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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
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Favorite experiences

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

Norway Winter Wonderland
Norway | Feb 25 - Mar 2, 2024

Jennifer
Jennifer E.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 09, 2024

The Kim, Kim team provided us a positive experience planning our Norwegian winter trip. Tom Christer provided us excellent service planning our trip, during our trip, and even after we got home. It's wonderful to know that good customer service still exists.

We are already referring friends and family to Kim Kim.

The only thing I would’ve changed was to add another night, staying in samurai and adding a bus tour excursion to see the northern lights as our cruise got canceled due to weather.

Thank you Kim Kim and Tom for a magical experience.

Hope to see you soon.

Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Kongsvinger, Norway | Replied on Mar 10, 2024

Thank you so much Jennifer, its so good to hear you enjoyed your time visiting us here up in the North.
It was just my pleasure being there being able to assist you on your journey.
And I must say, what great pics you have from your trip here! Especially the one with the dog stretching out is so cool :)

Hope to see you again soon too.

All the best.

Best regards,
Tom

Outstanding servicer
Norway | Feb 25 - Mar 2, 2024

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Robert B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 04, 2024
This was the best service I have ever received for trip planning and follow thru. Tom Christer did a wonderful job in helping us plan a great itinerary, and then keeping up with this during our trip. We couldn't have asked for better service and we have been referring our friends to your company.
Thanks, again to Tom.
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This was the best service I have ever received for trip planning and follow thru. Tom Christer did a wonderful job in helping us plan a great itinerary, and then keeping up with this during our trip. We couldn't have asked for better service and we have been referring our friends to your company.
Thanks, again to Tom.

Activity Review
Full Day Ice Dome visit with Activities and Dinner
Full Day Ice Dome visit with Activities and Dinner
Tromsø

This was a fabulous day. Everyone was very friendly and extremely helpful

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Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Kongsvinger, Norway | Replied on Mar 04, 2024

Hi Robert and Jennifer.

Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate that. And for me it's been a great experience planning and follow your trip too, and I'm happy you had a great time visiting Norway.

So thanks to you too Robert and Jennifer.

All the best

Warm regards,
Tom

Oslo to Bergen and back!
Norway | Aug 18 - Aug 23, 2022

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Sky S.
Calabasas, CA | Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
My husband and I and another couple needed help getting from Oslo to Bergen and back. I generally make our own travel plans but was overwhelmed by the train and ferry choices and stops along the way. Happy I contacted KimKim. Tom was very helpful and responsive if there was a concern or a glitch. We had a wonderful trip! I have been meaning to write this review and finally got around to it. Thank you Tom for helping coordinate a memorable trip in beautiful Norway! Read more

My husband and I and another couple needed help getting from Oslo to Bergen and back. I generally make our own travel plans but was overwhelmed by the train and ferry choices and stops along the way. Happy I contacted KimKim. Tom was very helpful and responsive if there was a concern or a glitch. We had a wonderful trip! I have been meaning to write this review and finally got around to it. Thank you Tom for helping coordinate a memorable trip in beautiful Norway!

Activity Reviews
Scenic Boat Trip to Fjærland
Scenic Boat Trip to Fjærland
Norway

This was so much fun..lovely having a local guide who had grown up there! Thor was a delight!

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Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen

The guide didn't show up. Tom refunded our money! It wasn't Tom's fault.

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Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Kongsvinger, Norway | Replied on Feb 27, 2024

Dear Sky.

No worries if it took some time getting around to it, anyway its very good to hear you were very happy about your stay here and hope the memories are still alive and present!
Yeah the guide thing was unfortunately a human glitch he not showing up as agreed upon. Good you took it lightly in the heat of the moment.
It was a true pleasure planning and arranging your trip, welcome back on a later occasion and wish you all the best.

Best regards,
Tom

Norway tailored to our taste
Norway | Aug 10 - Aug 20, 2023

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Anita W.
Washington, DC | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023
We are two first-time visitors who wanted to see Norway’s spectacular fjords, historic towns like Bergen, Oslo, and Trondheim, and more. A friend suggested kimkim to help plan that trip and find out if we could drive the Atlantic Road (inspired by a travel article.) kimkim’s Tom Christer was quick to offer a good plan for us to travel from Trondheim to Oslo for 7-8 days including hotels and transportation along the way. Tom was quick to answer questions, adjust the plan, and develop... Read more

We are two first-time visitors who wanted to see Norway’s spectacular fjords, historic towns like Bergen, Oslo, and Trondheim, and more. A friend suggested kimkim to help plan that trip and find out if we could drive the Atlantic Road (inspired by a travel article.) kimkim’s Tom Christer was quick to offer a good plan for us to travel from Trondheim to Oslo for 7-8 days including hotels and transportation along the way. Tom was quick to answer questions, adjust the plan, and develop alternatives before we traveled. Once we were on the trip, Tom helped with schedule changes, found individual guides and drivers when we needed them, and had perfect timing to get us on a shuttle to a scenic viewpoint when we thought it was sold out. Without Tom, we would not have experienced two of our favorite spots on the trip: staying on Håholmen island along the Atlantic Road and Aurland with its quiet magnificence. kimkim and Tom Christer provided great value and support.

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Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Kongsvinger, Norway | Replied on Oct 10, 2023

Hi Anita.

It was my true pleasure to be able to assist you and be able to lead you to your favourite spots. It is very good to hear you had a great time here in Norway, and thank you for letting us organise it for you. It was your first time to visit but hopefully not the last! :)

All the best.

Best regards,
Tom

Great Courteous and Responsive Service
Norway | Jul 10 - Jul 20, 2023

Wendy
Wendy C.
Australia | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023
We were v happy with the service provided by KimKim and found Tom to be courteous and responsive. Love that everything you need (trip plan, hotels, chat records) is organised and can be found in your trip portal. I unfortunately fractured my wrist the week prior and Tom went the extra mile in terms of rearranging some activities and also personally contacted me to assist when we had some issues with our rental vehicle. My advice would be to do some initial research yourself so you can... Read more

We were v happy with the service provided by KimKim and found Tom to be courteous and responsive. Love that everything you need (trip plan, hotels, chat records) is organised and can be found in your trip portal.

I unfortunately fractured my wrist the week prior and Tom went the extra mile in terms of rearranging some activities and also personally contacted me to assist when we had some issues with our rental vehicle.

My advice would be to do some initial research yourself so you can give your agent a detailed overview of what you want to see and do during your trip. Then let them come up with an itinerary for you.

Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Kongsvinger, Norway | Replied on Jul 28, 2023

Hi Wendy.

I am happy you were happy with your stay here.
Sorry that you experienced a fractured wrist affecting your trip here, but it was just my pleasure to able to assist you making your trip as good as possible, that is what we are here for :)

Hope the memories from here will last a lifetime, and hope your fracture is healing well not causing more challenges in everyday life or further travel.

Stay safe.

All the best.

Best regards,
Tom

Perfection
Norway | May 28 - Jun 7, 2023

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Danette G.
Altoona, IA | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2023
Tom planned an amazing itinerary for us in Norway. Words can’t describe how well it went for us. From the modes of transportation, hotels, and activities he selected all were wonderful. Vilde in Bergen gave us a great tour and provided the best restaurant recommendation. Tom really listened to what we were looking to do and our preferences when he planned out our itinerary. Thank you for planning a perfect dream vacation for my siblings and I to take with our Mom! Read more

Tom planned an amazing itinerary for us in Norway. Words can’t describe how well it went for us. From the modes of transportation, hotels, and activities he selected all were wonderful. Vilde in Bergen gave us a great tour and provided the best restaurant recommendation. Tom really listened to what we were looking to do and our preferences when he planned out our itinerary. Thank you for planning a perfect dream vacation for my siblings and I to take with our Mom!

Activity Reviews
Fjordsafari
Fjordsafari
Norway
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People were so nice and helpful!
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Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen

Having a local guide take us around Bergen was great. It was a wonderful experience to walk around with somebody local to see and hear a more personalized view and history of the city.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Vilde was great!
Flor & Fjære Garden Cruise
Flor & Fjære Garden Cruise
Stavanger

Flor & Fjaere was so unexpectedly amazing. We weren’t sure what to expect when we picked the activity, but we were in awe of the gardens and scenery. The venue and the meal was a one of a kind experience that would be very difficult to duplicate anywhere else.

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Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Kongsvinger, Norway | Replied on Jun 19, 2023

Im so grateful you had such a great experience here in Norway. This was a very cool trip to plan for me as well as you wanted to go to the area where I am originally from. And Im glad all went smooth throughout your journey and that all of you had a very nice time. And yes compliments to Vilde, and thank you also.

All the best.

Best regards,
Tom

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A fantastic trip with excellent service
Norway | May 13 - May 21, 2023

Owen
Owen B.
Peoria, IL | Reviewed on May 23, 2023
This was our first time booking with KimKim and it was an excellent experience all around. Tom especially did a great job with planning. He was also incredibly helpful during the trip, rescheduling taxi rides and helping us get a refund when we accidentally got overcharged by one of the drivers. All of our planned activities were excellent and our hotels were some of the most amazing places we have ever stayed. We were so happy with our experience. Read more

This was our first time booking with KimKim and it was an excellent experience all around. Tom especially did a great job with planning. He was also incredibly helpful during the trip, rescheduling taxi rides and helping us get a refund when we accidentally got overcharged by one of the drivers. All of our planned activities were excellent and our hotels were some of the most amazing places we have ever stayed. We were so happy with our experience.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Bristol
Oslo

Incredible. Very nice hotel with amazing breakfast buffet! Worth every penny.

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Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri
Aurland

Overall the hotel was incredible. The restaurant was a little less impressive although still decent. It is a little difficult to get around if you don't have a car although we were able to figure out the electric bikes and the bus.

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Great but hard to get around without a car
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Kviknes Hotel
Balestrand

One of the most beautiful and stunning hotels. Absolutely worth staying in the more expensive Swiss Chalet portion of the hotel. The Buffet was excellent if a bit pricy. Definitely an evocative experience.

Authenticity & Character
I have never stayed in a hotel with more character. It felt like you had dropped back in time while maintaining all the modern luxuries
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Bergen Børs Hotel
Bergen

Beautiful old hotel with modern amenities. The Bar on the 3rd floor was a great experience and worth a special trip. If you want to get into the restaurant, you probably need to book a long ways ahead. Breakfast buffet was excellent!

Authenticity & Character
Especially loved the bar on the 3rd floor
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Activity Reviews
Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert
Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert
Oslo

A wonderful walk through the city that gave a lot of character. We especially loved stopping off at the coffee shop and might have actually enjoyed a few more stops along the way. Also enjoyed the personal take although we wished for just a bit more history.

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Visit Borgund Stave Church & Walk Kings Road - Vindhellavegen
Visit Borgund Stave Church & Walk Kings Road - Vindhellavegen
Norway

Absolutely worth a special trip. A gorgeous church although it is smaller than it looks in the photos. We had our taxi wait on the other side of the Vindhellavegen and walked up and over the top. It was not a difficult walk and was a very cool experience.

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Fjord Safari Taste
Fjord Safari Taste
Norway

I went into this thinking it would be a bit of a tourist trap nightmare. However, it ended up being one of the prettier and more enjoyable experiences of the trip. I loved stopping off to get some goat cheese and I almost wish we could do a second stop as well. Paulina was excellent!

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Lifestyle: Balestrand Fjord Angling & Trolling Excursion
Lifestyle: Balestrand Fjord Angling & Trolling Excursion
Balestrand

This was a great experience. We especially loved hearing about Thor's experiences growing up and some of the history of Balestrand. I think we had wished for just a bit more history mixed in such as of the vikings and of Norway as a whole. Fishing was fun too!

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Thor was an amazing personality
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Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen

A very fun walk through the town that brought us to many beautiful places. I think it would be amazing if we stopped off at some places along the way to try local foods, or see some local craftsmen etc. Also would have loved just a bit more history. Overall a great morning.

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Transfer from Flåm to Aurland
Transfer from Flåm to Aurland
Norway

Driver didn't know we had already paid. However, our KimKim guide was able to get our money refunded quickly!

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Transfer Aurland-Borgund
Transfer Aurland-Borgund
Norway
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Transfer Borgund-Aurland
Transfer Borgund-Aurland
Norway
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Transfer from Aurland to Flåm
Transfer from Aurland to Flåm
Norway
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Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Kongsvinger, Norway | Replied on Jun 03, 2023

Its wonderful to hear everything went smooth and that you had a great time here.
And we are here to help and assist you so no worries about that.
When you are happy about your experience here I am happy too :)

All the best.

Best regards,
Tom

The Super TeamKimkim
Norway | Mar 31 - Apr 17, 2023

Ernesto
Ernesto A.
Mexico | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023
It was an incredible experience to use and book with KimKim webpage, amazing understanding with the questioner of our trip to Norway.
And much more amazing the super service of their local team Tom, also great experience with his team mate Veronica. Tom contact us daily to check plans, thank you. The Captain and partner of the boat in Oslo take care of us perfectly.
Great advices.
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It was an incredible experience to use and book with KimKim webpage, amazing understanding with the questioner of our trip to Norway.
And much more amazing the super service of their local team Tom, also great experience with his team mate Veronica. Tom contact us daily to check plans, thank you. The Captain and partner of the boat in Oslo take care of us perfectly.
Great advices.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Ishavshotel
Tromsø
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Bjørvika Apartments
Oslo

In a very good location, beautiful apartments and comfortable. Easy to contact and manage check in and out

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Sommarøy Arctic Hotel
Sommarøy

So nice cabins. Espectacular views and great dinning. The outside hot tube amazing for the northern lights view. Great service.

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Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri
Aurland

Small hotel with fantastics team. They even open earlier the restaurant so we can take our breakfast. The cabin is so nice and comfortable. What a view

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Radisson Blu Resort, Trysil
Trysil

Ski in ski out so comfortable They have great restaurants, breakfast buffet and dinning delicious. Two Argentinians gave us great service nd advice. Great skii resort We enjoy playing boles and swimming.

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Activity Reviews
Northern Lights Park
Northern Lights Park
Sommarøy

It was closed

Northern Lights Sailing Cruise
Northern Lights Sailing Cruise
Tromsø

Great views of The sunset and fiord. The out side hot tub amazing and jumping into the water woww The Captain was a great pleasure to meet him

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Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Kongsvinger, Norway | Replied on Apr 19, 2023

Hi Ernesto.

Thank you also, it was great having your family visiting. You really had some trip here so it was just fun checking in on your journey and glad to be able to be at your assistance. Wish you all the best :)

Best,
Tom

Norway by train
Norway | Jan 12 - Jan 19, 2023

Christopher
Christopher E.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023
What a terrific trip for myself and my family up through Sweden and back down through Norway. Tom was an exceptional guide, answering any questions promptly (including ones concerning events outside our Kim Kim trip). Tom even followed our train movements online to make sure we got to our destinations safely. I can't recommend Kim Kim highly enough. Read more

What a terrific trip for myself and my family up through Sweden and back down through Norway. Tom was an exceptional guide, answering any questions promptly (including ones concerning events outside our Kim Kim trip). Tom even followed our train movements online to make sure we got to our destinations safely. I can't recommend Kim Kim highly enough.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Ishavshotel
Tromsø

Great location. Lovely staff. Terrific breakfasts.

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Sørheim Brygge
Lyngseidet

Lovely owners. Great location.

Authenticity & Character
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Bergen Børs Hotel
Bergen
Authenticity & Character
Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen

Brilliant experience and a lovely, knowledgeable guide. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Bergen - a beautiful city.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Snowmobile Safari Adventures
Snowmobile Safari Adventures
Norway
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Husky Safari: Dog Sledding in Lyngen
Husky Safari: Dog Sledding in Lyngen
Norway
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Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Kongsvinger, Norway | Replied on Mar 29, 2023

Hi Chris.

I am so happy to hear you and your family had a great time visiting Norway, and I'm glad I could be of assistance and support for you 🙂

Best,
Ton

First Time in Norway!
Norway | Dec 17 - Dec 26, 2022

Qian Tong
Qian Tong L.
Malaysia | Reviewed on Feb 17, 2023
I'm so glad I found Kimkim and got to know Tom. He's such a lovely person, planned our trip and tailored it to my liking. Because we planned it very last minute, it was a little rushed but Tom was able to accommodate to my last minute changes such as the dates etc. Our accommodation and activities were booked by Tom so it was really convenient and easy for us, and he got back to me really quick whenever there were issues I needed help with. We visited Tromsø, Lyngen and Alta. It was... Read more

I'm so glad I found Kimkim and got to know Tom. He's such a lovely person, planned our trip and tailored it to my liking. Because we planned it very last minute, it was a little rushed but Tom was able to accommodate to my last minute changes such as the dates etc. Our accommodation and activities were booked by Tom so it was really convenient and easy for us, and he got back to me really quick whenever there were issues I needed help with.

We visited Tromsø, Lyngen and Alta. It was freezing cold as we visited in late December, but it was one of the best experiences of our lives! We got to go on a northern lights cruise, see reindeers, went husky sledding and try local cuisine. We were quite lucky on this trip, as we saw northern lights nearly everyday. Overall, would recommend this platform to anyone looking to plan a trip to anywhere, not just Norway 😊

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Ishavshotel
Tromsø

Comfortable rooms with good view and the breakfast is really good too!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Quite in the centre so everything you need is close by
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lyngen North: Lyngenfjord House
Rotsund

Really homey accommodation, had all 3 meals here during my stay here and it was lovely. Lovely staff.

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Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge
Alta

The place is stunning with an igloo hotel and rooms are amazing. The only downside was they kept messing up my meal reservations.

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Activity Reviews
Northern Lights Sailing Cruise
Northern Lights Sailing Cruise
Tromsø

Such a cosy cruise with the lovely Sachi and Kenneth. Had reindeer stew on board and saw northern lights.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Snowmobiling Tour
Snowmobiling Tour
Lyngen

Worth every penny, nice guides who are serious about their work and also want visitors to have an amazing time.

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Reindeer and Sami Experience
Reindeer and Sami Experience
Alta

Wish there was more to it

Husky Sledding Experience Along The Alta River
Husky Sledding Experience Along The Alta River
Alta

I personally loved it, such a unique experience. Was a little scary at first to drive the sled but it's fun once you get the hang of it.

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Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Kongsvinger, Norway | Replied on Feb 18, 2023

Hi Qian.

Thanks for your kind words.
I am very happy to hear you had a great time here in our country, even if it was freezing cold :D
I had a great time having you here as visitors also :)
Take care always and welcome back to Norway on a later occasion.

Best regards,
Tom