WOW. If only I could live the rest of my life on this trip...
Norway | Feb 18 - Mar 3, 2023

Sarah
Sarah B.
Newburgh, NY | Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023

WOW. We just got back from our honeymoon of a lifetime! Since my husband and I started dating, I always told him of the cold wonders of Norway - the sparkling snow, sharp mountains, and crystal blue ice water of the fjords - and was so excited when we decided to go for our honeymoon. Knowing I would also be planning a wedding, there was no way I would have planned a successful 2-week trip around the beautiful country and that's why I'm so overjoyed I found KimKim. Being able to have a local specialist with such great knowledge - of both the country and what we were looking for in a vacation - Tricia gave us memories we never would have thought to ask for.
Tricia's kindness and willingness to work with us really made all the difference when planning. She was able to take our initial ideas, such as enjoying ice fishing, food, and beer, and give us things like a Viking dinner at a microbrewery, a walking food tour of Oslo (loved Stig!!), and getting us to see so much more of the country than we had anticipated.
If I could do it all over again, the things I would say you absolutely could not miss would be having an amazing dinner at the Bergen Bors hotel in Bergen, a sleddog ride in Lyngen, and a walking beer tour in Tromso.
We cannot thank Tricia enough for putting together such a wonderful adventure, and Norway for being so awe-inspiring and full of the best people.

Hotel Reviews
Lyngen North Glass Igloo
Lyngen

The Lyngen North hotel is such a unique and incredible experience. You cannot beat the view out into the fjord, and you absolutely cannot beat the talent of the chef there. Out of our vacation across Norway, the dinners at Lyngen North were hands down some of the best food we've ever had. The atmosphere is very calm and clean and the other staff are more than happy to help at any time.

Authenticity & Character
Although the main attraction is the glass igloo, we adored the main hotel area. It was a very modern and tranquil area to relax in.
Location
LOVED the view, but it is very out of the way and would be difficult to do anything outside of your scheduled activities.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfort Hotel Karl Johan
Oslo

The hotel staff was very kind, the breakfast was incredible, and it is very centrally located. The room was quite small but I think having the charming character and decor while also being a few minutes from the train make this a great place to stay.

Authenticity & Character
Very cute and quirky!
Location
Very easy walk from the train station
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bergen Børs Hotel
Bergen

If you have the chance to stay here, DO. This amazing hotel was nothing short of incredible - very kind and professional staff, the food was delicious, and the building is so beautiful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The view from our room overlooked the harbor and was about a 10 minute walk from the train station.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
A Taste of Norway's Culture and Cuisine
A Taste of Norway's Culture and Cuisine
Oslo

We loved our tour with Stig! We had a great time walking around and learning about the city's history and culture.

Dogsledding Evening Tour
Dogsledding Evening Tour
Lyngen

Out of two weeks worth of Norwegian adventure, this tour was our favorite! Riding along with the dogs was so easy and it was an absolute joy to see their excitement for running. The trail we went on was perfectly worn in so the dogs did all the work! We were able to have fish soup and coffee by the fire to warm up and really enjoyed the company of the guides.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
So kind and funny!
Local specialist: Tricia Cantlon
Tricia
Tricia Cantlon
Local specialist in Oslo | Replied on Mar 16, 2023
It was such an honor to help you during busy times of wedding planning and arrangements. You are such a sweet person, and it's very heartwarming to see these photos and hear details of the memories you made with your new husband. What a wonderful way to start your lives together!
So thankful for your amazing guides and activity organizers in the country who helped to make this a positive experience. And a little shoutout to mother nature for helping with weather and northern lights displays...
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It was such an honor to help you during busy times of wedding planning and arrangements. You are such a sweet person, and it's very heartwarming to see these photos and hear details of the memories you made with your new husband. What a wonderful way to start your lives together!
So thankful for your amazing guides and activity organizers in the country who helped to make this a positive experience. And a little shoutout to mother nature for helping with weather and northern lights displays :)

Congratulations on your marriage and good luck on your next chapter! I do hope we meet again someday! Thanks for everything, Sarah!