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Kadri Talvik

Hi! For me, travelling allows you to immerse yourself in different cultures and experiences and opens your eyes to things you would never have thought of without travel. I believe everyone should have the chance to explore our beautiful world and seek beauty in new connections. I hope to help you in your travel journey!

How did you get involved in travel?

"My passion for travel started from my curiosity about history. I love learning about the history of different countries and cultures and seeing the influence of people in different corners of the world. It is truly an eye-opening experience. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I will never forget my experience in Kiev, Ukraine where I got to experience a unique culture and history. Post-Soviet Ukraine surprised me with magnificent architecture and glorious monuments (especially the Motherland Monument). A totally different experience was visiting the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster which shook the whole world. Seeing the abandoned villages and imagining the lives of people who once lived there makes you think about how we as people have so much influence on our planet. "

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Recent trip reviews for Kadri

The best experience
Norway | Nov 23 - Nov 30, 2024

Jennifer
Jennifer B.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2024
Kadri and Fenne helped plan and booked all of the excursions for a trip to Norway. Both of them were the best to work with. I had never been to Norway and they were able to book experiences and activities so that we could see the country and have experiences that I would have never known how to schedule. Both Kadri and Fenne responded to all of my questions before the trip and gave detailed information to questions that I had. We were able to take boat rides through the Fjords, take... Read more

Kadri and Fenne helped plan and booked all of the excursions for a trip to Norway. Both of them were the best to work with. I had never been to Norway and they were able to book experiences and activities so that we could see the country and have experiences that I would have never known how to schedule. Both Kadri and Fenne responded to all of my questions before the trip and gave detailed information to questions that I had. We were able to take boat rides through the Fjords, take trains and busses through the country, experience dog sledding, and feeding reindeer. I would highly recommend working with both of them if you are looking to book a trip to Norway.

Local specialist: Kadri Talvik
Kadri
Kadri Talvik
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Dec 03, 2024

Hi, Jennifer!

Thank you so much for the great review! I am very glad to hear that you enjoyed your time in Norway and appreciate our assistance. :)
The Kimkim team is ready to assist you with any other adventures you might want to partake in the future!

All the best,
Kadri

Key goal - see the Northern Lights
Norway | Oct 11 - Oct 25, 2024

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Alicia D.
San Antonio, TX | Reviewed on Nov 09, 2024
Key goal - see the Northern Lights, unfortunately we didn't see them as we had hoped with swirling shapes of color and only saw a weak light through our camera lens on 21 Oct 2024. Seems that we missed a great light show on the day we arrived in Tromso, 19 Oct but we didn't have anything scheduled that night. The rest of the trip had cloudy nights with poor sightings. Even though our goal had been the Northern Lights, Norway and it's people definitely made up for it with the country's... Read more

Key goal - see the Northern Lights, unfortunately we didn't see them as we had hoped with swirling shapes of color and only saw a weak light through our camera lens on 21 Oct 2024. Seems that we missed a great light show on the day we arrived in Tromso, 19 Oct but we didn't have anything scheduled that night. The rest of the trip had cloudy nights with poor sightings. Even though our goal had been the Northern Lights, Norway and it's people definitely made up for it with the country's beauty and the people's hospitality

The following are snapshot reviews by category to help future travelers, especially seniors like us

City Tours -
Private tours are very helpful to adjust endurance as needed. Our guide Lena in Oslo did that because the weather wasn't good for walking and we bought tram tickets to a location where she was able to show us non-touristy areas which is what we requested. There was some confusion with our guide in Bergen, itinerary listed Synnove and when I texted her to confirm, she said she wasn't scheduled but she did get back with us and told us Thomas would be our guide. He met us at our apt but was puzzled as to why we would start our 2 hr walking tour in the outskirts of town when he usually started them in city center. We ended up having to buy tram tickets to get to the city center where Thomas started the tour which of course was less than the two hours but Thomas was very good and actually stayed a little longer. If outskirt accommodations are scheduled, notify travelers and guide to have a plan for transportation and sights prior to starting the tour. Private city tour in Tromso was ample time

Scheduled Tours -
Nutshell Tour - our favorite. Due to the length of time to do it in one day, staying overnight in Flam was a great idea and we think you should recommend it to all travelers. As for the luggage transfer to the hotel in Bergen, the luggage transfer did work but the problem was it not being delivered on time at the Bergen Apt due to logistics issues.

Fjordsafari - 2 hr 15 min was too long for us, very cold and windy, would have preferred a one hour tour
Aegir Viking dinner - too bad we didn't catch it in time but neither of us drink beer, so the 5-course beer tasting with the sampler dinner could have been switched to just a traditional dinner but the atmoshpere made up for it

We had requested a longer stay at Voss but once we arrived we were too tired and found out that an earlier train could be taken by requesting it to the conductor on the earlier train. This would be a good note to advise travelers, that based on availability, they could move up their scheduled time

Hardangerford Express in Bergen - enjoyable relaxing cruise, limited eating and shopping locations during off season
Coastal Scenery Safari in Tromso - conflicting notes on where to meet, Radisson or "from Oct @ Bus Terminal Prostneset but this was resolved by checking with KimKim
Northern Lights Expedition in Tromso - 21 Oct, due to rain sat in mini van for over an hour before getting out to go to down to the fire and wait for the lights that didn't happen. The walk down the wet, slippery embankment was a challenge for these seniors but thanks to two wonderful helpful passengers, we were able to go down and back up to the mini van.

Aurora Husky Visit - still no Northern Lights, excellent staff and our favorite meal on the trip. Tour was listed as "Small Group" but it was actually a full bus with about 40 passengers

Private Transfers - all excellent and very helpful to these seniors

Hotels -
Oslo - Hotel Bondeheimen, good location for walking to key sites and public transportation
Flam - Flamsbrygga Hotel - good location
Bergen - Bjorvika Apartments - good accommodations but logistics to receive keys and not in city center was an issue
Tromso - Specialty Stay-Standard Apts - comfortable accommodations but hike up the hill from the reception area was another challenge to these seniors but we made it. Very friendly staff that helped us at check in with out luggage and offered great waffles between 5-7 pm
Alta - Glod Aurora Domes - interesting change to a typical hotel but not in city center and had to order dinner to be delivered from a restaurant because we arrived too late for their dinner. Our disappointment again was no Northern Lights but we felt this area had too many lights from the office area, to the adjoining buildings making it not very dark
to see the lights even without lights in our dome. We found out later that they offered off site Northern Light Expeditions, so maybe notify passengers of this option

Our disappointment of no Northern Lights continued after we left Norway and stopped off in Iceland for 7 days.....hard to believe, but again no Aurora Borealis..... maybe next time. Thanks to all the staff at KimKim for making this a wonderful trip and we'll certainly contact KimKim again once we decide where we want to go on our next adventure

Alicia & Gloria

Local specialist: Kadri Talvik
Kadri
Kadri Talvik
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Nov 23, 2024

Hi Alicia and Gloria!
Thank you so much for this detailed feedback. :)

I am truly sorry to hear that you didn't manage to catch an amazing Northern Lights show - but hey, it is what it is and we can't change the weather or the appearance of this wonderful sight of nature.

It's truly refreshing to see such a wonderful attitude. :)

We welcome you back to Kimkim once you decide on your next destination/adventure!
All the best,
Kadri

Norway
Norway | Sep 27 - Oct 2, 2024

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Gina V.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2024
Overall the planning process was very easy with the team I worked with. Very communicative along with the help line when I was on the trip was very easy to access. As for the trip itself - I felt like there were things planned & told to us that were more kid friendly then they actually were. We were traveling with our 1.5 year old and we had multiple 6+ hour train rides which not only would have took most of the travel day but was really inconvenient for our family.
A few things we...
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Overall the planning process was very easy with the team I worked with. Very communicative along with the help line when I was on the trip was very easy to access.

As for the trip itself - I felt like there were things planned & told to us that were more kid friendly then they actually were. We were traveling with our 1.5 year old and we had multiple 6+ hour train rides which not only would have took most of the travel day but was really inconvenient for our family.
A few things we changed:
We ended up changing the trip ourselves and skipping one of the 6 hour train rides back to the main city and getting a flight from a different city that allowed us to only have 2 hours of travel instead of 7. And we got to see another city for a day/night.
We were booked on a hop on & off bus tour and it was us and a ton of older adults who were not happy to have a child along. We ended up getting off the bus half way through and doing our own thing.

I recommend if you have a young child you really ask the questions and do your research about travel times because they weren’t very accommodating.

Hotel Review
Scandic Byporten
Oslo

Staff and breakfast were great. Room was just verryyyyy small.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right next to train station
Staff
Very nice easy check in!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Panoramic Bus Trip
Panoramic Bus Trip
Oslo

The guide was okay - a bit stern. Was able to see some of the city

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A little hard to find start point
Fjord Safari by RIB (Summer/Fall)
Fjord Safari by RIB (Summer/Fall)
Flåm

My favorite thing we did on this trip! They were kid friendly and the tour guide was amazing!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide (Anton) made the experience really great! He did an amazing job
Transport
Easy to find
Local specialist: Kadri Talvik
Kadri
Kadri Talvik
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Oct 10, 2024

Hi, Gina!

Thank you for the feedback, and it's great to see some amazing pictures of your time in Norway!
I'll keep it in mind to explain more about the transportation ways while travelling with children - thank you for sharing this!
If you'd ever like to come back to Norway (maybe for a winter Northen Lights trip when the kiddo is bigger), don't hesitate to reach out to us here in Kimkim! :)

All the best,
Kadri

An unforgettable Norwegian experience
Norway | Sep 18 - Sep 25, 2024

Olivia
Olivia P.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2024

Kadri was an absolute pleasure to collaborate with on my Norway itinerary. My experience was seamless and memorable in a way that would not have been possible without her assistance. There were many highlights of the trip, not least of which was catching the northern lights in Tromsø on the Aurora dinner cruise. No doubt I will utilize Kimkim again in the future!!

Local specialist: Kadri Talvik
Kadri
Kadri Talvik
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Oct 03, 2024

Hi Olivia!

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! :)
It's amazing that you had such a wonderful time in our lovely country. The Northern Lights are truly one of the coolest things you can experience on this planet and I'm so happy you got to experience them yourself!

All the best,
Kadri

Great trip to Norway and Copehagen!
Norway | Sep 21 - Sep 29, 2024

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Meryl F.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2024
We planned a 9 day trip to Norway and Copenhagen and worked with Kadri. It was such a pleasure working with Kadri, she had great ideas, worked to keep the trip within our budget and was always quick to reply. The interface on the KimKim app is one of the best we have worked with.
All of the arrangements made worked out well and our travel went smoothly. We enjoyed all of the experiences and excursions. The walking tour in Bergen was terrific, and Serena was one of the best guides we have...
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We planned a 9 day trip to Norway and Copenhagen and worked with Kadri. It was such a pleasure working with Kadri, she had great ideas, worked to keep the trip within our budget and was always quick to reply. The interface on the KimKim app is one of the best we have worked with.
All of the arrangements made worked out well and our travel went smoothly. We enjoyed all of the experiences and excursions. The walking tour in Bergen was terrific, and Serena was one of the best guides we have met. The food tour in Oslo let us experience local foods we might not have otherwise tried. The trip from Oslo to Flam provided incredible scenery and the Flam railway was highlight. We enjoyed the sauna experience- being able to jump into the fjord and then back into the sauna was a truly memorable experience. Kayaking in the fjord, even in some rain, was one of the best parts of our trip. In Bergen, we were able to find a window of sunny weather which was the best time to ride the funicular. Our hygge tour in Copenhagen was relaxing and informative- Jackie did a good job and we enjoyed getting to know the other folks on our tour.
The transfers were mostly easy, but in copenhagen we decided to take a taxi to the airport because if we used public transport there would have been a lot of walking and transfers while carrying our luggage. The luggage transport service from Oslo to Bergen made that part of the trip much easier.
The hotel in Oslo was OK, but the hotel messed up our reservation for a double room. We appreciated that KimKim tried to help. The location of the hotel in Bergen was perfect- and it was a nice, but small room. The hotel in Copenhagen was our favorite for the trip. It is a bit outside the main attractions but easy to reach with public transit.

Hotel Reviews
Thon Hotel Cecil
Oslo

There was a mistake with our room reservation. The elevator was under construction and that caused some delays. The room overall was ok. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Terrific location.

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fretheim Hotel
Flåm

Old time hotel located right at the train station. We stayed in a historical room, which was nice but the bathroom was outdated. Wonderful restaurants for lunch and dinner. Staff was great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bergen Harbour Hotel
Bergen

Possibly the best location in Bergen- easy to reach all the sites. The room was very comfortable, but a bit small. Staff was very helpful. Bathroom was clean and modern.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Copenhagen Island Hotel
Copenhagen

terrific hotel. Very clean and comfortable with good size rooms. the staff was quite helpful. The location is a bit off the beaten path, but it is right on the water and next to a large mall with great food options. It was easy to reach with public transport.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Kadri Talvik
Kadri
Kadri Talvik
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Oct 24, 2024

Hi Meryl!
Thank you so much for such a detailed review!
It is wonderful to hear you enjoyed your trip and experience with Kimkim! :)
Don't hesitate to reach out if you ever decide to revisit Norway.
I wish you all the best,
Kadri

Amazing Norway
Norway | Sep 3 - Sep 14, 2024

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sarah f.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024
Such an incredible and amazing trip! The process of planning was easy from start to finish. I really feel like Kadri and team listened to what I wanted and created the perfect itinerary. I loved how easy it was for them to work with me to change and move things around to ensure I had the trip of my dreams. Once there, it was nice to have them check in to ensure everything was going smoothly and to have someone to reach out to at any point for anything. I could not have asked for a better... Read more

Such an incredible and amazing trip! The process of planning was easy from start to finish. I really feel like Kadri and team listened to what I wanted and created the perfect itinerary. I loved how easy it was for them to work with me to change and move things around to ensure I had the trip of my dreams. Once there, it was nice to have them check in to ensure everything was going smoothly and to have someone to reach out to at any point for anything. I could not have asked for a better experience or more perfect trip! Thanks!!

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Torget
Bergen

Awesome location. Nice hotel. Delicious breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fretheim Hotel
Flåm

Beautiful property. Great location. Delicious breakfast. Amazing views.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Trolltunga Hotel
Odda

It was a nice hotel; however it was at the very top of the hill and away from everything so if you wanted to go to the grocery store or a restaurant, you had to walk down hill (~20-30 min) and then back up. The rooms were comfy but small and there was no wifi in the rooms. The breakfast was basic and minimal.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Overnight Hike in Trolltunga
Odda

Such a cool and unique experience glamping. The "beds" (aka sleeping bags) are all lined up 5-6 on a raised wooden platform so it was a little 'weird' sleeping that close to strangers. It was very comfortable and warm though and you cannot beat the views!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rosendal Fjordhotel
Rosendal

Spacious room in quaint hotel. A little walk from city center. Breakfast was good. Staff were amazing. Views were gorgous

Authenticity & Character
Location
~15 min walk from city center.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Thon Hotel Maritim
Stavanger

Great location and great rooms. Delicious breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Boat Trip and Dinner at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant
Boat Trip and Dinner at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant
Bergen

The food and experience was amazing. The only "negative" is that you're at the pace of other diners while eating and there is only one boat back so you are essentially "stuck" there until the boat comes back. The food was delicious and the staff were amazing

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
3-hour Fjord Paddling
3-hour Fjord Paddling
Flåm

Great experience. Guide was amazing and scenery was beautiful. Great way to see and experience the fjords.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
n/a
Summer and Autumn Fjord Safari on a RIB boat
Summer and Autumn Fjord Safari on a RIB boat
Flåm

The experience was good, don't know if it was for me. I preferred the kayaking as a way to see the fjords. The guides were amazing and they provide you with gear to keep you warm and dry.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Fjord Sauna experience
Private Fjord Sauna experience
Norway

Such an awesome experience! Beautiful view from the sauna and you get a natural cold plunge jumping into the fjord. Love the experience!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Glacier Kayaking Excursion
Glacier Kayaking Excursion
Norway

It was nice. I thought we were going to be able to get closer to the glacier than we did (though, I understand why). It was nice that wet suits and gloves/booties were provided. The scenery was nice; however if I had known that glacier hike was an option, I probably would have chosen that instead.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Trolltunga Via Ferrata + Sunset/Sunrise Combo
Trolltunga Via Ferrata + Sunset/Sunrise Combo
Norway

My all time favorite activity that I did here! Could not have asked for a better experience. Sleeping in the yurts on the top was amazing. Delicious dinner and breakfast provided. It was so nice being up there after all the day hikers left and essentially having the mountain to yourself. And seeing the stars and milky way were unforgettable. I loved doing the via ferrata up and hiking down. 10/10 experience

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Hike to Kjerag
Guided Hike to Kjerag
Stavanger

This hike is NO JOKE! One of the hardest hikes I think I've done to date (and I'm an avid hiker and pretty active). The landscape was amazing and gorgeous. We had pretty much all elements of weather. It was a little slick which definitely added to the challenge.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Hike to Pulpit Rock: Preikestolen
Guided Hike to Pulpit Rock: Preikestolen
Stavanger

Such a nice hike. Our guide took us on a different trail up which was nice as we a) got to see more things and b) avoided the crowds. He was great about taking photos and knowing the good angles and poses.

Quality of Experience
Food
n/a
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Kadri Talvik
Kadri
Kadri Talvik
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Sep 18, 2024

Hi, Sarah!

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Your kind words mean a lot to me.
I’m thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic trip and loved the trip being tailored just for you - this is a big part of our mission here! :)
Thank you again for choosing us. We’d love to welcome you back and help plan your next adventure. It was truly a pleasure working with you! :)

Sincerely,
Kadri

For parents who don’t provide or read reviews. A 3 minute read (that I would read).
Norway | Aug 4 - Aug 14, 2024

Kermit
Kermit N.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024
I do not typically review experiences to be posted online. However, I received an email asking me to review our experience with kimkim and our specialist in particular. I was just trying to figure out how to do that on my own and I am happy to oblige. Our trip to Norway was a twice thwarted attempt to bring our family to Norway to see where our family had immigrated from years ago. With four busy kids, a busy family schedule and careers to manage, it didn’t look promising and I reached... Read more

I do not typically review experiences to be posted online. However, I received an email asking me to review our experience with kimkim and our specialist in particular. I was just trying to figure out how to do that on my own and I am happy to oblige.

Our trip to Norway was a twice thwarted attempt to bring our family to Norway to see where our family had immigrated from years ago. With four busy kids, a busy family schedule and careers to manage, it didn’t look promising and I reached out to a number of companies, a few of which said that I should have started months before. That was decent advice, but not helpful.

I ran across kimkim randomly online and was curious about the ability to curate our own interests into an agenda with a date range focusing on Norway. Admittedly, not everyone would want the same experiences if given the option to give their opinion, but the tool which gave me an option to select certain things as options including experiences -like a survey-was very clever and helpful. Once that was done, Kadri was assigned as our local expert. I don’t know how much time Kadri spent with us, but she was extremely patient behind the scenes as we had to maneuver a few schedule changes when our airline would not allow us to use stored miles to apply towards the trip (even though previously they indicated we could). Kadri faithfully put together a number of options for an itinerary that fit our desired agenda and had some great additional options as part of our schedule was fluid. When one part of our trip could not come together, she gave some very specific insight about an alternative that ended up being one of the highlights of our trip (spending time in Balestrand and staying at the Kviknes Hotel). In addition, she gave us practical advice which was very helpful.

I did find a friendly competitor of kimkim online and out of curiosity I submitted a similar criteria and was told that we would need months more to plan. That was all I needed to know as Kadri was at work behind the scenes.

The professionalism of the agenda, the links, the access to tickets and the detail was elegant and user friendly. Being able to share it with the family was great. Also, I had priced this trip several times and I found the overall package price of the trip to be very competitive to some long-established travel companies that I had tried to put this trip together with in the past.

We had an amazing trip and I referenced the kimkim itinerary and website several times a day. We are very grateful for Kadri as she was simply excellent not only in her work product, but patience, understanding and additional insights that I did not expect. I highly recommend her and the kimkim team for travel and I hope to use them again.

Local specialist: Kadri Talvik
Kadri
Kadri Talvik
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Aug 22, 2024

Thank you Kermit, for putting your trust in us here on Kimkim! :)

It's so wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your time in Norway with your family. It's never impossible to plan a trip last-minute, it's just needs some extra tweaking. :)

If you ever plan another journey, we'd love to welcome you back, and I will be here and more than happy to assist you!

My very best to all the family,
Kadri

The RIB boat ride and goat cheese farm tour f...
Norway | Jul 31 - Aug 12, 2024

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Timolyn E.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Aug 14, 2024
The RIB boat ride and goat cheese farm tour from Flåm was excellent, though our room at Fretheim hotel was very sub par and unfortunately KimKim was not able to do anything about it. We loved everything about Lofoten Islands and especially the Reine Robeur hotel. We mainly did self guided hikes and ate really really well. Best part of the trip. We also enjoyed Oslo and the Christiana Teatro hotel. I would not recommend the Hidden Gems tour…. Our guide brought along her 2 year old dog so... Read more

The RIB boat ride and goat cheese farm tour from Flåm was excellent, though our room at Fretheim hotel was very sub par and unfortunately KimKim was not able to do anything about it.

We loved everything about Lofoten Islands and especially the Reine Robeur hotel. We mainly did self guided hikes and ate really really well. Best part of the trip.

We also enjoyed Oslo and the Christiana Teatro hotel. I would not recommend the Hidden Gems tour…. Our guide brought along her 2 year old dog so the ‘tour’ was very much about keeping the dog under control the whole time.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Christiania Teater
Oslo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fretheim Hotel
Flåm
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clarion Hotel Bergen
Bergen
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
HATTVIKA LODGE
Ballstad
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Reine Rorbuer
Reine
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Thon Hotel
Svolvær
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Hidden Gems City Walk
Hidden Gems City Walk
Oslo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kayaking in Reine
Kayaking in Reine
Reine

Kayak tour was suppose to be 2-6 people but 10 were on our trip. We spent a ton of time just getting everyone in kayaks and on water. Our guide did not know much about the area we were touring.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Summer Fjord Safari and Hike
Summer Fjord Safari and Hike
Flåm

Our guide, Rose, was excellent and made the whole experience amazing

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Horsebackriding on Icelandic Horses in Lofoten
Horsebackriding on Icelandic Horses in Lofoten
Norway

Horses were fun but our group was really big. They spent a lot of time asking about our experience with horses, only to walk them in a line for all but 6 minutes of the tour.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Kadri Talvik
Kadri
Kadri Talvik
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Aug 20, 2024

Hi Timolyn!

Thank you so much for your review and your trust in us! Lofoten Islands are definitely one of the more amazing parts of Norway! :)

I am happy to hear you enjoyed the trip and hope to welcome you again to Norway!

All the best!
Kadri

Nine-day Norway trip
Norway | Jul 3 - Jul 11, 2024

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Amy A.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
We hired kimkim to book a last-minute trip to Norway, with about a month's notice. That's a tall order and we were very grateful to have someone else manage all the details that we couldn't have done ourselves in that short amount of time. Overall, they did well listening to our needs and offering suggestions, and Kadri was very patient explaining the options. The hotels were mostly wonderful. We loved The Bergen Bors Hotel - they have the best breakfast buffet (abundant and varied and high... Read more

We hired kimkim to book a last-minute trip to Norway, with about a month's notice. That's a tall order and we were very grateful to have someone else manage all the details that we couldn't have done ourselves in that short amount of time. Overall, they did well listening to our needs and offering suggestions, and Kadri was very patient explaining the options. The hotels were mostly wonderful. We loved The Bergen Bors Hotel - they have the best breakfast buffet (abundant and varied and high quality) of any European or American hotel I've ever stayed at, and the staff were exceptionally helpful with our questions. It was also perfectly located. The Brosundet Hotel in Alesund was in a great location but the rooms we stayed in (on the fifth floor) had deep, odd roof angles and we had to bend over when walking around the bed so as not to smash our heads on the sharp corners. Which happened anyway.

When we were in the planning phase, kimkim suggested a variety of different itineraries but did seem to stick to certain routes. For example, when we were booking activities in Bergen the cable car experience was recommended. Luckily, I had read various reviews online and it seemed to be the consensus that the funicular gave more bang for the buck - that is, it is much more convenient to find and has an equally stunning view. Not sure why kimkim still recommends the cable car but we were very happy to have asked them to book the funicular instead. There was also one mistake, where kimkim booked a sauna experience with several particulars promised, but those particulars were not at the sauna when we used it. kimkim was very responsive and refunded our money for that experience, which I very much appreciated, as it was quite a disappointing experience.

Some of our truly amazing experiences were activities that I had discovered through my own research, as opposed to some of the typical tourist suggestions offered by kimkim. In that sense, if I'd had the right amount of planning time I think I could have planned an equally good trip myself. On the other hand, they had great suggestions for hotels and some of the activities. You do pay a premium to use kimkim, but in our case, in the end it was worth it because of the time crunch.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Union Øye
Norangsfjorden

Hotel Union Øye was fantastic and definitely my favorite part of the trip. This was one hotel I specifically requested, and it did not disappoint. The area was beautiful, and I wish we could have stayed there longer to explore more.

Hotel Brosundet
Ålesund

Our stay at Hotel Brosundet was our least favorite. We had two rooms, and both had strange slanted ceilings with awkward angles, making it hard to move around without hitting our heads. It was quite uncomfortable, especially considering the price. However, the location was great, and the service was fine

Bergen Børs Hotel
Bergen

The Bergen Børs Hotel had excellent service, and the staff were really helpful. The breakfasts there were amazing. However, the rooms were small, and there wasn't anywhere to put clothes, so we had to live out of our suitcases, which was a bit inconvenient. Despite that, I would go back because the staff made our stay pleasant, the breakfast and the location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy access to everything.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Storage for clothing
Kviknes Hotel
Balestrand

Quirky in a good way. Great location on the fjord.

Authenticity & Character
The old parts of the hotel are fun. Feels like you’ve gone back in time.
Location
On the fjord is fantastic. But not a lot to do in the town.
Staff
Competent front desk, but not overly helpful or friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Bergen: A Walk Through Past and Present
Bergen: A Walk Through Past and Present
Bergen

Great guide with excellent information , vast historical knowledge and stories. Very worth it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Didn’t use transport
Fløibanen
Fløibanen
Bergen

Loved the funicular and plenty of places up top to hike. Wish we’d had more time to be able to do that.

Quality of Experience
Really fun, though crowded up top
Welcome to Hotel Union Øye
Welcome to Hotel Union Øye
Norway

Fantastic hotel, super friendly and helpful staff. Food amazing, location phenomenal.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Nothing about the hotel, but there is a lot of windy roads get there
Boat trip with a local guide
Boat trip with a local guide
Øye
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Floating sauna in Ålesund
Floating sauna in Ålesund
Ålesund

We were booked for a sauna that had cool water barrels to dip into. Apparently there was a mixup and we were scheduled at the wrong sauna. Dirty harbor water, so no jumping in to cool off. On top of that, we learned that the hotel we were staying at had their own sauna which was free and we didn’t even need to book something separate. I sent an email to Kim Kim right away about our disappointment and they refunded all our money for that activity, which I really appreciated.

Quality of Experience
See above
Fjordcruise Ålesund - Geiranger (Return)
Fjordcruise Ålesund - Geiranger (Return)
Norway

We ended up canceling this the day before due to seasickness, but kimkim would not refund our money..

Local specialist: Kadri Talvik
Kadri
Kadri Talvik
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Jul 23, 2024

Hi, Amy!

Thank you for the review! It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time despite some hiccups. :)

Thanks for putting your trust in us here in Kimkim!
All the best,
Kadri

Kadri did a great job planning and organizing...
Norway | Jun 23 - Jun 29, 2024

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stanford r.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 30, 2024
Kadri did a great job planning and organizing our trip thru the southern fjords of norway. She picked excellent hotels and scenic spots and active activities to do. We did want to ride the Rallervegan (sp?) bike trail which ahe thought started near Voss but actually started about 100 kilometers from Voss so that part of the trip didnt work out unfortunately as where our bikes were reserved and where the trail started were not even close at all.
We also had a major medical problem as i...
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Kadri did a great job planning and organizing our trip thru the southern fjords of norway. She picked excellent hotels and scenic spots and active activities to do. We did want to ride the Rallervegan (sp?) bike trail which ahe thought started near Voss but actually started about 100 kilometers from Voss so that part of the trip didnt work out unfortunately as where our bikes were reserved and where the trail started were not even close at all.
We also had a major medical problem as i slipped on some rocks mountain biking and broke my leg but Rofu helped us make some changes on our remaining itinerary and we were able to “limp” along the rest of our trip. A little more knowledge and understanding of more adventurous activities like Via Ferratas and paragliding and hiking would have been helpful not to mention the Extreme sports festival in Vass in june would have been great to know about in advance.
Also a heads up to the Parking laws and heavy fines for violations and even minor speeding Violations would have been good as well.
Other than those issues we had a great trip and appreciate kimkims services
We’ll definitely use them again and recommend them to others

Hotel Review
Grande Fjordhotel
Geiranger

Jacub and Maria and the entire staff were great Very helpful and willing to help! The hotel has beautiful views and is well located a little outside of town where its quieter but still in walking distance. The restaurant for both dinner and breakfast were wonderful as well Thanks!

Authenticity & Character
Mostly the location and views from both rooms decks and restaurant
Location
Staff
Jacub was so nice and helpful and maria couldnt have been nicer as well as the. Other bellmen who i cant remember his name
Cleanliness & Comfort
Linens and all bathrooms and hot tub
Local specialist: Kadri Talvik
Kadri
Kadri Talvik
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Jul 01, 2024

Hi Standford!

Thank you for putting your trust in us here at Kimkim!
Sorry that you didn't get to enjoy Norway to the fullest but I am glad you still got to finish your trip and enjoy our wonderful country! :)
I will definitely do a bit more research into extreme sports in the future! Thanks for the tips!

All the best,
Kadri