Kimkim Trip Reviews for Norway

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Excellent Trip - Superb Service
Norway | Nov 4 - Nov 12, 2022

Brian
Brian B.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Nov 13, 2022
We had an amazing trip to Norway, and appreciated all the work and responsiveness of the entire KimKim staff that was involved with our vacation including Ezdi, Julia, and Merée. So many great memories, and will try to highlight a few. We loved staying at Anker Brygge, and spending time in Svolvær. The cabins on the water are great, and the tour of the Lofoten Islands with Maurizio and Lofoten Lights was excellent. So glad the cruise up to Tromsø with Hurtigruten was included, a unique and... Read more

We had an amazing trip to Norway, and appreciated all the work and responsiveness of the entire KimKim staff that was involved with our vacation including Ezdi, Julia, and Merée. So many great memories, and will try to highlight a few. We loved staying at Anker Brygge, and spending time in Svolvær. The cabins on the water are great, and the tour of the Lofoten Islands with Maurizio and Lofoten Lights was excellent. So glad the cruise up to Tromsø with Hurtigruten was included, a unique and beautiful trip through the Fjords, and saw Northern Lights over Lofoten Islands on our departure. Without a doubt the biggest highlight of the trip overall was staying in the glass igloo at Lyngen North. Incredible place, wonderful dinner, and we were lucky to have a very active aurora evening - stayed up late into the night watching the lights dance across the mountains. Back in Tromsø, enjoyed walking and exploring the town, shopping and hiking, and the cable car is definitely a can not miss experience. What a view. The dinner cruise was nice even with no Northern Lights to view. The only disappointment was that the Whale Watching Tour was not canceled/refunded. Easy to get overbooked, especially with a night activity followed by an early morning.

I was extremely satisfied with the booking process and communication as we changed itineraries and had questions leading up to departure. The KimKim team was great to work with.

Hotel Reviews
Anker Brygge
Svolvær

The cabin on the water was wonderful. Spacious and peaceful, with incredible views across the water. Our experience was quiet, liked being away from, but able to easily walk to the restaurants and shops. Would definitely recommend and return.

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Unique cabin design.
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Scandic Oslo Airport
Gardermoen

Good location near airport, with smaller rooms and above average restaurant. Can catch shuttle from Airport (S55) or right out front of hotel to/from airport. Had trouble communicating with hotel before trip trying to arrange transportation. Was not easy getting a cab to hotel since it is relatively close (but not walkable). Once we learned about shuttle, it was easy getting back and forth.

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Radisson Blu Hotel
Tromsø

Great location near water and easy to walk a lot of places within the city including across the bridge. Had a great corner room on 7th floor with wrap-around windows, overlooking water and town. Breakfast is very good.

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Activity Reviews
Glass Igloo
Glass Igloo
Tromsø

100% highlight and a must do. We were blessed and lucky to have a night filled with Northern Light activity. I would have loved the stay regardless - what a setting. The three-course dinner was our best meal of our vacation and the staff is terrific. The travel up to the igloo was simple, and bus ride went by quick due to views and two ferry boat rides that break up the 3-4 hours.

Quality of Experience
One of the most unique stays you'll have.
Food
The best dinner we had our 9 day trip.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff was fantastic.
Transport
Bus was comfortable and easy to figure out.
Fjellheisen Cable Car Experience
Fjellheisen Cable Car Experience
Tromsø

A must do when in Tromsø. Incredible views from top.

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Lofoten Winter Photography Adventure
Lofoten Winter Photography Adventure
Svolvær

Nice half day trip exploring all sides of the islands. Loved our guide Maurizio, who was personable, knowledgeable, and made the day fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Maurizio was fantastic driver and guide.
Transport
Nice comfortable van. Easy to get in and out at the various stops.
Northern Lights Dinner Cruise
Northern Lights Dinner Cruise
Tromsø

Beautiful cruise around Tromsø. Had a beautiful clear evening, however no lights. Enjoyed being on the water and a different perspective of the city. Food was average, staff above and beyond excellent.

Quality of Experience
Food
Main course was not very good. First course was fun sample of regional food and dessert was great.
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Whale Watching Excursion by Electric Ship
Whale Watching Excursion by Electric Ship
Tromsø

Did not go. Despite trying to cancel 46 hours before trip, did not get refunded due to 48 hour cancelation rule. Not sure what they need two full days to prepare for.

Local specialist: Ezdi Trejo
Ezdi
Ezdi Trejo
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Nov 15, 2022

Hi Brian, thanks so much for the lovely review! I am very happy to hear that you had a great time and especially that the Northern Lights tour was amazing!

I wish you all the best
Ezdi

Picture perfect Norway October 2022
Norway | Oct 5 - Oct 12, 2022

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Tom D.
Dedham, MA | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022
Just finished the fourth trip planned by Kimkim , and the first time working with Merée in Norway. Excellent planning, great selection of hotels and activities. Due to a death in the family one week before our original date we needed to shift the trip out by two weeks. Not a problem for Merée and Sonia, many thanks.
My brother and I loved the Polar Fjord Sea eagle tour from Bodo. Primary focus of the trip was to photograph Northern Lights and we succeeded very well especially in Tromsa...
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Just finished the fourth trip planned by Kimkim , and the first time working with Merée in Norway. Excellent planning, great selection of hotels and activities. Due to a death in the family one week before our original date we needed to shift the trip out by two weeks. Not a problem for Merée and Sonia, many thanks.
My brother and I loved the Polar Fjord Sea eagle tour from Bodo. Primary focus of the trip was to photograph Northern Lights and we succeeded very well especially in Tromsa with Trini. However the weather is obviously integral to chasing the Northern Lights and I would recommend getting in touch with the tour providers before hand to exchange contact information in case they need to be in touch.

Hotel Review
Eliassen Rorbuer
Moskenes

If you are in the area this is a must stay. Don't miss the sauna around the corner

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I left my iPad behind and the staff found it and shipped it back to me
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Local specialist: Merée Ruzits
Merée
Merée Ruzits
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 26, 2022

Hi, Thomas!
I am happy that you enjoyed your travels in Norway, it was a pleasure working with you on this plan. Thank you for the kind words!
All the best
Meree

Overall, our whole trip was an unforgettable ...
Norway | Oct 10 - Oct 16, 2022

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Claire M.
East Chattanooga, TN | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2022
Overall, our whole trip was an unforgettable experience and we can’t thank Tom enough for all his hard work in planning it down to the tiniest detail. Every connection and transfer was smooth and easy, with absolutely no stress at all, which made it all the more enjoyable!
Oslo and Bergen are beautiful cities and we learned so much about the hidden gems of both from our amazing guides on our private tours.
By far our most memorable experience though was the fjord cruise! I’ve never seen a...
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Overall, our whole trip was an unforgettable experience and we can’t thank Tom enough for all his hard work in planning it down to the tiniest detail. Every connection and transfer was smooth and easy, with absolutely no stress at all, which made it all the more enjoyable!
Oslo and Bergen are beautiful cities and we learned so much about the hidden gems of both from our amazing guides on our private tours.
By far our most memorable experience though was the fjord cruise! I’ve never seen a more beautiful place than the mountains, waterfalls and villages alongside the fjords.
We’re so glad we chose to visit Norway and it was a pleasure working with Tom and Kimkim travel!

Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Oct 21, 2022

Im glad you had an unforgettable experience here and it was a delight and pleasure working with you too :)

Unforgettable Trip to Norway
Norway | Oct 9 - Oct 15, 2022

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Da-Wei L.
Alhambra, AZ | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2022
Christina was fantastic! She put together an itinerary that was a great fit for my family, as we have two children ages 5 and 7 years old. The hotels were in great location, convenient for traveling, and the views were great. Her recommendations for restaurants, bakeries, and sits to visit were also spot on. More importantly, she has been very responsive throughout the planning and booking process. Even during the trip, she was able to help with some issues and well as answering my... Read more

Christina was fantastic! She put together an itinerary that was a great fit for my family, as we have two children ages 5 and 7 years old. The hotels were in great location, convenient for traveling, and the views were great. Her recommendations for restaurants, bakeries, and sits to visit were also spot on. More importantly, she has been very responsive throughout the planning and booking process. Even during the trip, she was able to help with some issues and well as answering my questions very promptly. I highly recommend Christina and the Kimkim travel team for trips to Norway. I certainly will for my next trip to Norway!

Hotel Reviews
Reine Rorbuer
Reine

Very conveniently located. Close enough to the famous Reinebringen trail head to walk to (for adults), which is important due to lack of parking spaces at the trailhead area. Spacious with 2 bedrooms (one with bunkbed for the children) and a large great room (kitchen, dining room and family room all in one) with fantastic view of the harbor/bay. We parked our car right in front of our cabin, which is convenient. The restaurant on site is very good, and breakfast is included with the stay. There are convenience store (Circle K) and cafe all within a few minutes of walking from our cabin.

Authenticity & Character
Built in the style of traditional Norwegian fishing cabin. The decoration inside also reflected the area.
Location
Fantastic waterfront view
Staff
Friendly and responsive
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Scandic Byporten
Oslo

Located the the same building complex as the Oslo Central station. We literally walked from the train station to our hotel in 5 min without having to step outside into the streets. The train will take you to and from the airport in 20min (the Express train only has 1 stop before reaching the hotel or the airport, depending on the direction of your travel). Many restaurant, sites (including the art district, the Opera House, Munch Museum) , shopping, are all within walking distance. The tram and buses right in front of the hotel can easily extend the travel distance conveniently. Buffet style breakfast is included with the stay, and has a very nice selection of items. Staff is very friendly and responsive. Rooms are modern, clean, and very well maintained. Definitely would stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
Modern European design.
Location
Easy short walk to many attractions/sights. Buses and Trams stop right in the front of the hotel. Many restaurants and shopping close by, all with short walks.
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Svinøya Rorbuer
Svolvær

Our very first experience with traditional fishing cabin style hotel. Simple design and amenities but has enough space for our family of 4. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and family room and a good size kitchen with eating area. 7 min driving from the airport which is very nice. Connect to E10 (major route connecting the island chain) via a bridge. Secluded and quiet. Nice view of the bay from our cabin. Hotel has the best restaurant on the island.

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Activity Reviews
Explore Svolvær
Explore Svolvær
Svolvær

Great for outdoor activities. Short drive to trailheads. We went during the rainy season but was still able to get in some hiking. The recommended bakery was fantastic.

Quality of Experience
Somewhat limited by rain. Would've like to get in some casual walks and run.
Transport
Car rental was a easy. Just a 15-20 meters outside as you walk out of the airport luggage claim.
Explore Reine and the Surroundings
Explore Reine and the Surroundings
Reine

The location and view from our hotel helped set the tone. Reine is easily one of the most beautiful places we have visited. Hiking up the Reinebringen trail is a must. Bonus with included buffet style breakfast.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hotel staff is friendly and helpful.
Transport
We rented a car and drove. One of the most scenic drives anywhere in the world.
Oslo City Walk with a Local
Oslo City Walk with a Local
Oslo

The tour is tailored to our family since we have 2 young children ages 5 and 7 years old. Both me and my wife, as well as our kids, enjoyed the tour. Our guide Stig was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and has a great sense of humor. He also recommended things to see/do after the tour, as well as instructions on the transportation to make it very easy for us. Highly recommend him.

Quality of Experience
See above
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We learned so much more about the rich history of Oslo than we would've had we done this on our own. I am so glad we booked this tour.
Transport
Utilizing the public transportation was a breeze.
Local specialist: Christina Wang
Christina
Christina Wang
Local specialist in Kristiansand, Norway | Replied on Oct 17, 2022

Thank you for your kind words and nice review, Da-Wei.
This is very valuable feedback for other travellers, when they are deciding where to stay and if they should include the guided walk.

I am so happy we manage to put together a memorable trip for you and you family and that it all went smoothly for you.
I was a pleasure planning this trip with you!
I hope we get to welcome you and your family to Norway again :)

Best, Christina

Great trip planning experience and even better travel experience
Norway | Sep 25 - Oct 6, 2022

Katie
Katie W.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2022
My husband and I had an excellent experience planning and booking our recent trip to Norway (including the Lofoten islands, Vesteralen and Oslo) with kimkim. From the start, we felt that Christina, our local specialist, was not only knowledgeable, but was listening to us regarding what we were hoping to get out of our trip. When she first sent our itinerary to us, it was awesome to see that she had included the balance of time outdoors and experiencing Norwegian people, food and culture that... Read more

My husband and I had an excellent experience planning and booking our recent trip to Norway (including the Lofoten islands, Vesteralen and Oslo) with kimkim. From the start, we felt that Christina, our local specialist, was not only knowledgeable, but was listening to us regarding what we were hoping to get out of our trip. When she first sent our itinerary to us, it was awesome to see that she had included the balance of time outdoors and experiencing Norwegian people, food and culture that we were hoping for. The locations that Christina recommended within Lofoten were absolutely stunning, and we felt that the pacing was a perfect - we were able to see a lot of different towns and parts of the region, but still have time to enjoy ourselves at each unique stay. Especially memorable was our stay with Lone at her family-owned guesthouse, Skagakaia, where we sat outside, staying warm next to a beautiful fire, watching the Northern Lights, full from her delicious home cooking. We also very much enjoyed our tour of Oslo with Stig, who described for us the past, present and future of Oslo as we walked around and learned even more about the people, culture and history. Since we had time left in Oslo after our tour with him, we were able to take him up on several of his wonderful recommendations for food and drinks. We appreciate all Christina and her colleagues and partners did to make this such a seamless and memorable vacation and trip for us. We wouldn't change a thing, and we highly recommend kimkim and plan to use the service again in the future. Thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Henningsvær Bryggehotell
Vagan

Beautiful hotel right on the water within walking distance to just about everything. Wonderful breakfast.

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Location
Just a warning that parking can be tight and guests may need to pay for parking if the hotel lot is full.
Staff
The staff were very accommodating to us in helping us do some laundry on site - thank you!
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Thon Hotel Terminus
Oslo

Wonderful location and friendly staff. Great hotel breakfast.

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Svinøya Rorbuer
Svolvær

Beautiful place to stay, loved listening to the water at night. Very cozy and charming. Great restaurant with delicious food and friendly staff. Terrific location - easy to get to and easy parking!

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Skagakaia

Beautiful place to stay. Lone is an amazing host and we felt so welcome in her guesthouse. Very cozy and charming. Lone is an amazing cook and we enjoyed every meal with her. Terrific location right on the water with some wonderful views and a sculpture park within walking distance - easy to get to and easy parking!

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Lone is so sweet and a wonderful host. We enjoyed talking to her and learning from her about the area.
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Sakrisøy Rorbuer
Reine

Beautiful location and place to stay, loved listening to the water at night. Very cozy and charming. Kitchen is well equipped. Love having a fireplace and logs provided for a fire. Convenient location close to Anita's market and restaurant. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. It was wonderful.

Authenticity & Character
Pure coziness. Loved the personal touches, fireplace and well-equipped kitchen.
Location
Convenient location, yet right on the water. Couldn't ask for better.
Staff
Really appreciated the communication and help with our laundry - thank you!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean place!
Activity Reviews
Trollfjord Cruise
Trollfjord Cruise
Norway

This was great way to explore the fjords. Appreciate that the company is eco-conscious. We learned so much from expert guide, Julia, about the sensitive ecosystem in and around the fjords. Thank you!

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Chase the Northern Lights in Svolvær
Chase the Northern Lights in Svolvær
Svolvær

Geir went out of his way to find conditions that could help us see Northern Lights - and we did! His enthusiasm for the Northern Lights is wonderful and contagious. It was endearing seeing him help budding photographers get the best shots of the Northern Lights that he could. This was the experience of a lifetime.

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Explore Oslo's hidden gems with a local expert
Explore Oslo's hidden gems with a local expert
Oslo

Stig loves Oslo and offered a fun and informative tour of Oslo that allowed us to explore its past, present and future. We learned about the culture, history and people, but also received personal suggestions from Stig regarding his favorite places to frequent throughout the city - without and pressure. Stig is a wonderful and enthusiastic tour guide! So glad we got to see the city he loves through his eyes!

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Local specialist: Christina Wang
Christina
Christina Wang
Local specialist in Kristiansand, Norway | Replied on Oct 19, 2022

Hi Katie and Nathan.

Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a detailed review of your trip.
It warms my heart knowing you had such a great experience!

Thank you for letting me take part in your adventures with little updates a long the way.
It has been a pleasure planning with and following you!

I hope we get the chance to plan with you again one day.

Best,
Christina

I wasn't sure how trip would unfold as I have...
Norway | Oct 1 - Oct 11, 2022

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eric s.
South Bradenton, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022

I wasn't sure how trip would unfold as I haven't used KimKim before however, all turned out aces! Tricia was extremely helpful in putting it all together. Norway is an extremely beautiful country (even in the rain!) and if you are an outdoor person you will appreciate the amazing countryside. Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger are great very manageable cities with a lot to see. All said, a wounderful experience.

Local specialist: Tricia Cantlon
Tricia
Tricia Cantlon
Local specialist in Oslo | Replied on Oct 13, 2022

After a long wait through covid restrictions, I'm delighted you got to finally experience the magic of Norway. Autumn is my favorite time of year and I'm grateful you were willing to visit in off-season (and brave Kjeragbolten!). So glad you took the chance on using Kimkim, Eric! It was a pleasure working with you and Jane.

Loved working with Flåm
Norway | Oct 1 - Oct 9, 2022

Kimberly
Kimberly R.
| Reviewed on Oct 11, 2022
Kimkim was fabulous to work with. They gave us a stress free, personalized trip. Our favorite part of the trip was our stay at an amazing hotel in Flåm with unparalleled Fjord views and floating sauna experience. This trip was everything we hoped for. We also had a big last minute travel change request and Kimkim made it happen with zero stress. They even worked with a hotel to find a necklace that I carelessly left behind! Read more

Kimkim was fabulous to work with. They gave us a stress free, personalized trip. Our favorite part of the trip was our stay at an amazing hotel in Flåm with unparalleled Fjord views and floating sauna experience. This trip was everything we hoped for. We also had a big last minute travel change request and Kimkim made it happen with zero stress. They even worked with a hotel to find a necklace that I carelessly left behind!

Hotel Reviews
Flåm Marina
Flåm

We had one of the main-level apartments with 2 bedrooms and a kitchen and a patio. All units have amazing views. Truly incredible. We loved eating at the glass-enclosed restaurant for the breakfast buffet (included) and dinner. Everything is located within easy walking distance. All staff was very nice. We all agreed that this was the highlight of our trip. Also, if you enjoy doing sauna, ask to be booked at the floating sauna that is moored nearby. We did a group experience and it was so much fun besides being beautiful and restorative.

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Breathtaking views but still easy walking distance to everything in Flåm
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Having our own deck and patio was very nice. FYI All of the accommodations in Norway are small by American standards. If you are a very big person, you will find all of Norway to be a bit narrow/small indoors.
Gudvangen Fjordtell
Gudvangen

Beautiful apartment with meadow views out the back and lots of space.

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Location
Easy to walk to everything in the town
Staff
They made everything easy. it was no problem when I misplaced the voucher for my buffet breakfast. Buffet breakfast was great with fresh made Norwegian waffles and an abundance of pickled herring varieties in addition to all of the standard fare
Cleanliness & Comfort
Most comfortable place we stayed in Norway
Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 11, 2022

Hi Kimberly!

Thank you so much for this feedback. It was great to plan this trip for your family and I am so happy that you got to enjoy the beauty of Norway!

Greetings
Krista

Amazing Experience !!
Norway | Sep 24 - Oct 8, 2022

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Nemish S.
India | Reviewed on Oct 09, 2022
Would like to thank Julia and her team for making our trip a memorable one. They helped us curate the best itinerary possible based on our travel dates. The hotels booked for us were at the perfect locations keeping our comfort in mind and all the activities booked and things to do suggested by them ensured we have a good time. We interacted with a number of guides for this trip on KimKim but want to have special mention to Julia & Meree as they helped us out with some last minute changes... Read more

Would like to thank Julia and her team for making our trip a memorable one. They helped us curate the best itinerary possible based on our travel dates. The hotels booked for us were at the perfect locations keeping our comfort in mind and all the activities booked and things to do suggested by them ensured we have a good time. We interacted with a number of guides for this trip on KimKim but want to have special mention to Julia & Meree as they helped us out with some last minute changes with our bookings and reverted to our queries promptly.

Hotel Reviews
Thon Hotel Astoria
Oslo
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Flåmsbrygga Hotel
Flåm
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Scandic Byparken
Bergen
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Ms Nordlys
Tromsø
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Scandic Ishavshotel
Tromsø
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Activity Reviews
Explore Oslo - Sights & Museums
Explore Oslo - Sights & Museums
Oslo
Free Day in Bergen - Board Hurtigruten
Free Day in Bergen - Board Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten
Ulriken Cable Car
Ulriken Cable Car
Bergen
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Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour
Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour
Tromsø
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Local specialist: User Not Found
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User Not Found
Local specialist in Vestbygda | Replied on Oct 10, 2022

Hi Nemish,

Thank you so much for your review. I am very happy to hear you had a memorable time in Norway and that our team was able to assist you and make your trip go as smoothly as possible.

Greetings from Norway!

Our trip was exactly what we wanted. Tricia w...
Norway | Sep 29 - Oct 5, 2022

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Richelle S.
Castle Rock, CO | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2022

Our trip was exactly what we wanted. Tricia was very helpful in providing information and making adjustments where needed. She also went out of her way to keep in touch while we were on our trip to try to ensure we saw the northern lights (which we did!). The staff at Mefjord Brygge were helpful. Sebastian was knowledgeable and kind and made several suggestions regarding the best way to experience this beautiful country. We thoroughly enjoyed our time!

Local specialist: Tricia Cantlon
Tricia
Tricia Cantlon
Local specialist in Oslo | Replied on Oct 10, 2022

Thank you right back for your easygoing travel vibe and wonderful feedback, Richelle. I’m so happy you had a trip to remember and Aurora showed up for you! Maybe see you back here someday :)

Excellent planning
Norway | Sep 19 - Oct 3, 2022

Anjana
Anjana A.
India | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2022
Our trip to Norway was planned very well by Julia. Her selection of hotels are excellent with respect to location, quality and food. Also, she was flexible with making changes to the initial plan so that our expectations are met. The tour chosen by Julia to see Northern Lights was excellent - Chasing Lights. Overall, I highly recommend Kim Kim if you are looking for a trip to Norway. Read more

Our trip to Norway was planned very well by Julia. Her selection of hotels are excellent with respect to location, quality and food. Also, she was flexible with making changes to the initial plan so that our expectations are met. The tour chosen by Julia to see Northern Lights was excellent - Chasing Lights. Overall, I highly recommend Kim Kim if you are looking for a trip to Norway.

Hotel Reviews
Hotell Bondeheimen
Oslo

Excellent location, cozy & beautiful room. Very high quality food at their restaurant. Highly recommend this hotel.

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Thon Hotel Tromsø
Tromsø

Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent location and very good quality food. Highly recommend.

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Scandic Copenhagen
København

Very good location, spacious room and good breakfast. Highly recommend this hotel.

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Scandic Torget
Bergen

Excellent location to get the best view of Bergen. But the room was very tiny. Breakfast was good. Recommend it if you are particular with location and room view. Else, it could be quite expensive.

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It was very clean but the room was tiny and hence reduced one star for less comfort.
Activity Reviews
Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise
Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise
Oslo

A perfect tour and a must do if you are in Oslo!

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Northern Lights Hunt by Bus
Northern Lights Hunt by Bus
Tromsø

Couldn't ask for more! Excellent team with knowledge and communication skills. The team made sure we get as much as possible from the tour. Loved Meda and Julia! Highly recommend if you are in Tromso for Northern Lights!

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Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Dec 13, 2022

Hi Anjana, thanks so much for the lovely review! I am very happy to hear that you had a great time and especially that the Northern Lights tour was amazing!

I wish you all the best
Julia

Bergen, Aurland the fjords of Norway
Norway | Sep 20 - Sep 26, 2022

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NICOLE L.
Manchester, CT | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2022
The trip plan that Christina at KimKim.com put together was perfect for us. I stressed that we enjoy all kinds of local interaction and don't mind figuring our way around. We look forward to figuring out new countries on our own, it really gets you immersed in your destination. Then all I did was pick 1 city as the starting point and explained that we like to do one thing each day. She recommended a few places and away we went on trains and ferries! The local guide John in Bergen, Norway... Read more

The trip plan that Christina at KimKim.com put together was perfect for us. I stressed that we enjoy all kinds of local interaction and don't mind figuring our way around. We look forward to figuring out new countries on our own, it really gets you immersed in your destination. Then all I did was pick 1 city as the starting point and explained that we like to do one thing each day. She recommended a few places and away we went on trains and ferries!

The local guide John in Bergen, Norway was very knowledgeable and eager to engage, as was Luis in Aurland, Norway. He took us hiking/climbing - lucky for us he was very accommodating as we wore ourselves out the day before our hike, and wished to take it a little easier. He was very friendly and knowledgeable of all the history in that area of the fjords.

Christina was responsive throughout planning and travel, whenever we had a question she got back to us quickly which puts your mind at ease. We would not hesitate to use her services for traveling in Norway again.

We will happily book future jaunts with Kimkim.com!

Local specialist: Christina Wang
Christina
Christina Wang
Local specialist in Kristiansand, Norway | Replied on Apr 01, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write this nice review, Nicole.
It really makes my heart smile, knowing you had a good trip!
I will pass on you kind words to the guides.

It has been a pleasure planning with you and if you ever decide to come back and visit a different part of Norway, I would love to be a part of it again!

Best,
Christina

Great trip!
Norway | Sep 8 - Sep 16, 2022

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Ramy B.
North Stamford, CT | Reviewed on Oct 05, 2022
This was a great trip. We were able to do everything we wanted to do. Our guides lead great hikes. Our hotels were lovely. Nearly all of our plans went seamlessly and we only had to reach out to our local contact once. I highly recommend KimKim and will definitely book again for the next country. Read more

This was a great trip. We were able to do everything we wanted to do. Our guides lead great hikes. Our hotels were lovely. Nearly all of our plans went seamlessly and we only had to reach out to our local contact once. I highly recommend KimKim and will definitely book again for the next country.

Activity Reviews
Guided Kjerag Hike
Guided Kjerag Hike
Stavanger
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Hike to Pulpit Rock
Guided Hike to Pulpit Rock
Stavanger
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amazing guide! We loved her!
Transport
Blue Ice Hike
Norway
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Standard Extra Fjord Tour from Bergen
Standard Extra Fjord Tour from Bergen
Bergen
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ended up being a really big list of activities for our last day.
Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 05, 2022

Hi Ramy!
Thank you for you nice review! I am glad you had an amazing time in Norway and were pleased with the kimkim service.
I wish you all the best,
Krista

City and Fjord Adventure
Norway | Sep 15 - Sep 22, 2022

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Ann S.
Arlington, MA | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2022
Tom helped us fulfill our dream of visiting the Fjords and spending a fantastic week in Norway. With lots of advance planning, every transfer and connection went off smoothly! We skirted rain at every turn and enjoyed beautiful scenery on the Flam Railway from Oslo to Myrdal, on a RIB boat adventure in Flam, from our hotel in lovely Aurland, and on an excellent ferry trip from Aurland to Bergen. The fjords were even more spectacular than I imagined! Tom also set up personalized tours in... Read more

Tom helped us fulfill our dream of visiting the Fjords and spending a fantastic week in Norway. With lots of advance planning, every transfer and connection went off smoothly! We skirted rain at every turn and enjoyed beautiful scenery on the Flam Railway from Oslo to Myrdal, on a RIB boat adventure in Flam, from our hotel in lovely Aurland, and on an excellent ferry trip from Aurland to Bergen. The fjords were even more spectacular than I imagined! Tom also set up personalized tours in Oslo and Bergen and we especially enjoyed walking all around Bergen with John! All the extra information Tom provided came in handy when we were planning our days or looking for a nice restaurant.

Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Oct 02, 2022

Im happy to hear you had a wonderful time fulfilling your dream visiting us here in Norway and it was a delight planning and communicating prior and during your trip.

Norway is such a magical place, and this trip...
Norway | Sep 8 - Sep 18, 2022

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Sharon S.
Stevensville, MT | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2022
Norway is such a magical place, and this trip allowed us to burrow in further than our previous trip. Our trip had a nice flow, and our accommodations were excellent. We stayed in both an incredible boutique style hotel suite, and a fishing cabin in the Lofotens. Our overnight on the Hurtigruten Ferry gave us a taste of cruising and allowed us to take a RIB trip to the Saltstraumen Strait. We liked having 2 nights at our hotels so we could get there, explore and relax. Linda was attentive to... Read more

Norway is such a magical place, and this trip allowed us to burrow in further than our previous trip. Our trip had a nice flow, and our accommodations were excellent. We stayed in both an incredible boutique style hotel suite, and a fishing cabin in the Lofotens. Our overnight on the Hurtigruten Ferry gave us a taste of cruising and allowed us to take a RIB trip to the Saltstraumen Strait. We liked having 2 nights at our hotels so we could get there, explore and relax. Linda was attentive to our needs with many great suggestions. Thank you for your organization and ease of planning.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Nidelven
Trondheim

Central location by the flower bridge with easy access to outside terrace restaurants and bars. This hotel had the best breakfast buffet ever!!!! It's hard to call it a buffet as there were stations set up with personal service for everything. The room was comfortable. The hotel staff was extremely helpful. We had an issue with our power cords and they were able to advise us on how to fix our access.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Location and breakfast
Staff
Helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hustadvika Havhotell
Fraena

I wish I had read the driving instructions to this hotel that you provided more thoroughly before I panicked. Turns out we were only 3 minutes away when we started asking directions. The room was comfortable and cozy. The staff was very pleasant. It was a bit isolated if you didn't want to eat at the hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
MS Kong Harald
Tromsø

This ferry ride was great exposure to what cruising must be like. Our room was small but had everything we needed. We were only onboard 1 night. If we had gone further it would have been nice to have a room with a larger window. We sat on the observation deck most of the time. It was amazing how closely we navigated through the islands. We signed up to take the RIB Saltstraumen excursion. This may have been the highlight of our trip. For some reason we thought we had our room until we reached Svolvaer. But when we were paged we found out we should have checked out by 11. We were hoping to come back from the RIB adventure, take a warm shower and gather up our belongings for our departure. That was our mistake. The scenery along the passage was incredible!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nordis Apartments
Svolvær

Wow!! What a great little boutique hotel!!! We loved our corner suite with a lovely view of the harbor and mountains. Our bedroom was spacious, and we appreciated having the sitting area and outside balcony as well. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for getting us such a lovely space.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Corner suite with balcony on the harbor
Staff
Friendly and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Reine Rorbuer
Reine

Quaint fishing cabin right on the harbor. Lovely space with lots of character.

Authenticity & Character
A true fishing cabin outfitted as you would hope, but with modern amenities
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Trollfjord Cruise
Trollfjord Cruise
Norway

Amazing time on the water. The guides were informative. The scenery was stunning.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable and friendly. Enjoyed the underwater drone images.
Transport
Diverse scenery
Local specialist: Linda Veråsdal
Linda
Linda Veråsdal
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Oct 11, 2022

Hi Sharon, thank you so much for your review and sharing the wonderful pictures! They are just amazing and I can see you had a nice trip! Am glad the flow worked out and that you got so many great experiences! Hope to see you both back in Norway again! :-) Best wishes, Linda

Highly recommend.. Picture perfect plan
Norway | Sep 20 - Sep 27, 2022

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Kavita P.
Mesquite, TX | Reviewed on Sep 28, 2022

Amazing! It was our first time going with kimkim… was a little nervous, having never used a travel consultant online to do our bookings before. But every little detail was well thought out and paced out. We had a great balance of activity and relaxation. Norway is spectacular… Flam is a must see.
I would totally recommend KimKim… thanks so much Julia for planning the perfect holiday.

Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 03, 2022

Kavita, thank you for you nice review! I am glad you had an amazing time in Norway.
I wish you all the best
Julia

Norway Self Guided
Norway | Aug 19 - Sep 2, 2022

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Bayard T.
Tilton, NH | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2022
I substitute the word "Excellent" for your term "Amazing".
All things considered and relatively, our trip to Norway went extremely well. The logistics worked according to plan. The weather was very good. It was great fun. Julia was a big help with the hotels and area attractions. The few glitches we had were attended to and resolved quickly. I appreciate Julia's attentive and prompt responses to our requests. Good job!
As kimkim's role here was to find us hotels along the itinerary we...
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I substitute the word "Excellent" for your term "Amazing".
All things considered and relatively, our trip to Norway went extremely well. The logistics worked according to plan. The weather was very good. It was great fun. Julia was a big help with the hotels and area attractions. The few glitches we had were attended to and resolved quickly. I appreciate Julia's attentive and prompt responses to our requests. Good job!
As kimkim's role here was to find us hotels along the itinerary we designed, I am providing our comments on your recommendations which might help with other clients
Excellent (5 Stars!!): (1) The Rosvang Gaard. Otto and Albert provided a memorable experience. The lodging, the food, the hospitality and the conversation were the best of the trip. (2) Juvet Landscape Hotel: unique, rustic, great views, excellent food and accommodations.
Very Good (4 stars and in this order): (3) Hotel Christiania Oslo: Central location, large ,quiet, cool room, good breakfast and an excellent pizza restaurant on property, (4) Det Hanseatiske Hotel: Older historic building with character helped with a very accommodating staff. Our room was recently renovated being very well done and was quiet and cool. Central location was a big plus. (5) Scandic Ishavshotel is the best combination of location and facilities in Tromso. The service staff went out of their way to help us with logistics and accommodate us with our room preference. Breakfast was very good. The hotel is big and busy. Lot's of dogs (and big ones) were guests too! (6) Hamn i Senja: Location, facilities, dinner and breakfast were very good. I recommend a second floor room as other guests are constantly walking by and near to one's first floor room window. (7) DragsvikFjordhotel is 200 meters up from the ferry crossing but was very good for out in the country. We had a 2 room suite and a very good dinners on site. (8) Grand Hotel in Oslo was just that: Grand! Unfortunately, the day & night we were there the weather was hot and with little air conditioning , our street side room limited a good night's sleep. (I should have changed rooms...) Very good breakfast and location.
Not Recommended: (9) Hardanger Fjordtun. The owner/operator is a nice guy but his cabin facility was not up to our expectations. (Maybe if we were in our 30's or 40's). This is a much diminished version of the Juvet Landscape Hotel. The cabin was too small all around. For a shower, one stood in was a dish pan! The 'view' was of trees directly to the cabin's front. There is no place to eat in the area so a picnic dinner is required. He and his partner went out of their way to make us a very good breakfast.
Question: What more information could we have provided to you regarding our preferences understanding that you must balance the product with the price?....For example, what description could we have given you to have put us in the old section of the Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand?
Thanks for the help. The trip was great
Regards,
Bayard and Susan Tracy

Activity Reviews
Fjellheisen Cable Car Experience
Fjellheisen Cable Car Experience
Tromsø

This was a good idea. It's close to the city and gives very good views of the fjord and surrounding mountains. You can watch the paragliders takeoff beside you!

Finnafjord Safari by RIB
Finnafjord Safari by RIB
Balestrand

This was great fun even on a rainy day. It's just amazing to see the clouds off the mountains and the farms along the shoreline.

Drive to Kristiansund over Molde (Atlantic Ocean Road)
Drive to Kristiansund over Molde (Atlantic Ocean Road)
Åndalsnes

It was a beautiful day. I think this road is better seen in a storm with the surf coming over the road. But no one is complaining about a beautiful day at the ocean.

Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 03, 2022

Hi Bayard, thanks so much for writing such a detailed review! This is highly appreciated and I will definitely take it into consideration for the next time!
I am also really glad to hear that you had over all an amazing time! Albert and Otto are really one of a kind and I always love meeting them!
I wish you all the best!
Julia

Norway is a beautiful, clean, safe, amazing c...
Norway | Sep 1 - Sep 14, 2022

Merle
Merle S.
Millville, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022

Norway is a beautiful, clean, safe, amazing country. The natural beauty took my breath away time after time. The glaciers, fjords, Art, sculpture, gardens, waterfalls, ferries, trains, food, hotels, and people surpassed my expectations. The kayaking in the fjord in Eidfjord was my favorite day. The walking tour with Marianne in Oslo was terrific and professional. We were in Oslo Bergen Eidfjord Stavanger and Skei. All were different and exceptional.

Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 06, 2022

HI Merle, thanks a lot for the review! So happy to hear that you loved our beautiful country and that you had great experiences!

I wish you all the best!
Julia

The trip was great. The walking guide was fa...
Norway | Sep 1 - Sep 14, 2022

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Debbie S.
Delray Beach, FL | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022

The trip was great. The walking guide was fantastic, very informative. The parts I didnt like was that it was a lot of driving. And after seeing everything we did, the Norway in a nutshell was repetitive.
The hotels were really very well located in Oslo & Bergen.

Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 06, 2022

HI Debbie, thanks a lot for your review! I am very happy to hear that you had a great trip even if there was a lot of driving involved!

All the best
Julia

Great experience!
Norway | Aug 30 - Sep 7, 2022

Jordan
Jordan U.
Stony Point, NY | Reviewed on Sep 15, 2022
This was not only my first time using kimkim but my first time using a travel agency in general. It was an incredible experience! It was exactly what we wanted and could not have been better Read more

This was not only my first time using kimkim but my first time using a travel agency in general. It was an incredible experience! It was exactly what we wanted and could not have been better

Hotel Review
Kviknes Hotel
Balestrand

Such a beautiful hotel and one of the best places to eat in Norway!

Authenticity & Character
The restaurant
Location
The views!!
Staff
Everyone was friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was hot
Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 20, 2022

HI Jordan! So fun to see all the pictures from your experiences in Norway! I am happy to hear that you had an amazing time! Now coming for the winter and Northern Lights should be one of the next adventures!
I wish you all the best
Julia

Great job. We had a blast Julia did a super j...
Norway | Sep 1 - Sep 14, 2022

Jay
Jay S.
Melville, NY | Reviewed on Sep 15, 2022

Great job. We had a blast Julia did a super job arranging everything and was extremely accommodating

Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 20, 2022

Hi Jay, thanks for the review! I am glad you finally got to travel after you had to wait for so long!
All the best
Julia

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