Norwegian Paradise 2026
Norway | Aug 1 - Aug 10, 2026

Yanni
Yanni P.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

The trip was memorable and adventurous in every way. The detail timing of the taxis, cruises, and tours was perfect for us to have personal time as well. Taylor was accommodating and helpful in choices to make our tailor-made trip perfect. Aselund in the Lofoten Islands was the highlight of the Norwegian region with the majestic mountains, lakes, rivers and Fjords. The city tours in each region were helpful and educational to understand the history and culture of Norwegian heritage.
One Negative...The "Norway In A Nutshell" day tour was a disaster with the distance that had to partake to get to the Fjord over 12 hours in trains (3), busses, and a ferry. The day in Flam was a tourist trap with souvenir shops everywhere. However, we captured a waterfall hike in Flam that overshadowed the transportation distance to get there.
The Norwegian trip overall was a bucket list expedition of nature, cultural presence, adventurous Fjords that will be memorable forever.
KimKim will be used in future regions that we are not familiar in travels going forward. Thank you for your knowledge, experience, and support to make this a comfortable, relaxing, adventurous holiday for our 45th Anniversary celebration!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel 1904
Ålesund

Historical Elevator is very small. Breakfast is great. People were hospitable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nordis Suites
Svolvær

Views looking out were fabulous. Cleanliness good but service poor as this is an apartment complex.

Authenticity & Character
Service
Location
Staff
To have service....This was an apartment so they did not have immediate service attendents.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Door glass to balcony shattered...more shelving for luggage.
Bergen Børs Hotel
Bergen

The room is not comfortable as it was 2 levels with an upper bedroom loft with stairways, a living area with crossing wooden beams throughout the room that we hit repeatedly and one small window looking out to the courtyard and market. We asked for another room but they said they were fully booked and did not accommodate us.

Authenticity & Character
Accessibility
Location
In Old Town where all the action was in the city
Staff
Very cold appearance when we arrived with no alternative to change room. The temperature of room was cold and room heaters had to be brought in.
Cleanliness & Comfort
With multiple step down levels, crossing wooden roof beams, stairs to bedroom, no heat, bathroom was open shower with no tub (requested), etc
Grand Hotel Oslo
Oslo

Excellent location to Old Town, Galma Stand of Stockholm. Nostalgic hotel by the waterside with immediate access to Palace, ferries, and activities.

Authenticity & Character
Everything...the room was fabulous with 3 bay windows facing water.
Location
close to Galma Stand, Old Town.
Staff
Great people who were accommodating to our needs.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Large spacious room
Activity Reviews
Geirangerfjord Cruise & Day Trip
Geirangerfjord Cruise & Day Trip
Norway

It was the best Fjord we saw! No changes to God's world.

Quality of Experience
Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Bergen

We never went as we were Fjorded out!

Private Lofoten Sightseeing Trip
Private Lofoten Sightseeing Trip
Svolvær

He was excellent to take us to the majestic mountains of the Lofoten region. His knowledge and experience on the island was very good to give us a pleasurable time seeing nature at its best.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Norway in a Nutshell Day Trip
Norway in a Nutshell Day Trip
Bergen

I should get a credit on this trip as it was too long in distance with 3 trains, 1 bus, and cruise over 12 hours. Refer to clients next time private tour to the same cruise.

Quality of Experience
Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise by Traditional Boat
Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise by Traditional Boat
Oslo

Excellent tour of the entire area.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private City Walk
Private City Walk
Oslo

Good, personable, knowledgeable, kind.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Self-Guided Svolvær Exploration
Self-Guided Svolvær Exploration
Norway

We did this on our own.

Oslofjord Dinner Cruise
Oslofjord Dinner Cruise
Oslo

It was the same cruise area region we did earlier in the day. We did not like the food quality and service. Taylor was adamant on doing this tour after I told her we prefer personal foodie restaurants.

Quality of Experience
Quality and Service of Food; No selection of wines.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Lofoten Floating Sauna Experience
Private Lofoten Floating Sauna Experience
Svolvær

Excellent Experience especially when diving into the cold 46 degree Farenheit water temps.

Quality of Experience
Explore Ålesund
Explore Ålesund
Norway
Quality of Experience
Cultural Walk with a Local
Cultural Walk with a Local
Bergen

Somewhat knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Evening Kayaking Excursion
Evening Kayaking Excursion
Svolvær

Excellent tour guide and experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Depart Norway
Depart Norway
Norway

Too early to airport as it was a very small airport and waited 3.5 hours.

Local specialist: Taylor Hook