Norway Travel Guide

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.

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.

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.

Our Norway experience was better than we could have imagined. We chose to visit Norway as a way to complete our "bucket-list" goal of experiencing the Northern Lights (aurora). Zicasso's travel agency helped us experience not only the aurora, but also the unique and impressive Norwegian culture and landscape. 

Our accommodations were exceptional in all three of the regions we visited. We were most impressed with the cabins in Svolvaer in the Lofoten Islands. The authentic red cabin right on the water was charming and peaceful; a perfect blend of historic and modern. 

All of our transportation was pre-planned, safe, and dependable. 

We asked the team to make dinner reservations for us in each region we visited. Our agent made excellent recommendations and the restaurants were welcoming, with delicious dining options. 

The travel app was one of the best I've ever seen. It was comprehensive, with detailed daily itineraries, weather, travel documents, maps, and more. The team was responsive to all of our communications and highly accommodating. 

Norway is a beautiful country, full of friendly and adventurous people! 

Additional highlights of the trip included dog sledding in the beautiful Reisa National Park, sea kayaking through the fjords of Lofoten Islands, the lodge on Uloya Island (which hosts royalty, apparently!), an overnight cruise through the Arctic Circle, and, of course, the aurora lights. All of this was expertly prepared by the team at the travel agency. We could not have been happier with this trip!

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.