Norway road trip
Norway | Jul 7 - Jul 17, 2025

Andria
Andria K.
Charlotte, NC | Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Our trip through the northern islands of Norway was perfect. From start to finish, Mathia provided expert advice. I almost always plan trips on my own and I was a little nervous to use this service without a personal recommendation, but after using Kim Kim and Mathia for this trip, I may never plan on my own again. Each place we stayed was unique and I feel like we got a good feeling for the different areas in the islands. All the activities planned were exactly what our family enjoy, and we especially loved the excellent whale watching experience, biking, and midnight sun kayaking. We had no hiccups during the trip, but Mathia was always quick to respond with any questions I had about hike or restaurant suggestions. Would highly recommend Kim Kim and Mathia!

Hotel Reviews
Thon Hotel Oslo Airport
Gardermoen

Easy bus trip from the airport. Comfortable rooms. Large buffet breakfast. Good place to stay if heading back to the airport, but would stay closer to downtown if wanting to spend time in Oslo.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Good place to stay if heading to the airport
Staff
Friendly and efficient
Cleanliness & Comfort
Skagakaia

Very special locally-owned guest house. We had the apartment, which was perfect for our family of four. Lone’s dinners were delicious.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The views of the water were beautiful!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Thon hotel Andrikken
Andenes

Good location in Andenes.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nordis Suites
Svolvær

Loved the location. Right on the harbor.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
No AC, so was pretty warm at night.
Quality Hotel Richard With
Stokmarknes

Great location. Close to sauna. Easy to walk around town. Large rooms. Loved the shuffleboard downstairs. Very large, wonderful breakfast.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Reine Rorbuer
Reine

Our favorite place we stayed! We had cabin 21, which was the last one on the road. Very authentic, beautiful views.

Authenticity & Character
Old fishing cabin-very cool!
Location
Could walk to everywhere in Reine
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
So much space
Activity Reviews
Midnight Sun Kayak Tour
Midnight Sun Kayak Tour
Norway

Beautiful evening. We couldn’t go into the fjords because of the wind, but it was still a great experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Summer Whale Watching in Andenes
Summer Whale Watching in Andenes
Norway
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour with Skagakaia Guide
Tour with Skagakaia Guide
Norway

Beautiful evening hike. Loved talking to Katie and getting insights on life in Norway

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Meet our Local Guide - Hike and Explore beautiful Hadseløya
Meet our Local Guide - Hike and Explore beautiful Hadseløya
Norway

Loved meeting Mathia and learning about life in Vesterålen.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Bike Trip Around Hadseløya
Bike Trip Around Hadseløya
Stokmarknes

What a great day! We loved spending the day with Robin and exploring the island. The biking was not too strenuous, and we were able to see so much.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Mathia Pacenti
Mathia
Mathia Pacenti
Local specialist in Vesterålen, Norway | Replied on Jul 18, 2025
Dear Andria, Adam, Tyler, and Graham,
Thank you very much for your kind review.
A beautiful adventure like this was only possible with an amazing family like yours. I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the region—especially Vesterålen, which has now become my own home away from home.
It was a great pleasure helping you plan your trip to Northern Norway, and I feel honored to have met and spoken with such genuinely nice people. Knowing that you were satisfied with the hotels and...
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Dear Andria, Adam, Tyler, and Graham,
Thank you very much for your kind review.
A beautiful adventure like this was only possible with an amazing family like yours. I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the region—especially Vesterålen, which has now become my own home away from home.
It was a great pleasure helping you plan your trip to Northern Norway, and I feel honored to have met and spoken with such genuinely nice people. Knowing that you were satisfied with the hotels and activities truly made my day. It’s also wonderful to hear that the guides were kind and provided you with memorable experiences.
I hope I’ll have the chance to welcome you back again someday—or who knows, perhaps I’ll let you know if I’m ever near your part of the world.
Wishing all of you the very best in your business, studies, and everything life brings your way. :)
Mathia