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Anna Grindevoll Strønstad

I love adventuring, whether that be hiking in the forest with my dog or traveling to a new country. This passion led me to get a bachelor's degree in tourism management, and now I am lucky enough to use my knowledge and experience to custom-make trips to the scenic destination of Norway.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in travels to Norway, with my main area being the west coast.
Love finding authentic places and adventures with the "wow" factor leading to memories for life.
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How did you get involved in travel?

"All through my childhood we traveled to different countries. This opened my eyes to the beauty of the world and led to my passion for discovering and exploring new places, both in Norway and around the world. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"A few years ago, I was on a group trip to Thailand. During the 14 days I was there we spent a few nights in the jungle. We got to hike through the untouched nature and paddle on bamboo. The nature was breathtaking! An experience I will forever cherish."

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Recent trip reviews for Anna

Beautiful Norway
Norway | Aug 31 - Sep 23, 2026

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Wendy W.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

We loved the Flam Railway, the fjords, and the Lofoten islands. All our accommodations were great, but our favorites were in Aurland and Svolvær.

Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad

Wonderful everything was wonderful. Thanks fo...
Norway | Aug 31 - Sep 23, 2026

Brian K
Brian K W.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026
Wonderful everything was wonderful. Thanks for your help you made our trip a great success! Read more

Wonderful everything was wonderful. Thanks for your help you made our trip a great success!

Hotel Reviews
Svalbard hotel | The Vault
Longyearbyen

Perfect location!

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Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri
Aurland

Location was perfect, Quiet great food a stay of a lifetime! Thanks.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The desk clerk was amazing!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Svinøya Rorbuer
Svolvær

Best place we stayed on the whole trip on a stormy day we could see the weather and on a clear day we could walk where we wanted and the food was amazing!

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Activity Reviews
City Walk
City Walk
Norway

This was the best our guide was perfect and I would go with her anywhere!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was the best ever!
Transport
Glacier Safari
Svalbard

Our guide was a perfect gentleman when we were at the glacier he would us let enjoy the quiet and the calfing of the glacier. It was the most peaceful and full of awe trip. Hard to explain but just perfect!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Just was so nice and we just enjoyed him and the trip.
Transport
It’s a long way and felt like a big adventure.
Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad

Self-Drive Norway -- Terrific!
Norway | Aug 16 - Sep 6, 2026

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Kenneth P.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026
Kimkim was terrific and we just completed an outstanding trip to Norway! I asked Anna to help put together a 3-week self-drive trip that focused on the outdoor beauty of Norway, including lots of day hikes I had read about (including others she might recommend), with accommodations that were nice & clean – and a handful of splurge stops she thought were worth it. Anna was quick to propose a trip that looked great, worked with us as we made a few tweaks (including a start in Oslo to take... Read more

Kimkim was terrific and we just completed an outstanding trip to Norway!

I asked Anna to help put together a 3-week self-drive trip that focused on the outdoor beauty of Norway, including lots of day hikes I had read about (including others she might recommend), with accommodations that were nice & clean – and a handful of splurge stops she thought were worth it. Anna was quick to propose a trip that looked great, worked with us as we made a few tweaks (including a start in Oslo to take the cross-country rail trip before starting our self-drive – worth it!), and she recommended & incorporated a handful of private city walks and guided hikes. The process was easy, the trip was custom, the results were great.

Accommodation favorites include: The Bolder (a modern compact stand-alone cabin with a spectacular view), Fjaerland Fjordstove Hotell & Restaurant (a historic gem in a charming tiny town with a terrific restaurant), Blatind Botique Hotel (cozy luxury in a private mountain setting with excellent dining), and an unbelievable lakeside view from a Vollsnes Feiehus Stryn cabin near Loen. We also enjoyed the quirky/funky Dovregubbens Hall, and Hotel Brosundet in Alesund. And we stayed in a handful of Scandic hotels which were nice, clean, and had great breakfasts. We wanted a variety – and we were happy with the variety!

Add-on favorites include: A private city walk in Bergen, followed by a hike above the city the next day (beautiful). A private hike to a historic farm now known for wild blueberries in an idyllic setting near Fjaerland. And a floating sauna (with occasional fjord plunges!)

Hiking area favorites: Forsand, Voss, Loen, Andalsnes

One other note. Kimkim provided support during our trip – I didn’t expect to need it, but I did. During one of our drives, we arrived at what looked like an abandoned ferry terminal (we were the only ones there). I couldn’t quite make sense of the ferry terminal schedule on-line, so I reached out to Kimkim’s 24-hour number (it was Sunday), and they responded immediately --confirmed the ferry schedule, provided an alternate route if I didn’t want to wait, and asked what else they could do. I really appreciated the support.

A great trip! Thank you.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Voss
Voss

Great location in Voss. Big nice breakfast.

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Rosendal Turist hotel
Kvinnherad

Top floor room of old building had a tiny triangle-shaped shower with no shower door, and angled (roofline) ceiling in the bathroom (I hit my head twice). We ate at the restaurant on the night they were serving crab and shrimp buffet -- we did not care for it.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were clean. The bathroom in my room just wasn't comfortable.
The Bolder
Forsand

Small but fantastic. We spent one entire afternoon marvelling at the view.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The cabin was initially made up for 2 (reservation was for 3) -- and they remedied the issue promptly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fjærland Fjordstove Hotell & Restaurant
Fjærland

A historic gem in a charming tiny town with a terrific restaurant. The expansive lobby lounge and wrap around deck were really nice. This was a favorite for sure.

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Staff
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Vollsnes Feriehus Stryn
Stryn

The setting is spectacular -- the views amazing. Big, modern, and it has a washing machine! Free kayaks -- we used these and they were great. Walking distance to some great trails. The cabin is a 4-plex, so if others are out late on their deck, you will hear them (we did).

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Owner stopped by after we arrived to make sure all was OK
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean.
Dovregubbens Hall
Dombås

Quirky, funky, but perfect for the setting, and we liked it. Clean and comfortable.

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Location
Staff
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Oppdal Turisthotell
Oppdal

Rooms were clean, but dated. Overall, this hotel seems tired. Breakfast was nothing special.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean, but not cozy or all that welcoming.
Frich's Ekspress Hotel
Åndalsnes

Clean rooms. We liked and used the common lounge several times. Handy to have a grocery close. But the restaurant in the building is closed. And it's in a bit of an odd part of town.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Seemed to be in the more industrial part of town. Restaurant in building is closed. Not bad, but we needed to drive to eat, hike, or see the town center.
Staff
Didn't see any, but rooms were clean.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Blåtind Boutique Hotel
Stordal

Cozy luxury in a private mountain setting with excellent dining. This was a treat.

Authenticity & Character
Mountain lodge on the outside, lux on the inside.
Location
Staff
Ole was exceptionally personable and very welcoming.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Brosundet
Ålesund

Great location. Rooms were fine.

Authenticity & Character
Genuine Alesund
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Scandic Byporten
Oslo

Small but comfortable rooms. Very handy to adjacent mall, restaurant, train station. Good breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very friendly at the front desk.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Scandic Byparken
Bergen

I liked the location (away from the cruise crowds, but still very walkable to the main city area). Nothing special, but clean. Good breakfast.

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Activity Reviews
Guidet Hike to Blåbærstølen
Guidet Hike to Blåbærstølen
Fjærland

We had a beautiful day -- the scenery was terrific, and we even ate a few blueberries (though the season had passed). Our guide was a life-long local, very knowledgeable -- and enjoyable.

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Floating Sauna
Floating Sauna
Norway

Fun and hot (sauna) and freezing (jumping into the fjord). A must do. And the scenery -- fantastic!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Easy, easy walk from hotel.
Voss Gondol
Voss Gondol
Voss

The gondol ride was nice and the view up top is nice. Unfortunately the trails at the top are shared by mountain bikes, and though we didn't see/meet any mountain bikers on the trail, the trails themselves were torn up from bicycle ruts & very muddy -- a disappointment. Loved the swing at the top of the mountain.

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Transport
Visit Stegastein Viewpoint
Visit Stegastein Viewpoint
Norway

The view is very nice. The drive up is insane.

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Cheese Tasting in Undredal
Cheese Tasting in Undredal
Norway

Great cheese, and hands-down the best brown cheese of the trip. An informative hour.

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Hike to Rampestreken Viewpoint
Hike to Rampestreken Viewpoint
Åndalsnes

Steep, and tree-root covered along much of the way, but very doable. The hike above the viewpoint to the top is the steepest and most exposed along the side of the mountain.

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The Bordals gorge
Voss

This is a quick stop (you can do a hike from the hotel, or drive there and step out). We drove (and did a separate hike around the city).

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Geraingerfjord Safari by RIB
Geraingerfjord Safari by RIB
Geiranger

The day was cloudy & misty. Our guide was fine but not particularly exciting. We had arrived via ferry from Hellesylt (due to a road closure), so we had already seen most of it. On a clear day with a more entertaining guide, it would be better.

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Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert
Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert
Oslo

I liked getting away from the tourist center to see other parts of the city -- a more "real world" look at Oslo. We had a few bites of local food along the way (cinnamon bun, Syverkiosken) -- a nice walk!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen

Informative, and away from the cruise crowds -- our guide timed it so the bulk of the crowd had cleared once we arrived at the fish market area. Enjoyed walking the narrow streets and seeing the historic homes.

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Guided hike over "Vidden"
Guided hike over "Vidden"
Bergen

Our guide modified our original hike to accommodate us with a less strenuous hike -- funicular up, then hiking above the city, and back down to our hotel.

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Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad

Anna planned an amazing trip for us! She list...
Norway | Jul 19 - Jul 29, 2026

Alice
Alice P.
Ankeny, IA, USA | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2026
Anna planned an amazing trip for us! She listened to what we wanted even though we didn't really know what we wanted and planned the perfect trip. Norway was even better than expected and the trip was amazing. Anna planned a few activities and gave us recommendations on things we could do on other days but left us lots of time to go off and explore on our own. We ended up adding a few hikes to our trip which we had not planned on doing when originally booking. We had a great time kayaking in... Read more

Anna planned an amazing trip for us! She listened to what we wanted even though we didn't really know what we wanted and planned the perfect trip. Norway was even better than expected and the trip was amazing. Anna planned a few activities and gave us recommendations on things we could do on other days but left us lots of time to go off and explore on our own. We ended up adding a few hikes to our trip which we had not planned on doing when originally booking. We had a great time kayaking in Hamn i Senja with our guide Richard. He was very knowledgeable and had great stories to share. Our favorite places were the Lofoten Islands and Senja. We loved traveling with kimkim. Having everything organized in the app so we knew exactly what we were doing each day and had our tickets saved on there made traveling stress free. We would highly recommend traveling with kimkim!

Hotel Reviews
Hamn i Senja
Skaland

Beautiful location. We loved sitting in the chairs looking over the water at sunset and walking around the property. Richard, the kayak guide was great!

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Svinøya Rorbuer
Svolvær

We loved our room and being able to spread out. The whole property was beautiful and we loved being able to walk into town for dinner and to explore.

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Activity Review
Midnight Sun Kayak Tour in Bergsfjorden
Midnight Sun Kayak Tour in Bergsfjorden
Senja

The views on this tour were amazing! Our guide, Richard was very knowledgeable and had lots of stories to share about his experiences guiding in many different countries.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad

We had an excellent kimkim experience. Anna d...
Norway | Jul 10 - Jul 20, 2026

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Andrew D.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026
We had an excellent kimkim experience. Anna developed an itinerary that was exactly what we were looking for, and Michelle was very helpful when we arrived. Bookings went smoothly and instructions/vouchers/documents were clear and well organized. We did have a couple of very minor hiccups which were easily resolved with a call to the 24-hr hotline. A reassuring aspect of kimkim’s services is that they are very responsive. If you need anything, you will get a real human on the line who will... Read more

We had an excellent kimkim experience. Anna developed an itinerary that was exactly what we were looking for, and Michelle was very helpful when we arrived. Bookings went smoothly and instructions/vouchers/documents were clear and well organized. We did have a couple of very minor hiccups which were easily resolved with a call to the 24-hr hotline. A reassuring aspect of kimkim’s services is that they are very responsive. If you need anything, you will get a real human on the line who will help you immediately. Staff are also quick to respond via chat. Norway is a beautiful and friendly country. We highly recommend traveling there with kimkim.

Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad

Not the best
Norway | Jul 11 - Jul 18, 2026

MONICA
MONICA D.
Washington, DC | Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026
At first the planning went well. As we got closer to trip time and our agent went on leave, we had no responses to messages and had to call the emergency line for someone to be assigned to us. We did like the Bergen lodging, though the washer dryer wasn’t in room, as promised. The Fjærland stay was excellent, but it would be great to know there were only three restaurants in town. Some of the trip planning made no sense. We were originally scheduled to be in a town two hours from the... Read more

At first the planning went well. As we got closer to trip time and our agent went on leave, we had no responses to messages and had to call the emergency line for someone to be assigned to us.

We did like the Bergen lodging, though the washer dryer wasn’t in room, as promised. The Fjærland stay was excellent, but it would be great to know there were only three restaurants in town.

Some of the trip planning made no sense. We were originally scheduled to be in a town two hours from the airport which needed ferries that stopped at 11 pm.

It wasn’t the same as my other kimkim trips.

Hotel Reviews
Fjærland Fjordstove Hotell & Restaurant
Fjærland

Great experience!

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sagafjord Hotel
Sæbø
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Thon Hotel Ålesund
Ålesund
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vander Apartments
Oslo

Great location. Note that washer and dryer isn’t in the room. And one in basement is always busy.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guidet Hike to Blåbærstølen
Guidet Hike to Blåbærstølen
Fjærland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Food & Culture Walk
Food & Culture Walk
Bergen
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Floating Sauna
Floating Sauna
Norway
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Jul 28, 2026
Hi Monica. We are sorry to hear you were left with the impression this trip wasnt the same as with your other KimKim trips. It was initially Anna who helped planning your trip, and after she went on maternity leave, our colleague Christina was part of the conversation answering questions. She sent a message the day before arrival, but we understand since you were experiencing issues with delays on your flight you might not have picked up on it, where you called the emergency line regarding... Read more

Hi Monica.

We are sorry to hear you were left with the impression this trip wasnt the same as with your other KimKim trips.

It was initially Anna who helped planning your trip, and after she went on maternity leave, our colleague Christina was part of the conversation answering questions. She sent a message the day before arrival, but we understand since you were experiencing issues with delays on your flight you might not have picked up on it, where you called the emergency line regarding the delay situation.

About the washing machine in the Bergen apartment, we are sorry you were left with the impression the machine should be in the apartment itself. Apartments gets assigned by the operator close to arrival so its difficult to say in advance which apartment you will get, and also therefore difficult to specify specific requests. The washing machine was there (in the basement) but we will note this for future references.

The second last night you were staying in Sæbø by the fjord. It is correct that its around 2 hours from the airport in Ålesund, and logistics wise it would be more efficient driving straight back to Ålesund. The idea was for you to stay in a beautiful place by the fjord one more night before going back to Ålesund. In general we like to let people stay in a more remote scenic location rather than an urban hotels.
We communicated a bit about the route from Fjærland to Sæbø, and there are several routes to take, both with or without ferry. I mentioned the route through Loen which I like myself, and when you asked about the ferry option I mentioned that is nice also. Ferries across are frequent throughout the day but the frequency rate slow down towards the evening and the last ferry across is at 10:30pm.
All our trips we create for travellers are tailor made, so no trips are equal but we will of course take your comments into consideration when designing future trips.

Hope you enjoyed the places and sceneries along the route and that you have a good impression about Norway as a place to visit.

All the best

Best,
Tom

The perfect balance for a Norway vacation
Norway | Jun 11 - Jun 19, 2026

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Kathleen O.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Anna found just the right amount of planned activities balanced with the right amount of free time for us. We had lovely hotels, and really enjoyed the Avila cruise up the coast. I only wish we had a few more days to go all the way north. Food was very good, lodging was great, and our emergency changes (thanks to Tom scheduling us to fly out from Sveringen and not Svolvaer. The hotel Christina found for us was very nice, and we had our best meal there, in fact. Read more

Anna found just the right amount of planned activities balanced with the right amount of free time for us. We had lovely hotels, and really enjoyed the Avila cruise up the coast. I only wish we had a few more days to go all the way north. Food was very good, lodging was great, and our emergency changes (thanks to Tom scheduling us to fly out from Sveringen and not Svolvaer. The hotel Christina found for us was very nice, and we had our best meal there, in fact.

Hotel Reviews
Grand Hotel Terminus
Bergen

Perfectly located across from the train station in downtown Bergen, the hotel features old world charm with modern amenities. It needs more electric outlets near the bed, however, so bring an extension core.

Authenticity & Character
Old world charm with real furniture and great buffet breakfast.
Location
Near waterfront and across the street from the train station, it is easy to find food, shopping, museums and nice parks.
Staff
All were friendly and helpfil
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bathroom was tiny but efficient
Havila Cruise
Fosnavåg

If you go to Norway, this trip up the west coast is a must. The accommodations are vvery nice, the food is excellent, and the excursions on shore were interesting by and large.

Authenticity & Character
Comfortable. Cabins
Location
The ship stops in most major ports on the west coast.
Staff
The staff were very approachable and helpful. The only concern was that our bathroom light was out, and though we reported it day 1, nobody came to fix it.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Every place on board was clean.
Scandic Havet
Bodø

We had a 14th floor room with a view to die for! The hotel was down by the waterfront but not much was happening in the area. There were several dining options in easy walking distance. Breakfast buffet was great.

Authenticity & Character
Modern Scandinavian design, it is a nice hotel.
Location
It isn’t a happening area of town but it is convenient to the airport and the seaport. It
Staff
they seemed good; we had little direct interaction.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was all clean and comfortable.
Hotel Victoria
Stavanger

We unexpectedly found ourselves in town due to a one letter error in airport codes and needed to fly there and stay the night with one day’s notice. The hotel is about a half hour drive from the airport, it’s only weakness. The bistro in the hotel is superb with a great menu of classics expertly prepared. The ambiance is classy but casual., and very comfortable. If you stay here you need to plan a great dinner there too.

Authenticity & Character
Fine old hotel well maintained, the rooms were comfortable, the dining room for breakfast is a lovely room and the breakfast excellent.
Location
We did not stay long enough to judge. For our purpose - getting to the airport by 10:00, it was good, but a 25-30 minute taxi ride.
Staff
I had very little contact, though the desk agent when we checked in was welcoming and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was all clean and comfortable.
Activity Review
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen

Jon was knowledgeable and a good communicator. It was very worth doing.

Quality of Experience
We had a great tour of Norway.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The bus tour excursions from the cruise boat were fair, but the more participatory excursions were a better use of time and money.
Transport
Loved the cruise ship (not too big), and Norway’s rail system is great.
Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad

A wonderful experience!
Norway | May 31 - Jun 12, 2026

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Erika M.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Anna did a wonderful job of helping us plan and arrange our trip to Norway! With her very helpful insights and suggestions, she helped us create exactly the kind of trip we were looking for. Anna and her team were responsive and helpful whenever we had questions, both before and during our trip. I would highly recommend Anna and KimKim!

Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad

Nordic Wonder
Norway | Sep 23 - Oct 1, 2025

Jennifer
Jennifer L.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
This was a great trip. First of all, I'm sure we were lucky by having sunny or "almost sunny" weather for 7 days. My husband and I were thrilled with Anna's responsiveness and ability to modify our trip as a few unforeseen things such as a strike at KLM for baggage handling that changed our inbound flight. It really is worth it to have local expertise that can arrange hotels and transport in Norway. Also, it is important that you do your own research before reaching out to KimKim so that... Read more

This was a great trip. First of all, I'm sure we were lucky by having sunny or "almost sunny" weather for 7 days. My husband and I were thrilled with Anna's responsiveness and ability to modify our trip as a few unforeseen things such as a strike at KLM for baggage handling that changed our inbound flight. It really is worth it to have local expertise that can arrange hotels and transport in Norway. Also, it is important that you do your own research before reaching out to KimKim so that they can know what exactly you want to see and where to go. Norway is beautiful, the people are friendly, and the accommodations and transport are excellent. Again, the experience using KimKim, especially with Anna, was excellent. Bergen was lovely, Balestrand and Flåm railway breathtaking, Oslo is a fascinating city. Our guide, Stig, in Oslo, took us for an unbeatable off the main path tour - great! So much to see - we hope to go back to see even more of Norway.
Go and see the fjords for yourself!

Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad
Anna
Anna Grindevoll Strønstad
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Oct 31, 2025

Hi Jennifer!
Thank you so much for your lovely review and the 5 stars! I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed your trip — and that the weather treated you kindly too! 😊 It was a pleasure helping you with this trip, and I’m glad the itinerary and local arrangements made for a smooth journey and was memorable.
Wonderful to hear you loved Bergen, Balestrand, Flåm, and Oslo — and I'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Stig. We’d be more than happy to welcome you back whenever you’re ready to explore even more of Norway!
Warm regards,
Anna

Fantastic specialist, and amazing trip!
Norway | Sep 2 - Sep 12, 2025

Sybil
Sybil H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025
I had not heard of kimkim before starting to plan for our trip to Norway, so I was a little apprehensive. My experience could not have been better and it exceeded my expectations by far. I found the website online and after reading some of the good reviews (and endorsements by familiar companies), I typed in general thoughts about what kind of travel we enjoy, and some of the things we wanted to do. Anna, our specialist, sent back an itinerary that was a great first start, and within a... Read more

I had not heard of kimkim before starting to plan for our trip to Norway, so I was a little apprehensive. My experience could not have been better and it exceeded my expectations by far. I found the website online and after reading some of the good reviews (and endorsements by familiar companies), I typed in general thoughts about what kind of travel we enjoy, and some of the things we wanted to do. Anna, our specialist, sent back an itinerary that was a great first start, and within a week or so, we had it almost finalized. I was able to talk with her a couple of times to go through the plan carefully, and she tweaked some things based on feedback. I never felt like I was being forced to pick the most expensive choices, rather Anna was able to point out value where appropriate. She also responded to concerns and adjusted our plans accordingly (where I felt we might benefit from a car service, rather than public transportation, as an example).

Our trip had a few twists and turns, and was not straightforward (one person had to leave early), and we added one person after the trip had been planned, and Anna handled it with grace and a bit of humor. She went above and beyond to help me make it work within my budget, and we wound up with a spectacular experience all around.

The price of our trip did adjust upwards a couple of times, and while it was likely due to adding some things, I would make sure to make sure I know the final cost (and what is included) before I finalize a trip in the future. I will definitely plan on using kim kim in the future, though!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Continental
Oslo

5 star hotel with all of the expected amenities. Beds and rooms were very comfortable (but small). Breakfast was a highlight!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
One of them took the time to walk us to the train station so we wouldn't miss it.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Highland Lodge
Geilo

Very comfortable and clean. Small rooms, but nice to have common area, and the bakery was great!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Nice lake and hiking in the area.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Svinøya Rorbuer
Svolvær

Very spacious, comfortable, beautiful views, great location.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful cabin in traditional style.
Location
Just a few minutes walk to town. Great location on the water.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Bergen

Loved the upbeat atmosphere, and the rooms were very comfortable and relatively spacious. The breakfast was amazing - it would be impossible to try everything!

Authenticity & Character
Nice vibe - dj in the lobby was fun.
Location
Great location in the middle of everything.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean and comfortable
Thon Hotel Oslo Airport
Gardermoen

Typical airport hotel. It was a bit worn, and could use a bit of a fresh coat of paint and carpet repair.

Authenticity & Character
It's a hotel airport
Location
Staff
Nothing lacking, but nothing beyond basic service.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were comfortable, and room was clean.
Manshausen
Leinesfjord

Simply amazing! Breathtaking views and totally worth taking a detour to stay there. Everyone was very accommodating and because our unit wasn't rented, they were happy to let us have a late check out, so that we could explore the island until time for our ferry ride.

Authenticity & Character
Unique and wonderful.
Location
Breathtaking.
Staff
Very accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
lovely all around.
Activity Reviews
Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert
Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert
Oslo

Loved Stig - very knowledgeable, and we really enjoyed our time with him.

Quality of Experience
Very knowledgeable, and he was very engaging and cared about our time in Oslo.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Not applicable - we walked, but it was a fun walk.
Explore Bergen with a Local
Explore Bergen with a Local
Bergen

John was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable about Bergen, and took the time to explain the history and to make sure we got a chance to see things that were of interest to us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Not applicable - we walked, but it was a good pace.
Private Lofoten Sightseeing Trip
Private Lofoten Sightseeing Trip
Svolvær

Andrea was a highlight of our trip. We spent a full day touring with him, and we could have spent another day with him! He went out of his way to show us things. It was clear he loves the islands, and sharing his love of the area with others.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Andrea had a delightful personality, and clearly loves the out of doors and the environment.
Transport
Comfortable car.
Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad
Anna
Anna Grindevoll Strønstad
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Oct 20, 2025

Thank you so much for this lovely review and 5-stars, Sybil!
I’m really happy to hear that your experience with kimkim—and with me!—ended up being such a positive one :) It was genuinely a pleasure working with you and creating an amazing adventure for you and your family! Even with a few curveballs you all took everything in stride, and I’m so glad I could help make it all come together.

Thanks again for trusting me with your trip. If you ever feel like coming back to Norway, please dont hesitate to reach out! :)

All the best,
Anna