Emily Bakker
A well-traveled Canadian living in Norway. I have spent my entire adult life working in the tourism industry, and am passionate about sharing the beauty and nature of Norway. I tailor adventures where nature plays the main role, and my job is to show travelers the hidden adventures that lies within Norwegian nature. Creating experiences that will give life lasting memories.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Contrast Adventure work all over Norway, but we specialize in what we call "The top of fjord- Norway", that focuses on the northwestern part of Norway. Our mission is to show the contrast and great variety of our nature, and this area is our backyard. We try to keep transportation to a minimum, and this area gives mind blowing changes in nature within a short distance. This allows us to keep nature happy and healthy, and also offering our travelers memories of a lifetime. Our main activity is hiking in the summer, and skitouring in the winter. We also arrange tours with other nature based activities such as river-rafting, climbing and cycling. Basically- we support all nature based activites! Our goal is to create great, safe and educational nature based experiences without leaving any traces."
How did you get involved in travel?
"Travel was an important part of my life since I was a child. Everything from local trips within Canada, road trips throughout North America, or long-distance vacations to Europe. My love of travel has only grown since. After finishing university, I spent 5 years traveling and working as an adventure and tourism guide, before eventually settling in Norway. "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"A travel experience I will never forget is the day I skied with my entire family up the highest mountain in Norway, Galdhøpiggen. It was a the perfect day to share with them them beauty of the country I now called home. "
Emily's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Surrounded by dramatic mountains, lush forests, and pristine lakes, Trollheimen ('Home of the Trolls') is one of Scandinavia's most beloved trekking destinations. This five-day...
Phone off, out-of-office reply on. When it comes to long-distance hikes, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better country than Norway. With cozy, for-public-use cabins dotting the...
This five-day jaunt covers a great deal of Nordic ground, visiting the country's two largest cities and its longest and deepest fjord. Start in Oslo before taking a scenic train...
Recent trip reviews for Emily
How to Spend Two Weeks in Norway
Norway
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Sep 2 - Sep 23, 2019
Brønnøysund to Stockholm
Norway
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Aug 15 - Aug 30, 2019
Emily did a super good job building a trip around my existing constraints and interests. Two wishes for the kimkim platform:
- Itemized cost shown both as the trip gets built and when I’m billed.
- Not asking me to review twice, once in TrustPilot and once here.
7 Days in Norway - 8 Unique Itinerary Ideas
Norway
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Jul 6 - Jul 14, 2019
Amazing trip and everything went perfectly and Emily's suggestions were excellent.
7 Days in Norway - 8 Unique Itinerary Ideas
Norway
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Jul 6 - Jul 14, 2019
Emily was amazing and the trip was perfect! We had a sense of what we wanted to do, and Emily made it absolutely flawless. We saw the most amazing scenery, our guide Julia was delightful, and we had the trip of a lifetime! Highly recommend pulpit rock, Kjerag, Via Ferrata Trolltunga, Trollstein, overnight cruise up fjord, kajaking....amazing service and trip!
thank you!
5 Days - Bergen, Fijords, Oslo
Norway
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Jul 29 - Aug 3, 2018
Norway
Norway
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May 29 - May 31, 2018
Both Emily and Thomas were amazing to work with for our adventures. Thank you both for making our vacation fabulous and fantastic!!!
Thank you for including us and Norway in your Scandinavian adventure!