Kimkim Trip Reviews for Norway

We had a great trip. Saw lots of beautiful scenery and enjoyed the planned activities, the fjord sauna in Flom being a highlight for our family - jumping off the sauna into the fjord and warming up again in our private sauna was a real treat. Kirsta did a great job planning this and she and her team were helpful and very responsive with questions along the way.

My one complaint was the way KimKim addresses the pricing of the trip. There was no itemization, so it was hard to figure out how much the trip cost vs. the added cost of the service provided by KimKim. It was a very expensive trip, and I think if I had been able to plan it myself, I could have saved about half the cost (though, again, it is difficult to confirm that since I did not receive any itemization).

We had a fantastic time. Very much appreciate the help, notes, and all the arrangements that you made. Thanks so much!

Everything went great. It was so well organized. Easy access to all of our confirmation numbers and passes for the planned activities. The recommended activities were all amazing. The weather prevented our helicopter experience in Ålesund which was unfortunate, but the team was great in getting us a refund. The same with switching hotels. We are so grateful for the help planning. It saved us a bunch of time upfront and gave is peace of mind throughout the trip.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Continental

Oslo

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Tyssedal Hotel

Tyssedal

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Scandic Voss

Voss

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Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret

Bergen

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Ms Nordkapp

Tromsø

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Hotel Union

Geiranger

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Hotel Brosundet

Ålesund

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Grand Hotel Bellevue

ÅNDALSNES

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Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Oslo Airport

Gardermoen

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Activity Reviews

Whitewater Rafting in Raundal River

Voss

Beautiful river with great guides

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Guided Hike to Trolltunga

Odda

An adventure worth doing.

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E-Mountain Bike Guided Tour

Voss

More advanced downhill than expected but beautiful and way fun.

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Hot Tubs at Voss Rafting

Norway

Nice place but not overly special. Hot tubs in a beautiful area but water temperature not hot enough.

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Romsdalsstigen Via Ferrata - West Wall

Åndalsnes

Such a great experience. Recommended highly if you have the physical strength to do it. Safe. Beautiful

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Naturpark (Via Ferrata & Zipline) Geiranger

Geiranger

So pretty. Straight forward. Not overly challenging. Great to self guide most of it and control your own pace.

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I could not recommend Mathia more highly! From the first contact he was knowledgeable, professional, supportive, and flexible. He went over several options for our trip, giving great advice for transport and other considerations. The booking process was easy and transparent. Once we were travelling it became apparent what a phenomenal job Mathia did for us. Every hotel was brilliantly selected for comfort, location, ease of arrival, uniqueness, everything. Each place was better than the last. Mathia also went out of his way to secure a hotel we originally didn't get a booking for as well. All the travel details were clear and easy to follow, he even made sure to book us seats on the best side of the train for the journey! And on the road he was kind enough to check in with us daily to make sure all was going well, helping with extra bookings for events and providing great recommendations for activities. Overall, 10 out of 10 experience with Mathia, would encourage anyone to travel with him and his team. Thank you Mathia, we had a great time in Norway thanks to you!

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Hotel Brosundet

Ålesund

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Fretheim Hotel

Flåm

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Hotel Union

Geiranger

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Thon Hotel Opera

Oslo

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Bergen Børs Hotel

Bergen

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Grand Hotel Bellevue

ÅNDALSNES

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Fjord Safari Taste

Norway

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Christina is exceptional!!!! We are thrilled with our Norway experience. I’d work with both Christina and KimKim in a heartbeat. Thank you.

Tricia at kimkim provided our group of 12 (teens, parents, grandparents) with the most memorable trip to Norway that we could ever have imagined. Her attention to detail meant that each hotel was terrific, that our activities (hiking, biking, kayaking) were all perfectly organized and great fun. We saw stunning mountains, waterfalls galore and hypnotic fjords, all with no stress on our part, as she made all of the arrangements so that we could just relax and enjoy being together in Norway! We came away with great appreciation of this fantastic country and her skill at making this trip happen.
Many, many thanks!

A friend recommended Kimkim to us. They had used the company for years and couldn't say enough by way of praise. We told Ethel at Kimkim we would go first to Normandy France to
Meet up with our daughter, then to Norway and back home to Oregon. We asked Ethel for help planning a trip that would take us to small towns and the fjords. We wanted to hike and enjoy the outdoors. She planned a fantastic itinerary and booked us into beautiful hotels with lovely views and hiking nearby.
Just before we arrived I had a fall from a bike and was then not able to hike. No problem for Ethel. She revised our plan, suggested activities I could do. Small boats and ferries, the famous Flam railway. We asked about renting a car. No problem for Ethel. We drove to Balestrad and stayed in a charming hotel on the waterfront. When I couldn't walk to the large hotel which provided the breakfast for that smaller hotel, Ethel switched us instantly. Whenever she suggested an activity we weren't sure we wanted, within a few moments she had wonderful alternatives to suggest. She was always personally available, always cheerful. I can't imagine a travel company that could do more or better. I have complete confidence in Kimkim and Ethel and recommend her without hesitation.

Our Norway trip was fantastic. The itinerary the kimkim team helped develop allowed us to see so much of this beautiful country and have so many great experiences along the way. There was a bit of a miscue in our initial booking, which led to a rework of our original itinerary, but we appreciated how the kimkim team responded by introducing some different experiences. Our itinerary included 4 days on the Hurtigruten, moving us from Bergen up to Svolvaer; I wasn’t sure how this was going to go, but it turned out to be one of the favorites of our trip. Other favorites were Bergen, a guided tour by Martin in Trondheim, and then sea kayaking and arctic surfing in Lofoton. I say favorites, but these are better described as the best of equals because we enjoyed everything on the trip. There were six of us and everyone had a blast.

Julia was our main kimkim contact. She was terrific, both during itinerary planning and then as a very responsive resource/helper when questions or concerns came up on the trip.

This was our first experience with kimkim. We really appreciated their help in creating a wonderful trip and then their on-going help as we made our way through Norway. We will definitely use kimkim again in other adventures.

We had a few logistical errors but kimkim bent over backwards to make up for any problems. Our trip was incredible and I appreciate the help from the travel experts. Would highly recommend.

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Å Rorbuer

Sørvågen

We actually stayed at Å Hamna Rorbuer and it was incredible!

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Summer Kayaking Excursion

Reine

A can't miss! Loved it.

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Lofoten Floating Sauna Experience

Svolvær

This was incredible! Loved loved loved it.

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We had a wonderful journey through Norway in July of 2023. We used the itinerary provided by Lisa as a foundation for our trip. She provided wonderful accommodations, recommendations and customer service!

We were v happy with the service provided by KimKim and found Tom to be courteous and responsive. Love that everything you need (trip plan, hotels, chat records) is organised and can be found in your trip portal.

I unfortunately fractured my wrist the week prior and Tom went the extra mile in terms of rearranging some activities and also personally contacted me to assist when we had some issues with our rental vehicle.

My advice would be to do some initial research yourself so you can give your agent a detailed overview of what you want to see and do during your trip. Then let them come up with an itinerary for you.

Mathia was the incredibly helpful and answered all questions and addresses all concerns very quickly. Our trip with all the activities was amazing. Thank you!

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Grande Fjordhotel

Geiranger

The best hotel we stayed in Norway - location , staff, rooms, food - everything was perfect

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Activity Reviews

White Water Rafting

Geilo

River Kayaking

Voss

Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide

Bergen

Mostraumen Fjord Cruise from Bergen

Bergen

Guided Hike to Mundal Farm Village

Norway

Exploration of Ålesund's Surrounding Islands

Ålesund

Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert

Oslo

Oslo Dinner Cruise

Oslo

We had a very enjoyable visit to Norway. We had a rough idea of where we wanted to go and some of the hotels we wished to stay in. Mathia helped us fine-tune our suggested itinerary and suggested several adjustments. He was in touch with us several times during and after our trip. Thank you! Walks to Preikestolen and the glacier at Buerbreen, stave churches at Røldal and Ørness, and the many waterfalls were highlights of the trip. We also enjoyed our two nights in Bergen and our stay at Walaker Hotell in Solvorn. Our first visit to Norway but definitely not the last

Julia did a great job on our 11-day tour. The highlight was our time on the Fjords in Ballestrand and Fjærland. Fishing with Tor on his boat was wonderful. The Rib boat was spectacular and the people were a joy. Norway was beautiful and Julia was always helpful and kind.

This was our second Kim Kim organized trip of this year and it was great. Travel logistics worked out quite well and we loved each of the venues. The only aspect that could have been better was in Bergen. That hotel, the Zander K was immediately adjacent to the train station (making arrival easy) but at least 10-15 minutes walk from any of the sights in the city. We would have preferred a hotel closer to the ‘action’. Also, we ended up canceling our final boat excursion. There was no need for two consecutive boat trips and the final one would have been an all day experience without much for the kids to do. We also never used the bus tickets to the airport given how inconvenient the times were of their availability (and the info for Saturday travel was different that what was shared with us).

But, not to belabor the Bergen issues, the rest of the trip was excellent…well conceived and extremely enjoyable. We added the sauna in Flam and suggest you offer that to other travelers.

This was our first time using kim kim and will not be our last. It really took the burden of the planning and logistics off our plate (hard part of planning trips)! Having our local specialist, Mathia, make suggestions, provide feedback, and answer questions was invaluable. His trip itinerary was a near perfect fit for our family of 5. Also having someone available during the trip to answer questions and handle any travel emergencies was also key. There was a mix up with one of our scheduled bus pickups. Mathia and kimkim responded immediately and took care of everything at no added expense.

Merée was just incredible at organising everything and very patient with us. We changed ideas a few times and Merée was so understanding and really receptive to any feedback we had. We had an awesome time on our trip to Norway and everything was organised perfectly

Hotel Reviews

Thon Hotel Maritim

Stavanger

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Lilland Brewery Hotel

Strand

Cute hotel but in a random location

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Right next to a strip of supermarkets and stores and just not near anything

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Trolltunga Hotel

Odda

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Rosendal Turist hotel

Kvinnherad

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Kind of random town - not much near

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Fleischer's Hotel

Voss

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Right on the water, easy parking

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Heimen Hotel

Bergen

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Kjerag Hike & Lysefjord Cruise Day Trip

Stavanger

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Guided Hike to Trolltunga

Odda

Michelle was AMAZING! Day was amazing!

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Michelle was just awesome

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Blue Ice Hike in Juklavass Glacier

Norway

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Whitewater rafting (Voss)

Voss

This is just SUCH a great experience - highly highly recommend for anyone, even with no rafting experience

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Had an excellent experience using KimKim. Maria tailored a wonderful trip catered to my interests and requests. The whole team was very responsive at all times throughout my trip. The overall journey was very comfortable and seamless. I am so happy I finally got to see the regions of Norway I hadn’t visited yet and hope to do another trip like this one in the near future!

Fantastic planning from the Kimkim team. They are responsive and able to plan the itinerary around your wishes and needs. The team also checked in with us regularly during the trip to make sure all is in order. I was particularly impressed with how they were able to quickly rectify last-minute hotel issues we raised. They also helped us with taxi booking when we had trouble getting out of Gudvangen to Flåm - this was a real life-saver!

The trip to Norway was truly unforgettable, and breathtaking in so many ways. There was a balance of urban (architecture, museums) and natural (Trolltunga, glaciers, waterfalls) landscapes in this bespoke itinerary. The people in Norway were affable, especially the guides who brought us up Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) and Trolltunga. Everything was rather pricey in the country though (the locals complain about this too! haha), so plan your budget accordingly.

All in all, a trip that rates an easy 6 star out of 5, made possible by the wonderful team at kimkim (shout out to Julia, Fenne, Maria). We could not have planned such a comprehensive itinerary ourselves. I hope to visit Norway again cos there's still so much more to see!

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Overnight Hike to Trolltunga

Odda

Friendly, knowledgeable guides (Truls <follow him on IG @trulsoutdoors> and Sunny) and a group of fun-loving hikers made this an amazing experience. The hike is specially timed so that you are at Trolltunga when the crowd is thin (less queuing for your photo op!). The overnight stay at the heated domes added a special touch. I appreciated the quiet moments in the early morning when I could be alone with nature.

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It was the first time me and my travel buddy were visiting Norway and we were keen to engage the local experts through Kimkim. The booking process was fuss free and the preparation phase was characterised by timely responses and attentive listening by our team comprising of Maria, Julia and Fenne. As Norway is a big country with so much to see and do, the team was respectful in advising us on many of our "wishlist attractions". After 3-4 rounds of changes we ended up with an itinerary we were excited about.
The team kept in touch with us, especially close to the trip to ensure all was in good order and even gave personal tips and food recommendations when requested.
We were very reassured to be able to contact the team via WhatsApp (as opposed to phone calls on an international number) and that they were contactable 24/7 with very prompt response time.
There were minor hiccups along the way as with any trip (such as issues with transportation from one location and a wrong check-out date that we overlooked prior). These were resolved expediently by the team and allowed us to continue to enjoy our trip without worry.
The trip was well balanced with nature and physical activities, which was our primary interest, as well as time to explore the towns and other cultural attractions. There was adequate time to rest in between more physically demanding activities.
Most memorable for me was the overnight hike to Trolltunga. The opportunity to spend time with fellow travellers with a love for nature in the tranquil environment was precious. It was restful and energising.
I was pleasantly surprised by the waterfalls that I encountered along the way. I am a self-professed waterfall fanatic and the detailed itinerary did not mention that we would be encountering waterfalls along the drive and especially during the Flam railway. The unexpected spectacles were awe-inspiring.
I will definitely be engaging their services again the next time I visit Norway with friends and family, and I highly recommend that you do too!

Hotel Reviews

Gudvangen Fjordtell

Gudvangen

Very spacious apartment with the most amazing view of the waterfalls. Interior design was simple but place felt homely.

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Hotell Bondeheimen

Oslo

Great location. Helpful front desk staff. Clean and nicely decorated interiors. Excellent breakfast.

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Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

Kristiansand

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Scandic Stavanger City

Stavanger

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Trolltunga Hotel

Odda

The room was a bit small and interior design was simpler. But the views were exceptional. Have to drive about 5 min to the nearest shops/supermarkets. Located close to an amazing waterfall (by driving).

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Scandic Bergen city

Bergen

There are 2 wings to the hotel. We were assigned a room in what appeared to be an older wing. The suite we were assigned to had no air-conditioning and the windows in the bedroom could not be opened. It was very stuffy despite a small fan that was provided. This was contributed by the unusually hot weather we experienced during our time there. The staff were kind enough to relocate us to another room with much better ventilation. The overall standard did pale in comparison to other Scandic hotels we had been to.

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Guided Hike to Pulpit Rock

Stavanger

Excellent guide who doubled up as photographer. He ensured we had great photos at the main highlight.

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Overnight Hike to Trolltunga

Odda

The most memorable highlight of my trip. Definitely recommended.

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Glacier Kayaking Excursion

Norway

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Flåm Bike Experience

Flåm

We didn't have much time to enjoy this and weather was also not the best.

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