5 minute walk to the floating fjord sauna experience that was a favorite of our on the trip. The breakfast was also delightful.

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Classic Nordic mountain/fjord lodge feel.

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Heated bathroom floors! Such a treat.

Gudvangen Fjordtell & Apartments

Gudvangen

A unique lodging experience. The Viking rooms are filled with handmade wooden furniture made locally and have skylights with views of the surrounding waterfalls and mountains. Very spacious, although a little worn. At low/early season we basically had the place to ourselves. So much so that they started the fire in the lodge just for us and we enjoyed a bottle of wine in front of the fire watching the rainfall one evening all by ourselves.

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Opus XVI

Bergen

A beautifully appointed hotel in the city center. A very short walk to Bryggen or Mathallen the fish market. It was a lovely indulgence with the romance package with flowers and champagne in the room upon arrival and in-room breakfast. The breakfast was wonderful. Also a short walk to the tram line and the main train station. Lovely room and enormous bathroom!

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Hotel Victoria

Stavanger

Charming hotel! Full of character but with all the modern amenities. Surrounded by cobblestone streets with cafes, restaurants and shopping. On the wharf to access fjord tours. Fantastic breakfast and fun bar! Super cute bicycles for guests to use…the weather didn’t cooperate for us so we appreciated the umbrellas at the door also for guests to borrow!

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Beautiful location. About 20 minutes to the airport or the main cruise port.

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Activity Review

Private Fjord Sauna experience

Norway

Such an amazing experience! The sauna looked directly into the fjord. We listened to music, soaked in the sauna at 175 F (79C) and plunged in the fjord at 40 F (4C). It was incredibly invigorating! Very clean and well maintained with friendly, helpful staff.

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Great service and a brilliant holiday. It was self guided but useful to have Christina and the team on hand to clarify any doubts during the trip. Highlights were dog sledding in Røros, being in Bergen and Flåm, but all of it worked well for me and my family (7 and 8yo daughters).

Trip was amazing! Kimkim offered multiple selections for any easy-going-relaxef vacation. Fantastic experience wit Kimkim.

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Torget

Bergen

Room was extremely small, bit for one person it worked well.

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Location in the central city.

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Flåmsbrygga Hotel

Flåm

Great place to stay! Located in quick walking distance to all traveler locations.

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Scandic Byporten

Oslo

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Activity Reviews

Norway in a Nutshell Tour

Norway

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Winter Fjord Safari in a RIB Boat

Flåm

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Viking Day in Gudvangen

Gudvangen

Information provided was great. I had about 5 hours at this location and it was too long. You can visit this area in about 2 hours max including having a longer leisure lunch. This is not the Vikings Village fault - it was mine for booking too long it this location.

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Food and Culture walk in Bergen

Bergen

Guide was great (I don't recall her name). Food, especially the soup. The dried fish - not so much.

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Mostraumen Cruise

Bergen

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Fløibanen

Bergen

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Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise

Oslo

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Our travel specialists, Julia and Fenne, were great. They provided a perfect trip that met all of our desires for one week in Norway. Hotel selection and convenience to train stations and activities was well thought out. All of the activities they had planned, cruises on fiords, train rides and the food and culture city walk in Bergen were all great. Will definitely be using kimkim again. Told locals about what kimkim can do for them in planning trips! Keep up the good work!

Epic road trip, 4275KM from Oslo to Bodo. Mathia was very enthusiastic in the planning phase and very amenble to changing plans as the inital plan had far less driving but we were keen to see as much of Norway as possible and our kids travel well. First hotel and car hire were a short walk from the station so very convenient. Thon Opera let us check in early so we had a great day (in sun) exploring Oslo. Car hire was all organised by Mathia. Two nights in a fishing cabin in Aurland and the scenery was spectacular. Vking village was much better than I was expecting as did not feel like a tourist trap 'gimmicky show' but a village occupied by people clearly knowlegable and enthusiastic about Vikings! The cruise was also great and very cold! Then onto Loen. Accommodation was the most basic I think we had but was ok. We eat at the top pf the mountain in the restuarant. Views were incredible, ambience great (Very very quiet as we were out of season) and the food great. Onto Alesund and the best hotel we stayed at Brosundet. Lovely walk up to the viewing platform overlooking the city. If the sauna had been operational the morning we were due to leave that would have been perfect! Then onto Andalsnes and a hotel with great views. Another fantastic meal on top of the mountain with excellent food. Then onto Trondheim. Hotel had been awarded the best breakfast in Norway for multiple years in a row and it was very good! Trondheim woudl have been better in sunshine but it was grey, raining and cold but we found a great coffee (Norway seems a tricky place if you love your coffee!!) Then a very long drive up to Bronnoysund which was very beautiful. The hut we stayed in was good and overlooked a fishing farm and we had two nights here. We were able to hike through the hole in the mountain which was closed for work but the workmen let us through! Another advantage of being out of season! That day was very sunny and ended with an amazing sunset and the Northern Lights! The final longest drive was up to Bodo. We passed into the arctic circle, the landscapes were varied and beautiful. The arctic cafe was closed (Again out of season!) and the final accomodation was ok but we were again in rain and cold with no views of the spectacular scenery. Last day we flew back to Oslo and had a great day in the sun lazing in Olivia's, the italian restaurant on the dock. It was a perfectly organised trip and although this length of driving is not for everyone we cetainly enjoyed it. Mathia was in contact throughout, offering suggestions. 10/10 for enthusiasm. Thanks!

Our trip to Norway exceeded all our expectations! Mathia was great to work with, from working out our itinerary and throughout our trip! We spent the first night in Oslo and explored the city for a day, then flew to Narvik and were able to witness the northern lights twice!! Our snowshoeing adventure was beautiful, and our guide Hakon was wonderful! We also really enjoyed our dogsledding trip. Next we went to Tromso, where we visited Polaria, went on a fjord cruise, and then visited the Sami reindeer farm, where we fed the reindeer and slept overnight in a lavvu. Norway is a beautiful country, and March was a great time to visit.

Even though we did not travel in the summer, and there was a bit of snow, we really had a great time, and actually enjoyed seeing the white tops on the mountains.
The proposed itinerary was a good match to our preferences.
The guide to Preikestolen, Terry, was great. Overall, we really enjoyed the balance between boat trips and the walks in the nature.

Mar and Fenne’s suggestions of places were amazing and fitted in with what we wanted. Everything they booked ran smoothly, and when one thing was closed, they were swift in arranging a refund for that activity.

Everything went as planned! The organization was excellent and Christina and her colleagues have been always available to assist us during the trip. The local operators have been super nice and professional. The only thing we did not understand was that the Safari in Senja was going to be changed with another northern lights tour during the night. However, we will choose KimKim again!

Regards,

Giulia and Stuart

Our trip to Norway was spectacular. Tricia and the KimKim team were great from start to finish, especially during the time we were actually in country. They kept us apprised of trains not running and all the quirkiness that happens in Norway during Easter Week! Our time in the Lyngen Alps specifically at Lyngen North (in our glass igloo) was a highlight along with our Dog sledding experience at Riverland Husky and seeing the northern lights while there. The entire country is beautiful and the people too. We will be back!

Just overall amazing and detail was spot on. Great job!!!

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Ishavshotel

Tromsø

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Scandic Byparken

Bergen

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Gudvangen Fjordtell & Apartments

Gudvangen

We had the Bryn House and it was the best little house ever!!!

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Scandic Byporten

Oslo

Great Location. The room was a little small for 4 people but was still very nice

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Activity Reviews

Tromsø Cable Car

Tromsø

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Luggage Transfer Service

Norway

If you are doing this trip let them take your luggage, so much easier to travel

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Reindeer Sledding, Northern Lights and Sami Culture

Tromsø

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Mostraumen Cruise

Bergen

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Dog Sledding with Alaskan Huskies

Tromsø

amazing!!! Best ever!!!

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Aurora Dinner Cruise

Tromsø

Northern lights were great. Food was ok,

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Viking Day in Gudvangen

Gudvangen

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Fløibanen

Bergen

Make sure you go to the play ground with kids and walk down the mountain.

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2- hour Cultural Walk with a Local in Bergen

Bergen

well worth it and guide was great.

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Ethel and Julia were amazing! I have never used a travel agency to help book any of my trips, and I’m so glad we did. Our Norway trip took us to four different cities and each one was amazing. Our group included kids and adults and everyone just loved it. The activities and pace of the trip matched us perfectly. We were busy the whole time, but had some nice down time in the middle of the trip that allowed us to recharge. My favorite part of using KimKim was the in country planning and assistance. We had some train issues due to track repair and Julia helped us through every step and took away all our stress and uncertainty.

I highly recommend KimKim.

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Ishavshotel

Tromsø

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Gudvangen Fjordtell & Apartments

Gudvangen

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Scandic Byporten

Oslo

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Scandic Byparken

Bergen

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Activity Reviews

Tromsø Cable Car

Tromsø

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Dog Sledding with Alaskan Huskies

Tromsø

Must do! The highlight of our trip!

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This was our first time having someone help us with planning a trip -- and it was an amazing experience! Kadri was not put off by the fact that we started planning on Wednesday night when... our flight was going to be that Saturday! She put together a fantastic draft itinerary, was very responsive to our feedback, and even turned the whole trip from "Oslo to Bergen" to "Bergen to Oslo" in the last minute, as we changed our flights. What a good sport!
The activities she chose for us were perfect, and we especially appreciated the walk with a local in Bergen (this local is a certified guide and a historian! wow!) and the food and alternative culture tour in Oslo (the food was traditional Norwegian, and our guide Katerina was fantastic -- the tour was a perfect blend of culture, city scape, art, history of the people behind the food, and urban nature). But really, everything was great. It was a 1 week trip all in all, and we loved everything we did. We also really appreciated the 24/7 help just a whatsapp message away (even in the Easter holiday) as we did have to use it once. Julia (our emergency contact) solved the problem we had with the hotel, and when we got back from dinner we had the correct room :). Amazing. We are so sold on this whole idea of locals planning our trip -- for sure we will use kimkim again in the future.

I don't remember the last time I had such a smooth vacation. Everything from Mar helping me plan things out the way I wanted it to be to in Norway to getting really quick responses to some questions that I had. I was impressed how well things moved along. I enjoyed all of the excursions we had. Everyone was nice and really tried to make us feel as comfortable as we could. In Norway it was nice really nice being able to communicate with the KimKim team with any questions I had, their response was very quick. I overall would give this vacation a 5/5. Can't complain. Also it was a nice touch with the food plate when we arrived at Thon Hotel in Bodo and being able to stay at the hostel longer than usual so we didn't have to find a way to kill time before the cruise ship. Thank you all so much for a great experience. We really enjoyed Norway.

We had a very fun and memorable trip thanks to Mathia and KimKim. The itinerary he planned for us was everything we asked for. The hotels we stayed at were really nice and in a central location so that it was easy for us to walk everywhere. Public transportation and getting between cities in a foreign country didn’t seem like such an arduous task thanks to mathia’s planning and instructions. Mathia was easy to reach if we needed anything and he was very accommodating considering we had to change our two-person trip to a three-person one last minute. Kimkim and Mathia made our vacation planning easy and painless I would use them again for planning future vacations.

Kadri arranged a thoughtfully curated itinerary. The travel arrangements were very easy to follow. Both small group tours were led by experienced guides who were very engaging and included extra details that made each experience memorable. Would definitely recommend Kadri and Kimkim to others traveling to Norway.

Hotel Reviews

Opus XVI

Bergen

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A short walk to the wharf and UNESCO site.

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Flåmsbrygga Hotel

Flåm

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Next door to micro brewery and central tourism area.

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Hotel Continental

Oslo

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Walking distance from Central train station.

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Activity Reviews

Winter Snowshoe hike

Flåm

Our guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out several areas and facts of interest throughout out hike. A memorable moment was stopping at the fjord lookout and taking in the quiet and grand beauty. Our guide even brought a warm beverage and chocolate treat for us all to enjoy before we set on the return hike.

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Bergen: A Walk Through Past and Present

Bergen

It says a lot that in a driving rain Dane was able to keep our group engaged AND rather dry for two hours. The content covered in the Walk Through Past and Present gave a solid foundation of historical Bergen culture and how it has evolved to present day. Our guide frequently called out Bergen facts that also related to the home country of each participant. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bergen and/or Norway for the first time.

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Dane was an incredible guide. Very personable and made the walk and talk entertaining and fact filled. He encouraged questions and provided many insights in response.

Boat Trip and Dinner at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant

Bergen

The staff greeted out boat upon arrival and escorted each guest inside. During dinner the owner stopped by each table to greet and welcome, in addition to giving the entire restaurant a brief back story to the origin of Cornelius and the island itself. The food was a culinary treat - five courses each with unique combinations of flavors and presentation. Very extensive wine selection. A luxury to have unrushed fine dining in a unique setting only accessible via boat. (or helicopter) The staff then came out on the dock to wave goodbye - even in the pouring rain! A warm and memorable experience. Have already recommended this place to others and would definitely return.

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We knew we would have a great time in Norway, but this trip still exceeded all expectations - Kristiina helped to create an itinerary that suited our wishes and needs, and it played out to near perfection. Every tour and hotel was in a nearby location and easy to attend (not to mention really enjoyable)! I found the convenience was a huge relief. Some of our highlights that she created for us include our stay at the Hanseatic in Bergen, our Hurtigruten experiences, and all the Tromso tours. All the Tromso tour guides were amazing, especially Jorges on the Coastal Safari and Mark at the husky sledding experience. We felt that the fjord tour to Hardangerfjord was not what we hoped for and perhaps could have been replaced with something else, but this seems to be a limitation of the season. Fortunately we were able to book another amazing fjord cruise further north via Hurtigruten (we would have done only this one if we knew this was an option, to save some money), and enjoyed a Sami tour via the Hurtigruten also. We didn't know we would gain so much from the Hurtigruten voyage itself, so this was a pleasant surprise. I am so glad we incorporated this to our trip. We had some travel hiccups, but nothing within KimKim's control, yet they were all so helpful when I reached out for advice about our lost luggage. Julia, Fenne, and Kristiina did everything possible to support us and keep us in the loop. Lastly, they provided great(!) local recommendations for each main city we visited, which helped to make our time even better. Also, during this trip, my partner and I got engaged - KimKim helped to make this the ideal place and time for such a special thing. Planning the trip was made so much easier by going via KimKim, and I think it went brilliantly. At times we wished we had more insight into our tour options and alternatives, pricings, etc. But would definitely do this again regardless. Thank you so much for creating a beautiful holiday for us and being so present from start to end to make sure it went well. We are so pleased!

Activity Reviews

Fjordcruise to Hardanger

Bergen

Whilst Rosendal and the natural beauty of the fjord was lovely, we didn't know most things in Rosendal would be closed at this time of year. So we arrived to a ghost town and didn't know what to do, and walked far to find closed places. It was nice but we could have skipped this in favour of another tour to save some money and time. Also the fjord cruise itself was more like a taxi service than a tour. I bet it is nicer in summer.

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Free Day in Bergen - Board Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten is a great experience filled with amazing tour opportunities and some onboard fun, especially if you travel south to North- there is a big deal about crossing into the Arctic Circle. Really glad we did this.

Dog Sledding

Tromsø

Highly recommend! It was fun and we had heaps of time to play with the dogs. The tour guides are all so accommodating and eager for you to enjoy yourself. The lunch we had was delicious also!!

Coastal Scenery Safari with Local Tastings in Tromsø

Tromsø

This was way better than we imagined. It was intimate, flexible and beautiful. Our tour guide, Jorges, was passionate and helpful. He made it a great day by choosing good spots to stop for photos and helping us to spot wildlife, etc. It was a great spot for lunch at the halfway point too. I enjoyed this so much. It was quite a relaxing and worthwhile taste of the Tromso islands and coast.

The Kim, Kim team provided us a positive experience planning our Norwegian winter trip. Tom Christer provided us excellent service planning our trip, during our trip, and even after we got home. It's wonderful to know that good customer service still exists.

We are already referring friends and family to Kim Kim.

The only thing I would’ve changed was to add another night, staying in samurai and adding a bus tour excursion to see the northern lights as our cruise got canceled due to weather.

Thank you Kim Kim and Tom for a magical experience.

Hope to see you soon.

Hotel Review

Sommarøy Arctic Hotel

Sommarøy

The stay was fantastic. The views were breathtaking, and the room was comfortable. The hotel exceeded our expectations, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. I was impressed with the balcony that offered stunning views, perfect for capturing early morning and night pictures.

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Activity Reviews

Silent Oslo Fjord Cruise

Oslo

The Silent Oslo Fjord Cruise was a beautiful experience, offering stunning views of the fjords. However, there were some pauses during the tour guide's explanations, and we wished for more information about the fjords and their history. Overall, it was a lovely cruise, but more detailed commentary would have enhanced the experience.

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Northern Lights Park

Sommarøy

The Northern Lights Sailing Cruise in Tromsø was a highlight of our trip. Although we didn't witness the dancing Northern Lights, we were treated to the mesmerizing green Northern Lights. The small group setting and the magical views made the experience truly unforgettable.

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Full Day Ice Dome visit with Activities and Dinner

Tromsø

The full-day Ice Dome visit with activities and dinner was the best excursion of our trip. We had the opportunity to learn about the Sami culture and their way of life, which was incredibly fascinating. The experience was eye-opening, and interacting with the Sami people left a lasting impression on us. The ice dome itself was breathtaking, and the activities offered were enjoyable. It was a memorable and enriching experience that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Tromsø.

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Flight from Southern Norway to Tromsø

Norway

Had a great trip. Ethel and Fenne were responsible and attentive. The tours they booked were just what we wanted for our stay in the Lofoten Islands.