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Tom Christer Larsen

Possess a Master of Science degree in International Tourism and Hospitality Management. Have many years of work experience from hotel, aviation and tourism.
Also have a wide personal travel expereince.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Specialize in Norway in general, but also have good knowledge about South/America and Aisa in general. Specialize in tour groups and individual travel with a focus on sustainable and authentic experiences. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"After taking a backpacking trip in Brazil in 2001 I started to get interested in travelling and tourism, and started my tourism eduacation in 2002. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"In Peru, I took a 3 day ferry through the Amazon rainforest to a city called Iquitos, the worlds largest city without a road connection. The ferry was filled with local people and sleeping in hammocks on deck was truly a unique expereince. "

Tom Christer is part of the following groups: Norway Travel Agents, Norway Family Travel Agents, Norway Luxury Travel Agents
Top itineraries and travel advice
Western Norway Fjord Road Trip - 8 Days
Get ready to hit the open road on this self-drive adventure down Norway's stunning west coast. Starting in Bergen, you'll hike, bike, and take one of the world's steepest train...
Oslo to Bergen Fjord Adventure - 5 Days
This five-day jaunt covers a great deal of Nordic ground, visiting the country's two largest cities and its longest and deepest fjord. Start in Oslo before taking a scenic train...
Norway Slow Travel: Oslo, Aurland & Bergen - 7 Days
This relaxing weeklong journey starts in the capital city of Oslo before heading west via the steepest train in Norway (the Flåm Railway). From here, embrace the slow-paced...
Family itineraries
Epic Norway Tour: Oslo, Fjords & Bergen - 7 Days
This week-long itinerary combines popular summer destinations and activities for a true Norwegian adventure. Start off in Oslo, where you can experience the capital's cool...
Luxury itineraries
Luxury Travel in Norway
It’s already a luxury to be in a country this beautiful, but if you’re looking to take your trip from merely memorable to truly lavish, there are plenty of private tours,...
Road trip itineraries
Summer Road Trip: Norway's West Coast - 7 Days
This lightly-trafficked, summertime road trip is a great way to experience Northern Norway's stunning coastline from late May to early September. The adventure starts with a...
Norway Northern Lights Road Trip - 7 Days
This scenic winter adventure traverses the Norwegian Arctic and checks off a number of natural and cultural sites starting in the city of Tromsø, nicknamed "Paris of the North."...
Western Norway Fjord Road Trip - 8 Days
Get ready to hit the open road on this self-drive adventure down Norway's stunning west coast. Starting in Bergen, you'll hike, bike, and take one of the world's steepest train...

Favorite experiences

The plateau at Pulpit Rock
Hike Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)

This excursion amid the Norway fjords isn't any ordinary hike. On the contrary, it's an adventure unto itself—a moderately difficult trek up one of the most beautiful trails in the world. And the reward, once you reach the endpoint at Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), is a viewpoint the likes of which...

Recent trip reviews for Tom Christer

Enjoyable trip that lacked some fine tuning.
Norway | Sep 5 - Sep 19, 2025

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Susan S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025
Both of our city guides were knowledgable and enjoyable. They gave us interesting information and took us to places that we would not have explored on our own. The Thon Hotel Opera was comfortable, well located and very satisfactory. They also provided an excellent breakfast. The Flam Railroad was a disappointment, a bit of a tourist trap, actually. We were packed on the train with too many other people and had only glimpses out the windows. When there was a view it quickly... Read more

Both of our city guides were knowledgable and enjoyable. They gave us interesting information and took us to places that we would not have explored on our own.

The Thon Hotel Opera was comfortable, well located and very satisfactory. They also provided an excellent breakfast.

The Flam Railroad was a disappointment, a bit of a tourist trap, actually. We were packed on the train with too many other people and had only glimpses out the windows. When there was a view it quickly disappeared because of the tunnels and snow/avalanche protections. We would not recommend this for future guests. Afterwards we were left in Flam for much too long, along with the passengers from 2 cruise ships, where there was little shade and nothing but tourist shops. We could have easily walked to Aurland during the time we waited there. The cab driver, Luca, took us to the wrong hotel in Aurland and gave us bad advice with regard to restaurants. The hotel in Aurland was okay.

The bus that we were told to take the next morning to Voss never arrived after a long wait. We finally texted Tom who sent the cab driver, Luca, to take us to Voss to get the bus to Ullensvang. Luca, a large man who drives such a small car, he has to push his seat back into the leg space of the back seat passenger area. In addition, Luca, who is Polish, speaks English with a heavy accent that is hard to understand. In Voss, we were able to get our bus, which proved to be an interesting ride.

The Hotel Ullensvang was a relief, and very nice. We enjoyed the hike through the orchards to the waterfalls and, in addition, we hiked to the cider brewery which was most enjoyable. Unfortunately we weren't prepared for the hotel's lovely spa facilities, but did enjoy the lovely setting.

The Heimen Hotel in Bergen was marginal, at best. The darkly painted room had inadequate lighting and they do not have sufficient space for breakfast for all of their guests -- 3 bus loads! Although they offer a laundry facility for guests it was not well maintained.

The Hurtigruten was a pleasant surprise. One of our most enjoyable meals was in their fine dining area where we could watch the coast as the sun set. Viewing the coast from deck 7 was most enjoyable.

The Hotel Brosundet in Aleslund was excellent. It is very well located and they pay outstanding attention to detail. The hike from town up to the view point was enjoyable.

From Aleslund we had to bus rather than train from Andalesnes to Trondheim. We were never warned that during the autumn months, the train transportation in Norway can be unpredictable because of annual maintenance.

The Scandic Nidelven Hotel in Trondheim is very good. They serve an exceptionally good breakfast buffet. We cannot understand why we were not offered the opportunity to fly from Trondheim to Oslo. The 8 hour bus ride was very uncomfortable, compared to the train. I suspect the bus was much cheaper than the train, so you saved some money. We would have gladly paid the extra cost to fly.

The Amerikenji hotel, which Tom booked for us as a change to our itinerary to accommodate our dinner plans, was very good.

Overall, we enjoyed our time in Norway and the people we met, but were very disappointed that we didn't receive the benefit of local knowledge, in regard to the interruption of train service, when the trip was planned.

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Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Oct 06, 2025
Hi Susan. Im glad to hear you are in overall happy with the Norway trip. In terms of the Flåm Railway, it is a bit of a challenge as it is rated as one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world, but of course it is no secret, and as it is the only way going down from the main railway to Flåm it can get crowded so we understand the experience can be affected by that. When you arrived in Flåm with the train, the taxi should have been picking you up a few minutes after, but since... Read more

Hi Susan.

Im glad to hear you are in overall happy with the Norway trip.

In terms of the Flåm Railway, it is a bit of a challenge as it is rated as one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world, but of course it is no secret, and as it is the only way going down from the main railway to Flåm it can get crowded so we understand the experience can be affected by that.

When you arrived in Flåm with the train, the taxi should have been picking you up a few minutes after, but since you wrote there was a long waiting time they must been delayed making you wait a lot longe than you were supposed to. And that the taxi driver gets you to the wrong hotel (not that many to choose from though), making the trip uncomfortable and communicates badly is something we will note for future references.
Still dont have a clear answer what happened to the bus to Voss, it is supposed to have been there but so were you so not easy to say what happened.

The bus for train from Åndalesnes was due to a rock slide destroying the railway and the replacement was noted in the confirmation in the trip plan, but with much information and details I guess it could have been specified in the chat as well.
The bus from Trondheim to Oslo was also a replacement service and tickets were booked through the railway company, and this was specified in the chat.

Best,
Tom

We booked a trip to Norway. We visited Oslo B...
Norway | Aug 22 - Aug 29, 2025

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Clara K.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2025
We booked a trip to Norway. We visited Oslo Bergen and flam. Tom helped us with the booking. He was very prompt in replying to emails. We did not like the accommodations in Flam as much. The room was very small. Of course it had a great view and breakfast and dinner were excellent But I think if Tom had communicated the options a little more I would’ve been able to make a better decision also there was not much to doing Flam and I feel like two nights were excessive. We could probably have... Read more

We booked a trip to Norway. We visited Oslo Bergen and flam. Tom helped us with the booking. He was very prompt in replying to emails. We did not like the accommodations in Flam as much. The room was very small. Of course it had a great view and breakfast and dinner were excellent But I think if Tom had communicated the options a little more I would’ve been able to make a better decision also there was not much to doing Flam and I feel like two nights were excessive. We could probably have spent two nights in Bergen.
We had a slight issue with our hotel in Bergen, but the problem was resolved very quickly, and we appreciated the prompt resolution of our reservation
Overall, I was happy with the service provided and would consider booking with Kim Kim team again

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Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Sep 07, 2025

Hi Clara.

Thanks for the feecback.

If I remember correctly I think there were very little accommodation options available at that time. But of course it could have been possible to stay one light less. It would have meant checking out early the next morning, taking the fjord cruise and then go straight to Bergen so I felt it was a bit rushed but we could maybe have talked more about this.
But its good to hear you are overall happy with the trip and that you would consider booking with KimKim again.

All the best.

Best regards.
Tom

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Norwegian Coastal Route roadtrip
Norway | Jul 22 - Jul 29, 2025

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Fiona G.
Australia | Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025
An amazing 10 day road trip up the stunning Norwegian scenic coastal route - Trondheim to Bodo. Tom chose some fabulous, out-of-the-way places for us to go which were would never have found on our own! Each stop was different and unique in its own way. Vega was a real highlight - both the natural beauty, the activities to do and the amazing accomodation (and fabulous dinner suggested by Tom!) The whole process of planning and booking the trip was super easy, and our guide, Tom, continued to... Read more

An amazing 10 day road trip up the stunning Norwegian scenic coastal route - Trondheim to Bodo. Tom chose some fabulous, out-of-the-way places for us to go which were would never have found on our own! Each stop was different and unique in its own way. Vega was a real highlight - both the natural beauty, the activities to do and the amazing accomodation (and fabulous dinner suggested by Tom!) The whole process of planning and booking the trip was super easy, and our guide, Tom, continued to check in with us along the route, making the whole experience feel personal and well-curated. Thankyou so much Tom and the Kim Kim team for a fabulous adventure. :)

Hotel Review
Vega Havhotell
Vega

Gorgeous hotel! Very peaceful and private, in a good location, with good facilities like kayaks etc. The 5 course dinner was a spectacular bonus which we didnt expect in such a remote beautiful place. Would highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character
Loved the grass on the roof.
Location
Quiet and peaceful
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spacious room overlooking the pond with our own deck chairs.
Activity Review
Træna Sauna
Træna Sauna
Træna

Great to be able to have an authentic sauna in this gorgeous location. Helps having a great pub right next door too! 😁

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Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Aug 04, 2025

Hey Fiona.

Very glad to be able to offer these destinations and even more glad to hear you really enjoyed them!
You also need to take some credit for making this itinerary doable being able to do some really long driving stages. Thank you too Fiona, a true pleasure being part of your great coastal journey.

All the best.

Best regards,
Tom

Great trip.
Norway | May 30 - Jun 15, 2025

John
John S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025
We had a fantastic time. Highlights were the two day kayaking trip and the overnight Trolltunga hike. We were also very impressed with the transportation throughout. Seamless transfers and really nice trains and busses. We walked around Oslo and Bergen and enjoyed our urban experience. Great time all around. Read more

We had a fantastic time. Highlights were the two day kayaking trip and the overnight Trolltunga hike. We were also very impressed with the transportation throughout. Seamless transfers and really nice trains and busses. We walked around Oslo and Bergen and enjoyed our urban experience. Great time all around.

Hotel Reviews
Thon Hotel Opera
Oslo

Great hotel. Very convenient if you’re arriving by train. Also centrally located for exploring the city

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Wangen Apartments by Fjord Resort
Aurland

Great location with views to die for.

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Hotel Ullensvang
Lofthus Hardanger

One of our favorite hotels. Lots to do and hikes nearby.

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Trolltunga Hotel
Odda

Hotel was fantastic. Great location and a great place to stay if you’re hiking Trolltunga. Restaurant is outstanding. Loved the deer.

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Scandic Torget
Bergen

Not my favorite. Check in took 45 minutes. Our first room had a toxic smell and we had to change rooms.

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Scandic Byporten
Oslo

Hotel lost our reservation and claimed to be fully booked until they miraculously found an available room. Room was tiny. I don’t think Scandic would be my first choice hotel.

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Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Jun 18, 2025

Hi John.

You really had an adventurous trip, and good to hear you liked the nature experiences we have here in our country. Also good that you found it smooth to travel around and got some relaxing times in between as well. You are true adventures!

All the best.

Best regards,
Tom

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Spectacular Norway
Norway | May 16 - Jun 6, 2025

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Victoria C.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 07, 2025
Our consultant, Tom Christer, planned a remarkable trip for us. From start to finish, we travelled by bus, boat, train and car taking in Norway’s special grandeur of mountains, fjords and seascapes.
We arrived in time for National Day and thoroughly enjoyed being part of the celebration.
A real highlight was our time in the Lofoten Islands and then going up to Andenes. Puffins, sea eagles and orcas plus the scenic fishing villages provided daily delight.
I can’t say enough good things... Read more

Our consultant, Tom Christer, planned a remarkable trip for us. From start to finish, we travelled by bus, boat, train and car taking in Norway’s special grandeur of mountains, fjords and seascapes.
We arrived in time for National Day and thoroughly enjoyed being part of the celebration.
A real highlight was our time in the Lofoten Islands and then going up to Andenes. Puffins, sea eagles and orcas plus the scenic fishing villages provided daily delight.
I can’t say enough good things about Tom, who is so responsive and helpful.
I’ve travelled widely and this trip exceeded my expectations.

Hotel Reviews
Oslo Guldsmeden
Oslo

Absolutely charming. Excellent breakfast.

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Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri
Aurland

A view to die for. Helpful staff.

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Grand Hotel Terminus
Bergen

Excellent location . Historic charm. Helpful staff.

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Hotel Brosundet
Ålesund

Wonderful location, staff, food. All first rate.

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Britannia Hotel
Trondheim

A truly grand old hotel. Famed for their breakfast buffet and rightly so.

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Svinøya Rorbuer
Svolvær

Beautiful location. Great food. Our two story cottage with a comfy living room was great.

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Scandic Havet
Bodø

A good place to stay before heading to Lofoten. Hotel restaurant had an excellent server and quite good food.

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Reine Rorbuer
Reine

The location and charm were perfect. Very good dining but I wish they would take whale meat off the menu.

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Skagakaia
Bø
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Marmelkroken
Risøyhamn

A beautiful location with grand ocean views. Comfortable room.

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Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardemoen
Gardemoen

Great option for staying at the airport.

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Activity Reviews
Fjordcruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord
Fjordcruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord
Norway
Full Day Geiranger Fjord Cruise
Full Day Geiranger Fjord Cruise
Ålesund
Trollfjord & Eagle Boat Tour
Trollfjord & Eagle Boat Tour
Norway
Summer Whale Watching in Andenes
Summer Whale Watching in Andenes
Norway
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Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Jun 12, 2025

Hi Victoria and Debra.

I was honored being able to plan a trip for such adventures and travellers like the two of you.
Therefore Im very happy to hear that you had a great time exploring our country, that you got to see the variety of landscapes and wildlife. Its also cool you got to spend our National day. It was a true pleasure being a part of your adventure.

All the best

Best regards,
Tom

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Mostly great!
Norway | May 19 - May 25, 2025

Coral
Coral A.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 26, 2025
Overall great trip to Norway! Tom was really great to work with, responsive and helpful with all of my questions and changes regarding the planning process. Our trip went smoothly and we really enjoyed our time. There were a few things that were slightly underwhelming that I would maybe change or want others to be aware of. 1. The Wangen Apartments in Aurland had a LOT of construction. They were paving some areas and it smelt of hot asphalt when we pulled up to the hotel so it was very... Read more

Overall great trip to Norway! Tom was really great to work with, responsive and helpful with all of my questions and changes regarding the planning process. Our trip went smoothly and we really enjoyed our time. There were a few things that were slightly underwhelming that I would maybe change or want others to be aware of.

1. The Wangen Apartments in Aurland had a LOT of construction. They were paving some areas and it smelt of hot asphalt when we pulled up to the hotel so it was very off putting right from the start. I was not made aware that there was any construction going on. There was no lobby since everything was under construction. The view from the room was phenomenal, but the rooms were tiny! It would be ok for 2 people but for a family of 4 you absolutely need more space. The bedroom was extremely small no room to even walk around the bed. The mattress pads (not even a normal mattress) would slip off the bed and you could not open/close the bedroom door it was so small. The black out shades in the bedroom had huge spaces around the edges and light shown right into your eyes. There was no air or AC and it felt very hot and stuffy at times. Living rooms had no blackout shades so children sleeping on the pull out couch had a very hard time falling asleep at night. No closet or room for any luggage. Bedding felt cheap and scratchy. Overall this hotel was a disappointment and felt more budget level. I might stay here again because the view was so good, but I would wait until construction is done and I would get a much bigger room!

2. While the lunch at Mt. Ulriken was nice, I didn’t think it was a very good child friendly space, and should not be recommended for small children. It’s a very slow 3course meal and they were very slow between courses. I would only recommend this for adults. We also went to Floyen which was not recommended by Tom, but should have been as it was much better for kids since there are fantastic parks and lots to do!

Hotel Reviews
Grand Hotel Oslo
Oslo

Good location but very old, slightly odd hotel. Lots of stairs especially if you stay on floors 4/5. It was lard to navigate these floors with small kids and a stroller. Rooms were kid of old, and outdated, nothing special. Decent breakfast buffet but got pretty crowded. Seemed like mostly business traveler type.

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Kind of central location
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Just seemed old and dated.
Wangen Apartments by Fjord Resort
Aurland

Amazing views, but was still under construction and I was not aware. No lobby because of the construction. Very small apartment and even smaller bedrooms, just a box and a bed, and can barely get around the bed. Bed was uncomfortable with not even a real mattress. The bed pads would slide around and slip off preventing the door from opening or closing. The bed linens were cheap and scratchy. Black out shades in bedroom did nothing and let too much light in. There were no black out shades in the living room so it makes it very hard to sleep on the pull out couch. Apartment probably would have been better for only 2 people, but I would not recommend 4 (even 2 adults 2 kids was too cramped). No closet, no room for luggage, way too small! Great location and views though!

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Was clean, but comfort could be improved.
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Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on May 27, 2025
Hi Coral. First of all, very happy to hear that the overall stay was great and that you have nice memories from the stay here. I have talked to Wangen Apartment about the construction as we hadnt heard anything about it either, and it was a temporary construction where they were paving new asphalt that happened during your stay there so that was very unfortunate. Not sure what happened with the recpeption because it should have remained opened at their usual opening hours (from 9am to... Read more

Hi Coral.

First of all, very happy to hear that the overall stay was great and that you have nice memories from the stay here.

I have talked to Wangen Apartment about the construction as we hadnt heard anything about it either, and it was a temporary construction where they were paving new asphalt that happened during your stay there so that was very unfortunate. Not sure what happened with the recpeption because it should have remained opened at their usual opening hours (from 9am to 8-10pm).
And sorry you were a bit disappointed with the room size and general quality. You had a 1 bedroom apartment which should be a good fit for families with smaller children, but the size and details like blackout curtains are well noted for future references.

I recommended Mt.Ulriken more for the food experience but based on your feedback we will re-consider this as a family option.

All the best

Best regards,
Tom

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We really enjoyed our Norway in a Nutshell Tour
Norway | May 4 - May 13, 2025

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David B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 20, 2025
We really enjoyed our Norway in a Nutshell tour. Beautiful scenery and great planning. We were blessed by no rain and the warm sun made an early May trip perfect. The schedule was about right, just enough down time or time to explore ourselves. The local guides were personable and unique. Would recommend the tour to anyone.
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We really enjoyed our Norway in a Nutshell tour. Beautiful scenery and great planning. We were blessed by no rain and the warm sun made an early May trip perfect. The schedule was about right, just enough down time or time to explore ourselves. The local guides were personable and unique.

Would recommend the tour to anyone.

Activity Review
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen

Very interesting and personable guide. Unique view on Bergen and surrounds.

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Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on May 20, 2025

Hi David.

That is very nice you had an enjoyable and pleaseant trip here and that you could enjoy the sceneries in the nice May weather :)

All the best

Best regards,
Tom

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Norway in April/May
Norway | Apr 27 - May 6, 2025

Mel
Mel T.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 08, 2025
Visiting Norway in April/May is a wonderful time. It was warm enough to be comfortable (6 to 20 C) with light sweaters but cool enough to avoid the summer crowds. Some days were rainy, but it rains a lot in Norway in late spring or summer too. Popular sites were nearly empty, so we had them all to ourselves. The views were spectacular! And the local people and guides well very kind and friendly. We are very likely to be repeat visitors. Read more

Visiting Norway in April/May is a wonderful time. It was warm enough to be comfortable (6 to 20 C) with light sweaters but cool enough to avoid the summer crowds. Some days were rainy, but it rains a lot in Norway in late spring or summer too. Popular sites were nearly empty, so we had them all to ourselves. The views were spectacular! And the local people and guides well very kind and friendly. We are very likely to be repeat visitors.

Activity Reviews
Embark Hurtigruten
Embark Hurtigruten
Norway

The room was quite clean and new. We wish we had been on the boat for more hours... from 1:20 AM to 8:10 AM is not long enough for even a good sleep. A 12 to 16 h trip would be more reasonable.

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Ferry from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Florø
Norway

Extremely beautiful trip lasting only 4 hrs... wish it were longer. But unfortunately we took only 2 photos!

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Some very narrow passages with steep walls or with nice rocks and forest.
Transport
High quality clean fast boat.
Sauna Knutholmen
Kalvåg

We never had a Sauna before. Liked it much more than we thought we would. I would like to do it more often!!

Full Day Geiranger Fjord Cruise
Full Day Geiranger Fjord Cruise
Ålesund
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone strived to give us personalized experience.
Waterfall Hike & Stegastein Viewpoint
Waterfall Hike & Stegastein Viewpoint
Norway

Our most rainy day, but still well worth the time outside. But even on this day some sunshine.

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Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on May 10, 2025

Hi Mel and Charlene.

Coming here at this time of year as you did is a smart move, as you mentioned you will get some of the sceneries all to yourself and that is quite unique. And youre right that weather isnt always playing along here (but that can happen anytime of year) but gald you were enjoying the views. You are certainly most welcome to come back here!

Warm regards,
Tom

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Stig was an excellent guide
Norway | Jan 28 - Feb 3, 2025

Eric
Eric B.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
Stig was an excellent guide in Oslo. We learned a lot on our tour. Read more

Stig was an excellent guide in Oslo. We learned a lot on our tour.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Grand Tromsø
Tromsø

Location was great. One elevator and very small. Room was comfortable. Breakfast was just ok.

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Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardemoen
Gardemoen

Great hotel right next to the airport.

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Thon Hotel Opera
Oslo

Central location. Good food. Helpful staff. Comfortable room.

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Short walk from the train station
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Activity Review
Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert
Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert
Oslo

Our guide, Stig, was awesome.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
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Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Feb 11, 2025

Hi Eric.

Happy to hear you liked the guided tour with Stig, I agree he is a very cool guy :)
And how great with the pics you have posted, looks great. And Northern Light!

Its very nice you had a great trip here in Norway.

All the best.

Best regards,
Tom

Tom has been very helpful and patient with ou...
Norway | Dec 9 - Dec 18, 2024

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Yu wei S.
Singapore | Reviewed on Dec 27, 2024

Tom has been very helpful and patient with our inquiries. The trip was tailor-made to suit our needs, and it has been a very pleasant experience. We will definitely consider KimKim for our future trips.

Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Dec 27, 2024

Hi Yu.

Happy to hear you will consider KimKim again for your trips, and its only my pleasure to be of help and assistance :)

All the best.

Best regards,
Tom