We had a great trip. Saw lots of beautiful s...
Norway | Jul 30 - Aug 4, 2023

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Kathryn G.
Wellesley, MA | Reviewed on Aug 06, 2023

We had a great trip. Saw lots of beautiful scenery and enjoyed the planned activities, the fjord sauna in Flom being a highlight for our family - jumping off the sauna into the fjord and warming up again in our private sauna was a real treat. Kirsta did a great job planning this and she and her team were helpful and very responsive with questions along the way.

My one complaint was the way KimKim addresses the pricing of the trip. There was no itemization, so it was hard to figure out how much the trip cost vs. the added cost of the service provided by KimKim. It was a very expensive trip, and I think if I had been able to plan it myself, I could have saved about half the cost (though, again, it is difficult to confirm that since I did not receive any itemization).

Hotel Reviews
Kviknes Hotel
Balestrand

Gorgeous views of the fjord. Wonderful deck outside to enjoy drinks and the views. Great service. We had fun swimming in the fjord near the hotel. Felt like a walk back in time.

Authenticity & Character
Felt like a walk back in time.
Location
Beautiful spot on the fjord with tremendous views.
Staff
Very attentive staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Brosundet
Ă…lesund

Gorgeous hotel. Great views and location. Beautiful spot for breakfast. Pillows were not great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean. Could use better pillows.
Gudvangen Fjordtell & Apartments
Gudvangen

Beautiful spot at the end of the fjord, but nothing around it. The hotel was neat with the ceiling windows (could see the mountains) but made it a little harder to sleep at night since it was so bright in the summer. Also, the hotel itself is a bit tired - needs an upgrade. Breakfast was nothing special. One of our rooms had a door in the shower which led to an unlocked storage room, which we found a little creepy.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Needs some upgrades - felt a little old.
Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Aug 14, 2023

Hi Kathryn!
Thank you for this lovely review on behalf of the entire team!
I am glad you had an amazing experience here and it was a pleasure working with you!
Greetings from Norway!
Krista