Lofoten Islands Trips and Tours

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Norway Travel Insights

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 Katie Acheson-Gray
active 7 days ago

Katie Acheson-Gray

I'm passionate about outdoor adventures and authentic travel experiences, and I love to share that with others visiting Norway. After two years of living in Norway's most northern and remote...

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Travel specialist Mar Quiñones
active 9 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 Krista Muuk
active 12 hours ago

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...

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Travel specialist Mathia Pacenti
active 1 min ago

Mathia Pacenti

I am a passionate traveler who, after years of exploring our incredible planet, has fallen in love with Norway’s majestic landscapes. With experience as both a hotel receptionist and a guide, I...

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Trip Reviews for Norway

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

A 5 star scale is not sufficient to rate our epic journey to Norway.
Norway | Aug 2 - Aug 11, 2024

Jodi
Jodi H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025
A 5 star scale is not sufficient to rate my experience planning a trip to Norway with Mathia! I sought an off-the-beaten path, stunning, relaxing, reinvigorating adventure with my teenage son. After being told by Norwegians and American friends who had traveled to the quieter Northern regions that our desire to explore up there in a relatively short trip was ambitious and that the weather would be risky, But Mathia inspired me to trust his love for the region and orchestrated an itinerary... Read more

A 5 star scale is not sufficient to rate my experience planning a trip to Norway with Mathia! I sought an off-the-beaten path, stunning, relaxing, reinvigorating adventure with my teenage son. After being told by Norwegians and American friends who had traveled to the quieter Northern regions that our desire to explore up there in a relatively short trip was ambitious and that the weather would be risky, But Mathia inspired me to trust his love for the region and orchestrated an itinerary that captured exactly what we were seeking...and more! Of course it's impossible to see everything that this otherworldly country has to offer, but I know we used every day well, without having to skim through a landscape that must not be rushed. When I made a mistake in booking a flight, Mathia heroically and selflessly adjusted the plan at the 11.9th hour and we didn't miss a beat. I have ZERO regrets about how we spent our time. We felt well taken care of by innkeepers and adventure guides known to Mathia. We tasted the local flavors. We fell into the rhythms of the midnight sun. I will forever be grateful for Mathia for making this dream trip possible and would trust him again in a heartbeat!

Local specialist: Mathia Pacenti
Mathia
Mathia Pacenti
Local specialist in Vesterålen, Norway | Replied on Apr 15, 2025

Dear Jodi,
Thank you very much for your amazing review.
It has been a true pleasure organizing this trip for you and your son. I especially loved the opportunity to share the beautiful region I call home—Vesterålen—with you. It's always special when guests get to truly experience the magic of this place, and I’m so happy you did. Our cooperation throughout the planning process was exciting, and getting to meet in person during their stay—twice—was absolutely lovely. Wishing you and her family all the very best, and I hope Vesterålen will welcome you back again soon. :)
Best Regards
Mathia

Our Norway trip exceeded our expectation beyond imagination!!!!!
Norway | Mar 16 - Apr 5, 2025

Yumi
Yumi A.
Kent, WA | Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025
This is our third trip with Kimkim. We absolutely had a wonderful time traveling by car in Norway. We couldn’t have done it without our Kimkim consultant, Kadri, booking agent, Fenne, and 24/7 assistance agent, David. It was a beautifully smooth operation they run as a team. Kadri listened to what we wanted: slower pace, and accommodations (boutique hotel, cottage or cabin) with beautiful views and balcony or deck when possible. She met our wish to perfection! You cannot imagine how much... Read more

This is our third trip with Kimkim. We absolutely had a wonderful time traveling by car in Norway. We couldn’t have done it without our Kimkim consultant, Kadri, booking agent, Fenne, and 24/7 assistance agent, David. It was a beautifully smooth operation they run as a team. Kadri listened to what we wanted: slower pace, and accommodations (boutique hotel, cottage or cabin) with beautiful views and balcony or deck when possible. She met our wish to perfection! You cannot imagine how much we enjoyed staying at each hotel, cottage or cabin with absolutely gorgeous views!! Fenne did all the bookings perfectly (which is not as easy as you think based on our experience), and she was always quick to communicate with us like Kadri. Lastly, but not least, David. We knew that there are a team of people on the other side of WhatsApp messages and calls, but we happened to get help from David most of the time. Norway is a large country with so many roads and ferries. There were some road closures as well due to snow David was always there to help us navigate our way. Just for a few of many examples, we once changed our itinerary at the last moment by going to Kvitnes to stay over night, rather than driving to Hennningsvaer directly as originally planned. We thought we just had to plug in the driving route with google maps, but it showed 2 ferry rides. So, we talked to David and he found a solution by plugging in 2 towns in between, that made it shorter routes without ferry rides. We couldn’t have done it, but he could do it quickly with his local knowledge. When our flight was delayed, he informed the hotel of our late arrival as well as arranging for our dinner. We loved the seamless team efforts to make our Norway experience just so superb beyond our imagination! Thank you for everything. We loved our Norway trip and will cherish the beautiful memory forever.

Hotel Reviews
Grand Hotel Oslo
Oslo

The Grand Hotel Oslo was elegant and glamorous. We loved its location, and it felt very luxurious to stay there. If we ever go back to Oslo, we would definitely stay there again.

Kilsti Compact Lodge
Eidsdal

Kilsti Compact Lodge was a fantastic choice with stunning views. We appreciated the option to ask for a food box due to its isolated location. The experience was wonderful and unforgettable.

Opus XVI
Bergen

Opus XVI was centrally located and very elegant. As someone interested in music, the name after Edvard Grieg and the accompanying biography made it an even more unique and delightful stay.

Storfjord Hotel
Storfjord

Storfjord Hotel was our favorite. It offered a gorgeous view, exceptional personal attention from the staff, and our room came with a balcony, perfect for relaxing. Even before booking, I upgraded the room after checking their website, and it was worth it.

Local specialist: Kadri Talvik
Kadri
Kadri Talvik
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Apr 11, 2025

Hi Yumi,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a real pleasure helping you design this journey, and I’m thrilled to hear it met your vision. I’m so glad you enjoyed our wonderful country and got all the help necessary from our team to make it the best trip ever!!
Wishing you continued inspiration in your travels and work – and hopefully, our paths cross again someday!
Warm regards,
Kadri

A wonderful trip!.
Norway | Apr 5 - Apr 9, 2025

Anne
Anne B.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025
Anders was amazing at setting up my trip. He answered all my many questions and helped design a wonderful itinerary.
Jacob was there everyday when I emailed . and was always so helpful and encouraging!
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Anders was amazing at setting up my trip. He answered all my many questions and helped design a wonderful itinerary.
Jacob was there everyday when I emailed . and was always so helpful and encouraging!

Hotel Reviews
Quality Hotel Ålesund
Ålesund

Lovely hotel. Right there in town. Great breakfast buffet. Very helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Scandic Torget
Bergen

Perfect location! Comfy bed!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Art Nouveau and Maritime History Tour
Art Nouveau and Maritime History Tour
Ålesund

Lucas our guide was warm and personable and had great knowledge about the history of Alesund.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fløibanen  Funicular Experience (tickets included)
Fløibanen Funicular Experience (tickets included)
Bergen
Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Anders Westlund

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