Krista put together a fabulous itinerary for my family. The process was easy, and the trip was incredible!
Norway | Jul 13 - Jul 19, 2025

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Jeanel H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Krista put together a fabulous itinerary for our family! We enjoyed the range of activities, locations we visited. We enjoyed the variety of transportation modes from train to ferry, to bus. The entire process was easy, our itinerary was clear, and we had backup suggestions at each location.
The Norway in a Nutshell tour was especially wonderful, because it included a leisurely pace from Voss to Gudvangen to Flam, and glorious views while on the fjord cruise.
I was thrilled that we could spend the night in Voss and Flam, so that we could experience all the activities in each town, while also enjoying a stroll around the water.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Torget
Bergen

The location was fantastic. Breakfast buffet was wonderful. But, the lack of air-conditioning, which is common, resulted in us having to open our hotel room windows to the very loud street noise. I would have liked to have had fans in each room for the summer when it is hot. I would have liked to have had a gym on the property, too.

Authenticity & Character
Rooms were bare, very little storage space, and the style was quite dull.
Location
Close to every transportation pickup point, activities, and restaurants.
Staff
Friendly, had to deal with some unhappy customers who had a hard time dealing with a little bit of heat.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean, but unfortunately not very comfortable.
Fleischer's Hotel
Voss

Excellent location! Close to transportation, activities. Lovely views. We enjoyed the indoor pool. It’s the only recreation on -site. It is super hot in the pool area though, so it is better for the winter time. Dinner at the restaurant was authentic Norwegian food, but small portions and limited menu.

Authenticity & Character
Lovely view, fantastic location and terrace. But, it was a bit outdated.
Location
Close to everything, fantastic views of the lake. Loved being able to walk a few steps to the Voss Gondola, train station.
Staff
Very friendly and helpful staff. Everyone was attentive and informative.
Cleanliness & Comfort
No air conditioning, which is common, but would have been nice to have a fan in each room for the summer. Lots of extra stairs! It would have been ideal to have a small refrigerator in each room.
Fretheim Hotel
Flåm

Location and views were amazing! Close to the dock, activities, hiking and biking trails, while maintaining a private feel. Breakfast was fantastic. We loved the lobby area. There was plenty of space to relax and enjoy the view. The gym on site was a plus. We also enjoyed our small balcony in our room. Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Food and drinks were authentic. Elegant hotel.
Location
Everything we needed was across the street or in the hotel. We didn’t have to go far, but the hotel still felt private.
Staff
Very helpful staff at check in and at breakfast.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms felt clean and open. Beds were comfortable. Great to have blackout curtains. Would have been nice to have a fan in each room in the summer and more surface area in bathrooms to put toiletries.
Activity Reviews
Fjord Safari by RIB
Fjord Safari by RIB
Flåm

The equipment provided was fantastic. Made the trip very comfortable. We enjoyed our guide, Erwin’s stories, and the places he took us. It was very relaxing. However, we saw no wildlife as we had hoped. Contrary to what is advertised, it is not a high adrenaline tour. No waves, we didn’t get wet (it was not windy that day). Just a nice cruise on the water.

Quality of Experience
Very relaxing.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was informative, relaxed and somewhat entertaining. It would have been good to have him encourage more interaction with the passengers.
Transport
Lovely scenery, very comfortable and safe experience. Easy to get to, easy to get ready.
Rental Bike Excursion
Rental Bike Excursion
Norway

We rented the e-bikes and we were glad we did. We could go further than regular mountain bikes would have allowed. As a result, we saw breathtaking waterfalls, the historic Otteren farm, and enjoyed a relaxing lunch in town. The process was easy. The bike quality was superb.

Quality of Experience
High quality bikes, easy process, and close proximity between bike pickup point and hotel.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We didn’t use a guide, but the person checking us in and preparing our bikes was very helpful.
Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Jul 21, 2025

Thank you so much, Jeanel! I'm absolutely delighted to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful time. It means a lot to know that the mix of activities, scenic routes, and overnight stays helped create a memorable and relaxing experience. I'm so glad the itinerary worked smoothly and that you had the flexibility to enjoy each place fully. Thanks again for the kind words!