Norway Travel Guide

First, do not send me a water bottle; I have more than enough. Overall, we had a great trip to Norway, with a good balance between time in the cities of Stavanger, Bergen, and Oslo, and rural retreats. We stayed in fine old hotels in magnificent settings on the Geiranger and Lustra fjords. We reveled in a quieter pace, with more time to enjoy nature. Our agent selected terrific hotels in each setting and, during the trip, was attentive to our needs and responsive when some minor problems arose.

The four of us really enjoyed the trip Zicasso's tour planner created for us. She was responsive and quick to reply to our questions, including while on the trip. We visited Bergen, Odda, Trolltunga, Aurland, Ålesund, and Oslo. Our highlights were Trolltunga and Aurland. We would have gladly traded an extra day at Aurland and skipped the Flåm railroad, as that was too touristy for our taste, but we can only say that after having been there.

Our trip to Finland and Norway was exceptional. In two weeks, we were able to experience so much, yet it never seemed rushed. All the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. We highly recommend our Zicasso tour company.

Great trip! Everything went off like clockwork, with no snags. We had outstanding guides! The two guest houses we stayed at in the fjordlands were excellent.

Our trip was great. We sincerely appreciated the knowledgeable and personable travel guides in Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Bergen. I do not remember the name of our food tour guide in Oslo, but she was also an interesting and competent guide. The drivers were all on time and much appreciated.

We had a wonderful time. Norway is a beautiful country. Our Zicasso travel agent listened to our specific interests and put together an amazing adventure. We stayed at historical hotels, an organic farm, and a tiny cabin in the woods with a wood-heated hot tub.

Perhaps the best part of our trip was the four days on a private boat touring the fjords, with stops at interesting places. Each night, we tied up in a small village, enjoyed a tasty dinner at a local establishment, and had the boat to ourselves overnight. Our captain surprised us with a wonderful crab and shrimp lunch the first day and had a ready supply of wine, champagne, and local cider.

I hope someday to revisit this beautiful country.