This is the best planned trip I have ever bee...
Norway | Mar 1 - Mar 15, 2025

Karen
Karen S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025

This is the best planned trip I have ever been on. Katie’s help was beyond expectations! The itinerary was seamless and easy to follow! Senja was my favorite place on the trip. It is the most beautiful place on earth. The fjord trip from Flan was another favorite. The guided city tours were exceptional giving a good overview and local content about history and the people. I love Norway and what it stands for: protection of the environment , free education and healthcare, low crime, emphasis on healthy living, recycling, electric transportation, care for its people. It was a spectacular vacation and I was sad to leave. The glaciated peaks and arctic air and water will be forever in my mind. Thank you so much for a beautiful trip! And Katie you were wonderful! I have never experienced the kind and thoughtful connection you provided on any tour I have taken. You are one of a kind. I would definitely book with you again.

Hotel Reviews
Norwegian Wild
Vangsvik
Authenticity & Character
Location location location
Location
This hotel is across the street from a national park. The views from the cabins are breath taking across the fjord.
Staff
They went the extra mile.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Thon Hotel Opera
Oslo

Easy access to train to the airport. There was a fire alarm at 2 am that had us leave the hotel and stand in the cold for about 1/2 hour .

Location
I liked the location. It was easy to use the buses and train
Staff
The staff was excellent. They helped me locate my iPad at the airport . A lady was on the phone quite awhile to ID my iPad . I took the express train in picked up my iPad and came back in an hour.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mefjord Brygge
Mefjordvær, Senjahopen

We had a house so we each had our own bedroom. That was nice for Chris because I snore. It was comfortable, local and not fancy.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The snow capped mountains and fjords were breathtaking
Staff
Everyone was helpful and guides were entertaining. However, they were not up on the geology of the area.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Not much really. It was an authentic local wood house.
Grand Hotel Terminus
Bergen

Nice hotel centrally located. The down comforters are too hot.

Staff
Staff was helpful and answered all of out questions
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Flåmsbrygga Hotel
Flåm

Room was right next to breakfast area. Very convenient.

Location
Staff
Didn’t use the staff much. Just to check in
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Northern Lights Safari
Northern Lights Safari
Senja

It’s hit or miss to see the northern lights but our guide made them available to see

Quality of Experience
Good informative guide
Discover Senja
Discover Senja
Senja

It was a blustery day with high winds. We did see a lot but it was very cloudy and overcast. The tour guides did a fair job considering the conditions.

Arctic Boat Safari in Senja
Arctic Boat Safari in Senja
Senja

Best part was watching the sea eagles and seagulls dive for fish. We got a really good show. Pictures were hard to get.

Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Bergen

The guide was well informed and gave us lots of history. The only improvement would be to not talk while walking . It was hard for me to hear everything. If the guide stopped and faced us while talking it would have been alot better.

Free day in Senja
Free day in Senja
Senja

Went for a walk in the national park. There was fresh powder and it was beautiful. We didn’t need snow shoes so that was nice.

Mostraumen Fjord Cruise from Bergen
Mostraumen Fjord Cruise from Bergen
Bergen

Lots of waterfalls!

Fjordcruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord
Fjordcruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord
Norway

This fjord was very special . I think all people visiting Norway should experience it. Pictures don’t do it justice.

Quality of Experience
Felt like I was in a National Geographic video! The beauty was overwhelming!
Transport
The ferry was perfect! Comfortable and easy to view surroundings!
Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert
Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert
Oslo

Guide was good. Probably walked 10 miles that day. I loved walking thru the different neighborhoods. We got a museum pass for use after the tour and the next day. Put in a lot of walking. Plus learned how to use the busses!

Flight from Southern Norway to Tromsø
Flight from Southern Norway to Tromsø
Norway

Flight was a normal flight. Got this picture out the window

Local specialist: Katie Acheson-Gray
Katie
Katie Acheson-Gray
Local specialist in Sørreisa | Replied on Mar 22, 2025

Hi Karen,
Thank you very much for the kind feedback, and lovely words about Norway. So glad to hear you enjoyed your time here, and I am so happy you got to experience the wonderful northern lights!
It was a pleasure putting this trip together for you, and hope we can welcome you all back another time - perhaps for the midnight sun season!
All the best,
Katie