Kim Kim, exposed us to a fascinating, beautiful, an absolutely astounding trip to Norway.
Norway | Jun 28 - Jul 10, 2023

Chris
Chris D.
Boulder, CO | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2023

My husband and I were taking a trip alone after 20 years of work and having kids and put Mathias and Kim Kim in charge of our first journey to Norway, and we absolutely could not have been more pleased with the outcome. We informed Kim Kim of our interest in adventure in combination with nice places to stay to keep both my husband and myself happy, and it couldn’t have been a more beautiful journey. We started off in Oslo, and were directed of exactly where to visit and enjoy, while during our time there, and then, at each destination, we were either on a boat, on a train or in a car or a plane, and it was always a great adventure and completely and totally planned out and completely and totally paid for and taken care of. Our itinerary included Flam, Bergen, Bodo and the Lofton Islands - all spectacular and overwhelmingly gorgeous. We have been on many travel trips and actually had private guides with us, but Mathias, although not physically with us, was with us every single step of the way Via phone contact. He was a thoughtful, respectful of our wishes and kind guide of whom considered all of our desires, and took those to the limit. My husband wants me to include that we had many “special requests” for Mathias and put him to work and he was most gracious about every single one of them. 😃We truly could not be happier, and only wish that Matthias could be our guide on our next adventure, wherever that is in the world. We will 100% most definitely use Kim Kim in the future and already recommended Kim Kim too many friends and we have only been back one week.

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Gorgeous, clean, historical hotel!

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Unbelievable views! Absolutely totally and completely amazing hotel! Clean and comfortable and exceeded our expectations!

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HATTVIKA LODGE
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Simply can’t say enough about this amazing fishing lodge! From the absolute beauty, Location and the staff we could not be more pleased. The hospitality of Maria in particular made us feel like we had a personal friend in Balstad. We had a situation and needed a different room, and Maria was so accommodating and happy to switch for us at no extra fee. We hope to return to this very location and absolutely loved where it’s sat as there was incredible goings-on all around the hotel from the most beautiful hike of our entire trip to fabulous little restaurants close by. Loved this place.

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This hotel is so special as it isn’t even a hotel, but a lodge, and very very special… Not to mess.
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This incredibly, darling, fishing hut situation was quite possibly our favorite place of the entire trip. That is a funny thing to say, since it was the tiniest, but it was so authentic, so clean, and we felt like we were actually fisherman Wayback when. The restaurant that was part of this establishment was especially special and authentic.

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Local specialist: Mathia Pacenti
Mathia
Mathia Pacenti
Local specialist in Vesterålen, Norway | Replied on Jul 14, 2023
Dear Chris and Stephanie,
Thank you very much for your great review.
What a lovely couple you are. :)
Our communication has been amazing and full of joy throughout all the reservation process and during your holiday.
It is so exciting for me to work with experienced and kind travelers like you.
You shared with me the best moments of your journey, making me feel part of your adventure.
I think you got the best from the places you explored.
I am sure every gentle action you received from the...
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Dear Chris and Stephanie,
Thank you very much for your great review.
What a lovely couple you are. :)
Our communication has been amazing and full of joy throughout all the reservation process and during your holiday.
It is so exciting for me to work with experienced and kind travelers like you.
You shared with me the best moments of your journey, making me feel part of your adventure.
I think you got the best from the places you explored.
I am sure every gentle action you received from the hosts you met was because of your politeness and smile.
I really would love to be your personal guide again, if this can give me the chance of keep in touch with you.
Please contact me at anytime if you need some help or recommendation for your next holiday together.
I wish you all the best to you and your family.
Your great love is a fact. You rock together. :)
Yours Faithfully
Mathia