There were no places we didn't love. Mathia ...
Norway | May 20 - May 31, 2025

fred
fred y.
Richmond, VA | Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

There were no places we didn't love. Mathia was an indispensable before during and after our trip. He made the the absolute best itinerary.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Bergen

Great location in the middle of the city. Walking close to everything.

Authenticity & Character
Much more upscale than we're used to.
Location
Central to all the best Bergen sites.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Strand Fjordhotel
Ulvik

Small but clean and in the center of the village.

Authenticity & Character
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Visnes Hotel Stryn
Stryn

Right on the water in the village center.

Authenticity & Character
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri
Aurland
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very welcoming.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bestebakken
Hafslo

Very quaint and the owner was more than helpful in planning our local day trips.

Authenticity & Character
Staff
Breakfast and dinner were near gormet quality.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amerikalinjen
Oslo

Another upscale big city hotel. Absolutely has the biggest breakfast offerings.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Again, right next to the train station in city center.
Staff
Concierge very helpful in planning our half day in Oslo.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Round Trip on the Flåm Railway: Flåm - Myrdal
Round Trip on the Flåm Railway: Flåm - Myrdal
Norway

The views were phenomenal.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen
Quality of Experience
The scenery and the people.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cider farm guide was local and was actually part owner of our hotel.
Transport
Explore a Cider Farm in Hardanger
Explore a Cider Farm in Hardanger
Ulvik

Only a short walk to the farms. We didn't think we'd like cider, but now we're big fans.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit Stegastein Viewpoint
Visit Stegastein Viewpoint
Norway

We drove up the one lane road. Not for the faint of heart. There is also a bus.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I was the driver.
Transport
Nærøyfjord Cruise & Viking Valley Tour
Nærøyfjord Cruise & Viking Valley Tour
Norway

Great ferry cruise to the valley. The captain ever went near shore so we could get close to a large waterfall.

Quality of Experience
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transport
Local specialist: Mathia Pacenti
Mathia
Mathia Pacenti
Local specialist in Vesterålen, Norway | Replied on Jun 18, 2025

Dear Fred and Susan,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and the beautiful pictures.
It’s been a real pleasure working with you and bringing this itinerary to life together.
I hope you’ll consider visiting Norway again—there’s still so much to explore. If you do, I’d be more than happy to help you plan your next adventure.
Wishing you and your family all the best.
Mathia