August 2024 Norway
Norway | Aug 24 - Aug 31, 2024

Mary Ann
Mary Ann M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 03, 2024

Mathia listened and planned the trip that we wanted. He would have helped with all our Norway trip, but we only needed help planning the road trip portion. Not being the usual travelers, we wanted to experience the Kystriksveien Highway (Norwegian Coastal Highway). He created a driving trip with accommodations and activities (kayaking and guided hiking) along the way. Accommodations exceeded our expectations. Dinner at Vega Havhotell was the best meal on our 21 day trip. Once we arrived in Norway, Mathia arranged for a call, checking to make sure we were comfortable with our driving schedule. He was able to make a last minute change in accommodations to better suit our driving plans. He not only provided ferry schedules for Highway 17 but emailed daily to determine how things were going.
We definitely would recommend Mathia and kimkim to assist with travel planning. They listen and tailor a trip to suit individual needs. Knowing that Mathia or another associate was available 24 hours a day was reassuring; we know help was available should a problem arise.

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Weird outside entrance. Had to enter code to get front door to open. Hotel situated in an empty mall.

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Scandic Nidelven
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Amazing breakfast buffet. Big room with a view of the harbor.

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Norsk Havbrukssenter Rorbuer
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Quiet, comfortable. Huge breakfast baskets. Loved being on the water. Good guided tour of salmon farming.

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Vega Havhotell
Vega

Definitely has character, but a bit worn.

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Quiet and off by itself.
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Scandic Syv Søstre
Sandnessjøen

Room had good view of harbor. Good dinner in hotel restaurant.

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Scandic Havet
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Activity Review
Guided Kayak Tour
Guided Kayak Tour
Brønnøysund

Hard to tell. Cancelled due to weather.

Local specialist: Mathia Pacenti
Mathia
Mathia Pacenti
Local specialist in Vesterålen, Norway | Replied on Sep 05, 2024

Dear Mary Ann,
Thank you very much for your kind review.
You have been enthusiastic and cooperative from the planning phase to the moment you were driving along one of the most beautiful scenic roads of Norway. You provided detailed feedback for each location you stopped along the way. The best gift for empowering my knowledge about the area you have visited. This is what I call mutual assistance and cooperation. I hope you will visit this country again. You can count on me if needed.
Best Regards
Mathia