What an amazing trip! Went with my wife for o...
Norway | Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2024

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Luis B.
Puerto Rico | Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024

What an amazing trip! Went with my wife for our 20 year anniversary to Norway. I didn’t know much about the country so enlisted the help of kimkim. They created an excellent itinerary and the hotel selection was top notch.

I felt at ease knowing key activities to do and where to go with the detailed descriptions they provided.

The best part for sure was the Igloo stay near Tromso and all the activities such as snowmobiling ( + ice fishing) and dog sledding. We were blessed with seeing the northern lights 3 of the 3 nights. During the trip, an issue came up and kimkim resolved it immediately so it was yet another thing not to worry about.

Thank you for your help!!

Hotel Reviews
Hotell Bondeheimen
Oslo

First room given was a bit small, but contacted kimkim and they upgraded us for the rest of the stay.

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Scandic Torget
Bergen

Perfect location! Great breakfast for

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Scandic Ishavshotel
Tromsø

Amazing location!! Great view of the attic ocean and steps away from all buses to all tours

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Activity Reviews
Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise
Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise
Oslo

This is a cozy trip. On our itinerary, we shared the boat with about 10 other parties so it wasn't crowded at all. The boat includes a cafeteria and they give you blankets to stay warm.

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Oslo Pass
Oslo Pass
Oslo

Took advantage of the Oslo pass to visit the Munch museum, Fram, ride the public bus, and got a discount at a restaurant in Akker Brugge.

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Mostraumen Cruise
Mostraumen Cruise
Bergen

We did the Oslo cruise and the Bergen cruise. The one in Bergen was more impressive in terms of the views as you get up close and "personal" with the Fjords. It was also snowing for part of the cruise, so it felt really nice to see the views as the snow was falling. If you only had to do one, I would pick the one in Bergen.

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Food and culture guided walk
Food and culture guided walk
Bergen

We got lucky for this one and got basically a private tour. Started right next to the ferry where we got a sample of local fish... it was SOOO good. The guide then took us to a local restaurant (old baths), a local brewery, a local coffee shop. It was so nice to walk through the "hidden" paths of Bergen. Bergen overall is a BEAUTIFUL city. Got to see the smallest street and the smallest house in the city. I wish I could be there right now.

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Glass Igloo
Glass Igloo
Tromsø

What an amazing experience.. If I could give it more stars, I would give it more. The food prepared for breakfast/lunch/dinner was delicious. The privacy was amazing and the day activities were super fun. This definitely made the whole trip, the best trip of our life.

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Guided snowshoeing
Guided snowshoeing
Tromsø

You get an arctic suit to keep you warm. The whole experience is about 2 - 2.5 hrs. There's a stop in the middle to get some hot chocolate and do some sledding. The walk is pretty easy along a mostly flat terrain. We saw a lot of Moose trails, but no Moose sighting on this one.

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Dog sledding
Dog sledding
Tromsø

I did NOT expect to drive a dog sled on my own ... and WOW!! My wife rode in the sled while I was standing in the back. The dogs were super excited to get going and once we got going, it was like taking the dogs through a magical winter wonderland. The dogs were so fast that made this a super exciting ride. Halfway through, the dogs take a break while we warmed up with hot chocolate and snacks. This is a MUST do.

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Ride is about 30 mins from hotel to dog sled, but it goes by super quick.
Return to Oslo, Explore
Return to Oslo, Explore
Oslo

We want to stay for more time!!

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Local specialist: Eliise Nugis
Eliise
Eliise Nugis
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Feb 20, 2024

Hi Luis!
I am very happy to hear that you had a great time in Scandinavia and that you had amazing experiences in different areas!
It was a pleasure to have planned your trip.
Greetings from Norway
Eliise