Kimkim Trip Reviews for Norway

An absolutely wonderful trip to beautiful Norway! Alex and his team arranged an idyllic itinerary combining the must-see sights of Oslo with an immersive tour of gorgeous fjords and picturesque villages. The scenic Flåm railway was breathtaking! Hiking and boating to see the stunning fjords was otherworldly! Add a cheese tasting, culture walk, RIB safari, traditional Norwegian lunch, funicular ride, and so much more added to our amazing experience. Our accommodations and activities were expertly chosen and we couldn't have been more pleased. Alex and his team were communicative, professional, friendly and truly cared that our experience in Norway was beyond memorable. We highly recommend Alex and his team.

My friend and I traveled to Norway in June 2025, fulfilling a lifelong dream of mine. I had always wanted to visit, but I had no idea where to begin when it came to planning the trip.

I contacted [KimKim](https://www.kimkim.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), and Mathias took care of everything. Before I knew it, we had a well-organized itinerary that included transportation, hotel bookings, train tickets, and tours along the way.

Everything was fantastic, and the entire trip went smoothly from start to finish. I would definitely use [KimKim](https://www.kimkim.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) again.

We had a wonderful trip to Oslo thanks to Katie's expertise. All of the activities were fun but the food tour was an especially huge hit with everyone. Our guide, Stig, was lovely and extremely knowledgeable. I doubt this will be our last kimkim trip.

Hotel Review

Thon Hotel Opera

Oslo

The rooms were a great size. Wonderful showers. And the staff were all very nice.

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Right next to the central train station and the port.

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Everyone we met were very friendly and helpful.

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Activity Review

A Taste of Oslo's Culture and Cuisine

Oslo

It was such a treat. We were able to meet up at the hotel lobby. Walking around and not being in a rush was especially enjoyable. And the snacks were all delicious. We're still talking about the waffles.

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Stig was a wonderful tour guide. We learned alot about Oslo and had some delicious treats. Highly recommend.

Absolutely wonderful trip and all the details worked out flawlessly. We had a little bit of everything in our family trip to Norway and it went off without a hitch. We loved the fjords, the saunas, the Viking Village, and the city of Bergen. We made some unforgettable family memories!

Here is a brief and honest opinion of our Norway sojourn with Kimkim. Oslo and Bergen, although nice, were not special. However, we did get to hear the Oslo Philharmonic. My husband and I were especially impressed with the Lofoten area of Norway. Seeing those gorgeous snow-capped mountains and the surrounding landscape was indeed amazing. The apartment (Nordis Suite) in Svolvaer was spectacular! The view from those floor to ceiling windows of the harbor and the mountains was simply magical. Unfortunately, my biggest yearning was not fulfilled: the weather was not cooperative and we missed seeing the Aurora. We were booked for a photographer's hunt for the Aurora in Svolvaer which never happened. But our snowmobiling north of Tromso was really exciting. We enjoyed most of the local guides who helped make the towns and cities come alive with history. We stayed at the Oslo Grand Hotel, which was a nice 5-star hotel, but the rooms were certainly not "grand." The concierge service was wonderful, however. They went out of their way to try to respond to our needs. The Bergen Bors hotel, a so-called 4-star hotel, was not as good. Word of caution: Do not make a reservation for the Loft Suite. The low beams are hazardous. The bathroom is downstairs but the loft-like bedroom is up a long flight of stairs. Using the bathroom at night would have been challenging so we changed our room. In general, the hotel rooms were rather small compared to those in the US. The AERA Lodge near Tromso was quite "rustic" and is only for those who enjoy roughing it a bit. Kimkim was excellent in helping us plan our trip and was there every step of the way. Our local specialist at Kimkim, Taylor, went above and beyond. We couldn't have done it without her careful and expert guidance. I highly recommend Kimkim as a travel agency that really cares about its clients.

Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the trip planning and overall service for our Norway trip. The only reason I am giving stars is because Norway is an incredible country and, thankfully, it runs so well on its own. Also, the hotel in Alta , Onga was extraordinary, and we were lucky enough to see the Aurora, which was truly unforgettable.

That said, the planning felt overly commercial and generic. From hotel reservations to transfers to restaurant recommendations, everything seemed focused on standard tourist logistics rather than creating a meaningful or authentic cultural experience. We had no real opportunities to connect with Norwegian culture, traditions, or local experiences, which is what I expected from a company like Kimkim.

There were also several major issues that should never happen with a professional travel agent:
1. The castle visit in Denmark – we were not informed of the ticket time, and we missed the visit completely.
2. Bergen airport transfer – we were forced to arrive extremely early, which caused us to miss the only great part of the Bergen hotel: the breakfast.
3. Transfers advertised as private – we were clearly told in writing (and charged accordingly) that all transfers would be private, yet in Alta the transfer was shared. Because of this, we had to miss a museum visit.

Overall, there was very little attention to detail and almost no care in making sure the trip flowed smoothly. For the high price I paid, the service and planning did not match expectations at all.

I strongly recommend that future Kimkim travelers consider working with a different Norway specialist.

This was our fifth trip trip booked through Kimkim, and once again, it did not disappoint! Kimkim has done a fabulous job coordinating trips around the world with well-qualified local tour companies. For Norway, we worked with NORD DMC. Jacob, Ethel, Riccardo and the whole team were fantastic in planning out a tailored itinerary that met our travel needs and interests. They also made themselves readily available when we had questions along the way, ensuring that our trip to Norway was a memorable one and went as smoothly as possible.

Our trip entailed seven nights in the northern region of Norway. The first night was spent in Bodo where we went on a late night small-group tour in a van up into the mountains to see the Northern Lights which were magical (as it was our first time seeing them). The next three nights were spent in Svolvaer in the center of the Lofoten Islands. What a beautiful place! We did another small-group van tour through the snow covered islands, taking many pictures along the way. The highlight was stopping in Reine which was picturesque! We definitely recommend lunch at Anita'sd Seafood. Best fish soup ever! Svolvaer where we stayed was also a very walkable charming town. Our two go-to restaurants were Nordis and Bacalao. Great selections of quality food! Afterwards, a couple of Norwegian beers at the Telegrafen Pub were enjoyable while we chatted with locals and tourists. During the day, we did a couple of easy hikes outside of town, taking in the beautiful countryside, and ending the day doing the floating sauna and jumping into the harbor to cool off! The final day in Svolvaer was spent in a zodiak-style boat jetting around the fjords and enjoying the sights while the captain threw fish to the eagles that flew aroud us! A great experience!

We then flew to Alta where we spent the next three nights. We stayed in a cabin at the Flatmoen Natur Lodge where we had a glass ceiling to watch the Northern Lights from our bed! We visited the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel (great for taking photos at, but too cold to sleep there -- glad we were at Flatmoen!). In addition to a side excursion one day to go cross-country skiing (which was a lot of fun!), the highlights in Alta were doing an evening dog-sledding excursion from the Trasti & Trine lodge (where we had delicious elk stew for dinner) and then a reindeer sledding excursion and Sami experience at the Sami Siida Restaurant where we enjoyed the local delicious salmon!

All along the way, the NORD DMC team were readily available to address all our logistical questions (it took some coordination to make sure we made the flight connections with the small planes between cities). As with our prior trips through Kimkim, my wife and I were very comfortable that we were always in good hands!

Norway is a beautiful country for both its scenery and its people! We really enjoyed experiencing it and the many outdoor adventures in the wintertime. My wife and I both agreed that we will be back another time during the summer to experience it once again in warmer weather!

It took me a little long to write, but all i have to say are nice things. Helpful, good planers, problem solvers...all perfect on our trip. Tks!!

Mathia did a good job arranging a nice selection of different locations in Norway, and scenic modes of transportation between locations. The hotels she selected for us were very nice, and generally well located for walking and accessing public transportation. The tour guides she booked for us were excellent. She did a wonderful job rescheduling our Northern Lights Safari due to inclement weather on the originally scheduled date.

My only disappointment was when she said she could not book the planned dog sledding experience. When I looked into this myself I found many opportunities, and arranged a great experience on my own.

Visiting Norway was a great experience. The country is beautiful at every turn, the food is wonderful, and the people very friendly.

Taylor worked with me to plan our trip to Norway. She was always available and was more than knowledgeable about the not only our wish list but other equally intriguing side trips.
I never waited more than 24 hours to get a response to any questions I had. Her recommendations rounded out our incredible itinerary.. while we were able to give her a sizable budget, she never deliberately exceeded or sought out activities and housing at the very top of the budget.
Overall, I enjoyed working with Taylor and have no suggestions for her performance.
My only recommendation relative to KimKim and this trip is to provide a less congested program for gathering and delivering information. This is relative to easier/clearer information regarding venues and for obtaining traveler information. Everything became clear once we could access the app. By the way, wonderful app!
We will use your agency again and will look forward to interacting with Taylor again.

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Ishavshotel

Tromsø

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Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz

Bergen

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Activity Reviews

Northern Lights Hunt by Boat

Tromsø

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Reindeer Feeding & Sámi Culture Experience

Tromsø

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Lyngen Alps Snowmobile Excursion

Tromsø

Staff was extremely helpful. Scenery exceptional.

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Northern Lights Dinner Cruise

Tromsø

Dinner was ok, not special but ample. Once the aurora showed up, we were outside. They offered a couple of related lectures inside that were interesting. Overall, well worth the price.

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Kvaløya Husky Sledding Excursion

Tromsø

Staff know what they’re doing and will make you comfortable doing it. They assisted me in getting from the bus to the dog sled. Made my experience much easier. Our trip was 10 kilometers and the scenery was gorgeous.

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Norway in a Nutshell Day Trip

Bergen

The highlight of our Bergen visit! Seamless transfer between bus, train and boat. The only way to see all the wonders of Norway! We had a bit of trepidation about not having a guide to assist in transfers. Totally not needed! Bring a camera.

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Fløibanen Funicular Ticket

Bergen

Cultural Walk with a Local

Bergen

Guide was an excellent historian.

Self-Guided Bergen Exploration

Bergen

Amazing Norway trip! Would definitely use KimKim again. They (Taylor, Nick, and Maria) helped us plan with excellent recommendations, executed the bookings to perfection, provided a detailed itinerary on an easy-to-use app, checked in with us frequently to ensure our satisfaction, and issued a refund promptly when a tour had to cancel because of the weather. Both the Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz in Bergen and the Scandic Ishavshotel in Tromso were clean, centrally located, and offered excellent breakfast buffets. Our Bergen highlight was the "Norway in a Nutshell Day Trip" operated by Fjord Tours. A wonderful way to see the varied Norway scenery; the cruise thru the Naeroyfjord was jaw-dropping. Our time in Tromso was jam-packed with dogsledding, Northern Lights cruising, reindeer feeding, and Lyngen Alps snowmobiling. The weather cooperated one day; we saw a beautiful Northern Lights display. While we would do all of these activities again, two of the vendors (Tromso Villmarkssenter-Kvaleya Husky Sledding Excursion and Best Arctic-Snowmobile Excursion) really went above and beyond to meet the mobility issues within our group.

Nick and Maria were super responsive during planning and while on trip making last minutes changes.

Christina was wonderful and planned an amazing experience. We were able to fulfill a bucket list wish and see the northern lights in full splendor. Amazing trip and recommend to anyone wanting to experience Norway and the lights.

I planned my trip to Norway wanting to see the Northern Lights. Working with kimkim, I found it the easiest way to not only go over my ideas, but have ideas that I wouldn't have any thought of. I started my trip in Oslo and was able to experience the last Christmas Market of my Christmas Market hopping I had done. The hotel I stayed out was perfectly situated and made it very easy to walk to the train station, and the park where the Market was held, when I left the next day to head towards Bergen. When I was planning my trip, I thought I was going to just take the train directly to Bergen; however, with the advice of kimkim I actually stayed a night Flam. To make sure the night wasn't boring, they arranged for me to go on a hike in the mountains. It turns out, I was the only one who signed up for the hike. My guide, Bjorn, still took me out for the hike. It was definitely worth the stop in Flam to go on the hike and see the fjord. Bjorn was so knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the mountain and you could tell he really respected the Norwegian way of life when it comes to outdoor adventures and respecting the land and personal property. After my night in Flam, I headed on the train towards Bergen. That is where there were problems. It turns out when we arrived in Bergen, someone had taken my luggage! I waited at the train station, with their luggage, for over 3.5 hours to see if they would notice and be able come back to the train station. If this isn't a perfect reason to have a luggage tracker when else would be the perfect reason. Because I was in the train station for so long, I didn't get to go out and see Bergen at night. I then woke up the next day to find out my flight to Tromso was cancelled and I was rebooked on a flight that leaves 2 hours earlier. It was a scramble, but I got there. My time in Tromso was great. Overall, my trip was very good and the planning time put in by everyone made it a memorable experience.

Hotel Reviews

Hotell Bondeheimen

Oslo

Perfect location to train station and park when the Christmas Market was.

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Staff wasn't as friendly as you would expect from a hotel that sees a lot of international travelers.

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Flåmsbrygga Hotel

Flåm

Cute little hotel closer to the water. It seems like a lot of travelers use this hotel. I did get an "upgrade" to have a balcony. I was still on the main floor, so it ended up being a patio. The room was spacious though and worked well.

Scandic Torget

Bergen

Quality Hotel Grand Tromso

Tromsø

Was in a great location to downtown. Easy to pick up public transport or go to the meeting places for any activities.

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Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardemoen

Gardemoen

Perfect place to stay when you have a really early morning flight and just need a place to relax the night before.

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Activity Reviews

Northern Lights Hunt by Minibus

Tromsø

The guide was really great about hunting for areas where you could see the Northern Lights, even though the night was very cloudy. He ended up having us see the northern lights twice that night. They weren't extremely active, but we were still able to see them. The guide was wonderful and making sure everyone was having a good experience.

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Reindeer Sledding, Northern Lights & Sámi Culture Experience

Tromsø

On our way out of Tromso and just a quick 10 minutes from the camp, a car accident happened. We were stuck in line waiting for EMS to get to the occupants to get them to the hospital for easily over an hour. When we finally arrived at the camp, they were able to have us do the sleigh ride and feed the reindeer, but we weren't able to eat the dinner due to time constraints. The people were definitely wonderful, took good care of the reindeer, and did the best they could within the time. We did end up getting a refund, which was appreciated. If you are able to have a full time with the experience, I would say that it would be quite amazing.

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Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Excursion

Tromsø

I had researched do an arctic fjord cruise with fishing as an option. I wish I would have known, even though it stated lunch was included, all they had was coffee, tea, cocoa, and cookies. I don't know if I would recommend this company for the fishing excursion again, but I would try another one. The captain did try to take us to multiple spots to try to catch fish, so that was appreciated. Overall, I wasn't a fan of the experience and would be a skip.

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Northern Lights Husky Experience with Dinner

Tromsø

The people there really cared about the dogs and were knowledgeable about each one. The food for dinner was good and they even catered to a couple who were vegetarians. We closed the night with mattress sledding and roasted marshmallows. It would have been 5 stars if I would have been able to go on the husky sled ride.

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Snowshoe Trek

Flåm

Bjorn was an amazing guide and definitely enjoyed it. As it ended up being just us--definitely appreciated that they didn't cancel because not enough people signed up--it was more special. When we went to the bridge to overlook the fjord, there was no one on the bridge, so Bjorn could take lots of pictures of me, which was nice. During the hike, Bjorn pointed out flora that was typical in the area and at the top, we stopped for some hot berry juice and Norway's version of a Kit Kat bar. We had a wonderful discussion during the hike and even though it wasn't a snowshoe one, I had a good time.

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We had such a good experience with Meree with our 2023/24 Scandinavian trip that we were keen to work with her again.

Hotel Review

Hotel Bristol

Oslo

Our favourite hotel of our whole trip- and our last trip which is why we returned the hotel itself is beautiful, the breakfast and restaurant excellent and the concierge and staff couldn’t have been more helpful

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Beautifully appointed

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Beautifully appointed

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Very central

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Very central

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Most helpful and entertaining

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Most helpful and entertaining

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Excellent attention to detail

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Activity Reviews

Private Northern Lights Experience in Super Jeep

Reykjavík

The guide went out of his way to ensure we saw the lights and got fantastic photos and provided a general tour of different areas too

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Whale Watching Safari From Akureyri

Akureyri

Enjoyable. Saw whales in distance

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It’s was a good experience seeing whales but be aware that they are in the distance for safety of tourists and wellbeing of whales

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It’s was a good experience seeing whales but be aware that they are in the distance for safety of tourists and wellbeing of whales

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Snowmobile Tour from Akureyri

Akureyri

Loved the experience and the guides were great

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Cultural Walk with a Local

Bergen

Delightful, engaging guide who loved Bergen and was keen to share stories of its past and present.

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Snæfellsnes Day Trip

Reykjavík

Excellent tour with a very engaging, entertaining guide / great to see different part of Iceland

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Luggage Transfer Service

Norway

This was a godsend and allowed us to enjoy the various transport components of the Bergen to Flam to Oslo trip without worrying about dragging along excess luggage - highly recommended

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It's been two years since I travelled to Norway with my family and I still remember how great it was. Kristiina put together a wonderful trip. I had wanted to pack it in so it was definitely a busy trip but the time in Oslo and Bergen were both great. I would highly recommend a museum day wandering around Oslo. The zipline in Bergen on Mt. Ulriken should not be missed either. There were some crossed wires on a day in Vik, but it ended up being a really happy accident. While we had a lot of downtime in a small town, we were able to explore and created one of the best times we had during the entire trip. The travel day from Oslo to Bergen was fantastic. Really there was nothing to be missed. Thank you, Kristiina.

Activity Reviews

Zipline at Mount Ulriken

Bergen

My kids still talk about this experience - really great.

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Norway in a Nutshell Tour

Norway

So much fun! It is a busy day, but completely wonderful and beautiful.

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Our trip to Norway was an unexpected and unplanned Christmas revelation - it was merely an extension of another planned trip to Rome. After extensive consulting with our expert who spared no detail in planning our itinerary, Ms. Katie, I realized, we were up for an adventure of a lifetime. She recommended beautiful quaint Tromsø and two sites in Senja (Hamn-Senja and Norwegian Wild) to explore. Not even an unseasonable snowstorm dampened our trip. The polar nights added to the beauty and much needed quietude and stillness to appreciate the raw grandeur of Senja Islands and arctic north. The transportation and accommodations she chose were top notch and comfortable (Hygge is not a buzzword. It is a lifestyle, my friends!). Our cabins in Hamn and Norwegian Wild allowed for expansive views of the natural beauty in the northern Norway and Ånderdalen National Park. The fresh and healthy food were prepared with love (“just like my grandmother served me in childhood”, said our host and proprietor of Norwegian Wild, Hege). We drank the best water from the tap and ate fresh powdery snow! Our winter adventures were capped by the warmth and welcoming Norwegians: our driver from Tromsø, Finn-Åge who we ran into while waiting for Stig to pick us up in Finnsnes, the chefs and bartender and activity coordinator in Hamn-Senja, Franco and Roberto at Norwegian Wild talked to us with excitement about our stay. The piece de resistance: we saw the aurora borealis when the winter clouds parted, while hot tubbing next to our cabin (named Silda)! Silda means herring - our trip was a rarity, much like a red herring!

Your team quickly adapted to cancellations and weather issues that we encountered. We also felt they your team personally assisted us throughout the trip. Thanks

Kimkim was incredibly helpful the whole way through. If we wanted to add something or take something off the itinerary, they did it with ease and were very accommodating. We could reach them at any time of the day and they’d respond within a couple of hours at least. The trip we went on to Norway was so much fun, and the excursions we did were amazing. In country travel was easy and we just had to show up with our documents and go. Would recommend Kimkim to anyone.

My husband and I had the best time on our trip to Norway and much of it had to do with Nick, Alex, and their team from kimkim. They not only helped us plans and reserve all the fun activities on our trip, but were also available while we were in Norway. They really listen to our interests, goals, and budget for the trip and planned the best activities. We had a few cancelled and rescheduled activities due to the weather while we were there and they kept us informed and helped us process rescheduling and refunds. It was so comforting to know that they were available should we have any questions while we were on our trip. They were responsive, helpful, and overall so friendly and wonderful through the whole process. Some of our favorite memories from the trip are seeing the northern lights ( my husband's bucket list item and the reason for the trip) , and the visit to see, feed, and ride reindeer sleds as well as learn about the Sami people who herd them and share a tradition meal with them. We highly recommend kimkim and will definitely use them again on future trips!