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Krista Muuk

Hi!

During my travels I love to explore the diversity of each country. Originally from Estonia, I have travelled in many countries and try to experience all that different cultures and nature can give us.

Norway is a great example of beautiful nature and opportunities that everyone should experience. And I love that there's always a new way to discover places in Norway. For example different season and weather give you a totally new experience. I am here to help you see all that as well.

How did you get involved in travel?

"As my life took me towards aviation after high school, then I started to take as much advantage of the possibilities for travel as I could. Each trip got me more interested in new places to discover. And planning the trips themselves has been one part of it that I have enjoyed. This has led me here, to discover all the parts of Norway and to help you with your trip here."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I think each travel has something new. Great new sights of nature in Norway, culture in Ukraine, less known places in UK for hiking and unique scenery of Iceland. You just need to be more creative and be open to explore the hidden parts of each new place."

Krista is part of the following groups: Norway Travel Agents, Norway Family Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Krista

Norway is wonderful and unforgettable
Norway | Oct 23 - Nov 6, 2024

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Ng F.
Indonesia | Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024
The trip to Norway is wonderful and unforgettable. We are four to go on 23 October 2024. We enjoy Bergen but I think too long to stay there. Bergen is a lovely city. We also love Flam , Bodo but Bodo stay 1 night is not enough. Most of all we love more Lofoten. The view there is beautiful. All the trip and activity were all managed well. Your local specialist Krista and Fenne and the 24 customer care is very helpfull. The respond is quick when we need help. Hotel all good and very near to... Read more

The trip to Norway is wonderful and unforgettable. We are four to go on 23 October 2024. We enjoy Bergen but I think too long to stay there. Bergen is a lovely city. We also love Flam , Bodo but Bodo stay 1 night is not enough. Most of all we love more Lofoten. The view there is beautiful. All the trip and activity were all managed well. Your local specialist Krista and Fenne and the 24 customer care is very helpfull. The respond is quick when we need help. Hotel all good and very near to ferry, train station, Unluckily our Aurora hunting was cancelled twice due to bad weather in Lofoten.
But luckily the last day in Bodo we got a very good local guide Mr. Ivar. He is very good, patient, very experience, high responsibility. Actually we already hopeless because the weather is very bad in Bodo. Is raining and snowing. But Mr. Ivar
convince us that we can still see the Northern Lights if we are willing to drive about 6 hours in return to the east. Then we told him we willing. He is very experience tour guide and also driver. AS he said finally we can see the very beautiful Northern Lights. He also help us to take many nice photos. Thanks very much to Kimkim and Mr.Ivar. The car also very nice car include drink and snack. Will introduce Kimkim to my friends

Activity Review
Northern Lights Safari from Bodø, Northern Norway
Northern Lights Safari from Bodø, Northern Norway
Bodø

Excellent. Your tour guide Is very good and experience. Without him we were impossible to se the Northern Lights. We thanks Mr. Ivar

Quality of Experience
private transfer, hotel, activity,
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Nov 13, 2024

Hi!
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience in Norway! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring Bergen, Flåm, Bodø, and especially the stunning Lofoten Islands. It's wonderful that our team was able to assist you along the way. While the weather in Lofoten wasn’t ideal for aurora hunting, we're so glad Mr. Ivar went above and beyond to make it happen in Bodø, and you finally got to see the Northern Lights! We'll pass along your kind words to him.
Thank you again, and I wish you great future adventures!
Krista

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Norway in late September
Norway | Sep 20 - Oct 1, 2024

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Kay H.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2024
Positives
Krista was very responsive.
Patrick, our guide for “Forest to Fjord” was very good. Please note, however, that our itinerary indicated this would be a two hour experience and it actually was about five hours (10 to 3). Also, we were not informed that we should pack a lunch for this day but managed to purchase food at a mountain cafe.
Particularly good: in Oslo on the island — outdoor Norway folklife, Kon Tiki and the Fram museums. Negatives:
The Oslo Evening on the fjord dinner... Read more

Positives
Krista was very responsive.
Patrick, our guide for “Forest to Fjord” was very good. Please note, however, that our itinerary indicated this would be a two hour experience and it actually was about five hours (10 to 3). Also, we were not informed that we should pack a lunch for this day but managed to purchase food at a mountain cafe.
Particularly good: in Oslo on the island — outdoor Norway folklife, Kon Tiki and the Fram museums.

Negatives:
The Oslo Evening on the fjord dinner trip was too long and had no interpretation. Though a beautiful cruise you might inform clients it’s really a “party” and drinking scene.
The cancellation of our excursion trip to Fjareland was very disappointing—we still await a refund from you. This also led to a lot of spare time with nothing to do in Balestrand, as the weather turned cold.
The payment mix up at Sogndal Quality Hotel was irritating but did get worked out.
It would be helpful to alert future travelers to leaner offerings and closures when traveling so late in September to Norway.

Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 10, 2024

Thank you so much for your detailed feedback, Kay! We're glad to hear you enjoyed parts of your trip, especially the “Forest to Fjord” experience with Patrick and the Oslo attractions. I apologize for the extended duration of the tour and the lack of lunch information, as well as the unexpected cancellation of the Fjærland excursion and the inconvenience at Sogndal Quality Hotel. We'll ensure future travelers are better informed about seasonal closures and experiences like the Oslo fjord dinner. I truly appreciate your input and wish you all the best for future travels! Krista

Overall, the service provided by kimkim was very professional & complete.
Norway | Sep 5 - Sep 21, 2024

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Wayne G.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2024
Overall, the service provided by kimkim was very professional & very complete. Krista was very responsive to our inquiries & comments. When we needed assistance, Krista, Fenne, or a member of her team were right there for us. The route that kimkim suggested for us was very nice and we enjoyed the variety of small towns & larger cities. We were able to follow the route with little or no problems. Our group had rented a van separately from kimkim, and drove ourselves around mostly Norway,... Read more

Overall, the service provided by kimkim was very professional & very complete. Krista was very responsive to our inquiries & comments. When we needed assistance, Krista, Fenne, or a member of her team were right there for us.

The route that kimkim suggested for us was very nice and we enjoyed the variety of small towns & larger cities. We were able to follow the route with little or no problems. Our group had rented a van separately from kimkim, and drove ourselves around mostly Norway, although we started & ended in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The hotels kimkim arranged for us were for the most part very satisfactory. They were clean, comfortable and provided a nice breakfast. The Scandic byparken in Bergen didn't quite measure up & I have communicated directly about that with kimkim.

Next, I'll address the RIB tours. The first one we did at Geiranger with Fjord Guiding, which is a fairly large, smooth operation & the boat ride & tour were fantastic. Our guide & driver, Mario was, informative, clever and quite enjoyable. I couldn't have wanted anything more than what Mario provided.
The 2nd RIB tour was with Balestrand Adventure in Balestrand. While this Company is much smaller, they did an adequate job & provided a nice experience. Ole, our guide was informative, and provided a nice history of the area while showing us the beauty of the fjord.
The 3rd RIB tour was in Flom, with FjordSafari, also a fairly large operation. Our guide and driver Lucas was very easy to listen to, and he delivered his story with humor as he easily shared his knowledge of the region. This one was my personal favorite of the RIB tours, and included a stop at a village known for goat cheese.

We took two Gondola rides, and while the views at Andalsnes were obscured by fog at the top half of the mountain, the views at Loen were great. In general the gondola rides were a great experience.

We also took a ride on a Funicular in Bergen, which was a very nice experience. The views of Bergen, a large city, from the top of the mountain was beautiful.

While at Bergen, we took a partial-day trip on a ferry to Rosendal, just under a 2 hour ride each way. While the area near the dock at Rosendal is a nice area, I do think it would be more enjoyable during the summer, in that many shops and restaurants were closed for the season when we were there SEP 14. Apparently there is a larger business area a bit of a hike from the dock which we did not visit. The boat/ferry is very comfortable, but the whole experience does not warrant most of a day, at least not in the off-season.

We also participated in a sauna which was situated on a boat tied up to the dock in Flom. While the activity was fun & certainly different, the experience was somewhat marred by the attitude & actions of the person serving as an attendant. We received little instruction or cautions and he seemed more interested in seeing that we were done by a certain time so he could clean. Not a very welcoming attitude.

In summary, it was a great trip & I would use kimkim again if we were to travel in an area they serve.

Hotel Review
Oset Fjellhotell
Gol

This is a very nice family-run hotel in the mountains above Gol. Great experience, although its a long way from anything else. That's ok, they have everything you need.

Authenticity & Character
family run, you deal with the family.
Location
middle of nowhere.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 06, 2024
Hi Wayne! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great trip overall and that the itinerary offered a nice mix of experiences, from the variety of towns to the RIB tours and gondola rides. We appreciate your kind words about our team's responsiveness, and we're glad we could assist you throughout your journey. We also appreciate the constructive feedback, especially regarding your stay at Scandic Byparken and the sauna... Read more

Hi Wayne!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great trip overall and that the itinerary offered a nice mix of experiences, from the variety of towns to the RIB tours and gondola rides. We appreciate your kind words about our team's responsiveness, and we're glad we could assist you throughout your journey.

We also appreciate the constructive feedback, especially regarding your stay at Scandic Byparken and the sauna experience in Flåm. Your insights are incredibly valuable, and we will follow up to ensure these concerns are addressed for future travelers. Thank you again for trusting us with your travels!

Best wishes,
Krista

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Great time in Scandinavia
Norway | Jul 14 - Jul 24, 2024

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Michael P.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
All of our guides (Oslo, Bergen, 3 in Copenhagen) were excellent. Hotel in Copenhagen (D'Angleterre) was fantastic, the best of the lot. We would have preferred a hotel like that in Oslo. Overall scheduling was really good. Read more

All of our guides (Oslo, Bergen, 3 in Copenhagen) were excellent. Hotel in Copenhagen (D'Angleterre) was fantastic, the best of the lot. We would have preferred a hotel like that in Oslo. Overall scheduling was really good.

Activity Reviews
Fløibanen
Fløibanen
Bergen
Private tour of Oslo's highlights: Fram Museum, Vigeland Park, and Holmenkollen Hill
Private tour of Oslo's highlights: Fram Museum, Vigeland Park, and Holmenkollen Hill
Oslo

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable.

A Norwegian evening on the fjord
A Norwegian evening on the fjord
Oslo

The trip around Oslo was beautiful. The food could have been a lot better.

Day trip to Fjærland
Day trip to Fjærland
Norway

Beautiful landscape and sites. Weather wasn't great so views were limited.

Cultural Walk with a Local in Bergen
Cultural Walk with a Local in Bergen
Bergen

Bergen is a beautiful city and the walk was nice. Probably a bit too long or perhaps a little far off the beaten path.

Boat Trip and Dinner at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant
Boat Trip and Dinner at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant
Bergen

This was a lot of fun. The folks at the restaurant did a great job making it a fun evening

Private tour Copenhagen Walking Tour & Canal Cruise
Private tour Copenhagen Walking Tour & Canal Cruise
Copenhagen

Our guide Joanne was fantastic. Very knowledgable and lots of enthusiasm for Copenhagen. Canal cruise was great.

Northern Zealand Private Day Trip with Kronborg & Frederiksborg Castle Visit
Northern Zealand Private Day Trip with Kronborg & Frederiksborg Castle Visit
Copenhagen

Castles were amazing and our guide was very good,

Private Copenhagen Food Tour
Private Copenhagen Food Tour
Copenhagen

This was terrific. Our guide Vincci was great, very knowledgeable and passionate about the Copenhagen food scene and the cultural vibe of the city.

Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Jul 25, 2024

Dear Michael,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your trip and had a great experience with our guides in Oslo, Bergen, and Copenhagen, as well as your stay at the Hotel D'Angleterre. It was a pleasure to work with you, and we appreciate your insights.

Warm regards,
Krista

Norway is spectacular, travel arrangements were good but not great.
Norway | Jul 8 - Jul 18, 2024

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Nancy B.
Montello, WI | Reviewed on Jul 21, 2024
Overall we enjoyed our trip very much. The location of the lodgings were all very good and the Farm Stay in Aurland was outstanding. The activities were for the most part good, adequately described and what my granddaughter enjoyed. What needs improvement:
1. I had to open an internet browser on my phone to get to the itinerary multiple times every day. The links to tickets sent me to a pdf that I could not open. When I was in Portugal through KimKim I had an easy to use app that allowed me... Read more

Overall we enjoyed our trip very much. The location of the lodgings were all very good and the Farm Stay in Aurland was outstanding. The activities were for the most part good, adequately described and what my granddaughter enjoyed.

What needs improvement:
1. I had to open an internet browser on my phone to get to the itinerary multiple times every day. The links to tickets sent me to a pdf that I could not open. When I was in Portugal through KimKim I had an easy to use app that allowed me to access everything.
2. The details about transitions could have been better. For example information about how to get to our farmstay from Aurland. And clearer instructions about where to find scheduled buses and shuttles, trains etc.
3. I didn't like that I couldn't change train and bus tickets. Flexibility is key when I travel and I was told that I couldn't change a train ticket or a bus ticket several times, so just lost money on that booking and had to rebook myself. For example we were late arriving, the airline delayed our luggage by two days so I had to change our train ticket to Geillo and pay for it. Then once there we we had to get a taxi because we missed our connection. Lots of extra expense because of the inflexibility. This happened several times.
4. We didn't know the Farmstead in Aurland prepared gourmet meals at night as part of the booking. While this was a nice surprise, we would have missed one of the dinners due to a late booking for the Rib Boat tour. Luckily the Farmstay agreed to delay our dinner until we returned. Also luckily they had bikes we could ride back and forth to Aurland-which KimKim did not mention.
5. Had to get a taxi to and from the horseback riding and figure that out ourselves.
6. We enjoyed the rib boat ride, the horseback riding, and the whitewater rafting. The zip lining was a disappointment and didn't seem very safe, and the mountain biking was likewise less than safe. My daughter who is a good bike rider fell and injured her knee and hand.

Hotel Review
29|2 Aurland
Aurland

This was the best place we stayed on our trip to Norway! Charming accommodations, great breakfast and gourmet dinners overnight prepared from their garden and local providers. Very accommodating management who helped us figure out biking into town to make our rib boat tour and arranged a late dinner upon our return. Beautiful area, highly recommended!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Jul 24, 2024

Dear Nancy,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed your trip, particularly the Farm Stay in Aurland and most of the activities.

I apologize for the inconveniences you experienced. Your concerns about activity safety are being addressed and we regret any additional expenses you incurred. I appreciate your insights and we will use them to improve our services.

Thank you for choosing us. I wish you many great travels in the future!

Warm regards,
Krista

Absolutely wonderful Norway trip…
Norway | Jun 24 - Jul 6, 2024

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Ernie E.
North Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2024
Absolutely wonderful trip thanks to kimkim’s assistance. Krista was wonderful, very accommodating and patiently answered hundreds of questions for weeks. She assisted with w everything from driving directions to detailed hotel preferences to restaurant suggestions and touristy highlights. We printed her daily itinerary, confirmation numbers, reservations and driving directions as back up in case we couldn’t get online. It was so helpful we ended up using it daily as reference. Everything... Read more

Absolutely wonderful trip thanks to kimkim’s assistance. Krista was wonderful, very accommodating and patiently answered hundreds of questions for weeks. She assisted with w everything from driving directions to detailed hotel preferences to restaurant suggestions and touristy highlights. We printed her daily itinerary, confirmation numbers, reservations and driving directions as back up in case we couldn’t get online. It was so helpful we ended up using it daily as reference.

Everything went very smoothly without any problems. We received assistance during a minor emergency in the middle of the night.

Thank you Krista and Kimkim. Will definitely use again and highly recommended.

Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Jul 14, 2024
Dear Ernie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I am thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing trip and that my assistance made a positive impact on your experience. It was my pleasure to accommodate your needs and answer all your questions. I’m glad the daily itinerary, driving directions, hotel preferences, restaurant suggestions, and touristy highlights were helpful and that everything went smoothly for you. I’m also relieved that you received the necessary assistance... Read more

Dear Ernie,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I am thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing trip and that my assistance made a positive impact on your experience.

It was my pleasure to accommodate your needs and answer all your questions. I’m glad the daily itinerary, driving directions, hotel preferences, restaurant suggestions, and touristy highlights were helpful and that everything went smoothly for you.

I’m also relieved that you received the necessary assistance during your minor emergency. Your safety and comfort are very important to me.

Thank you for choosing Kimkim and for your high recommendation!

Warm regards,
Krista

The whole team at Kimkim was amazing!
Norway | Jun 4 - Jun 17, 2024

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ROSA S.
| Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024
The whole team at Kimkim was amazing. Krista, Fenne and Olivia worked with us at the planning stage, and David and Rufo helped us out while in Norway. All interactions with all of the members were very helpful. All the planned activities were excellent, and so were the private guides. The car transfers between airport and hotels were on time and very good. We had a plane cancelation during the last leg of our trip, but we got immediate help and reassurance on what to do and expect from... Read more

The whole team at Kimkim was amazing. Krista, Fenne and Olivia worked with us at the planning stage, and David and Rufo helped us out while in Norway. All interactions with all of the members were very helpful. All the planned activities were excellent, and so were the private guides. The car transfers between airport and hotels were on time and very good. We had a plane cancelation during the last leg of our trip, but we got immediate help and reassurance on what to do and expect from the Norway airlines.
We will use Kimkim again for our future trips.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Oslo City
Oslo

Friendly staff, great location for taking earlier trains, a little noisy Great breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Location
close to the train station
Staff
Very helpful and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kviknes Hotel
Balestrand

Friendly service, great rooms, great views, great location Both buffet and a la carte dinner available

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Heimly Pensjonat
Flåm

Good and friendly service. Good breakfast and dinner

Authenticity & Character
Location
Fabulous view. A bit away from the main street which was good for us
Staff
Friendly staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Scandic Neptun
Bergen

We had a renovated room which made it good, but not a good view. The hotel was a bit too big for our liking.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Brosundet
Ålesund

A very nice boutique hotel! Great breakfast! Excellent a la carte restaurant within the hotel

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Scandic Svolvær
Svolvær
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Scandic Oslo Airport
Gardermoen
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Oslo private tour
Oslo private tour
Oslo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise
Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise
Oslo

A must for any visitor to Oslo

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cidertasting & Lunch/Snack
Cidertasting & Lunch/Snack
Balestrand

Really enjoyed this activity - Great hosts

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Explore Bergen with a local
Explore Bergen with a local
Bergen

Despite the rain and cold, we had a great experience. Synnøve, the guide was so friendly and knowledgeable

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Synnøve was great!
Fløibanen
Fløibanen
Bergen
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Very modern funicular
Fjordcruise Ålesund - Geiranger (Return)
Fjordcruise Ålesund - Geiranger (Return)
Norway
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cruise in Trollfjorden
Cruise in Trollfjorden
Svolvær
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Jun 20, 2024

Hi Rosa,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with our team. We are all delighted that our efforts made your trip to Norway memorable.

It's great to know that you enjoyed the planned activities, private guides, and timely car transfers. We understand how stressful a flight cancellation can be, so we're glad we could assist and reassure you promptly.

Wishing you many more great adventures in the future!
Krista

A trip of a life time....
Norway | Apr 13 - Apr 19, 2024

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Crystal W.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024
Our trip was a blast; my partner and I had a great time. Flam was one of the most beautiful places we have ever seen. The Viking Village was a blast and very educational. If we could have changed something, it would have been to fly out of Bergen instead of taking an 8-hour train ride the day before when we had to take a 12-hour plane flight. If we visit again, we would love to cruise to all the sites instead of using so much land transportation. While it was beautiful to travel by... Read more

Our trip was a blast; my partner and I had a great time. Flam was one of the most beautiful places we have ever seen. The Viking Village was a blast and very educational.

If we could have changed something, it would have been to fly out of Bergen instead of taking an 8-hour train ride the day before when we had to take a 12-hour plane flight. If we visit again, we would love to cruise to all the sites instead of using so much land transportation. While it was beautiful to travel by train and bus, it took up a lot of time.

Hotel Reviews
Hotell Bondeheimen
Oslo

The rooms were great and the staff was excellent.

Authenticity & Character
The staff...
Location
Super close to all kinds of shopping.
Staff
Super kind and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Flåmsbrygga Hotel
Flåm

Great location, so beautiful. The front desk staff was excellent, and we had a great time at the onsite Pub.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Gourgous...
Staff
Very friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Absolutely loved the room, it was nice a cozy.
Zander K Hotel
Bergen

Really disappointed in this hotel. The rooms are cold and stale. The area of town it is in, is not the best.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The best part of the stay.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Fjord Sauna experience
Private Fjord Sauna experience
Norway

The sauna was beautiful and the water was cold. It was a total blast!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff was excellent.
Transport
Viking Day in Gudvangen
Viking Day in Gudvangen
Gudvangen

Staff was great.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Norway in a Nutshell Tour
Norway in a Nutshell Tour
Norway

Beautiful!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Food and Culture walk in Bergen
Food and Culture walk in Bergen
Bergen

Very interesting and fun. Our guide was outstanding. We lucked out with some great weather.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The best guide ever!
Transport
Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Apr 21, 2024

Hi Crystal!

Thank you so much for this amazing review! Sorry, that the stay in Bergen was not the best. But really great to hear that the overall experience was good and hope that you can explore more of Norway some day!

Wishing you all the best for your future travels!
Krista

Winter wonderland in Norway
Norway | Nov 28 - Dec 3, 2023

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Millie L.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
I am grateful to kimkim for creating a wonderful Norwegian experience. All of the guides, including Krista, Fenne, & Julia were so helpful and so quick to respond to all of my questions. We loved every city we stopped in but wished we had more time in Bergen. The day trip to Bergen was too much travel - boat (amazing), bus, train, bus again - and then we got lost for an hour trying to walk to our hotel as we did not have clear instructions on how to get to our hotel. We ended up only sleeping... Read more

I am grateful to kimkim for creating a wonderful Norwegian experience. All of the guides, including Krista, Fenne, & Julia were so helpful and so quick to respond to all of my questions. We loved every city we stopped in but wished we had more time in Bergen. The day trip to Bergen was too much travel - boat (amazing), bus, train, bus again - and then we got lost for an hour trying to walk to our hotel as we did not have clear instructions on how to get to our hotel. We ended up only sleeping in Bergen.
The highlight of the trip was Kirkenes and we were blessed to see the Northern Lights there!

Activity Reviews
Private Fjord Sauna experience
Private Fjord Sauna experience
Norway
Hunting the Northern Lights by Bus
Hunting the Northern Lights by Bus
Kirkenes
Norway in a Nutshell Tour
Norway in a Nutshell Tour
Norway

The boat trip on the fjords was beautiful. The rest of the "tour" consists solely of moving from one mode of transportation to the next, without any real sightseeing.

Husky Experience - winter 13:00
Husky Experience - winter 13:00
Kirkenes
Luggage Transfer Service
Luggage Transfer Service
Norway
Snowhotel Kirkenes Visit & Dinner Incl. Transfers
Snowhotel Kirkenes Visit & Dinner Incl. Transfers
Kirkenes
Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Dec 15, 2023

Hi Millie!
Thank you for this great review! Sorry that you didn't get to spend more time in Bergen, but hopefully you will have a chance to return some day to spend some more time there. But we are really glad to hear that the rest of the trip was amazing and you were also lucky to see the aurora while you were here.
Best wishes,
Krista

Convenience was phenomenal.
Norway | Oct 6 - Oct 17, 2023

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Lee W.
Parole, MD | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
local specialists were very communicative. having everything pre-booked was very convenient - no problems with excursions, hotels, etc....had some bad luck with early winter weather and road closures, but a ferry ride and saw other parts than planned - no worries! most places were great, one was only option in that town and led to an expensive meal (since no other options), so some more warning about out-of-the way places in off-season could have avoided that one perhaps...Tromso and... Read more

local specialists were very communicative. having everything pre-booked was very convenient - no problems with excursions, hotels, etc....had some bad luck with early winter weather and road closures, but a ferry ride and saw other parts than planned - no worries! most places were great, one was only option in that town and led to an expensive meal (since no other options), so some more warning about out-of-the way places in off-season could have avoided that one perhaps...Tromso and surroundings was beautiful. Learned tons for first kim-kim trial...would use again for sure...thanks!

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we got lucky - unbelievable evening - well guided - highlight of the trip for sure!

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RIB Boat tour Geiranger
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great guide = fun trip - off-season and still worth it - they provided perfect gear! would do again!

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Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Nov 21, 2023

Hi Lee!
Thank you for this review! I am glad that you had a great time and that you enjoyed it up in Northern Norway! Feel free to reach out if you decide to travel to Norway during the summer months! I am sure me and the team can give you some ideas and recommendations of where to travel to!
All the best from Southern Norway!
Krista