Alex Mottler

We were very pleased with the kimkim group and all of the preparation for our fantastic first trip to Norway.
Alex was so enthusiatic, a good communicator and very knowledgable ! A well planned trip was put together with choice accommodations, transportation and a well thought out itinterary.

We were very happy with our trip even with a few bumps in the road . But the team was quick to take care of the situation. We look forward to using Kim Kim again . Thank you for planning a amazing trip

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Donna Francesca

Rome

It was a little hard to find being the location was on the forth floor and no obvious entrance

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Hotel Orto de' Medici

Florence

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La Villa di STR

Siena

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We enjoyed being able to walk to town but not being in town

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Ai Mori d'Oriente Hotel

Venice

Great location away from the busyness,staff great

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Close to things but away from the crowds

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Hotel Viminale

Rome

The staff was very helpful and accommodating

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Activity Reviews

Evening Trastevere & Jewish Ghetto Culinary Walk

Rome

The guide was good and a great way to see the city at night. But the food was ok not quite what I thought but a good experience.

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Vatican & Sistine Chapel Highlights with St. Peter's Basilica

Rome

Guide was great and moved us right along in spite of it being very crowded

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Self-Guided Siena Exploration

Italy

A great city and lots of restaurants and sights to see . The streets can be a little confusing easy to get turned around and be going the wrong direction when you get off the main streets .but that added to the adventure

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Day Trip to Cinque Terre

Florence

The driver was great and made the trip seamless. Took us to the city’s told us a little about it and gave us time to explore on our own the we moved on .

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Self-Guided Venice Exploration

Venice

A beautiful city

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Private Family City Highlights by Golf Cart

Rome

A great way to see and learn about the city

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Private City Walk with Michelangelo's David

Florence

Was great the guide planned a few special stops for us that catered to our likes .

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Private Borghese Gallery Visit

Rome

Our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable . It was my birthday and she even gave me a small gift.

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Depart Italy

Italy

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Private Tuscan Countryside Cooking Experience

Italy

The class was wonderful. But getting there and back was a little tricky because it was 40 minutes from the city. So a little pricey to get there and back . A little disappointed that the staff left us there as it was getting dark and our ride had not arrived yet knowing our phones didn’t work to call with in the country.

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Private Tuscany Day Trip to San Gimignano & Volterra

Italy

Guide was very knowledgeable and good but long drive .for the amount of time we spent there . Would of been better for us to went back to Florence from there instead of going back to senna then to Florence the next day

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St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access & Doge's Palace Visit

Venice

Enjoyed it the guide was great but very crowded

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Our trip included time in Oslo, Bergen, and Tromso... our group of 10 had an amazing time in Norway!

Oslo:
~ Karl Johan Hotel was a great location with very comfortable rooms and a high-quality breakfast provided.
~ Taste of Oslo Street Food Walk (provided by Shaf and the team at Oslo Way) was great... a little history, a little food, a beer, and some exercise! Highly recommend this tour as a way to see some of Oslo on foot with local insight and conversation. Harald's Waffles were a treat!
~ Oslofjord dinner cruise provided an excellent meal and opportunity for conversation with our group, but not much in terms of a guided tour of what we were seeing outside (at night).

Bergen:
~ the Norway in a Nutshell experience from Oslo to Bergen by train and ferry was one of the highlights of our whole trip. It is one full day of travel, but there is so much to see and do along the way. Highly recommend this!
~ Det Hanseatiske was our hotel... a quirky and unique hotel right in the middle of everything... comfortable rooms, good breakfast, and easy walk to everything.
~ Floibanen funicular... a must do! Very good cocktail bar and restaurant at the top... I recommend reservations for dinner and a happy hour prior to dinner following your travel to the top and short hikes around the area.
~ Food and Culture walk was great (provided by Bergen Base Camp). Lots of history, we had very good samples of food and a beer at one stop, but the focus for this walk was more about the history of the town ... and it was very well done!
~ fjord Cruise to Rosendal: our trip to Rosendal was on a day with bad weather and in October... most of Rosendal was closed in town, but the hike up to the waterfall was worth doing. I think this day could have been better spent doing something else, mostly because of the time of year we went.
~ we went fishing with the team at Bergen fishing and had a great day on the water and eating our fresh catch with their team afterwards. High-quality people and a great thing to do in Bergen!
~ Bergen is an amazing town; we found so much to do just by walking around and stumbling on to things. Great restaurants and pubs, lots of history and shopping along the way. The people were amazing.

Tromso:
~ even in October, this town has a very fun vibe.
~ amazing bakeries and coffee shops
~ we had a great evening with the Northern Lights Husky Experience; and the Northern Lights did not disappoint!
~ we did the City and Polar History walk with the team at Arctic Guides... the museums were very interesting and the history provided by our guide as we walked was very well done.
~ the Northern Lights dinner cruise was a little disappointing only because we had such a high-quality meal on our Oslo dinner cruise that this one did not compare. The fact that the Northern Lights were not visible on this day, the boat was late (whale watching early in the day was late getting back) added to some level of disappointment.

Along the way, we needed to make adjustments to compensate for weather and changes in travel plans, but the KimKim team was right there with us the whole team and made everything work out just fine!

Alex did a fantastic job helping us plan a short trip to Norway. We had always had it on our list to see the fjord's and possibly Northern Lights in Norway, but the timing never seemed right. This year we decided to do a week in Iceland and thought a trip to Norway would fit right in with our travel plans!

We were so lucky to be connected with Alex! After discussing some places we'd like to go in Norway (Bergen, fjords, Northern lights), Alex suggested we do the Norway in a Nutshell day trip from Bergen, followed up by a 3 day stay in the Lofoten Islands and a final night in Tromso, where we might be lucky to see the Northern lights (we didn't).

The KimKim team arranged all our hotels and transportation to/from the airport to our hotel, rental car in the Lofoten Islands, as well as the Norway in a Nutshell transportation, and internal flights in Norway from Bergen to Svolvaer and on to Tromso!

The hotels were close to the sites in Bergen and Tromso, and in Svolvaer, the Anker Brygge, was right in the center of town on a small island. The rooms were a good size and very comfortable, with Anker Brygge being traditional Norwegian fisherman’s cottages with a small kitchen and dining area, living room and separate bedrooms and free on-site parking! The restaurant Kjøkkenet, which is located on the island and associated with Anker Brygge, served delicious dinners (we ate there all 3 nights!!)

Breakfast was provided at each hotel, and was a nice variety of breads, pastry, sliced meats, cheeses and fruit!

Since Alex had spent time in Norway and specifically Lofoten Islands, he suggested areas to stop and explore, as well as provided some beautiful photos he had taken on his most recent trip!

All-in-all, we had a great time in Norway, and we couldn't express our thanks to Alex and the KimKim team any deeper for arranging this for us!

Hotel Reviews

Quality Hotel Grand Tromso

Tromsø

The location of this hotel was great - close to shopping on the walking street and the harbor for our dinner cruise. The downside was people outside on the street partying late into the night (we were on the 8th floor and it was still loud!). We had to catch an early flight, so we didn't have any breakfast at this hotel.

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It was a business type hotel, which was fine as we were only there one night.

Location

Close to shopping on the walking street and the harbor for our dinner cruise, as well as restaurants.

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We didn't have much interaction with the staff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was clean and comfortable, though the street noise, even on higher floors, was annoying.

Anker Brygge

Svolvær

It was so cool to stay in a traditional Norwegian fisherman’s cottage! Having space to spread out and a separate bedroom were very much appreciated!

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Staying in this hotel was so far removed from your "normal" hotel. Individual apartments with separate bedroom, living room and kitchen was perfect for this location! The fact that these used to be traditional Norwegian fisherman’s cottages, made it feel even more special as you could experience a small part of a past culture.

Location

Location was in the middle of Svolvær on an island accessible by a one lane bridge. Parking was provided and was free!!

Staff

The office staff were helpful in answering our many questions about the area, and firing up the sauna for us!

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were clean and in general, the bed and sitting area was pretty good, though the mattress could have been a bit firmer. One complaint I had was the window coverings were not light blocking, so the room never got very dark. Sleep mask to the rescue...

Scandic Torget

Bergen

The Scandic Torget hotel is located in the center of Bergen on the harbor and within walking distance of the funnicular and train station. The room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good, with a variety of pastries, breads, sliced meat and cheese, as well as fresh fruit.

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The hotel seemed to be a couple of buildings cobbled together. There were doors on each end of the elevator, which took you to different parts of the floor you were staying on. It was not a business hotel, which in itself, made it nicer to stay at!

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It was within walking distance of the funnicular and train station, as well as many restaurants.

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We really didn't have much interaction with the staff.

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The bed was comfortable and the room was clean.

Activity Reviews

Northern Lights Dinner Cruise

Tromsø

This was an ok tour. Unfortunately we had two large parties that took up most of the boat and they were loud!! The staff were great though, and put us in a more private spot by a window towards the back of the boat so we had some buffer from the noise. The food was decent.

Self-Guided Svolvær Exploration

Norway

Svolvaer is a small town so it didn't take us long to explore the shops. The locals are friendly and it's a convenient place to stay. We found the food to be delicious.

Self-Guided Bergen Exploration

Bergen

Once we got to our hotel, we grabbed an Uber to go see the Bergen Stave church, about 30 minutes from our hotel. The driver ended up staying at the site parking area while we toured the church and then dropped us off at the funicular. We rode that to the top of the hill and had dinner at the Fløirestauranten restaurant, located a short distance from the funicular stop. What a view of the city and surrounding countryside!

Trollfjord Sea Eagle Safari by RIB

Norway

This was such a fun high speed boat adventure! xxlofoten was the tour operator for this trip. We found them very professional and fun! They have you wear jump suits and goggles to protect you from the water, in case you fall in, and from the cold wind as the boat is going quite fast. The scenery in the Trollfjord is beautiful and you're able to go quite a distance up the fjord. We saw many Sea Eagles - a beautiful sight to behold!!

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Our boat guide was very knowledgeable and knew just where to stop so we could experience the Sea Eagles and take photos.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Even though our guide had probably been doing this trip many times, he was as excited to see the Sea Eagles and landscape as we were!

Transport

We had never been on a A RIB, or rigid inflatable boat before, so this was a new, but fun, experience!

Depart Norway

Norway

There wasn't much to say as our drive picked us at at 5:00 a.m. to get us to the airport for a 7:30 am flight.

Driving the Lofoten Islands: Nature Stops Along the Way

Norway

Loved the Lofoten Islands!! Having your own car is a must. We drove to the end of the Island to Å and then back tracked to Reine, where we had a delicious lunch at Bringen Kaffebar. Along the way we stopped at the Lofotr Viking Museum, which was very informative! The scenery is outstanding and changes around each curve of the road. There are many small beaches you can stop at as well as several scenic sites.

Norway in a Nutshell Day Trip

Bergen

The train ride was very scenic, although the weather was rainy. If possible, I think one thing to improve this day would have been to be on a smaller boat, which I realize might not be something you can control. There were a lot of people on the boat and seating was unavailable by the windows.

Day-1: After meeting up with our driver Luca Borrini at the airport, the drive to the hotel was smooth. Mr Borrini was polite and a good driver. Hotel Kraft-the reception desk personnel were warm and welcoming. The rooms were spacious and nicely appointed. The hotel has a gym, a heated pool on the top floor & a roof top Restaurant Tarrazza Rossini with a beautiful view. The morning restaurant Manager's name is Roberto was warm, welcoming, and fun for our stay. We took pictures with him on the last day with our yellow cups to post on NBC Sunday Today Show. The evening restaurant Manager is Serafino. Serafino is a sommelier, and assisted us with pairing the foods with the special wines (Florentine & Super Tuscans). We received a lesson on the wines in the region. Serafino and his staff made it nice place to finish our evenings with a desert or night cap. For the evening we had dinner at Trattoriail Brindellone. The food was amazing, staff friendly and they advised us on the portions with the meal courses. Walking back to our hotel it was so nice to see the city lights and people out enjoying themselves.
Day-2 Shopping-We visited & purchased from Vintage Shop Momo's, and Mmega. Both store owners were friendly. On the central side close to the train station, we shopped at Barone Firenze Leather Shop. The 2 gentlemen were nice, and took the time to make sure all of the clothes fit. We shopped at Sephora at the train station and had our 1st run in with paying to use the restroom. We experienced our 1st pizza in Italy at TAV 65 and it was good. We went to dinner at Restaurant Santo Bevitore. The food was excellent and the staff was friendly.
Day-3: Morning culinary discovery walk: The tour was great with Diliana. The small groups were nice. The 97 year old female baker was nice to meet and try her food, the family business with the balsamic vinegar, the gentlemen conducting the wine tasting, the pastry shop, and the gelato were all great. The 2nd part of the day, we missed the scheduled cooking class because we had the old schedule. However, we did recover with a nice evening at our hotel restaurant.
Day 4: Day trip to Cinque Terre & Pisa: Another great tour with Gabriele from Towns of Italy. Gabriele is well informed on the history and the locations visited. We started in Manarola. There is a nice coffee shop next to the church. if you make a purchase you can use the restroom. The coffee and food were good. We went on a elevated path looking down on the village and water with beautiful views. On the path I would recommend not leaning on the wood railing because at some spots it has aged. There is a restroom near the building holding the cooking class that requires 1 euro to use. We did not have small bills or coins so we purchase a bottle of wine (white) to use the restroom before getting on the ferry to Vernazza. We ate launch at Ristorante Pizzeria Vulnetia sas, had gelato, did some shopping and sat on the stone seating next to the water. Vernazza is beautiful. Just before leaving we did not have any coins for the restroom. This time it was a bottle of red wine for use of the rest room. We traveled to Pisa and enjoyed the sights. There were a lot of people. The bathrooms are located behind the church and you can pay with card. We finished the day with a nice dinner at our hotel restaurant.
Day 5: Private San Gimignano & Siena Day Trip-another great tour with Mattea from Liv Tours. Mattea is well informed and was a lot of fun. The trip to Siena & the mid evil village visit was good with the sights, history and shopping. However, the prize of the day was the winery with the breathtaking views, the wine, the food and gentlemen conducting the tasting named Matteo. We did purchase wine & olive oil to be shipped home. it was a very enjoyable outing. After returning to the city, we went to Cafe Concerto Paszkowski which was recommended the restaurant manager. There is covered outdoor seating and well appointed wood work on the inside of the restaurant. There is live music and a really nice and comfortable way to enjoy the evening. We finished off the night with a night cap at our hotel restaurant.
Day 6: Nice breakfast, said our good byes to the staff and made our way to the airport. The transfer was smooth. The airport was crowded down stairs, but were able to secure a spot to eat & relax before boarding. We loved this trip, and already thinking when we can return. Thank you for working with me to make this happen for my family. Until the next time.

My wife and I have just returned from our 13 day trip to Norway. It was wonderful! All of the kimkim-organized activities, hotels, and transportation went off without a hitch. Of particular note were:
1. Norway is a spectacularly beautiful country. Our boat rides and train voyages (particularly the ride from Bergen to Oslo), allowed us to appreciate the jaw dropping beauty of cities, fjords, waterfalls, and farmland.
2. Each city we visited was beautiful, with impressive old and new architecture. We had great walking tours of Tromso (led by Jurgen), Oslo (led by Björn, a retired architect) and Bergen. The guides were knowledgeable and open with personal observations about their lives in Norway.
3. The hotels were all very nice, located in the center of each city. Breakfasts were ample and delicious. Rooms were small, but comfortable.
4. We loved having a car for a couple of days to tour the Lofoten Islands. Gorgeous!
5. We took multiple flights from airports large and small. A beautiful way to get around the country, with no delays or connection problems.
6. Norway has a multitude of fascinating museums: historical, cultural and artistic. The few we visited in Tromso and Bergen were great, as was a brand new one outside of Svolvaer dealing with the cod fishery!
Thanks, kimkim, for designing a great vacation customized to our interests, and paced just right for us.

Hotel Reviews

Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz

Bergen

Clean, comfortable, small rooms. Excellent breakfast.

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Quality Hotel Ålesund

Ålesund

Clean, comfortable. Excellent breakfast.

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Scandic Svolvær

Svolvær

Clean, comfortable, small rooms. Paid parking several blocks away. Excellent breakfast

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Scandic Ishavshotel

Tromsø

Clean, comfortable, small rooms. Excellent breakfast. No

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Karl Johan Hotel

Oslo

Lovely hotel, great location, delicious breakfast.

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Right in the middle of town, walking distance to all activities.

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Activity Reviews

Explore Ålesund

Norway

Yet another lovely waterfront city, with great Art Nouveau architecture. Home of the Geirangerfjord cruise up the fjord which was spectacular.

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Self-Guided Svolvær Exploration

Svolvær

Nice waterfront town. Worked as a base for our time driving around the Lofoten Islands. We enjoyed the nearby SKREI museum — an art gallery, explanation of the cod fishery, and an aquarium.

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Northern Lights Dinner Cruise

Tromsø

Nice outing on the water, good meal. We did not see the Northern Lights on our cloudy night.

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Self-Guided Oslo Exploration

Oslo

Bustling, attractive city with compact walkable downtown and waterfront. Beautiful old and new architecture.

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Self-Guided Bergen Exploration

Bergen

Beautiful historic city, UNESCO heritage site. Downtown easily walkable.

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Welcome to Tromsø

Tromsø

Lovely Arctic town, easily walkable. Interesting museums.

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Visit Henningsvær

Svolvær

Very pretty town.

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Depart Norway

Norway

Our limo driver to the airport was prompt, helpful, friendly and informative.

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Norway in a Nutshell Day Trip

Bergen

Beautiful scenery throughout. Only downside: this is obviously a very popular experience and even in September, it was quite crowded. At one point, we had to wait at the bus stop in the rain to make our last connection.

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Oslofjord Evening Cruise with Prawn Buffet

Oslo

This is the one activity which we found disappointing. It was a nice boat ride around the harbor and islands adjacent to Oslo, but there was no commentary or information about what we were seeing. (one could get some information on an app). The dinner consisted of a buffet of peel – yourself shrimp, bread, and lettuce. Drinks were available for purchase.

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No commentary

Transport

Pretty sailboat, but of course we did not sail.

Fløibanen Funicular Ride (Tickets not included)

Bergen

Gorgeous view from the top. There are restaurants, kids playground, and hiking trails at the top as well.

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Spectacular view.

Food & Culture Walk

Bergen

Four of us and a guide walked through the center of Bergen, trying some typical snacks and also having a light soup lunch. The highlight of the walk was exploring the UNESCO historic area, the site of.the Hanseatic League trading activities.

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Geirangerfjord Cruise & Day Trip

Norway

This cruise through Geirangefjord was very comfortable and the scenery. Unbelievable. The crew provided helpful commentary throughout the trip. Town of Geiranger is basically a tourist locale, which didn’t interest us too much, except for a very cool walk up along the waterfall at the edge of town. There are longer hikes available in the area.

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Driving the Lofoten Islands: Nature Stops Along the Way

Norway

Wow! As was promised, the Lofoten Islands are spectacularly beautiful. And although the roads are narrow, we did not find driving difficult.

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Beautiful!

City & Polar History Walk

Tromsø

Jürgen, our guide and lifelong Tromso resident, was totally open, sharing his thoughts about his life and his city. He took us through the Arctic Explorer and the Sami museums. This tour was a highlight of our visit.

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Interesting town, excellent guide.

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Excellent guide

Private City Walk

Oslo

Our guide Bjorn, a retired architect, was knowledgeable, friendly, and open to a wide ranging discussion about the city. This tour was a high point of our trip.

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Our guide was delightful.

Overall our trip was outstanding and it was nice to have so much of the planning done and executed well. The app was an excellent resource for all necessary information. Drivers were on time and easy to find. Having arrangements booked and tickets in hand all worked well. We were happy with the hotels, particularly in Balestrand. Good locations for local touring and reaching transportation. We particularly enjoyed the Fram/Arctic Exploration museum in Oslo. Our kayak leader in Flåm was fun and enthusiastic particularly as it was her last day of the season. The sauna/cold plunge in Aurland was quite nice. Hotel in Aurland was nice, meals were ok. We took the 500 step waterfall hike in Flåm as we had to wait quite a while for the ferry to Balestrand and Flåm was getting dense with tourists. The Inkvenes Hotel was elegant and very impressive. Note that many of the other restaurants in town were closed, for the season I guess. The fjord cruise and glacier museum were very enjoyable and informative, unfortunately the glacier has receded so much there was no hiking involved as we had hoped and planned for. For whatever reason we had thought of it as a glacier hike. Bergen was a charming city, took the funicular up and hiked down through interesting old neighborhoods. Lofoten Islands were quite unexpected in both the beautifully rugged terrain and the amount of development. Thought Svolvær was going to be a little village like Aurland. The hotel was just in the right place however with a view of the harbor yet easily walkable to everything. In fact, had we stayed in the red fisherman’s huts it would have been inconvenient to drive into “town” for meals and activities. Renting a car and driving around Lofoten was quite easy and rewarding. The little town of Heannisfor (sp) was quite charming, we took some hikes and were impressed with the surprisingly nice golf course. One of the highlights, for me at least, was the fishing trip. Small group, nice to be on the water, Cindy and I caught a number of fish including a 12.5 lb cod. We were given the fish and hoped to get it prepared but our hotel didn’t do that and we didn’t really know how that process worked but found out later that a certain restaurant would do it. But still very fun. Could have spent another day there.
We were quite happy with the work that Alex did. It was thoughtful and very thorough. We were somewhat disappointed to discover that much of the early parts of the tour was essentially the Norway in a Nutshell tour, as we were following the same group of tourists around. We understand that as first timers it probably gave us a good view of the country’s highlights, but it did seem less than customized. But as we didn’t know the country well and had not given specific input it was fine. Next time I think that we should research, or you could suggest, some off the path alternatives. Overall however KimKim made it a wonderfully pleasant experience.

Our trip was beyond outstanding! Everything was planned to perfection. The excursions were well-curated, and the coordination of the car service to all locations made life so easy. When we had an unexpected delay in our travels, the local agent, Diliana was very quick to help us change our train reservation, without any delay. The app was simple to navigate and the team was very responsive and receptive. We loved all of the hotels we stayed at, and we know that without a doubt, we will be using kimkim for future travels! Would recommend without hesitation!

Hotel Reviews

Eitch Borromini Palazzo Pamphilj

Rome

We were only there briefly (26 hours) but the time we were there, we appreciated that this is a very nice hotel, with all of the amenities, and outstanding service. Would highly recommend!

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Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

Sorrento

The most amazing hotel we have ever stayed in! Service was exceptional, the views were unparalleled, the breakfast was outstanding, and this place cannot be beat. The live music at sunset and breakfast added to the joy at every turn. The pool was also a fun and beautiful place to spend the day!

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Oltrarno Splendid

Florence

Amazing and unique hotel. Amazing staff. Yummy breakfast. Loved the living room area. Amazing location. Would go back!

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Welcome to Italy

Italy

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Evening Trastevere & Jewish Ghetto Culinary Walk

Rome

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Free Evening in Florence

Florence

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Day Trip to Positano & Amalfi by Boat

Sorrento

A fun afternoon seeing the Amalfi coast from the water! The best way to avoid the crowds but still get the scenery!

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Depart Italy

Italy

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Seafood Cooking Experience

Sorrento

A fun afternoon cooking and eating local seafood!

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Day Trip to Capri Island by Boat

Sorrento

A perfect way to experience Capri - from the water, with swimming, but then also heading up to Anacapri and Capri for drinks with a view!

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Day Trip to Three Tuscan Wineries with Lunch

Florence

Such a fun way to see Tuscany! The variety at the vineyards made for a truly memorable afternoon!

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Private City Walk with Michelangelo's David

Florence

The perfect walking tour, complete with just the right amount of information and history, and time to experience Florence.

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If I could give KimKim 10 stars (instead of 5) I would. Seamless trip planning from start to finish. Every private transfer, tour, and experience were amazing and all of the people we interacted with both at KimKim and on the ground during our trip were fantastic. The choice of hotels was impeccable, meeting our desire for small boutique options and 5 star luxury throughout our trip. We had a travel delay due to weather and the team helped us rebook train tickets twice in the same day… all I had to do was send them a text. Cannot recommend KimKim highly enough.

Hotel Reviews

Eitch Borromini Palazzo Pamphilj

Rome

Spacious room, excellent location. Great spot and very walkable to most of the big sites.

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Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

Sorrento

True luxury. If you have been to a 5 star hotel in the US, this is easily a 6!

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Oltrarno Splendid

Florence

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Loved the more quiet but still lively and lovely Oltrarno neighborhood

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Welcome to Italy

Italy

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Evening Trastevere & Jewish Ghetto Culinary Walk

Rome

Essentially a 5 course progressive meal. Beer, wine, and gelato included. What could be better?

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Free Evening in Florence

Florence

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Day Trip to Positano & Amalfi by Boat

Sorrento

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Depart Italy

Italy

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Seafood Cooking Experience

Sorrento

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Day Trip to Capri Island by Boat

Sorrento

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Day Trip to Three Tuscan Wineries with Lunch

Florence

3 vineyards, each offering something different from the others. Great day trip with a small group who quickly became good friends.

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Private City Walk with Michelangelo's David

Florence

Knowledgeable guide, great pace. Wonderful introduction to Florence on our first day there.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Alex Maria Nick Coraima and Lea have all been superb with constant communication and attention to detail. I thank you all so very much for helping to make my first trip to Europe and Norway so amazing! We enjoyed every activity and the flights/hotels were all convenient.