Lofoten Islands Trips and Tours

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Off-Season Highlights of the Lofoten Islands

The word is out on the Lofoten Islands, especially in summer. Traveling in the off-season is an ideal option to bypass the crowds—and luckily, it's easy to go at any time of year. Here's what you can expect to find September through May.

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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Norway
Travel specialist Mar Quiñones
active 16 hours ago

Mar Quiñones

Hi! 
I'm Mar, a Mexican who loves to travel, explore the world, and see its incredible diversity. I deeply fell in love with Norway, one of the most beautiful countries in the world, whether in...

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Travel specialist Anders Westlund
active 2 days ago

Anders Westlund

I've been working in the travel and hospitality industry almost my whole life. Born in Bodø, and growing up both in the north of Norway as well as living most of my life in the south, I have come...

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Travel specialist Mathia Pacenti
active 2 hours ago

Mathia Pacenti

I am a passionate traveler who, after exploring for many years our wonderful planet, has fallen in love with the majestic nature of Norway. I have worked with tourists all over the country as a...

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Travel specialist Katie Acheson-Gray
active 17 hours ago

Katie Acheson-Gray

I am originally from the UK, but I have been working and travelling across Norway for 5 years now. After two years of living in Norway's most northern and remote region, I soon realised the...

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Trip Reviews for Norway

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Our trip was absolutely amazing! Thanks Tom f...
Norway | Dec 9 - Dec 16, 2024

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Chania F.
Kenya | Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024

Our trip was absolutely amazing! Thanks Tom for all the great suggestions, patience with all the questions and changes, and efficiency in always getting back to me quickly and thoroughly. Your ideas of how we could have a magical time with a family with two young kids in Norway and Lapland were perfect.
Thanks again!!

Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Dec 17, 2024

Hi Chania.

Thanks for your kind words, and I am very happy to hear that the trip went nice so you could enjoy the time with your family. It was great cooperating with you too and glad we could make a great trip together :)

All the best and thank you too.

Best regards,
Tom

Loving Norway and Finland
Norway | Dec 6 - Dec 15, 2024

Brett
Brett F.
Australia | Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024
We absolutely loved this short trip through Northern Norway and Lapland and Estonia. Mathias was a pleasure to deal with and got back to us with any of our queries immediately. All the day tours were fantastic and I would recommend (as always) kimkim to organise further trips. Read more

We absolutely loved this short trip through Northern Norway and Lapland and Estonia. Mathias was a pleasure to deal with and got back to us with any of our queries immediately. All the day tours were fantastic and I would recommend (as always) kimkim to organise further trips.

Hotel Reviews
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
Rovaniemi

The hot tub room was sublime. We spied the northern lights and a colourful meteor shower after being notified by alarm through the hotel to the room. The staff at reception were extremely helpful and polite and I would recommend staying here to anyone if in the Santa Claus Village area.

Authenticity & Character
We’ll set out rooms for viewing the sky and the hot tub was amazing in the cold snow.
Location
Located quietly away from the main village area making it feel more intimate.
Staff
Staff were extremely polite helpful and professional.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms are exceptionally well kept and set out.
Hotel Fabian
Helsinki

The hotel is close to everything and our room was excellent. The staff were amazing and prepared early breakfasts for us on 2 days which was exceptional, considering our early schedules. I would recommend this place to anyone staying in Helsinki.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel felt extremely comfortable and homely.
Location
It was close to everything even the Xmas Market.
Staff
Everybztaff member we dealt with was extremely helpful and polite with their advice on things to do and see and in making our stay feel very personal.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were very clean and tidy and well set out.
Santa Claus Holiday Village
Rovaniemi

The hotel seemed central for most tours outside the village and is placed in a good location. The staff seem respectful but not overly helpful or knowledgeable. The rooms are adequate but lack heating, which was definitely felt in the Rovaniemi winter. We used the sauna with the door open to help heat the room. The restaurants provide plain fare with a five star price. Everything closes way too early making a rushed feeling to get around if excursions are organised during the day.

Authenticity & Character
Certainly delivers on its marketed character
Location
Excellent central location
Staff
A lot needed to exhibit more enthusiasm and knowledge of the area and facilities.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room definitely needed better heating as the floors and room temperature were too cold to walk around comfortably and relaxed inside without keeping socks and warm clothing on.
Scandic Ishavshotel
Tromsø

The hotel is in an excellent location with most things nearby. It is well kept and the rooms were comfortable.

Activity Reviews
Historical City Walk
Historical City Walk
Tromsø

Astrid was a brilliant guide with a pleasant and knowledgable character. Her stories were captivating and we loved the tour she provided.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Astrid was a wonderful guide for this tour.
Dog Sledding
Dog Sledding
Tromsø

This was our favourite tour. It was great fun and really interactive. The staff were all fantastic and made it feel really authentic and not touristy. The dogs looked well cared for and it was great to be able to interact with them before and after the sledding without feeling pressured to move on.

Quality of Experience
Something very different and fun.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
All the staff we met were really enthusiastic about the dogs.
Transport
On time, comfortable and our driver was pleasant.
Day Trip To Tallinn
Helsinki

This is a great day trip and old Tallinn is a beautiful area to spend the day.

Reindeer Safari & Farm Visit
Rovaniemi

It feels very touristy which it is, but we had great fun and the staff were all lovely.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
If you took the time to talk with the staff and ask them all about the reindeer, they were fantastic and really informative about how they look after them.
Transport
Northern Lights Hunting in Santas Village
Rovaniemi

We only just saw lights far in the distance through the camera for a second, however the overall experience out in the quiet with the staff made for an exceptional night.

Quality of Experience
The staff made the night really enjoyable.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They kept us entertained all through the night when we had a distinct lack of Aurora watching to help fill in the time. The staff really were great company.
Transport
Silent eSnowmobile Safari
Rovaniemi

This was great fun and went for a really good amount of time. Loved the countryside and the overall experience.

Quality of Experience
What a great bit of fun
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was really enjoyable to be around and made everything seem easy, smooth and relaxing.
Transport
Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad

Dream winter vacation to Norway
Norway | Nov 20 - Nov 30, 2024

Michelle
Michelle C.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Dec 07, 2024
We had the most fantastic trip to Norway! Anna made the planning process so easy and when it came time to travel, everything was seamless with all of our booking information in one place. Anna gave great suggestions and advice for our trip! Oslo was such a neat city and we loved everything we did there! We visited Stavanger which was such a unique and cozy city. The fjord cruise was absolutely beautiful. In Bergen, we did a walking tour with a local, John, who was phenomenal. He was... Read more

We had the most fantastic trip to Norway! Anna made the planning process so easy and when it came time to travel, everything was seamless with all of our booking information in one place. Anna gave great suggestions and advice for our trip!

Oslo was such a neat city and we loved everything we did there! We visited Stavanger which was such a unique and cozy city. The fjord cruise was absolutely beautiful.

In Bergen, we did a walking tour with a local, John, who was phenomenal. He was informative and continually checked that we were okay to keep going. John asked about our interests and gave us suggestions of places to visit. This walking tour was easily the most memorable part of the trip!

Our train ride to Flåm and our fjord cruise to the Viking Valley were breathtakingly beautiful! We enjoyed the Viking Valley, however due to being the off season, there was a 3 hour gap between the closing time of the valley and the shuttle ride back to Flåm.

We created memories to last a lifetime and I’ve already recommended KimKim to numerous friends and family! Thank you!!

Hotel Reviews
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Oslo

The Clarion Hotel The Hub in Oslo was fantastic. Everything was great, and it was definitely my favorite hotel during the trip. The location was perfect, making it easy to explore Oslo.

Scandic Stavanger Park
Stavanger

Scandic Stavanger Park was decent. We initially didn't have towels in our room, but the staff quickly resolved the issue. The location was great, which made up for any minor inconveniences.

Zander K Hotel
Bergen

Zander K Hotel in Bergen was fantastic. The location was very walkable, and the flexibility and service were great.

Activity Reviews
Explore Bergen with a Local
Explore Bergen with a Local
Bergen

This was easily the most memorable part of our trip. John was informative and knowledgeable about the city and gave us great suggestions based on our interests. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with John!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nærøyfjord Cruise & Viking Valley Tour
Nærøyfjord Cruise & Viking Valley Tour
Norway

The fjord cruise was absolutely breathtaking. The Viking Valley was interesting and I’m glad we visited.

Quality of Experience
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A shuttle near closing time of the valley
Transport
Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord & Pulpit Rock
Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord & Pulpit Rock
Stavanger

The Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock was beautiful. Despite being a bit tired from the overnight train, the cruise itself was an amazing experience.

Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad