Fantastic Family Trip in Norway
Norway | Apr 20 - Apr 29, 2024

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Alex H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

We had an incredible trip. Tricia was very helpful during the planning process, incorporating our wishes and adding suggestions to create a fantastic and sometimes complicated itinerary tailored for us. She was patient during a lot of back-and-forth and was able to pivot when we made adjustments before our departure. On the actual trip, we were always well informed on where to be and what was next. For one exception — during one day's confusion about a booking confirmation — Tricia was very responsive on her day off, helping us get things sorted out.

We were able to pack a lot (but not TOO much) into a 9-day trip, and would absolutely recommend KimKim and Tricia to anyone planning a trip to Norway.

Hotel Reviews
Bjørvika Apartments
Oslo

Fantastic location, convenient access to sights and transportation, great amount of space. Bare bones with no services. Cheap furnishings and thin walls. Having to go to a nearby office to get the key and then double back to the apartment is no fun when you're tired from travel, but the access was simple enough.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
A nice woman checked us in and gave us directions to our building, but there was no interaction with staff beyond that.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and as-advertised, but bedding was not especially comfortable. Towels were few and small.
Svinøya Rorbuer
Svolvær

A very special spot in the world, with great charm and unbelievable views. Finding our cabin was a bit confusing, as it was easy to confuse our cabin number with a private home with the same address. Upon check-out, we were taken aback at having to strip the linens and take out the trash ourselves (or accept a penalty cleaning fee), but that was not enough to deter from our fond memories of this stay.

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Manshausen
Leinesfjord

What a special place, what special people who run it. We made incredible memories with fun excursions. The staff was very accommodating in adjusting the menu for our children. Know that the mountain hike is a bit more strenuous than we expected, but was wonderful all the same.

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Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardemoen
Gardemoen

A comfortable place to stay between flights. Somewhat long wait to check in. Advertised photos of a "family room" led us to expect partition walls that we didn't have in our room. Still, amount of space was good. Excellent included breakfast.

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Activity Reviews
Half day hike with a guide
Mannshausen

A beautiful hike with varied terrain. Incredible mountaintop views.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A Taste of Norway's Culture and Cuisine
A Taste of Norway's Culture and Cuisine
Oslo

Less food than we expected, but the walk was scenic and our guide pleasant.

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Lofoten by horse: Guided tour
Lofoten by horse: Guided tour
Norway

A beautiful tour with sweet horses and lovely guides. A real highlight of our trip. The restaurant is excellent as well.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fishing Trip with a Guide
Mannshausen

The experience we had landing a monstrous halibut was certainly more luck than anything else. Still, even if we had caught nothing, the location and staff and equipment had the makings of a great fishing trip.

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Local specialist: Tricia Cantlon
Tricia
Tricia Cantlon
Local specialist in Oslo | Replied on May 03, 2024

It was so fun to help you and your family - and see the proof of your amazing fishing adventure! Thanks for visiting, and experiencing the magic of Norway :)