What an amazing trip! Went with my wife for o...
Norway
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Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2024
What an amazing trip! Went with my wife for our 20 year anniversary to Norway. I didn’t know much about the country so enlisted the help of kimkim. They created an excellent itinerary and the hotel selection was top notch.
I felt at ease knowing key activities to do and where to go with the detailed descriptions they provided.
The best part for sure was the Igloo stay near Tromso and all the activities such as snowmobiling ( + ice fishing) and dog sledding. We were blessed with seeing the northern lights 3 of the 3 nights. During the trip, an issue came up and kimkim resolved it immediately so it was yet another thing not to worry about.
Thank you for your help!!
Hotel Reviews
First room given was a bit small, but contacted kimkim and they upgraded us for the rest of the stay.
Perfect location! Great breakfast for
Amazing location!! Great view of the attic ocean and steps away from all buses to all tours
Activity Reviews
This is a cozy trip. On our itinerary, we shared the boat with about 10 other parties so it wasn't crowded at all. The boat includes a cafeteria and they give you blankets to stay warm.
Took advantage of the Oslo pass to visit the Munch museum, Fram, ride the public bus, and got a discount at a restaurant in Akker Brugge.
We did the Oslo cruise and the Bergen cruise. The one in Bergen was more impressive in terms of the views as you get up close and "personal" with the Fjords. It was also snowing for part of the cruise, so it felt really nice to see the views as the snow was falling. If you only had to do one, I would pick the one in Bergen.
We got lucky for this one and got basically a private tour. Started right next to the ferry where we got a sample of local fish... it was SOOO good. The guide then took us to a local restaurant (old baths), a local brewery, a local coffee shop. It was so nice to walk through the "hidden" paths of Bergen. Bergen overall is a BEAUTIFUL city. Got to see the smallest street and the smallest house in the city. I wish I could be there right now.
What an amazing experience.. If I could give it more stars, I would give it more. The food prepared for breakfast/lunch/dinner was delicious. The privacy was amazing and the day activities were super fun. This definitely made the whole trip, the best trip of our life.
You get an arctic suit to keep you warm. The whole experience is about 2 - 2.5 hrs. There's a stop in the middle to get some hot chocolate and do some sledding. The walk is pretty easy along a mostly flat terrain. We saw a lot of Moose trails, but no Moose sighting on this one.
I did NOT expect to drive a dog sled on my own ... and WOW!! My wife rode in the sled while I was standing in the back. The dogs were super excited to get going and once we got going, it was like taking the dogs through a magical winter wonderland. The dogs were so fast that made this a super exciting ride. Halfway through, the dogs take a break while we warmed up with hot chocolate and snacks. This is a MUST do.
We want to stay for more time!!
Hi Luis!
I am very happy to hear that you had a great time in Scandinavia and that you had amazing experiences in different areas!
It was a pleasure to have planned your trip.
Greetings from Norway
Eliise