Kimkim Trip Reviews for Norway

4.8
Based on 724 ratings
Read 724 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to Norway on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

Great trip!
Norway | Sep 8 - Sep 16, 2022

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Ramy B.
North Stamford, CT | Reviewed on Oct 05, 2022
This was a great trip. We were able to do everything we wanted to do. Our guides lead great hikes. Our hotels were lovely. Nearly all of our plans went seamlessly and we only had to reach out to our local contact once. I highly recommend KimKim and will definitely book again for the next country. Read more

This was a great trip. We were able to do everything we wanted to do. Our guides lead great hikes. Our hotels were lovely. Nearly all of our plans went seamlessly and we only had to reach out to our local contact once. I highly recommend KimKim and will definitely book again for the next country.

Activity Reviews
Guided Hike to Kjerag
Guided Hike to Kjerag
Stavanger
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Guided Hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen
Guided Hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen
Stavanger
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amazing guide! We loved her!
Transport
Blue Ice Hike
Norway
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Standard Extra Fjord Tour from Bergen
Standard Extra Fjord Tour from Bergen
Bergen
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ended up being a really big list of activities for our last day.
Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 05, 2022

Hi Ramy!
Thank you for you nice review! I am glad you had an amazing time in Norway and were pleased with the kimkim service.
I wish you all the best,
Krista

City and Fjord Adventure
Norway | Sep 15 - Sep 22, 2022

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Ann S.
Arlington, MA | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2022
Tom helped us fulfill our dream of visiting the Fjords and spending a fantastic week in Norway. With lots of advance planning, every transfer and connection went off smoothly! We skirted rain at every turn and enjoyed beautiful scenery on the Flam Railway from Oslo to Myrdal, on a RIB boat adventure in Flam, from our hotel in lovely Aurland, and on an excellent ferry trip from Aurland to Bergen. The fjords were even more spectacular than I imagined! Tom also set up personalized tours in... Read more

Tom helped us fulfill our dream of visiting the Fjords and spending a fantastic week in Norway. With lots of advance planning, every transfer and connection went off smoothly! We skirted rain at every turn and enjoyed beautiful scenery on the Flam Railway from Oslo to Myrdal, on a RIB boat adventure in Flam, from our hotel in lovely Aurland, and on an excellent ferry trip from Aurland to Bergen. The fjords were even more spectacular than I imagined! Tom also set up personalized tours in Oslo and Bergen and we especially enjoyed walking all around Bergen with John! All the extra information Tom provided came in handy when we were planning our days or looking for a nice restaurant.

Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Oct 02, 2022

Im happy to hear you had a wonderful time fulfilling your dream visiting us here in Norway and it was a delight planning and communicating prior and during your trip.

Norway is such a magical place, and this trip...
Norway | Sep 8 - Sep 18, 2022

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Sharon S.
Stevensville, MT | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2022
Norway is such a magical place, and this trip allowed us to burrow in further than our previous trip. Our trip had a nice flow, and our accommodations were excellent. We stayed in both an incredible boutique style hotel suite, and a fishing cabin in the Lofotens. Our overnight on the Hurtigruten Ferry gave us a taste of cruising and allowed us to take a RIB trip to the Saltstraumen Strait. We liked having 2 nights at our hotels so we could get there, explore and relax. Linda was attentive to... Read more

Norway is such a magical place, and this trip allowed us to burrow in further than our previous trip. Our trip had a nice flow, and our accommodations were excellent. We stayed in both an incredible boutique style hotel suite, and a fishing cabin in the Lofotens. Our overnight on the Hurtigruten Ferry gave us a taste of cruising and allowed us to take a RIB trip to the Saltstraumen Strait. We liked having 2 nights at our hotels so we could get there, explore and relax. Linda was attentive to our needs with many great suggestions. Thank you for your organization and ease of planning.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Nidelven
Trondheim

Central location by the flower bridge with easy access to outside terrace restaurants and bars. This hotel had the best breakfast buffet ever!!!! It's hard to call it a buffet as there were stations set up with personal service for everything. The room was comfortable. The hotel staff was extremely helpful. We had an issue with our power cords and they were able to advise us on how to fix our access.

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Hustadvika Havhotell
Fraena

I wish I had read the driving instructions to this hotel that you provided more thoroughly before I panicked. Turns out we were only 3 minutes away when we started asking directions. The room was comfortable and cozy. The staff was very pleasant. It was a bit isolated if you didn't want to eat at the hotel.

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MS Kong Harald
Tromsø

This ferry ride was great exposure to what cruising must be like. Our room was small but had everything we needed. We were only onboard 1 night. If we had gone further it would have been nice to have a room with a larger window. We sat on the observation deck most of the time. It was amazing how closely we navigated through the islands. We signed up to take the RIB Saltstraumen excursion. This may have been the highlight of our trip. For some reason we thought we had our room until we reached Svolvaer. But when we were paged we found out we should have checked out by 11. We were hoping to come back from the RIB adventure, take a warm shower and gather up our belongings for our departure. That was our mistake. The scenery along the passage was incredible!

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Nordis Apartments
Svolvær

Wow!! What a great little boutique hotel!!! We loved our corner suite with a lovely view of the harbor and mountains. Our bedroom was spacious, and we appreciated having the sitting area and outside balcony as well. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for getting us such a lovely space.

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Location
Corner suite with balcony on the harbor
Staff
Friendly and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Reine Rorbuer
Reine

Quaint fishing cabin right on the harbor. Lovely space with lots of character.

Authenticity & Character
A true fishing cabin outfitted as you would hope, but with modern amenities
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Activity Review
Trollfjord Cruise
Trollfjord Cruise
Svolvær

Amazing time on the water. The guides were informative. The scenery was stunning.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable and friendly. Enjoyed the underwater drone images.
Transport
Diverse scenery
Local specialist: Linda Veråsdal
Linda
Linda Veråsdal
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Oct 11, 2022

Hi Sharon, thank you so much for your review and sharing the wonderful pictures! They are just amazing and I can see you had a nice trip! Am glad the flow worked out and that you got so many great experiences! Hope to see you both back in Norway again! :-) Best wishes, Linda

Highly recommend.. Picture perfect plan
Norway | Sep 20 - Sep 27, 2022

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Kavita P.
Mesquite, TX | Reviewed on Sep 28, 2022

Amazing! It was our first time going with kimkim… was a little nervous, having never used a travel consultant online to do our bookings before. But every little detail was well thought out and paced out. We had a great balance of activity and relaxation. Norway is spectacular… Flam is a must see.
I would totally recommend KimKim… thanks so much Julia for planning the perfect holiday.

Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 03, 2022

Kavita, thank you for you nice review! I am glad you had an amazing time in Norway.
I wish you all the best
Julia

Norway Self Guided
Norway | Aug 19 - Sep 2, 2022

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Bayard T.
Tilton, NH | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2022
I substitute the word "Excellent" for your term "Amazing".
All things considered and relatively, our trip to Norway went extremely well. The logistics worked according to plan. The weather was very good. It was great fun. Julia was a big help with the hotels and area attractions. The few glitches we had were attended to and resolved quickly. I appreciate Julia's attentive and prompt responses to our requests. Good job!
As kimkim's role here was to find us hotels along the itinerary we...
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I substitute the word "Excellent" for your term "Amazing".
All things considered and relatively, our trip to Norway went extremely well. The logistics worked according to plan. The weather was very good. It was great fun. Julia was a big help with the hotels and area attractions. The few glitches we had were attended to and resolved quickly. I appreciate Julia's attentive and prompt responses to our requests. Good job!
As kimkim's role here was to find us hotels along the itinerary we designed, I am providing our comments on your recommendations which might help with other clients
Excellent (5 Stars!!): (1) The Rosvang Gaard. Otto and Albert provided a memorable experience. The lodging, the food, the hospitality and the conversation were the best of the trip. (2) Juvet Landscape Hotel: unique, rustic, great views, excellent food and accommodations.
Very Good (4 stars and in this order): (3) Hotel Christiania Oslo: Central location, large ,quiet, cool room, good breakfast and an excellent pizza restaurant on property, (4) Det Hanseatiske Hotel: Older historic building with character helped with a very accommodating staff. Our room was recently renovated being very well done and was quiet and cool. Central location was a big plus. (5) Scandic Ishavshotel is the best combination of location and facilities in Tromso. The service staff went out of their way to help us with logistics and accommodate us with our room preference. Breakfast was very good. The hotel is big and busy. Lot's of dogs (and big ones) were guests too! (6) Hamn i Senja: Location, facilities, dinner and breakfast were very good. I recommend a second floor room as other guests are constantly walking by and near to one's first floor room window. (7) DragsvikFjordhotel is 200 meters up from the ferry crossing but was very good for out in the country. We had a 2 room suite and a very good dinners on site. (8) Grand Hotel in Oslo was just that: Grand! Unfortunately, the day & night we were there the weather was hot and with little air conditioning , our street side room limited a good night's sleep. (I should have changed rooms...) Very good breakfast and location.
Not Recommended: (9) Hardanger Fjordtun. The owner/operator is a nice guy but his cabin facility was not up to our expectations. (Maybe if we were in our 30's or 40's). This is a much diminished version of the Juvet Landscape Hotel. The cabin was too small all around. For a shower, one stood in was a dish pan! The 'view' was of trees directly to the cabin's front. There is no place to eat in the area so a picnic dinner is required. He and his partner went out of their way to make us a very good breakfast.
Question: What more information could we have provided to you regarding our preferences understanding that you must balance the product with the price?....For example, what description could we have given you to have put us in the old section of the Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand?
Thanks for the help. The trip was great
Regards,
Bayard and Susan Tracy

Activity Reviews
Tromsø Cable Car
Tromsø Cable Car
Tromsø

This was a good idea. It's close to the city and gives very good views of the fjord and surrounding mountains. You can watch the paragliders takeoff beside you!

Finnafjord RIB Boat Tour
Finnafjord RIB Boat Tour
Balestrand

This was great fun even on a rainy day. It's just amazing to see the clouds off the mountains and the farms along the shoreline.

Drive to Kristiansund over Molde (Atlantic Ocean Road)
Drive to Kristiansund over Molde (Atlantic Ocean Road)
Åndalsnes

It was a beautiful day. I think this road is better seen in a storm with the surf coming over the road. But no one is complaining about a beautiful day at the ocean.

Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 03, 2022

Hi Bayard, thanks so much for writing such a detailed review! This is highly appreciated and I will definitely take it into consideration for the next time!
I am also really glad to hear that you had over all an amazing time! Albert and Otto are really one of a kind and I always love meeting them!
I wish you all the best!
Julia

Norway is a beautiful, clean, safe, amazing c...
Norway | Sep 1 - Sep 14, 2022

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Merle S.
Millville, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022

Norway is a beautiful, clean, safe, amazing country. The natural beauty took my breath away time after time. The glaciers, fjords, Art, sculpture, gardens, waterfalls, ferries, trains, food, hotels, and people surpassed my expectations. The kayaking in the fjord in Eidfjord was my favorite day. The walking tour with Marianne in Oslo was terrific and professional. We were in Oslo Bergen Eidfjord Stavanger and Skei. All were different and exceptional.

Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 06, 2022

HI Merle, thanks a lot for the review! So happy to hear that you loved our beautiful country and that you had great experiences!

I wish you all the best!
Julia

The trip was great. The walking guide was fa...
Norway | Sep 1 - Sep 14, 2022

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Debbie S.
Delray Beach, FL | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022

The trip was great. The walking guide was fantastic, very informative. The parts I didnt like was that it was a lot of driving. And after seeing everything we did, the Norway in a nutshell was repetitive.
The hotels were really very well located in Oslo & Bergen.

Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 06, 2022

HI Debbie, thanks a lot for your review! I am very happy to hear that you had a great trip even if there was a lot of driving involved!

All the best
Julia

Great experience!
Norway | Aug 30 - Sep 7, 2022

Jordan
Jordan U.
Stony Point, NY | Reviewed on Sep 15, 2022
This was not only my first time using kimkim but my first time using a travel agency in general. It was an incredible experience! It was exactly what we wanted and could not have been better Read more

This was not only my first time using kimkim but my first time using a travel agency in general. It was an incredible experience! It was exactly what we wanted and could not have been better

Hotel Review
Kviknes Hotel
Balestrand

Such a beautiful hotel and one of the best places to eat in Norway!

Authenticity & Character
The restaurant
Location
The views!!
Staff
Everyone was friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was hot
Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 20, 2022

HI Jordan! So fun to see all the pictures from your experiences in Norway! I am happy to hear that you had an amazing time! Now coming for the winter and Northern Lights should be one of the next adventures!
I wish you all the best
Julia

Great job. We had a blast Julia did a super j...
Norway | Sep 1 - Sep 14, 2022

Jay
Jay S.
Melville, NY | Reviewed on Sep 15, 2022

Great job. We had a blast Julia did a super job arranging everything and was extremely accommodating

Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 20, 2022

Hi Jay, thanks for the review! I am glad you finally got to travel after you had to wait for so long!
All the best
Julia

Adventure in Norway
Norway | Aug 18 - Sep 7, 2022

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Sue C.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 13, 2022
As in all trips there were a few bumps along the way. Our first hiccup was the lodging at Svolvaer. Apparently there was a mix up in the confirmation and billing process and we were required to pay for the room. We got in touch with KimKim and Julia responded promptly and efficiently and the problem was resolved. We would rate the accommodation (Scandic Svolvaer) as over priced and mediocre. The room was so small that my husband could almost touch opposite walls in both directions with... Read more

As in all trips there were a few bumps along the way. Our first hiccup was the lodging at Svolvaer. Apparently there was a mix up in the confirmation and billing process and we were required to pay for the room. We got in touch with KimKim and Julia responded promptly and efficiently and the problem was resolved. We would rate the accommodation (Scandic Svolvaer) as over priced and mediocre. The room was so small that my husband could almost touch opposite walls in both directions with arms outstretched. Certainly would not recommend it to anyone.

In Geringer we were scheduled for a RIB boat. We had the tickets but unfortunately our itinerary didn't indicate which company it was with. Karolina had indicated to us that the tours are all day and you just show up for one any hour starting at 10. Once we found the correct company we were told that our slot was 10 only. Thankfully they had an opening at 4:00 and we were able to go.

In Faerland we were scheduled for a mountain hike. Our "guide" was a 19 year old who knew very little about the area and said almost nothing the entire hike. He seemed more interested in getting it over so he could home and play video games. We are in very good shape but felt that he had no clue that people 3 1/2 times his age might want to stop once in a while just to enjoy the scenery and rest. The highlight of the hike was when his cousin appeared at the summit and we had a chance to talk with him. He was foraging for mushrooms and told us a lot about the forest in the area and what to look for.

In Aurland our lodging (Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri) was disappointing.
Our room was large and clean but was on a busy corner with a lot of traffic and had very thin shades that did not block out the glaring streetlight. We asked for another room but were told that they were all like that. We were confirmed for three days in Aurland which was a huge mistake. We departed the second day and booked a room at Fossli Hotel which was absolutely wonderful! It was not busy, served excellent food and the service and staff were very welcoming. The room was recently remodeled and was immaculate and comfortable. All of the windows and and balcony door in our room had blackout shades. It was a lovely stay with a beautiful view and great history. When we looking we were given some options in Eidfjord by Meree and we appreciated that. However once we got to Eidfjord and saw the cruise ships we were relieved that we found Fossli Hotel rather than one in a very touristy town.

The Naerøyfjord boat tour was ok. After our road trip viewing some of the most beautiful scenery of fjords and mountains and small farms dotting the countryside it was a let down. Too many tourists and certainly not the most beautiful scenery in Norway.

Looking at the plan now, we would have avoided Flam...cruise ships and wandering tourists everywhere. The train ride to the top was ok. We did the bike ride down however and that was great!
Three days in Aurland was a mistake as well.
Bergen was ok but also very touristy.

In reviewing our trip we feel that we did most of the work. We planned the route, secured our rental cars, booked all of our flights and found most of the lodging. In our initial conversation with Karolina we emphasized that we don't like "touristy" places and we are always searching for unique lodging when we travel. She gave us a few good suggestions but attention to detail and understanding our kind of travel was lacking. Many of the details were not tended to and our last few messages with questions and requests were not answered.

We have traveled extensively and are always looking for out of the way spots, unique lodging and a chance to get to know the culture and people of each country that we visit. "Canned" travel on cruise ships, "nutshell itineraries" and whirlwind travel to see everything is not what we want.
We had a great trip despite the bumps but will most likely opt to plan our own adventures in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Svolvær
Svolvær

Overpriced and the rooms are miniscule.

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LOFOTEN LINKS LODGES
Gimsøya

Wonderful little cabin! Clean, comfortable and good location.

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Hotel 1904
Ålesund

Beautiful hotel in a good location. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend

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Svinøya Rorbuer
Svolvær

Lovely little cabin!

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Røisheim Hotel
Lom

One of our favorite accommodations ever! Wish we had stayed longer!

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Everything!
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Local specialist in Vestbygda | Replied on Sep 22, 2022
Hi Sue and Jim, Thank you for your feedback! Sorry to hear there were a few bumps on the trip. We have a team of people working to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible but unfortunately there are things out of our control. I will address the matter of the planning of the trip as that is the part I am directly responsible for. When I received your list of request, I tried to match your must see items with what we have available. If you want to see UNESCO fjords, you can not avoid... Read more

Hi Sue and Jim,

Thank you for your feedback! Sorry to hear there were a few bumps on the trip. We have a team of people working to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible but unfortunately there are things out of our control. I will address the matter of the planning of the trip as that is the part I am directly responsible for. When I received your list of request, I tried to match your must see items with what we have available. If you want to see UNESCO fjords, you can not avoid toursity places like Geiranger and Flåm unfortunately. I am glad you liked my suggestions, but as you said above, you planned most of your route. You sent me a word document with places, timelines and even restaurants that you wanted to visit so I did my best to add to it and arrange it so you'd have the perfect trip as how I understood your desires. I'm sorry your expectations were not met.

All the best,
Karolina

Unforgettable trip in Norway!
Norway | Aug 28 - Sep 6, 2022

Emily
Emily C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2022
We had an absolutely amazing time in Norway thanks to our trip planner Linda. Every place we visited was more magical than the last, and the lesser known towns she sent us to were our favorites. We never could have had this trip without her. My only regret is that we didn't have more time to explore these magical places. We only had to reach out to KimKim once while we were away to get some advice on timing with the ferries. Linda was off that day, but her team member figured out... Read more

We had an absolutely amazing time in Norway thanks to our trip planner Linda. Every place we visited was more magical than the last, and the lesser known towns she sent us to were our favorites. We never could have had this trip without her. My only regret is that we didn't have more time to explore these magical places.

We only had to reach out to KimKim once while we were away to get some advice on timing with the ferries. Linda was off that day, but her team member figured out exactly where we were based on our shaky directions from inside a tunnel, as was able to calculate our travel times and and give us advice on our next move. I was shocked at the level of customer service.

The tour guides Linda matched us up with here so kind and knowledgeable, it felt like walking around with our new Norwegian friends rather than being on a tour. Special shoutout to our inn keeper in Værlandet, who gave us food out of her own freezer when we arrived after the grocery store had closed. Above and beyond!

Hotel Reviews
Opus XVI
Bergen

So comfortable, the best sleep we got on the trip.

Authenticity & Character
Such a step up from the other hotel chains in Bergen.
Location
Great location, right in the heart of things.
Staff
Friendly and helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
I miss this mattress.
Fjærland Fjordstove Hotel
Fjærland

So authentic and the food rivaled the Michelin star restaurants we went to.

Authenticity & Character
It felt like stepping back in time, so charming.
Location
The views!!!! How do you beat that?
Staff
Great advice from everyone at the hotel on how to spend our time, hikes, food, etc.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Værlandet Havhotell
Hamna

This is like no place I've ever been. Totally off the beaten path, unbelievably beautiful.

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Right on the water, amazing views!
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Cleanliness & Comfort
The Thief
Oslo

So trendy!

Authenticity & Character
Very cool vibe to the whole hotel, modern and trendy.
Location
Right in the heart of things!
Staff
Everyone was so kind and accommodating even though we had a really late check in.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Definitely felt like a 4 star hotel, modern and clean.
Local specialist: Linda Veråsdal
Linda
Linda Veråsdal
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Sep 22, 2022

Hei Emily, such a pleasure to read your feedback! I am happy that everything went as planned, and they you enjoyed the route we had put together for you. Hope to see you back in Norway another time to explore! :-) Best, Linda

I had a spectacular trip!
Norway | Sep 2 - Sep 8, 2022

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Seth O.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2022
I had a spectacular trip through the country of Norway. Tusen Takk Tricia!!! You made my first international (solo) trip everything it could be and more! The route worked out perfectly and the activities were spot on for what I was looking to see and do. The trip plan went so well and removed much of the stress that may happen, for me at least, with planning everything myself. Tricia's knowledge of Norway and recommendations all came together to make for a smooth, easy to navigate... Read more

I had a spectacular trip through the country of Norway. Tusen Takk Tricia!!! You made my first international (solo) trip everything it could be and more! The route worked out perfectly and the activities were spot on for what I was looking to see and do. The trip plan went so well and removed much of the stress that may happen, for me at least, with planning everything myself. Tricia's knowledge of Norway and recommendations all came together to make for a smooth, easy to navigate itinerary. I couldn't have asked for more. She checked in to make sure I was well on my way and was super supportive and responsive if/when I did call for help. I can't recommend using kimkim, and Tricia enough and will tell everyone and anyone the same.

Hotel Reviews
Bergen Børs Hotel
Bergen

Upscale, busy popular hotel. The location doesn't get much better than this. Beds were comfortable and the room was quiet from all sides. This is classic Bergen in all it's history.

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Thon Hotel Terminus
Oslo

Great location, enormous breakfast buffet, comfortable bed. A little noisy into the night but not too bad. Jet lag had me up anyway. I did change my room to the 2nd floor with a window which happen to be on a bus route. The 1st room on the 6th floor would've been much quieter but the view was non-existent.

Authenticity & Character
It was a typical hotel which was all I needed here.
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Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri
Aurland

Quaint, unbelievably quiet, comfortable bed, nice breakfast and functional room with an unchanged classic charming style. Cool place to stay in this old sleepy town. Close to trails and good access to Flam. Good restaurant on the grounds too and the view of the fjord was awesome!

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Activity Reviews
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen

I so very much enjoyed this walking tour with John. I think we covered the whole city in a matter of 2-3 hours! He imparted his vast knowledge of his hometown everywhere we went with great suggestions to take in all of Bergen following the tour. I love Bergen, Norway!

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A Taste of Norway's Culture and Cuisine
A Taste of Norway's Culture and Cuisine
Oslo

I enjoyed this tour around the city eating some local foods Oslo is known for. Walking and talking with Stig through his favorite parts of his hometown, eating the local treats along the way was truly a good time. Go Liverpool! :)

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Fjord Safari Taste
Fjord Safari Taste
Norway

This unique experience was fun. Our guide, Erick (apologize for any misspelling here) was awesome on this tour. Zooming around the fjords, learning interesting, sometimes fascinating things about the history of the people who settled in and around the area.

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Local specialist: Tricia Cantlon
Tricia
Tricia Cantlon
Local specialist in Oslo | Replied on Sep 13, 2022

So much fun to read through your reviews, Seth! Thanks so much!!
You were a joy to chat with throughout planning and during your stay. You handled your first international solo trip like a pro. I'm already looking forward to your next visit...and continuing to practice the Norwegian language with you :-D

Lykke til med fremtidige reiser!

Tusen hjertelig takk,
Tricia

Thank you Kim Kim for planning our wondeful 8...
Norway | Sep 2 - Sep 9, 2022

LENA
LENA P.
Greece | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2022
Thank you Kim Kim for planning our wondeful 8 days trip to Norway.
The orgainzatin could not be better.
Communicating with Meree was quick, easy and professional.
Meree responded to all our needs and she was ready to make all possible changes that we suggested.
Activities great. The kayaking in Flam was really good. The person responsible excellent. (I think her name was Rea). The RIP boat person was also excellent.
The only thing is that the hotel booking in Oslo was not good. I know I have...
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Thank you Kim Kim for planning our wondeful 8 days trip to Norway.
The orgainzatin could not be better.
Communicating with Meree was quick, easy and professional.
Meree responded to all our needs and she was ready to make all possible changes that we suggested.
Activities great. The kayaking in Flam was really good. The person responsible excellent. (I think her name was Rea). The RIP boat person was also excellent.
The only thing is that the hotel booking in Oslo was not good. I know I have asked Meree for a hotel in Oslo in a reasonable price, but this was very different from all the hotels we stayed.
We went our for a brekfast since the breakfast hall was so poor and smelly.
But overall it was a wondeful week million thanks to Meree and Kim Kim.
Lena and Filippos

Hotel Reviews
Thon Hotel Astoria
Oslo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Thon Hotel Ålesund
Ålesund
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Hotel Terminus
Bergen
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fretheim Hotel
Flåm
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Union Geiranger Bad & Spa
Geiranger
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Fjord Kayaking
Fjord Kayaking
Flåm
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
RIB Boat tour Geiranger
RIB Boat tour Geiranger
Geiranger
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Merée Ruzits

Perfection
Norway | Aug 29 - Sep 3, 2022

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Keeley M.
Mequon, WI | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Tom was infinitely helpful in planning our trekking trip in Norway! All of our hytte & hotel bookings went perfectly when we arrived, and everything was well organized for us before our trip. Tom even went the extra mile and helped us find a laundromat for after our trek. We never would've been able to do all of these bookings with confidence ourselves from the US, we are beyond grateful that Kimkim made this trip possible for us. Thank you for organizing the trip of a lifetime! Read more

Tom was infinitely helpful in planning our trekking trip in Norway! All of our hytte & hotel bookings went perfectly when we arrived, and everything was well organized for us before our trip. Tom even went the extra mile and helped us find a laundromat for after our trek. We never would've been able to do all of these bookings with confidence ourselves from the US, we are beyond grateful that Kimkim made this trip possible for us. Thank you for organizing the trip of a lifetime!

Hotel Review
Thon hotel Nidaros
Trondheim

Great location and breakfast, helpful staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Sep 07, 2022

Its great that you were finally able to do your trek here, and it was nice to able to help you
make it happen and good it went well and was worth the wait 🙂

Souther Norway outdoor adventure
Norway | Aug 27 - Sep 6, 2022

Jeff
Jeff G.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022

Flawless execution of every step of the trip. Everything just worked. I showed up where the itinerary said to at the time and everything worked great. Recommendations for self exploration days were great. Hotels were located in the exact right location. 5/5 trip, would absolutely use KimKim again.

Thanks for an amazing trip

Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 08, 2022

Hi Jeff!

Thank you so much for leaving this lovely review! I am happy to hear that you had an amazing time in Norway and the trip went perfectly for you.

I wish you all the best!
Krista

Oslo to Bergen via the fjords
Norway | Aug 24 - Aug 31, 2022

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Sam T.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022

Really good suggestions and organisation. Picked venues I would never have chosen and activities that were all top rate. Would definitely recommend.

Local specialist: Tricia Cantlon
Tricia
Tricia Cantlon
Local specialist in Oslo | Replied on Sep 05, 2022

I appreciate this so very much, Sam! I enjoyed planning with you. Thanks for the visit :)

Julia planned my 14 day trip to fjords in Nor...
Norway | Aug 20 - Sep 3, 2022

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Chandrika J.
India | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022

Julia planned my 14 day trip to fjords in Norway. She did a superb job and my trip was amazing. I visited Flam, Balestrand, Bergen, Geiranger, Alesund, and Oslo. Every place was charming with a beauty of its own. As I was a solo traveller Julia had planned most of my excursions and given me enough options for my free time. It was indeed travel made easy and enjoyable! Thanks Julia and KimKim!

Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 05, 2022

HI Chandrika, I am so happy to hear that you had an amazing time in Norway and that you enjoyed it!
All the best
Julia

A dream come true
Norway | Aug 19 - Aug 31, 2022

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sudhir m.
India | Reviewed on Sep 02, 2022
We have wanted to go to Norway for a long time to see the Fjords.We got great advise , where to go what to do from Tom. the planning stage was extensive with multiple revision to my itinerary.
The trip was planned and executed to perfection by Tom. It was personalised to my taste and liking. Tom even figured out a way for me to drive a Porsche 911 GTS , which was an absolute pleasure for me. All the hotels chosen were to my liking and beyond. From when we landed till we left Tom was in...
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We have wanted to go to Norway for a long time to see the Fjords.We got great advise , where to go what to do from Tom. the planning stage was extensive with multiple revision to my itinerary.
The trip was planned and executed to perfection by Tom. It was personalised to my taste and liking. Tom even figured out a way for me to drive a Porsche 911 GTS , which was an absolute pleasure for me. All the hotels chosen were to my liking and beyond. From when we landed till we left Tom was in touch constantly to help me with my every whims and fancy, it was like have him as friend along with me in the trip. We are planning a trip in winter soon. My friends and relatives who saw the pictures want to come and wanted Toms contacts.
we had an amazing experience in food , places we went , the tours everything.
Cheers!
Thanks Tom

Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Sep 02, 2022

Thanks for those kind words, it was both fun to plan and a pleasure arranging your Norwegian journey. I also felt like I was your friend following you around your trip, and it was almost like i was a part of your journey as well (and wish I had been a part of that Porsche drive he he). Happy to hear you had a great time, and both you and family and friends are more than welcome to come back to Norway.

Cheers!

Best regards,
Tom

A memorable trip I had been to Norway t...
Norway | Aug 8 - Aug 24, 2022

gerard
gerard b.
Fitchburg, MA | Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022
A memorable trip I had been to Norway twice before so one may think I had done it all - far from it. Despite my age of 76 I had planned a hiking trip w
trip with Kim-Kim tours. It was an independent tour with Kim-Kim making most of the itinerary, booking guides, gondolas etc and making helpful suggestions
The result being, that despite
a couple problems, that this was an awesome trip and experience. The first 6 days of the 3 week trip I relived past experiences in Oslo, ...
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A memorable trip

I had been to Norway twice before so one may think I had done it all - far from it. Despite my age of 76 I had planned a hiking trip w
trip with Kim-Kim tours. It was an independent tour with Kim-Kim making most of the itinerary, booking guides, gondolas etc and making helpful suggestions
The result being, that despite
a couple problems, that this was an awesome trip and experience. The first 6 days of the 3 week trip I relived past experiences in Oslo, Stavanger and Bergen climbing pulpit's rock, dining on wharf in Bergen, cruising the archipelago in Oslo, etc., but I also had many new adventures like hiring a guide in Oslo (Kim-Kim suggestion) that was fantastic. Kim-Kim gave me an option of mountains to hike at every stop and also options on accomations. I rented a car in Bergen and headed to Kalvag, staying in unforgettable Knutholmen. Unfortunately it had rained all July in Norway so despite sunny weather the ground was saturated and gave way on my hike causing me to have a serious fall and injury. The owner of knutholmen was fantastic in helping me, but my hiking trip was ended. This is where Kim-Kim stepped up and not only saved my trip but made it the best sight seeing trip of my life. Linda, from Kim-Kim, each night provided me with incredible scenic drives and interesting stops and activities along the way. I have seen incredible scenery I would have never seen without her help. Norway turned out to be the most beautiful country I have ever seen. So instead of the fall ruining my trip, it turned it into a fantastic explorative journey that Kim-Kim enhanced with Linda's constant help. For example, Andalnes and route 93 with the Trollstigen drive are indescribable beauty suggested to me by Linda.
It was truly a trip I will never forget !

Activity Review
Oslo City Walk with a Local
Oslo City Walk with a Local
Oslo
Quality of Experience
Everything
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Wit and knowledge
Transport
I used my own rental but kim-kim did move my bags once. Each country had excellent transports of busses, trains ferries
Local specialist: Linda Veråsdal
Linda
Linda Veråsdal
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Sep 07, 2022

Hi Jerry, thank you so much for your wonderful review! I am really to read that you had a great experience and enjoyed our suggestions and planning. I hope to see you in Norway again another time. Still things to explore! :-) Best wishes, Linda

Julia was amazing!
Norway | Aug 3 - Aug 17, 2022

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Charles K.
Parole, MD | Reviewed on Aug 30, 2022
We just returned from two weeks in Norway and it was an incredible trip mainly thanks to Julia and her team at KimKim. Julia suggested places to us that we had never heard of loved going to. We would never have gone to them without her suggestions. Also, we had some weather-related travel problems during the trip and Julia worked hard to help find solutions to them. Read more

We just returned from two weeks in Norway and it was an incredible trip mainly thanks to Julia and her team at KimKim. Julia suggested places to us that we had never heard of loved going to. We would never have gone to them without her suggestions. Also, we had some weather-related travel problems during the trip and Julia worked hard to help find solutions to them.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Ishavshotel
Tromsø

Great location and very nice rooms.

Hamn i Senja
Skaland

Fabulous room.

Anker Brygge
Svolvær
Opus XVI
Bergen

Beautiful hotel in a great location. Great breakfast. Want to return

29|2 Aurland
Aurland

Very special place. Totally farm to table. Helpful staff. Beautiful grounds

Authenticity & Character
Staff
Hotel Christiania Teater
Oslo
Activity Reviews
Norwegian Forest Hike & Organic Dining at Riverside Farm Lodge
Norwegian Forest Hike & Organic Dining at Riverside Farm Lodge
Aurland

loved the goat farm

Ferry to Botnhamn - Explore Senja island
Ferry to Botnhamn - Explore Senja island
Norway

A ride to a beautiful, peaceful location

Finnafjord RIB Boat Tour
Finnafjord RIB Boat Tour
Balestrand

Beautiful, peaceful,

Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 01, 2022

Thank you so much Charles for the review! I am sure you will not forget this vacation! - All part of the experience!

All the best!
Julia