Our trip to Norway was outstanding!
Norway | Sep 1 - Sep 6, 2024

Sarah
Sarah P.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Our trip to Norway was outstanding, thanks in part to Kimkim. The itinerary they put together for us was great. We had no issues with any of the transportation. We loved traveling on the trains and ferries. The hotels were perfect for our family - the kids loved the bunk beds! Not something you find in American hotels. My favorite part of the trip was our stay in Dragsvik/Balestrand. The views were breathtaking. The kids loved kayaking in a fjord in Bergen. Our guide Johan was wonderful. Kimkim made it so easy for us. We would definitely use them again.

Hotel Reviews
Dragsvik Fjordhotel
Balestrand

The hotel was our favorite of the trip. The views are spectacular. The food is delicious. The staff couldn't have been more gracious and helpful. We had two rooms for four of us. They are minimal, with no tvs, but the gathering areas in the lobbies and outside were perfect for enjoying each other's company. They even had a shuttle you could use to get into Balestrand since it is a drive around a fjord to get there.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The setting is beautiful. Everywhere inside is a gorgeous view. It's about 12 minutes from "town" but there is a local bus and the hotel has a van.
Staff
Family run, they were lovely and very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Scandic Byporten
Oslo

Great location. The lobby is so cute. It's attached to an indoor mall which was nice because it was raining when we were there. The included breakfast was wonderful. The kids loved the bunkbeds!

Authenticity & Character
Super cute lobby - with a barber shop.
Location
Right next to train and bus stations.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Hotel Terminus
Bergen

Our ferry arrived a while before check-in but they were able to accommodate us when we got there. It's a bit of a walk from the ferry terminal but nothing too bad. We had backpacks which made it easy - you probably could take a taxi if you had a lot of luggage. Overall location was great though. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
A Norwegian evening on the fjord
A Norwegian evening on the fjord
Oslo

This was a fun activity for us after walking around the city all day in the rain. It was raining on the trip too, but they have a tarp that keeps you dry and you can still see everything. The staff was very friendly and informative. When they say all you can eat shrimp, they mean it! We unfortunately didn't get to see a sunset due to the rain, but the lights in Oslo harbor were lovely.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ethel Laul