Kimkim Trip Reviews for Norway

We had never used a service like Kimkim to plan a trip before, but have had such an amazing experience in Norway, thanks to Tricia and the Kimkim team, that we'll be coming back. Having someone like Tricia give us expert advice and structure our trip around our wish list has been amazing, and she had us doing things we wouldn't have thought of (Flam bike ride, floating sauna, walking tour guide in Bergen, and staying in Hjelle, to name just a few!)
We knew that it could be a busy 12 days in Norway, but the local knowledge from Tricia meant that a good mix of travel, activity and downtime to simply appreciate the beauty of the surroundings was achieved.
And it didn't stop with the planning and booking of everything, it was really nice to have Tricia keeping in touch with us nearly everyday to make sure things were going to plan.
Thanks Tricia, a truly memorable holiday, that managed to avoid the crowds, and had my daughters constantly saying, "this place can't be real, we're in a fairy tale!"

Hotel Reviews

Wangen Apartments by Fjord Resort

Aurland

This place is very modern, fancy, and ideally situated at the waters edge. Fantastic views, and very very comfortable.

Location

10 min from Flam, right on the waters edge in Aurland. Lovely balcony to admire the fjord from!

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Thon Hotel Terminus

Oslo

The hotel was nice and close to the central railway station, and well placed for walking through central Oslo, the opera house, and the harbour areas. Breakfast was exceptional! Other than that, it is a typical city centre chain hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Typical city centre chain hotel.

Location

Very close to central railway station, a lot of public transport options, and easy to walk through central Oslo.

Staff

Friendly and attentive

Cleanliness & Comfort

In general the place was very clean and comfortable, but a couple of areas of cleanliness in the bathroom were lacking.

Nes Gard

Høyheimsvik

Lovely farmstay type hotel, with comfortable rooms in a converted barn/warehouse. The restaurant cooks amazing set meals (no choice) which were divine, even for picky teenagers!

Authenticity & Character

The use of the old farm buildings and homestead give the place so much character. The fact that the evening meals are prepared with as much local produce (and farm grown if possible) added to the authenticity.

Location

A nice quiet location, with a fabulous waterfall on the far side of the fjord.

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Grand Hotel Terminus

Bergen

A nice old style hotel which seems to come from the age of steam trains! Located right beside the main railway station in Bergen, but also close to the main tourist areas. Very helpful and friendly staff. No great view from the hotel, but you are in downtown Bergen!

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Hurtigruten

This wasn't a ferry trip, it felt more like a cruise! Amazing food, comfortable cabins, smooth sailing and scenery everywhere!

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How can cruising up the coast of Norway, weaving through fjords and islands not be AMAZING!

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Vollsnes Feriehus Stryn

Stryn

We did not expect this apartment to be so amazing. The location is stunning. The apartments are super super comfortable, with our own sauna and all the facilities we needed. Having access to row boats, kayaks, SUPs, and bikes made this seemingly remote location just come alive for us. The one thing I would recommend though, is to get an apartment with a view of the lake, ours didn't which was a little unfortunate. Otherwise, we couldn't fault the place, and would happily spend a week or more there next time!!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Quiet, but stunning!

Staff

The owner and her father, always stopping for a chat if we were outside, and generally interested in what we wanted to do.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Fjelleventyret gårdsovernatting

Vassgangen

Ultra modern, really comfortable, and perfectly located for the stables, and hill walks. The restaurant on site serves amazing food!

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Activity Reviews

Kayak Trip on the Lustrafjord

Norway

The trip itself was amazing and not a hard paddle. The guide was brilliant, a lot of humour, a lot of facts, and generally kept everyone entertained!

Embark Hurtigruten

Norway

So good... comfortable, smooth and really well looked after onboard. But the scenery that is going by, steals the show.... it's amazing. So good that I had to get up at 4am to watch the sunrise as we cruised between islands and fjords. Wished we were booked to stay onboard for a week!

Flåm Railway and Cycling Adventure

Norway

The Flam railway was on our list of must do activities, and it lived up to expectations. A great 1 hour train journey. But, the cycling back down to Flam was even better! Great suggestion from Tricia that we would not have thought of. We had such a great morning cycling back down with amazing scenery, waterfalls, tunnels, river, and goats! So good, we wanted to do it again straight away!

Explore Bergen with a Local

Bergen

Not something we would have thought about doing, but another suggestion from Tricia that hit the mark! John was brilliant at understanding what would be good for us to see, and tailoring his tour and commentary to suit. We saw parts of Bergen we would never have found, and gained a better appreciation for the city away from the tourist areas. The guide, John, has so much knowledge and a really nice and easy going way working with us.

Horseback Riding: From Village to Mountain

Lom

This was an activity for my daughter who is an experienced rider, used to guiding treks herself. She had such a great time with the guide, pony, and the other rider on the trip, and found the whole experience truely memorable.

We LOVED Norway and we loved everything Mar set up for us. It was such a wonderful experience. And everything was smooth from the moment we arrived to our drop off at the airport. The only bummer was having to leave. I will definitely be coming back to Norway and will look into KimKim for any future trips. And Mar was truly outstanding. She listened to everything we had to say and planned our trip accordingly. Every hotel, every train, every restaurant recommendation and every activity was perfect. She took the stress of having to plan a vacation out of the equation so all we had to was enjoy every minute. I would definitely recommend KimKim and definitely recommend Mar. And I hope to return to Norway again soon.

Activity Reviews

Private Floating Sauna Experience

Norway

Such an amazing experience. There were only two of us so we had the whole sauna to ourselves. The views from inside the sauna, jumping in the fjord to cool off, truly incredible. At first I thought 2.5 hours would feel like forever, but then I didn't want it to end.

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Fjordsafari and Hike to Mountain Goat Farm

Flåm

Such a great way to experience the fjords - from the water and the mountain tops. The boat experience was super cool to go racing through the water, see the waterfalls up close, learn about the different villages and the myths of the trolls. Robbie our guide was awesome!! And then the hike up to the goat farm was something else. The views were breathtaking. AnnaKaren the owner of the farm was amazing - the goats, the lunch, her hospitality - we couldn't have asked for anything better. And our guide Lauma was fantastic.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Mathia made our trip planning easy - a well planned trip across Norway with nice accommodations and helpful tips along the way. He gave us all the necessary details and checked in daily. When we had some minor issues, he replied super quickly and helped us sort it out. We especially liked the Flåm railway/bike excursion and enjoyed our stay in Oslo at the beautiful Amerikalinjen hotel.

Our trip was titled by Kimkim "Amazing Norway from South to North" and it was amazing! In every city we visited we had varied activities planned along with ample time for pursuing things on our own. Ethel really listened to our interests and built a trip allowing us to see a good portion of the country in our limited two week time frame. We had two excellent tours. The Food and Cultural Tour in Bergen was informative and fun. Our guide's love for the city was evident in her enthusiasm and in depth knowledge of the area. In Tromsø, Bernhard did a terrific job highlighting the history of Tromsø and the region. He helped us fall in love with the city. The learning throughout the trip was well balanced with physical actives and opportunities to soak in the beauty of the scenery. Norway in a Nutshell made for a long day, but it was so worth it to see so many incredible views. We snorkeled and kayaked. Our kayaking guide, Rune was incredibly helpful, thoughtful, and provided us with interesting insights into Norwegian life as well as a fun day of kayaking. Our accommodations were good and breakfast was always included. We enjoyed the over night trip on a cruise ship which made a side trip into Trollsfjord and through the islands of northern Norway. The midnight sun was spectacular!

The Kimkim team was very responsive to questions and worked with us to resolve two unforeseen issues. On one day activities were planned too close together, but in the end it all worked out. Additionally, in Tromsø, our itinerary said that we had reservations at the restaurant at the top of the gondola only to find out that the restaurant was no longer in existence. I would suggest providing information or suggestions on public transportation options in Svolvær. We spent over $100 on a taxi to get to our snorkeling excursion only to find out that we could have taken the bus for about $9. Needless to say, we returned on the bus!

Over all the trip went very smoothly and we felt each day was filled with great activities and adventures! I hope to work with Kimkim again. Thanks for an amazing trip!

Kristiina was very helpful and knowledgeable, paid close attention to the kind of trip we were looking for in Norway, and did not disappoint! The itinerary was well planned out and detailed, so helpful to refer to during our trip. Fenne did a fantastic job making our reservations and making edits when we had questions or concerns. We were affected by the global IT outage and had our flight to Oslo disrupted as well as lost our baggage, but the emergency text line and Rufo were amazing! They were able to find us a hotel in Amsterdam at a lower price, notify our hotel in Oslo that we would be missing the first night and arriving very late the next day, as well as direct us to places to purchase clothing. They also switched the dates of our reservations for a kayak trip when we noticed that it was going to rain that day. Can't say thank you enough to them for their on-the-spot support! Highly recommend KimKim to any travelers, they are very professional and kind :)

Mathia was just incredible in putting our trip together. We gave him what we wanted to do and he made it all happen. Our hotels were booked very strategically for our 1 and 2 nights in each place taking into consideration for very early train and ferry departures.
Our private guide, John, In Bergen was excellent and gave us a lot of interesting historical information. Our guide in Trondheim, Wanda, was beyond excellent. She showed us so much and was very informative with everything.
It was unfortunate that the audio on the Gerainger excursion wasn’t working but other than that it was lovely.
We can’t say enough nice things about the quality of KimKims services and the expertise of Mathia.

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Kristiansund

Kristiansund

The hotel is old and tired looking as is Kristiansund. Our least favorite.

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Scandic Nidelven

Trondheim

Best breakfast buffet ever experienced. No compaints.

Thon Hotel Opera

Oslo

Close to the train for a 6:15 am departure and near the opera but not near the other sights we saw. It turned out that the Bristol was better located for all that we did our first 2 days. Aside from that, which has nothing to do with the hotel, our stay was very nice and we had arranged for a bag breakfast as we had to leave very early.

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Hotel Bristol

Oslo

Just fabulous Second best breakfast

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Near every thing to see

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Zander K Hotel

Bergen

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Quality Hotel Ålesund

Ålesund

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Activity Reviews

Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide

Bergen

Full Day Geiranger Fjord Cruise

Ålesund

Unfortunately the audio wasn’t functioning so much was missed.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Audio was non functional

Transport

Trondheim Walking Tour

Trondheim

Excellent and informative. Wanda is one of the best guides ever anywhere.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our local tour guides, Stig(Oslo), Tor(Belestrand) and John (Bergen) were great! They all had wonderful stories to tell and it was obvious they had great love for their cities. Thank you!

I usually plan all my travel by myself but was feeling a bit overwhelmed with figuring out where to go and what to do in Norway. Maria did a wonderful job tailoring the trip to our interests. We loved our kayak and hiking tour with Mads in Alesund. Kayaking in Geiranger was also a highlight. The accommodations were great and the distance between towns was perfect and allowed us to see breathtaking vistas but not have to drive all day. The entire trip went smoothly and we wouldn’t hesitate to use Kimkim again.

We loved our trip to Norway and working with Linda who lives in Norway. We usually plan our own trips, but we became unsure of where to go and how to get around. Linda had a plan for us within 24 hours. We loved the fjords, the quaint hotels, our kayaking and mountain bike/hike trips, the beautiful countryside and all the people we met. Linda checked in with us during our trip and was available if we had questions.

Hotel Reviews

Storfjord Hotel

SKODJE

Luxury hotel that over looks the fjord and mountains in the distance.

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Sagafjord Hotel

Sæbø

Most beautiful views of fjord and mountains! Comfortable hotel that could use some updating.

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Hustadvika Havhotell

Fraena

Comfortable lodging on the sea in a remote area.

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Hotel Brosundet

Ålesund

Larger upscale hotel that seems like it was the nicest in Alesund.

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Activity Reviews

Hjørundfjord Exploration: Kayak Tour

Hjørundfjord

Most beautiful place to kayak!

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E-Bike and Hike with a Guide

Skodje

Fun morning mountain biking and hiking.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

This trip was fabulous. Truly gorgeous scenery and we were able to do many of the things I hoped to when imagining this trip. I loved the area that we chose in conjunction with Mathia, because while we wanted to be busy and doing activities it was such a calming and serene place, we couldn’t help but relax.

One thing I think as a company KimKim HAS to improve on is being explicit about what is and isn’t included. I thought the rental car was part of the package because we had discussed it to often and it wasn’t part of the list of excluded costs and that was a big expense to swallow after already paying for everything else, and I only found this out after the fact when booking the rental car. Another tip for the company: when we talked to Mathia via zoom, it smoothed a lot of issues we were having (and many iterations of the itinerary). I would recommend setting up at least 2 calls to be sure everyone is on the same page, to start the process and to finalize plans.

Once in Norway, there were a few hiccups with tour operators shifting plans, and both Mathia and Tricia were able to help us navigate those changes pretty effectively, and refunded what I wasn’t able to do. Mathia sent along spectacular hikes for us to do in hours of the day where we didn’t have plans (there are lots of hours in summer in Norway!).

We loved staying at Skagakaia (so quaint and Lone who operates the inn kept us fed with really yummy Norwegian foods) and the hiking around it as well. We did a kayak tour of a fjord with Ian while staying there, and it was so neat to go in the evening as the sun was setting! We saw lots of wildlife and got some great pointers to improve our technique. We also took a trip to Litløya and loved the tour of the lighthouse as well as our walk around the island to see historical settlements and notable geographic features.

We went to Andenes next and did a whale watching tour where we were surrounded by a pod of pilot whales, and some of them even interacted with our boat. From there, we took Mathia’s suggestion to hike Måtind which I would highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for a challenging but breathtaking hike.

Next we drove to Stokmarknes and did the 4 summit hike with Robin. This was a beautiful hike, a little less challenging than some of the others we had done, but the other option he had for us was more technical and we didn’t necessarily want to get into climbing on rocks with steep drop offs. If we make it back, we’d probably give that other hike a try. We enjoyed Norwegian chocolate and explored fields of wild cloudberries and blueberries.

Our last day we were in Stokmarknes again and did a bike tour of the coast of the island with Robin. Both of us are very anxious bikers but the tour sounded so fabulous that we wanted to give it a go. Because we had a flight to catch that evening, the tour was shortened a bit, but we made it out to a gorgeous beach with the Lofoten islands in the distance. We spent some time there and considered swimming were the weather a little warmer. From there we road back a little ways to the most adorable little art gallery/ cafe that also has a beautiful hidden lake (?!). We canoed around the lake, and then returned to the cafe for lunch and coffee/tea. Even as a novice bike rider, this tour was accessible (if challenging) and I really loved it.

We then made it back and caught our flight back. Truly an amazing trip. The only knock I would have on the actual itinerary was we would have appreciated more activities on days when there was just one tour, because we were trying to pack in as much as possible on long days, and had communicated this in the planning process.

Hotel Reviews

Hotell Marena

Andenes

Had a funny smell like body odor in the room, possibly sewage? But was clean and decently comfortable. Just not very impressive and the smell.

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Scandic Narvik

Narvik

They canceled my reservation when I didn’t show up by 6pm, which I was never scheduled to do, then with flight delays ended up there at 9:45. But what the heck?

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Skagakaia

Bø

So quaint and really cute! Enjoyed exploring all the common areas and eating in the dining room. The views from the shared patio area were stellar.

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Quality Hotel Richard With

Stokmarknes

Nice hotel but kind of strange to have such a nice hotel in such a small town with not much to do around it. We had scheduled tours to do but on off times didn’t know where to go. The room itself was well laid out and not too small. The beds were comfortable and my friend loved the pillow so much she looked up the brand to buy it for herself. The bathroom was also really nice and modern. Random to note, but the hair dryer was the best I used in Norway. The included breakfast was quite extensive and satisfied both an American breakfast craving as well as Norwegian tastes.

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Thon Hotel Oslo Airport

Gardermoen

Nothing special, hotel by the airport but it served its purpose. Note that the shuttle from here to the airport is available for a small fare.

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Activity Review

Tour with Skagakaia Guide

Norway

We went kayaking with Ian! It was gorgeous, we saw eagles and lots of sea life and he let us tool around the fjord for about 3 hours. Loved this, and felt like my kayaking improved with his tips.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

He picked us up at the inn we were staying at but we drove ourselves.

I do not usually write reviews, but this is a truly-deserved exception! We had a fabulous trip to Norway, thanks to Christina. She arranged an unforgettable itinerary that included seamless travel, fabulous hotels, and private guided tours of Bergen and Oslo. One of our best memories was the floating fjord in Flam. We also want to give a shout-out to our two guides - John and Stig (Bergen and Oslo) - who provided awesome tours of their cities. They gave us a much better understanding of Norwegian history, culture, and people than if we had done the research ourselves. I have already recommended KimKim to two friends, one of whom is hoping to travel to Norway next year. My husband and I definitely plan to go back and spend some more time in this beautiful country.

KimKim really helped me out in a moment where I was confused about how to plan a great trip in Norway. It was awesome having Miglé's help -- particularly in ensuring that

All of our guides (Oslo, Bergen, 3 in Copenhagen) were excellent. Hotel in Copenhagen (D'Angleterre) was fantastic, the best of the lot. We would have preferred a hotel like that in Oslo. Overall scheduling was really good.

Activity Reviews

Fløibanen Funicular Experience

Bergen

Full-Day Private City Excursion

Oslo

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable.

Oslofjord Evening Cruise with Prawn Buffet

Oslo

The trip around Oslo was beautiful. The food could have been a lot better.

Day trip to Fjærland

Norway

Beautiful landscape and sites. Weather wasn't great so views were limited.

Cultural Walk with a Local in Bergen

Bergen

Bergen is a beautiful city and the walk was nice. Probably a bit too long or perhaps a little far off the beaten path.

Fjord Cruise & Seafood Dining Experince

Bergen

This was a lot of fun. The folks at the restaurant did a great job making it a fun evening

Private tour Copenhagen Walking Tour & Canal Cruise

Copenhagen

Our guide Joanne was fantastic. Very knowledgable and lots of enthusiasm for Copenhagen. Canal cruise was great.

Northern Zealand Private Day Trip with Kronborg & Frederiksborg Castle Visit

Copenhagen

Castles were amazing and our guide was very good,

Private Copenhagen Food Tour

Copenhagen

This was terrific. Our guide Vincci was great, very knowledgeable and passionate about the Copenhagen food scene and the cultural vibe of the city.

We totally enjoyed our trip to Norway! We started our journey by being picked up by a driver at the airport in Bergen who drove us to our hotel, the Hotel Norge. The three hotels we stayed in were lovely and very well located. We could walk everywhere, which was a huge plus. Highlights in Bergen included the walking tour with Thomas, the ride up the funicular, dinner at the top, and the fjord boat ride. We also liked having "wandering" time and enjoyed the fish market.

The journey to Flam was smooth and beautiful. We rode the bus (with a lovely viewpoint stop) and then the electric ferry. It was soooo quiet. We had beautiful weather the entire time which was lucky and great! Our apartment in Flam was perfect. We enjoyed the RIB boat ride and stop for brown cheese! Also, the kayaking trip added a new perspective of the fjord. We really liked the floating sauna, which was right near our hotel. It looked a little hokey on the outside, but was beautiful on the inside! We finished our Flam events by going on the scenic viewpoint van ride. What a harrowing experience, driving on that road. But our guide, (Peter or Paul from Hungary) was an excellent driver and very funny.

It was sad to leave lovely Flam, but it was time to head out on the train to complete the rest of the Norway in a Nutshell tour. Unfortunately, our train trip had to be modified because of a derailment near Oslo. We took the train to Myrdal (beautiful waterfall and dancer at the top!) and then to Al. We all had to get off and boarded a bus to take the rest of the way. Fenne and Rufo assured us that the train folks would be ready for us and they were.

We arrived in Oslo that evening and were able to walk to our hotel - The Grand Hotel. Again, very centrally located and lovely. The next day, we walked to our bike tour group. Our guide, Nike, was fabulous. Highly recommend her. We saw many highlights of the city and got a great overview.

By this time, David was not feeling well at all. I was just finishing up a mild case of Covid, but David's case was much, much worse. We stopped in a pharmacy and the pharmacist told us about a clinic called Dr. Doppin that we could visit to see a doctor. You should know that this is available for your future clients. I checked with Rufo back at the hotel and he said the pharmacist probably knew more this than he did . He then sent me the website I told him about. We made an appointment for the next morning and were seen by a very good doctor. He prescribed many medications for David. I went to two more pharmacies to pick up the drugs and got David on his regimen. Luckily, we were staying at the very comfortable Grand Hotel, where they even let me pack up a breakfast doggie bag for David the next morning. Unfortunately, we missed our dinner cruise that night, but Rufo did try to reschedule for us. He could not, but as it turns out, David would not have been able to make it the next day, either.

This was the end of our scheduled KimKim activities in Norway. I spent the next beautiful day going to the Munch Museum and the Opera House and bringing dinner back to David. The next day, I took the bus to the Folklore Museum, while David rested. By the next morning, he was better and we could actually walk to the train station to catch our train to the airport. All was smooth sailing after that. We are now in Stockholm with family and enjoying our time in Sweden.

Thank you for making our trip so enjoyable. We will definitely recommend KimKim to our friends!

Activity Review

Food & Culture Walk

Bergen

Our guide Thomas was great and knew the answer to any question we asked! Highly recommend him!

Quality of Experience

Mathia is the most amazing travel agent we have ever had the pleasure of working with! Our trip was planned so easily and incredibly well from our arrival in Bergen, to our fabulous accommodations, our wonderful excursions, and with great directions and suggestions. Mathia presented us with the perfect trip to enjoy all the amazing beauty that Norway has to offer, we were thoroughly pleased with every aspect of our trip. Mathia also kept in consistent and constant communication with us before, during and after our stay in Norway. He made this amazing trip so easy for us to navigate, which added to our comfort and ease of traveling in a country we weren't familiar with. We most certainly will contact Mathia again should we choose to return to Norway at some future time. Thank you so, so much Mathia! You're definitely the best! We have very wonderful memories of beautiful Norway!

Hotel Review

Wangen Apartments by Fjord Resort

Aurland

What a fabulous and incredibly wonderful place to stay! The location and the view of the Fjord and mountains right from the apartment was breathtaking. It was just so beautiful and well done. The apartment was very clean, and furnished so well, and was very accommodating to our family. Just beautiful!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right on the waterfront on the Fjord in a beautiful and charming little town.

Staff

Very accommodating, friendly and helpful. The check in and check out were easy.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean, wonderful, comfortable and spacious accommodations

Activity Reviews

Mostraumen Fjord Cruise from Bergen

Bergen

Beautiful and comfortable cruise with breathtaking views of the Fjord, the mountains and the many waterfalls.

Quality of Experience

Beautiful and comfortable cruise with several stops to admire and enjoy the beauty of different areas

Flåm Railway and Cycling Adventure

Norway

Enjoyable and scenic ride on this beautiful train with views of mountains, waterfalls and the bike paths with the cyclists on their journey back to Flam from Myrdal.

Quality of Experience

Maria, Fenne , David, Rufo from team kimkim put together an amazing oslo to Stavanger to ODDA to Bergen n then back to oslo,a trip of about 10days.
The whole trip was a mix of slow paced delightful fjord cruise, medium paced city tours and adrenaline oozing challenging treks. We enjoyed to our hearts content n departed hoping to come back again with the same company .Norway is like utopia,every inch is so beautiful n the local people even more beautiful n helpful.
Thank you again
Jessy and Vidya
With love from India

Activity Review

Guided Kjerag Hike

Stavanger

Though it was amazing,I feel it is suicidal to jump on that boulder. Please please do some safety precautions before we lose some precious lives. The trek up n down is challenging enough. Such a heavenly place should not be traumatic.hope there has been no casauties so far but should we wait for one??God forbid.

Quality of Experience

All plans suited us

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very friendly n helpful

Transport

Fenne and Ethel did a wonderful job of planning our trip around what we had requested. The hotels we stayed in were wonderful, with two of them being absolutely amazing. The train, boat and bus tickets came with good instructions and were well planned. We thoroughly enjoyed Norway. The people we met were friendly and easy to talk to. We learned so much from these conversations. All in all, it was a perfect vacation and we'll be happy to use KimKim again to plan a trip.

We had a great trip to a magical place.

Hotel Reviews

Stalheim Hotel

Voss

Stalheim Hotel was the pinnacle of our hotel stays. The setting is incredibly beautiful, with breathtaking views and excellent service. The food was great, and the overall atmosphere of the hotel was very luxurious. We even discovered that our room, number 324, was featured in Conde Nast magazine for having one of the best hotel room views in the world! This was definitely one of the highlights of our accommodation experiences on this trip.

Rødseter Gjestegård

Mundal, Sogndal

Staying at Rødseter Gjestegård was a unique experience. The guesthouse is located in a very picturesque valley, and it feels quite secluded, which was peaceful. However, we arrived around 6:30 PM and found that there were no food options available as we were the only guests. We had to drive to a nearby hotel to get dinner, which was a bit of a scramble. It would have been helpful to know in advance to bring our own food or eat before arriving. The guesthouse itself was charming, and the staff were very nice, but future travelers should be prepared for the lack of nearby dining options.

Activity Reviews

Half-Day Kayaking Trip

Norway

Despite the weather being cold and rainy (around 5 degrees Celsius), the half-day kayaking trip was a memorable experience. Our guide was really friendly and ensured we had all the necessary waterproof clothing to keep us warm and dry. Even with the less-than-ideal weather, we had a great time paddling through the serene waters. The guide's enthusiasm and preparedness made the trip enjoyable despite the rain.

Short Blue Ice Hike

Norway

The glacier walk was absolutely the highlight of our trip. The scenery was stunning, and the experience of walking on the glacier was both exhilarating and awe-inspiring. Everything about this activity was top-notch, from the guides to the equipment provided. It was an unforgettable adventure that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Overall we enjoyed our trip very much. The location of the lodgings were all very good and the Farm Stay in Aurland was outstanding. The activities were for the most part good, adequately described and what my granddaughter enjoyed.

What needs improvement:
1. I had to open an internet browser on my phone to get to the itinerary multiple times every day. The links to tickets sent me to a pdf that I could not open. When I was in Portugal through KimKim I had an easy to use app that allowed me to access everything.
2. The details about transitions could have been better. For example information about how to get to our farmstay from Aurland. And clearer instructions about where to find scheduled buses and shuttles, trains etc.
3. I didn't like that I couldn't change train and bus tickets. Flexibility is key when I travel and I was told that I couldn't change a train ticket or a bus ticket several times, so just lost money on that booking and had to rebook myself. For example we were late arriving, the airline delayed our luggage by two days so I had to change our train ticket to Geillo and pay for it. Then once there we we had to get a taxi because we missed our connection. Lots of extra expense because of the inflexibility. This happened several times.
4. We didn't know the Farmstead in Aurland prepared gourmet meals at night as part of the booking. While this was a nice surprise, we would have missed one of the dinners due to a late booking for the Rib Boat tour. Luckily the Farmstay agreed to delay our dinner until we returned. Also luckily they had bikes we could ride back and forth to Aurland-which KimKim did not mention.
5. Had to get a taxi to and from the horseback riding and figure that out ourselves.
6. We enjoyed the rib boat ride, the horseback riding, and the whitewater rafting. The zip lining was a disappointment and didn't seem very safe, and the mountain biking was likewise less than safe. My daughter who is a good bike rider fell and injured her knee and hand.

We loved our trip (despite being sick on 7/11 and missing Fjaerland). We particularly enjoyed the ferry and train trips! Great service and everything runs on time. Very impressive.
We loved Bergen (so much to see and do) and had fun in Balestrand and Flam. The hotels and breakfasts were very good. We found it interesting that you can not adjust the heat in each room…it’s done by management for each floor.
Thank you for your planning and answering our questions before the trip. Great service.
We hope to travel with you again. Win & Cinda Johnson