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Alex Mottler

I am a kimkim Travel Specialist with the goal of making sure your time spent in Norway is extraordinary! I have had the opportunity to visit 45 States (plus Puerto Rico) and 17 countries so far! Learning about different cultures, trying new foods like Fårikål, and enjoying the beauty of our planet, such as the Norwegian fjords, are paramount to enjoying a fulfilling life, in my opinion. My hope is to help as many people get the most out of life through incredible experiences as I can.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in covering Norway's best-to-see excursions for those looking to see the country as a "traveler" rather than a "tourist", like I enjoy doing. If you're hoping for a true Viking experience or a family-filled adventure where you can taste delicious food, learn about the cultural highlights, and see incredible views of nature, I will be a great resource for your trip to the land that invented Salmon Sushi! "

How did you get involved in travel?

"My father was in the United States Army's Special Forces for most of my youth, which enabled my family to move around the U.S. and Europe beginning at age 7! Growing up accustomed to the lifestyle of moving around and being taught to respect every culture I interact with made me want to continue traveling more on my own as I've progressed in life, and I'll never stop! My experiences motivated me to earn a degree in Sociology and to frequently travel solo, explore the world with my fiancée, and continue traveling the globe with my family. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"One of my favorite memories was taking a cruise along the Sognefjord, the deepest and longest fjord in all of Norway, where I saw some seals swimming nearby. The cruise offered samples of delicious local seafood (mussels & scallops, crawfish & crabs, and prawns), including some of the freshest fish I've ever had! After the cruise docked, I was able to take a cablecar ride up the beautiful Mount Ulriken where I met a guide for a fantastic hike to the peak of the tallest mountain in Bergen (there are seven major hiking mountains to visit around Bergen). Seeing foxes and red deer run around while looking out over the fjord and mountain range was a very unique experience!"

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Art, Culture & History Walk in Balestrand

Discover the humble village of Balestrand on a walk with a local guide. Your host will share stories of the town's history and its people—still today, a vibrant artist colony. The tour starts at Høyviksalen, also known as the Høyvik Hall, where you'll find furniture made by the famous (at least...

Kayaking in the Sognefjord

The Sognefjord isn't nicknamed the "king of the fjords" for nothing. This is Norway's deepest and longest fjord, stretching 205 km (127 miles) from just north of Bergen, on the west coast, to Jotunheimen National Park. There are many arms to the Sognefjord, including the UNESCO World Heritage...

Fjord Cruise to Hardangerfjord

This tour features a lovely cruise from Bergen to Rosendal, a small village on the southern shore of the Hardangerfjord, which is known as the "queen of the fjords." The journey isn't short on scenery either, as the ship sails through the fjords of Bergen and abounds with spectacular views of...

Hike with Husky Dogs near Tromsø

Enjoy a hike through the countryside near Tromsø in the company of adorable Huskies and their pups. You can cater this family-friendly activity to your liking, choosing hiking routes that vary from easy to medium. As you walk with a guide, you'll learn about the kennel and what the Huskies do...

Northern Lights Adventure in Tromsø

Chase the Northern Lights and capture the beauty of Norway at night. Your hosts commit themselves to find the Aurora Borealis and will drive around in the pursuit of clear skies. Along the way, you'll learn about the science behind the colors and hear stories about local culture, folklore, and...

Recent trip reviews for Alex

Beautiful views, disappointed in lack of time to visit urban areas.
Norway | Aug 28 - Sep 4, 2025

Mitzi
Mitzi F.
Blair, NE | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2025
All our hotels were excellent with great views and in easily accessible locations. We were disappointed with the lack of time allocated for exploring both Oslo & Bergen. The itinerary said we would have time in both locations to explore and we were looking forward to visiting some museums in both locations. In reality, our excursions were booked in the middle of the day when the museums were open and therefore we did not get to see much of Oslo. We ended up choosing not to go on our... Read more

All our hotels were excellent with great views and in easily accessible locations. We were disappointed with the lack of time allocated for exploring both Oslo & Bergen. The itinerary said we would have time in both locations to explore and we were looking forward to visiting some museums in both locations. In reality, our excursions were booked in the middle of the day when the museums were open and therefore we did not get to see much of Oslo. We ended up choosing not to go on our excursion in Bergen so we would have more time in the city. The Bergen excursion also included a 2 hour ferry ride to and from Rosendal and we had just spent 4 hours on a ferry the night before to get to Bergen. The initial itinerary did not have times listed, just what we would be doing, so when we booked the trip, we did not know how little time we would actually have. I don't feel like we got everything that we were promised because of the timing of activities and we ended up paying for activities that we didn't use.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Torget
Bergen

Great location, close to everything. Very good breakfast. Not much space for our group of 8 to gather and hang out.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Kviknes Hotel
Balestrand

Nice views off balcony, amazing breakfast. Rooms are very small.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Desk staff were not helpful, we asked about things to see & do and about ground transportation and there response on more than one occasion is "this is a small village" and dismissed our questions
Cleanliness & Comfort
Flåm Marina
Flåm

Loved the views off our balcony. Extremely spacious. Breakfast was great and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Scandic Byporten
Oslo

Excellent location, great breakfast.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Depart Norway
Depart Norway
Norway

Took a private taxi to the airport. Not really necessary as the tram goes right to the airport for about $4 per person

Fløibanen  Funicular Ticket
Fløibanen Funicular Ticket
Bergen

It was a nice ride up to the top of the mountain to get city views. There is also a playground and troll park at the top to explore. Luckily we had sunshine, would not be much fun in the rain.

Explore Bergen
Explore Bergen
Bergen

It's cute city with some nice museums. We enjoyed the museums and shops and old architecture

Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Bergen

We skipped this activity. It was a 2 hour ferry ride both ways and we had just spent 4 hours on a ferry to get to Bergen the night before. It would have taken up all our free time in Bergen.

Cider Tasting with Food Pairing
Cider Tasting with Food Pairing
Balestrand

Everyone in our group really enjoyed this activity and the food was excellent. The guide did a great job explaining the process and they had non alcoholic options available

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
No public transport available
Self Guided Exploration Balestrand
Self Guided Exploration Balestrand
Balestrand

This is a very small village without a lot to see. I was hoping for quaint little shops and cafes but they don't have any. There is a cute church but not much else to see unless you want to do alot of uphill hiking.

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Fjord RIB Safari & Undredal Cheese Tasting
Fjord RIB Safari & Undredal Cheese Tasting
Norway

Everyone in our group enjoyed this activity. Our guide was great and the boat ride was fun

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-Guided Hike to Brekkefossen
Self-Guided Hike to Brekkefossen
Flåm

Only 3 of us were able to do this activity as it was too strenuous for the rest of our group. Very steep stairs. The views were great!

Ægir Viking Meal Experience
Ægir Viking Meal Experience
Flåm

Everyone in our group enjoyed this activity even though we don't drink much beer. The food was great.

Visit Flåm Train Museum
Visit Flåm Train Museum
Norway

It's a small little museum attached to a souvenir shop. Luckily it is free.

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Visit the Gol Stave church (Norwegian Museum of Cultural History)
Visit the Gol Stave church (Norwegian Museum of Cultural History)
Oslo

We were very rushed as the island hopping tour took up much of our time. We did enjoy the free guided tour of the grounds and learned a lot. Wish we would have had more time to see all of the exhibits. Would love to go back with more time.

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Edvard Munch Museum in Oslo
Edvard Munch Museum in Oslo
Oslo

We didn't do this activity. We did not have time.

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Oslofjord Island Hopping Nature Walk
Oslofjord Island Hopping Nature Walk
Oslo

The first island was cute, could have skipped the 2nd island completely, 3rd island had an old monastery but wasn't very exciting either. It was too much walking for 3 people in our group so at the last island they sat in the cafe while the rest of us hiked. We had so much time to explore nature at the other villages that I'd rather not done this activity in Oslo. It took up all our time during the day when we could have been visiting museums.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Oslo
Explore Oslo
Oslo

We did not have any time to explore Oslo. We got into town after the museums were closed and our excursion the next day took up most of the time during the day, On our last day we were on the train to early to explore.

Quality of Experience
Don't schedule our excursions taking up all time during the day when the museums are open.
Local specialist: Alex Mottler

Norway Trip
Norway | Aug 20 - Aug 26, 2025

Judy
Judy T.
Saint George, UT | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025
Norway Trip Our guide in Oslo, Lene was very knowledgeable and accommodating to some mobility issues. The Thief Hotel was great, centrally located and very comfortable and helpful staff. The train trip to Flåm was memorable and we really enjoyed our time in Flåm. The fjord cruise was beautiful, but the large number of people on the boat was not what we expected, as our itinerary indicated small group. The hotel in Bergen was unsatisfactory, but I have already communicated that to Alex and... Read more

Norway Trip

Our guide in Oslo, Lene was very knowledgeable and accommodating to some mobility issues. The Thief Hotel was great, centrally located and very comfortable and helpful staff. The train trip to Flåm was memorable and we really enjoyed our time in Flåm. The fjord cruise was beautiful, but the large number of people on the boat was not what we expected, as our itinerary indicated small group. The hotel in Bergen was unsatisfactory, but I have already communicated that to Alex and he has responded favorably.

Hotel Reviews
The Thief
Oslo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Very close to shopping, restaurants, attractions.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fretheim Hotel
Flåm

The historic nature of this hotel means that you give up a little in the comfort of the accomodation. Specifically, the shower over tub in the bathroom was difficult for us.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel
Bergen

The room assigned to us had a drainage problem in the bathroom. Tub drain overflowed, flooding the bathroom. When I asked to be moved, I was told there were no rooms available and they offered to send up extra towels. I insisted that was no solution and they were able to find a room for us. We had no assistance in moving to the new room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right on the harbor and close to restaurants and attractions.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Fløibanen  Funicular Ticket
Fløibanen Funicular Ticket
Bergen

Fun was to spend a few hours. Great views

Quality of Experience
Depart Norway
Depart Norway
Norway

Our driver had a battery problem with his car and was unable to pick us up. He said we were being assigned another driver. I called the company because I had not heard from them. They gave me information on the new driver. However, he was not the one who picked us up. We ultimately made it to the airport, but felt it was a little dicey.

Quality of Experience
Self-Guided Oslo Exploration
Self-Guided Oslo Exploration
Oslo

Itinerary was too much to accomplish in the afternoon we were there. We visited the National Museum, which was great.

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Private City Walk
Private City Walk
Oslo

Lene was excellent.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Edvard Munch Museum in Oslo
Edvard Munch Museum in Oslo
Oslo

We saw only part of the exhibit, but it was very interesting.

Quality of Experience
Mathallen Food Court Visit
Mathallen Food Court Visit
Oslo

Did not go there.

Quality of Experience
Self-Guided Hike to Brekkefossen
Self-Guided Hike to Brekkefossen
Flåm

We were not able to complete this hike due to time and physical ability constraints.

Explore Flåm
Explore Flåm
Flåm

Very cute village, if somewhat touristy.

Quality of Experience
Njardarheimr Viking Village Day Trip with Nærøyfjord Cruise & Bus Transfer
Njardarheimr Viking Village Day Trip with Nærøyfjord Cruise & Bus Transfer
Norway

Was pleasantly surprised and pleased with this activity.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Would enjoy a smaller group on the cruise if that is possible.
Cultural Walk with a Local
Cultural Walk with a Local
Bergen

Thomas was quite a good guide and gave us a good experience. He was somewhat difficult to understand,

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
None included
Ægir Viking Meal Experience
Ægir Viking Meal Experience
Flåm

Well, it was an experience. My husband thought the food and beer pairing were good. I didn’t drink beer. The food was OK for the most part and you have to consider the experience. I did not care for 2 of the 5 dishes.

Quality of Experience
Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Bergen

Cruise was just a boat ride. The cruise out of Flåm was way more interesting. We were there on a Monday and much of Rosendal was closed. We visited the rose garden at the Baroniet, but the castle was closed.

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Local specialist: Alex Mottler
Alex
Alex Mottler
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Aug 27, 2025
Judy, I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review of your recent journey through Norway. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve and provide the best experiences possible. I’m so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with Lene in Oslo — wonderful guide and will be delighted to know you appreciated the knowledge and attentiveness. It’s also great to know The Thief Hotel and your train journey to Flåm stood out as... Read more

Judy, I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review of your recent journey through Norway. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve and provide the best experiences possible.

I’m so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with Lene in Oslo — wonderful guide and will be delighted to know you appreciated the knowledge and attentiveness. It’s also great to know The Thief Hotel and your train journey to Flåm stood out as highlights, along with the beautiful surroundings and unique charm of Flåm itself.

I do want to sincerely apologize for the parts of your trip that didn't go nearly as well as we hoped. I appreciate you sharing your concerns about the fjord cruise group size - the Bergen hotel experience is extremely unacceptable and we're dealing with that relationship (or potential former relationship due to the issues you encountered) currently, along with the departure transfer confusion. I’ll be following up with our other partners to ensure better communication and contingency planning for transfers in the future, as well as more accurate expectations for the fjord cruise.

Your insights about the accommodations, particularly regarding accessibility and comfort, are extremely helpful and we’ll take these into account when recommending hotels for future travelers with similar needs. I also appreciate your honest impressions of the activities — both the highlights and the areas where things fell short or weren’t quite the right fit.

It’s our goal to craft memorable journeys for all the right reasons, and while I’m glad there were many bright moments, I also take seriously the aspects that didn’t go well. Thank you again for sharing such a comprehensive review, rather than just the highlights — as you know, we are already working with our partners to address the areas of concern and will use your feedback to improve future itineraries.

Wishing you and your husband all the best, and kimkim hopes to have the opportunity to welcome you on another adventure soon.

Central Norway in a Nutshell🥜
Norway | Aug 8 - Aug 19, 2025

Eve
Eve C.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025
We made it home from an amazing adventure. Thank you so much for all the work you did in planning our trip! It truly was exceptional. I'll leave a review too, but quickly, we had many highlights. First was for sure the stay in Aurland at the Wangen Apartments. The view was spectacular (we had a full double rainbow end-to-end just outside our window the first morning!!), the sauna and swim was incredible, and the zipline/bike ride through Flam was so adventurous and fun!! I highly suggest... Read more

We made it home from an amazing adventure. Thank you so much for all the work you did in planning our trip! It truly was exceptional. I'll leave a review too, but quickly, we had many highlights.

First was for sure the stay in Aurland at the Wangen Apartments. The view was spectacular (we had a full double rainbow end-to-end just outside our window the first morning!!), the sauna and swim was incredible, and the zipline/bike ride through Flam was so adventurous and fun!! I highly suggest you put the Kest Tasting at the Hotel Aurlandfjords on your radar. It was by far and beyond one of the best tasting experiences we've ever had - Norway and beyond (including the seafood one at the end of our trip, which was also delightful).

We really enjoyed the cider tasting at the apple farm in Balestrand. Definitely keep that on your to-do list for folks. If I had known earlier that they also were a restaurant I would have definitely gone back again. The food-pairing with the ciders was so good!! And it was one of the 2 sunny days we had while we were in Norway, so it was nice to hike around the orchard with the fjord views in the blue sky background. The glacier trip was worth it, but unfortunately the guide was the absolute worst one we have ever experienced in our years of travel! haha, he was an American and seemed basically annoyed the whole time that he even had to be hanging out with tourists. But that didn't stop our good time. The Hotel was nice in the lobby areas and dining room. Our bedroom was clean, but definitely not the feel of the older part of the hotel.

We loved Bergen! We aren't city folk, but did enjoy the quaintness of it. Hotel was a good location for getting around. We went up the funicular twice to hike around up there. Kayaking in the north sea was dreamy, the guide lovely. It did say in the notes that we'd have lunch on an island, but that wasn't the case. It was after we returned at the base camp. But that was just fine with us. The trip to Rosendal was nice except for that it was Sunday and all the shops were closed. But that didn't matter because we took the waterfall hike and it was the 2nd sunny day of the trip so we savored the outdoor time in the sunshine! It was lovely!

You are correct, we did have a snafu on the departure day. The driver wasn't there as stated at 8:30am, and we were there 10-min early. There was no contact information for me to reach out, and I hadn't heard anything from them, so we just grabbed a cab. Thanks for the refund!

Overall it was a lovely trip! This is the first time we've not rented a car or a campervan, so that took some adjusting to. I know that Norway lends itself to transport without a car, but we often times felt like we were a little stuck in the tourist spots and couldn't enjoy all the hikes you gave us recommendation for because we would have needed a car to get to them.

Thanks again! We will keep KimKim in mind for future travel.

Local specialist: Alex Mottler
Alex
Alex Mottler
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Aug 26, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful reflection on your trip, Eve! We’re thrilled to hear it was an exceptional adventure and that highlights like Aurland, the cider tasting in Balestrand, and kayaking in the North Sea made it so memorable. Nick & I appreciate your candid feedback as well—it helps us continue refining the experience for our future Travelers. We’re glad the few hiccups didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment, and we’ll take your notes on transport... Read more

Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful reflection on your trip, Eve! We’re thrilled to hear it was an exceptional adventure and that highlights like Aurland, the cider tasting in Balestrand, and kayaking in the North Sea made it so memorable.

Nick & I appreciate your candid feedback as well—it helps us continue refining the experience for our future Travelers. We’re glad the few hiccups didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment, and we’ll take your notes on transport and guiding to heart.

It was a pleasure helping plan your journey, and we’d love to assist again whenever you're ready for the next one!

Ten Days in Norway - what a dream. The hote...
Norway | Aug 7 - Aug 16, 2025

Lara
Lara N.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025
Ten Days in Norway - what a dream. The hotels chosen for us were spot-on to our needs and tastes. Each new hotel (we had 4 total) continued to level up our expectations. Unique locations, beautiful accommodations, and comfort all really reigned supreme. Our favorite hotel room was in Ålesund - The Brosundet Hotel. Our favorite hotel view was unmatched in Balestrand at the Kviknes Hotel. The activities we opted into were so much fun. Our favorite (and wettest) was kayaking in Øygarden... Read more

Ten Days in Norway - what a dream.

The hotels chosen for us were spot-on to our needs and tastes. Each new hotel (we had 4 total) continued to level up our expectations. Unique locations, beautiful accommodations, and comfort all really reigned supreme. Our favorite hotel room was in Ålesund - The Brosundet Hotel. Our favorite hotel view was unmatched in Balestrand at the Kviknes Hotel.

The activities we opted into were so much fun. Our favorite (and wettest) was kayaking in Øygarden - we were hosted by a wonderful company who gave us a warm spot to hang out at after and offered homemade waffles with brown cheese and incredible apple juice. It felt like the most genuine Norway experience imaginable.

We were supposed to visit a glacier in addition to the glacier museum in Fjærland but there was an accident in the tunnel and they kept us from the glacier. The museum was an unexpected delight, however and we didn't feel like we missed out on anything. The small town (omg all the small towns!!) of Fjærland had a lovely cafe where we grabbed lunch and coffee - highly recommend stopping at every cafe option in the small towns.

Our favorite hike was in Rosendal - the end of this hike takes you by a cafe with homemade snacks, lunch, a huge garden, and views for days. I wish we could have spent a little longer here but ferries were pre-scheduled. Still dreaming of the Rhubarb cake and Melkekaker we had here (+more apple juice!!!).

KimKim made this trip unforgettable. We really felt immersed in the country, the majority of our experience wasn't too touristy (preferred), and we left wishing we could extend the trip even longer. Thanks to a lot of self-paced days, we felt refreshed after the trip, despite how much we were moving around. Truly, can't wait to book the next trip to Norway or another trip with KimKim. Thanks to Alex & Nick for the great bookings and incredibly laid out itinerary. We were able to relax when we needed to, and go as needed.

Hotel Reviews
Karl Johan Hotel
Oslo

Small room - and since we were here for a couple days but with a lot of luggage, it was just hard to move around. Historic building (gorgeous) + BEST breakfast, and wonderful location.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful!
Location
close to most desired spots!
Staff
Such kind staff who recommended specific spot for coffee!
Cleanliness & Comfort
perfectly clean!
Kviknes Hotel
Balestrand

Dated room - definitely bring shampoo and conditioner because they don't offer that in-room amenity. Views here really crazy beautiful and the room size was awesome!

Authenticity & Character
Location
not a lot in this town so it's perfectly placed
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Det Hanseatiske Hotel
Bergen

Great location - really cool room layout and space. Only downside is the liveliness of the area at night (for two jetlagged people)- and no ac on hotter days.

Authenticity & Character
Location
sooo close to Bryggen
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Brosundet
Ålesund

Biggest, most updated room of our trip. Stairs were challenging for large suitcases but we made it work. Great dinner here and super flexible on the late checkout we asked for here.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Fjærlandsfjord Cruise & Bøyabreen Glacier Visit
Fjærlandsfjord Cruise & Bøyabreen Glacier Visit
Balestrand

While we didn't get to the glacier, the museum was really fun and the trip to and from Fjærland was so cool. We stayed on the outside of the boat the entire time. This was also a smaller boat than previous ferries and we loved this experience a lot more.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-Guided Oslo Exploration
Self-Guided Oslo Exploration
Oslo

Love getting lost in a city wandering. We loved this city most!

Quality of Experience
Private City Walk
Private City Walk
Oslo

Christina was incredible. We loved getting to spend time with her and her knowledge of the city was wonderful - she even tailored some things to our interests (music)!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mathallen Food Court Visit
Mathallen Food Court Visit
Oslo

10/10 recommend the cheese shop with champagne!

Quality of Experience
Self Guided Exploration Balestrand
Self Guided Exploration Balestrand
Balestrand

While gorgeous, there is not a lot going on in this town, and the apple ciderhus was closed while we were there, which I think is one of the main attractions. If you're lucky, the hotel bar will have a bottle of cider available and we highly recommend getting the bottle!!

Quality of Experience
Explore Bergen
Explore Bergen
Bergen

This city felt a lot busier than Oslo but it was really, really neat. We took the Floibannen up to Fløyen and walked down - definitely wouldn't recommend hiking to the top unless you're looking for a really serious challenge. Lots of little views and fun houses on the way down.

Quality of Experience
 Øygarden Kayaking Excursion with Island Lunch
Øygarden Kayaking Excursion with Island Lunch
Bergen

Our favorite experience, despite how cold and soaking wet we were when it was over. The guide provides a lot of additional rain and weather gear and we highly recommend taking them up on every single option they give you. YOU WILL BE WET. That being said, had so much fun spotting unique wildlife and the lunch (we had after, not during because of rain) was so delicious and felt like a genuine Norwegian experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Bergen

Summer + Nice weather = Bees. Mostly just around the dock and port/cafe nearby but there were a ton of bees. We had the best hike and wandering here - the end of our hike brought us to a cafe that had delicious local treats. I saw them harvesting rhubard outside and then they had a rhubarb cake inside that I will never forget.

Quality of Experience
Geirangerfjord Cruise & Day Trip
Geirangerfjord Cruise & Day Trip
Norway

Beautiful - definitely more touristy than past days but still a cool and beautiful spot. Fun little shops and really cool views.

Quality of Experience
Walk up to Aksla Viewpoint
Walk up to Aksla Viewpoint
Ålesund

418 stairs at the end of a 10 day trip is not easy, but we did it!! Worth it for the views, and a lot of moments to pause and take in the view.

Quality of Experience
Explore Ålesund
Explore Ålesund
Norway

Cool vintage shopping and unique mall - very walkable.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Alex Mottler
Alex
Alex Mottler
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Aug 26, 2025

Lara, this review is so incredibly kind & wonderful! Nick & I are super grateful that you & Colin allowed us to be apart of your anniversary celebration! Ålesund, Balestrand, and Rosendal truly are special places, and it sounds like you made the most of every stop—homemade waffles, rhubarb cake, and all! We’re especially glad the itinerary felt immersive and well-paced enough that it helped you both relax and enjoy every moment. We’d be honored to help with your next adventure, whether it’s back to Norway or somewhere new.

Our Norway in a Nutshell vacation was very close to perfect.
Norway | Aug 6 - Aug 12, 2025

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Vernon E.
New Brighton, MN | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025
Our Norway in a Nutshell vacation was very close to perfect. First, the KimKim arrangements were excellent. All of the reservations were made as stated, all of the connections were very carefully arranged and it was very clear how each step took place. The KimKim app made finding schedules, producing e-tickets, etc. very easy — even for this geriatric traveler. We spent a day and one half in Oslo. We found the hop-on-hop-off bus to be an excellent way to first see all of the high points... Read more

Our Norway in a Nutshell vacation was very close to perfect. First, the KimKim arrangements were excellent. All of the reservations were made as stated, all of the connections were very carefully arranged and it was very clear how each step took place. The KimKim app made finding schedules, producing e-tickets, etc. very easy — even for this geriatric traveler. We spent a day and one half in Oslo. We found the hop-on-hop-off bus to be an excellent way to first see all of the high points and then go back and spend time at each one. One note, both here and in Bergen there are two hop-on-hop-off bus services that do not honor each others tickets but whose routes are similar (but numbered differently). The red buses with yellow writing look almost exactly the same. I have no reason to believe that one is better than the other, but it would be good if better info could be provided.
The trip to Flam on the Bergen and then the Flam railroad was awesome, a must see. Flam was great and the Fretheim Hotel was by far our favorite accommodation. The cruises on the Aurlandsfjord were fantastic, we had never seen so many waterfalls. The trip to Bergen by ship, bus and train gave us views of very impressive country side. In Bergen we also used the hop-on-hop-off bus (same bus company confusion) and got a good over view of the city. The highlight was a trip up the funicular to the top of Floyen mountain. It was raining when we got to the top but we went into the restaurant and had a nice lunch and when we had finished the fog had cleared and we had a beautiful view of Bergen. Wonderful experience. Kimkim is very meticulously supportive, but also unobtrusive.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Torget
Bergen

Clean and comfortable, but very small room with view of an alley way. There was not a single chair of any kind in this room and it was not convenient to stay in the room to rest, check emails, etc. We went to the lobby where they had chairs but it was often crowded.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Fairly convenient to sites we wanted to see.
Staff
We only interacted at check in and check out. They seemed competent.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Buy some chairs.
Fretheim Hotel
Flåm

This is a lovely hotel with nice amenities and spectacular views.

Authenticity & Character
The information about the hotel’s history was interesting.
Location
Beautiful views of the mountains.
Staff
Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Scandic Byporten
Oslo

This is a very good hotel. The rooms are a bit small and lack chairs. Some of us old folks need to sit down.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Small, no chairs
Activity Reviews
Depart Norway
Depart Norway
Norway

Our driver to the airport was very friendly recent emigrant to Norway who was extremely positive about his adopted country and will seek citizenship when he can.

Quality of Experience
Fjord Cruise & Seafood Dining Experience
Fjord Cruise & Seafood Dining Experience
Bergen

The venue is fascinating, and the adventure of a boat ride to a private island restaurant is exciting. Although I have not become a fan of whale tartar, the exotic variety of courses is interesting. The service is excellent, the bar is well stocked, and the owner’s recounting of his various business ventures and romantic escapades is entertaining. It is a long evening trapped at a island restaurant and dependent on the arrival of a boat home a bit later than you might have wished.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cultural Walk with a Local
Cultural Walk with a Local
Bergen

Physical limitations made it impossible to do a walking tour. Instead, your local expert agreed to provide us with an in-depth overview as well as a detailed description of what we would experience at each of the stops of the hop-on-hop-off bus route. We were thus equipped with a far richer and more detailed description of the features and characteristics of these sites than the tour operators were capable of producing.

Quality of Experience
He told us far more detail than the tour operator did.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
This young man is a great teacher.
Transport
Explore Bergen
Explore Bergen
Bergen

We enjoyed the tour of Bergen.

Quality of Experience
Ægir Viking Meal Experience
Ægir Viking Meal Experience
Flåm

This was a very nice meal, and the beer was good.

Quality of Experience
Njardarheimr Viking Village Day Trip with Nærøyfjord Cruise & Bus Transfer
Njardarheimr Viking Village Day Trip with Nærøyfjord Cruise & Bus Transfer
Norway

The Viking Village was interesting, but not exceptional.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Flåm
Explore Flåm
Flåm

Flam is fantastic, the highlight was the train ride down to Flam.

Quality of Experience
Edvard Munch Museum in Oslo
Edvard Munch Museum in Oslo
Oslo

Unfortunately we ran out of time and did not get to go in to the Munch museum. We will next time.

Mathallen Food Court Visit
Mathallen Food Court Visit
Oslo
Quality of Experience
Not terribly impressive.
Panoramic City Highlights by Bus
Panoramic City Highlights by Bus
Oslo

We did the hop-on-hop-off bus tour which was not exactly as described in the brochure. We did not get to the Homemkolleren ski jump - a disappointment.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
There were no guides
Transport
Self-Guided Oslo Exploration
Self-Guided Oslo Exploration
Oslo

We really enjoyed our time in Oslo, and thought that we had pretty good guidance. I would suggest that KimKim consider an alliance with one or another of the hop-on-hop-off vendors. We have found it effective in visiting cities like Oslo or Bergen or Edinburg to take a complete route on the bus to reconointer and then to stop at places of interest. We did essentially that in Oslo and Bergen and it worked well.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Alex Mottler
Alex
Alex Mottler
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 03, 2025
Thank you for such a thoughtful and entertaining review, Vernon! We’re so glad your Norway in a Nutshell trip came so close to perfect — that’s exactly what we aim for. It’s great to hear the logistics ran smoothly, the app was helpful (even for the “geriatric traveler”!), and that you enjoyed everything from Flam’s waterfalls to lunch in the clouds on Mount Fløyen. We’ll definitely take your feedback on bus companies and hotel chairs to heart — and we love your sense of humor throughout. It... Read more

Thank you for such a thoughtful and entertaining review, Vernon! We’re so glad your Norway in a Nutshell trip came so close to perfect — that’s exactly what we aim for. It’s great to hear the logistics ran smoothly, the app was helpful (even for the “geriatric traveler”!), and that you enjoyed everything from Flam’s waterfalls to lunch in the clouds on Mount Fløyen.

We’ll definitely take your feedback on bus companies and hotel chairs to heart — and we love your sense of humor throughout. It was a pleasure to help with your journey, and we’d be delighted to assist with the next one whenever you’re ready.

All the best,
Alex & Nick

Alex did a fabulous job and had been to the p...
Norway | Jul 27 - Aug 2, 2025

Melissa
Melissa S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 06, 2025
Alex did a fabulous job and had been to the places he recommended so he could give inside info. Loved this trip!! Read more

Alex did a fabulous job and had been to the places he recommended so he could give inside info. Loved this trip!!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Victoria
Stavanger

Loved this classic beautiful elegant hotel right on the water!

Authenticity & Character
Lovely old beautiful hotel
Location
Right on water, watched boats come and go from window, walkable to museums and food
Staff
Front desk lady was lovely
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nice bedding!
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Bergen

Oh my word we loved this nice hotel with a view of the Ferris wheel and garden and the location was fantastic- we walked everywhere and saw so much! We walked to the fish market and wharf and around the beautiful lake and gardens as well as to the floyen funicular which is a must! But- one of my favorite things about this hotel is the breakfast buffet, 3 rooms of food- it was spectacular! I would stay here over and over again, and the rooms were spacious too!

Authenticity & Character
Loved it
Location
Amazing
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spacious plus amazing buffet
Activity Reviews
Depart Norway
Depart Norway
Norway

Prompt reliable transport

Quality of Experience
Sør-Hidle Island Gardens Visit & Dinner
Sør-Hidle Island Gardens Visit & Dinner
Stavanger

Wow!! A must see for anyone remotely interested in gardening and landscape- can’t believe these are all annuals! Loved the gardens and the dinner was great too. What an amazing story

Quality of Experience
Loved these gardens so much!
Food
Beautiful tasty dinner
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lysefjord Safari by RIB
Lysefjord Safari by RIB
Stavanger

This was a fun couple hours but the view is much better from the top 🤩

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Preikestolen Hidden Trail Hike & Canoeing Adventure
Preikestolen Hidden Trail Hike & Canoeing Adventure
Stavanger

OMG the highlight of the entire trip! We did the hidden trail tour with guide that included canoeing and although it was longer we did not see ONE other person on the hike! We joined the main trail for last mile and that was a steady stream of people so less enjoyable. The hike was challenging at a few points (scrambling up rocks) and was about 6 hrs total but the VIEW! One of top 3 hikes in world that we have ever done

Quality of Experience
Stephen was amazing
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Stavanger like a Local
Explore Stavanger like a Local
Stavanger

Fabulous location of hotel, walkable to all activities

Quality of Experience
The canning museum was actually pretty interesting
Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Bergen

Nice day trip, we hiked to the waterfall! Hiked through pastures of sheep, was delightful. Steep hills at times during hike that were good workout for cardio (not leisurely easy stroll at times)

Quality of Experience
Explore Bergen
Explore Bergen
Bergen

Went on funicular to floyen, explored area, hiked up mt ulrichen

Quality of Experience
Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Alex Mottler
Alex
Alex Mottler
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Aug 20, 2025
Melissa! I freaking love all of these amazing pictures🤩 We truly appreciate your glowing review! I’m thrilled to hear how much you loved the trip — from the vibrant energy of Bergen and Stavanger to the unforgettable hidden trail hike to Preikestolen. It was such a pleasure to share some of my favorite places with you and help design an itinerary that matched your interests and energy. I’m especially glad the hotel selections, like Hotel Norge and Hotel Victoria, hit the mark — and yes, that... Read more

Melissa! I freaking love all of these amazing pictures🤩 We truly appreciate your glowing review! I’m thrilled to hear how much you loved the trip — from the vibrant energy of Bergen and Stavanger to the unforgettable hidden trail hike to Preikestolen. It was such a pleasure to share some of my favorite places with you and help design an itinerary that matched your interests and energy.

I’m especially glad the hotel selections, like Hotel Norge and Hotel Victoria, hit the mark — and yes, that breakfast buffet at Hotel Norge is truly something else! Your detailed notes on the hikes, fjord experiences, and even the canning museum made me smile — it’s clear you embraced every part of the journey.

Spectacular trip to the Lofoton Islands
Norway | Jul 14 - Jul 23, 2025

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Mary Karen V.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025
We had a phenomenal trip to the Lofoton Islands! I don't usually work with travel agents to plan trips, but I am so glad that I found KimKim and Alex and Nick. Alex had traveled there extensively and he listened carefully to the kind of trip we wanted and made perfect suggestions. He figured out quickly that we would prefer rorbuers to traditional hotels and they were perfect. Our 16 year old grandson brought his fishing rod and would fish until midnight after returning from our day's... Read more

We had a phenomenal trip to the Lofoton Islands! I don't usually work with travel agents to plan trips, but I am so glad that I found KimKim and Alex and Nick. Alex had traveled there extensively and he listened carefully to the kind of trip we wanted and made perfect suggestions. He figured out quickly that we would prefer rorbuers to traditional hotels and they were perfect. Our 16 year old grandson brought his fishing rod and would fish until midnight after returning from our day's activities. We even spotted a pod of orcas on our midnight sun kayak tour. Our transportation worked like clockwork and when our flight was delayed the travel agent was in touch to let us know. If you had a question, KimKim would get back to you immediately. I would not hesitate to use them again. Their personalization and responsiveness were truly outstanding. You work with a real person who knows the location well and not an AI bot. Thank you KimKim, Alex and Nick for a fabulous trip.

Hotel Reviews
Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal
Bergen

Perfect place to stay if you have an early morning flight! Restaurant was great and it couldn't have been easier to walk to the airport.

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sakrisøy Rorbuer
Reine

This was charming. I loved being in Sakrisoy, but only minutes from Reine which is a more touristy town. Anita's was right across the street and we ate there twice. Don't miss the cod burger! We loved the quietness of Sakisroy yet we were less than 10 minutes from Reine where we met our guide for our midnight kayak adventure. It's a perfect location to explore the southern part of the Lofotons, do the Reinebringen Hike, hire a fishing guide in A or do other hikes in the area. If you have forgotten any outdoor gear, there is a good shop in Reine.

Authenticity & Character
You felt like you were truly in a fisherman's cabin. Loved the ambiance and decor.
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were super comfortable!
Grand Hotel Terminus
Bergen

Loved the location and the architectural details from the early part of the 20th century. It was an easy walk to the fish market, funicular and you were right across the street from the train station. There was a wonderful restaurant in the hotel, but you were within walking distance to many fabulous places to eat.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Trollfjord Cruise by Electric Boat
Trollfjord Cruise by Electric Boat
Svolvær

Not only will you travel down a beautiful fjord with waterfalls, but you will see sea eagles up close and personal. You glide along silently as you enjoy the mountains and wildlife.

Midnight Sun Kayaking Excursion
Midnight Sun Kayaking Excursion
Reine

Monica was a terrific guide and the change in light on the mountains was magical! We were lucky in that we spotted a pod of orcas which Monica said was unusual. This is a trip for beginners to experienced kayakers.

Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Bergen

It was wonderful to be on the water, but this is not one of the narrow fjord cruises. We loved getting to Rosendal and hiking to the waterfall. We had a wonderful lunch at Gjoa and caught the boat back to Bergen.

Fløibanen  Funicular Ticket
Fløibanen Funicular Ticket
Bergen

This is a must do especially on a clear day! We did not explore the hiking trails, but you could spend hours up here. We particularly loved the cashmere goats who keep the area trimmed up. This would be a great place to sit, have a drink and gaze at the Bergen harbor and the mountain. Get one of the adirondack chairs and enjoy the view.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Alex Mottler
Alex
Alex Mottler
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Aug 20, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Mary Karen! Nick and I are thrilled to hear that your trip to the Lofoten Islands was such a memorable experience. It was a real pleasure working with you to craft something personalized, and we’re so glad the rorbuers, midnight sun kayaking (with orcas!), and all the thoughtful details helped make it special. We especially appreciated how open you were in sharing your preferences—it made it easy to recommend the right experiences. Knowing your... Read more

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Mary Karen! Nick and I are thrilled to hear that your trip to the Lofoten Islands was such a memorable experience. It was a real pleasure working with you to craft something personalized, and we’re so glad the rorbuers, midnight sun kayaking (with orcas!), and all the thoughtful details helped make it special.

We especially appreciated how open you were in sharing your preferences—it made it easy to recommend the right experiences. Knowing your grandson could fish until midnight and that everything from transportation to accommodations ran smoothly is exactly what we aim for.

Thank you again for your trust in us and kimkim. We’d love to help you plan your next adventure whenever you're ready! Also, I still owe you dinner or a drink next time your family is in town!

Warm regards,
Alex & Nick

Excellent trip to Norway. Alex and team made ...
Norway | Jul 19 - Jul 25, 2025

Ben
Ben W.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
Excellent trip to Norway. Alex and team made everything easy for us, including rescheduling at the last minute to account for a canceled flight. Kayaking the fjord and seeing the glacier from the train were a highlight. Read more

Excellent trip to Norway. Alex and team made everything easy for us, including rescheduling at the last minute to account for a canceled flight. Kayaking the fjord and seeing the glacier from the train were a highlight.

Hotel Review
Bergen Børs Hotel
Bergen

Lovely old building in the center of Bergen. Large and modern rooms. Excellent restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Bergen

Fast and modern boat. Great view the whole way. I’d recommend taking a jacket if you want to sit outside on the boat. Even on a warm day it’s cool in the breeze.

Quality of Experience
Summer Kayaking Excursion
Summer Kayaking Excursion
Norway

We were lucky enough to be the only folks on the tour the afternoon we did it. The guide let us take as slow or as fast as we wanted to and was very knowledgeable about the fjord and answered all my kids questions!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Self-Guided Hike to Brekkefossen
Self-Guided Hike to Brekkefossen
Flåm

It’s only an hour round trip from Flåm if you walk at a decent pace. The uphill piece is no joke with 697 steps to the viewing point but worth the effort.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Alex Mottler
Alex
Alex Mottler
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Aug 20, 2025

Thank you for the wonderful review, Ben! I’m so glad we could help make your trip to Norway smooth and memorable, especially with the last-minute changes. It’s great to hear that kayaking the fjord and the glacier views were highlights, and I appreciate your thoughtful notes on the hotel and activities.

It was a pleasure working with you, and we’d love to help with your next adventure!

We loved our trip to Norway - Oslo, Flam, Ber...
Norway | Jun 30 - Jul 13, 2025

Deborah
Deborah E.
Bethesda, MD | Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025
We loved our trip to Norway - Oslo, Flam, Bergen, Alesund, and then our add on to the Lofoten Islands. Alex did a great job laying out an itinerary that took into account all the things we wanted to see. He provided alternative suggestions when my ideas weren't the most practical and was open to feedback about our preferences. All our lodging was top-notch and conveniently located. The trip logistics couldn't have gone any smoother. Read more

We loved our trip to Norway - Oslo, Flam, Bergen, Alesund, and then our add on to the Lofoten Islands. Alex did a great job laying out an itinerary that took into account all the things we wanted to see. He provided alternative suggestions when my ideas weren't the most practical and was open to feedback about our preferences. All our lodging was top-notch and conveniently located. The trip logistics couldn't have gone any smoother.

Hotel Reviews
Karl Johan Hotel
Oslo

This hotel is in the PERFECT location to explore Oslo. The rooms are modern and reasonably sized. Their Norwegian breakfast was one of the best of our trip.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Hop, skip and a jump away from everything.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fretheim Hotel
Flåm

Right in the heart of Flam, this hotel feels grand but in a low key accessible way. The room was purposely designed to feel old, including a claw foot tub. Great breakfast too.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Det Hanseatiske Hotel
Bergen

This hotel was perfectly located in Bergen! Just a stones throw away from the famous Bryggen buildings. While we loved the location and being on the upper floor, the one downside was we had to carry our luggage up one extra flight of stairs for our "attic" room. The room was spacious, with a HUGE bathroom - which had both a shower and a tub.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Heimly Pensjonat
Flåm

We had a fabulous view of the fjord from our room at this simple but welcoming and low key hotel where dinner is included as part of the stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Brosundet
Ålesund

Another perfectly located hotel, with lots of charm. The large gas fireplace in the center of the lobby, surrounded by lots of comfy couches and chairs, couldn't have been more welcoming. This hotel was just a 10 minute walk from where we met the day long fjord cruise to Geiranger trip and 15 minute walk from the Aksla trail.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Walk up to Aksla Viewpoint
Walk up to Aksla Viewpoint
Ålesund

Enjoyed our walk up to the viewpoint. Great views of the city.

Quality of Experience
Explore Oslo
Explore Oslo
Oslo

Loved having a half day of free time once we arrived to explore the city on our own.

Quality of Experience
Geirangerfjord Cruise & Day Trip
Geirangerfjord Cruise & Day Trip
Norway

The day trip to Geiranger turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. Not only was it a sunny day which made for extra special views of the fjord, one of the crew on the cruise was very friendly and shared helpful information throughout the journey, from the history of individual villages or homes we passed along the way, to things to do once we got to Geiranger, including to rent a mini Geiranger electric car, which had a GPS inside to direct you to a fabulous overlook just 15 minutes away. Once we got to the overlook for our perfect top of a fjord picture, we hiked a short bit in along a marked path and quickly got a way from most of the other tourists. We also enjoyed lunch and an ice-cream in town.

Quality of Experience
Full-Day Private City Excursion
Full-Day Private City Excursion
Oslo

Our guide and driver helped create a convenient and efficient way to learn about and see Oslo.

Quality of Experience
Would have rated it a 5 but felt a little rushed.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Flåm
Explore Flåm
Flåm

Enjoyed walking around and exploring Flam, including a hike to the nearby falls. That was a highlight.

Quality of Experience
Summer Kayaking Excursion
Summer Kayaking Excursion
Norway

This was the one activity of the trip that I would definitely skip. There was nothing wrong with the excursion. The vendor did a fine job. But since we got to see the fjord from the water two other times as part of the RIB excursion later that day and then the next day from the "Norway in a Nutshell" ferry, I would have rather used that half day to go to the famous Stegastein overlook, walk to the Flam church, or go on another hike.

Quality of Experience
Not worth the time. Do something else instead.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ægir Viking Meal Experience
Ægir Viking Meal Experience
Flåm

This meal exceeded our expectations! Not only was the food very tasty and the beers perfectly matched, the atmosphere was fun and lively. We are not beer drinkers but couldn't believe how well each beer went with the corresponding dish.

Quality of Experience
Explore Bergen
Explore Bergen
Bergen

Throughly enjoyed exploring Bergen on our own. We made it to the Fantoft Stave Church, which I'd recommend.

Quality of Experience
Fløibanen  Funicular Ticket
Fløibanen Funicular Ticket
Bergen

Great way to get to the top of Mount Floyen! Fun seeing the goats grazing amongst the visitors. We walked down on our own, which was fun but it does take a while to traverse all those switchbacks!

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Alex Mottler
Alex
Alex Mottler
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jul 22, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and thorough review! I know it came from you both, and I really appreciate how much you shared because it's incredibly helpful for myself and our other Travelers. Everything going smoothly and living up to your expectations is exactly what I hoped to hear because it was a pleasure helping craft an itinerary that reflected your interests. Hearing that you feel the lodging, logistics, and activities aligned well with your goals is paramount to Nick & I -... Read more

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and thorough review! I know it came from you both, and I really appreciate how much you shared because it's incredibly helpful for myself and our other Travelers.

Everything going smoothly and living up to your expectations is exactly what I hoped to hear because it was a pleasure helping craft an itinerary that reflected your interests. Hearing that you feel the lodging, logistics, and activities aligned well with your goals is paramount to Nick & I - along with the invaluable suggestions for helping others, like ensuring they're aware of the great viewpoints that you were able to experience🤩

That detailed feedback on hotels especially is incredibly valuable —not just to us, but to future travelers.

We're grateful that kimkim successfully helped with another wonderful memory, and can't wait to do it again in the future😊

We fully enjoyed all of the places we stayed....
Norway | Jul 2 - Jul 10, 2025

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David H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025
We fully enjoyed all of the places we stayed. Bjorn our walking tour guide in Oslo was outstanding as was the pilot/guide of our RIB boat safari trip out of Flam. Unfortunately, I don't recall his name, only that he was originally from Poland. Flam Marina was a great location with amazing view of the fjord. We fell in love with Balestrand and the Kviknes Hotel; not a crowded as other places we went with local residents walking along the streets, reminded us of towns on Cape Cod, like... Read more

We fully enjoyed all of the places we stayed. Bjorn our walking tour guide in Oslo was outstanding as was the pilot/guide of our RIB boat safari trip out of Flam. Unfortunately, I don't recall his name, only that he was originally from Poland. Flam Marina was a great location with amazing view of the fjord. We fell in love with Balestrand and the Kviknes Hotel; not a crowded as other places we went with local residents walking along the streets, reminded us of towns on Cape Cod, like Wellfleet. View from top of funicular in Bergen was also outstanding. Bergen Bors Hotel host recommended dinner at Bjerck that had excellent halibut.

Local specialist: Alex Mottler
Alex
Alex Mottler
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jul 22, 2025

Thank you for your kind review, David! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your stays, especially in Flåm, Balestrand, and Bergen. It’s wonderful that guides like Bjorn and your RIB safari pilot helped make the trip even more memorable.

Balestrand truly is a hidden gem—I'm happy it reminded you of a great place like Cape Cod! Thanks again for traveling with kimkim, we can't wait to support your next dream vacation!