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We are a travel curator aiming to use the perfect combination of tech and human touch to create ‘best-ever’ experiences for travellers who seek sustainable luxury experiences in Norway and the Nordic countries. What makes our journeys truly special is our team of passionate insiders who are experts in understanding travelers' interests and preferences, who know Norway and the Nordics inside out, our network of professional partners, and a shared common desire to create memorable experiences for likeminded; those who value quality, authenticity and sustainability. We are proud to be a BCorp, and an acknowledged Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist.
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Ala Haug
Aug 07,2020Another amazing get-away organized by Up Norway- this time to a historic farm site located in the Southern part of Norway. We initially planned to go in May, but couldn’t go due to the pandemic. Up Norway offered to postpone at no additional cost and took care of everything for us. Love the way they organize a whole package of accommodation, dining, guiding and adventure. We had such a great time! Thank you again to the proffesional team at Up Norway.
Ida Pedersen
Jun 12,2020Upnorway organized our honeymoon at the amazing Manshausen cabins in Steigen. It was truly a magical stay! Midnight sun, great food, fab wine; truly a fantastic place!! You gotta go! Even if we had to postpone our honeymoon from low season to high season due to corona, we did not have to pay anything extra! Superb service! 👌🏻Answered our emails within a short time and followed up on us till everything was in place. We highly recommend UpNorway to organize your next trip to Norway! They will find those gems you could never Google your way to and they will assist you in all your needs.
Jeannie Middendorf
Jun 05,2020Five of us from the U. S. started working with Up Norway in early spring on a two week trek. Then coronavirus hit. The trip was not going to happen and we requested a refund ($9427). We received two different answers from two different people. Then, they made a decision based on some mathematical formula. They returned to us $552 per person, for a total of $2760. Essentially we had spent $6667 to arrange for a two week itinerary. We did not fly to Norway---no entry allowed. Up Norway wanted us to spend more money in a final payment for a trip that could not be defined. Not prudent. If you place a deposit with these folks, and there is a second wave of the virus you are still on the hook. Be careful. These people understand terms and conditions, not your safety.
Lynda
Mar 18,2020Henriette from Up Norway organised a weeks trip for a friend and myself in July 2019 and it was special, personal and perfect. So this February I asked her to organise me and my 16 year old twins to visit the North Norway to try find the Northern Lights. I followed her advice (argued along the way but went with her advice) and it was simply the best travelling experience I have had. Sure we were lucky to see the lights three times BUT the places we stayed and the day trips we did were so perfect for our "group" that I honestly cannot fault anything., Thanks Up Norway you really are insiders , you are professional and personable. Highly recommend.
Pablo Mateus
Nov 14,2019Loved it! The tailored experience offered by Up Norway was incredible! I am sure that just going to the Arctic would have been an unforgettable experience, but with the experience they created for us they made this trip the best ever! We were skeptical at first, because we had never done a tailored tour, but as soon as we got there everything just kept getting better. The places they recommend and the people they work with are not just randomly picked, but they make sure that their recommendations are the best choices. All their partners know them and trust them. Also, every time we had a question or any doubt during our trip, they answer immediately and solved every issue we had. I would recommend Up Norway always!
Margaux
Nov 13,2019Thank you Torunn for creating a perfectly planned trip customised with our preferences for our first time in Norway ! Each detail were very weel organized : transportation, activites... We had a waking dream during these 10 days. Thank you Up Norway :)
Selina Krista
Oct 16,2019We planned our holiday in Norway with the help of UpNorway and it was the best decision we could make. After our two-week stay, we were only able to look back on positive surprises. Although we had no luck with the weather, we were always looking forward to the lovingly selected accommodations, the excellent food, the beautiful nature and friendly people here in Norway. I would particularly like to highlight the UpNorway service and the availability around the clock! We will never forget this holiday and will definitely be back again. Thank you Trude from the UpNorway team, that you have made our holiday special. We will gladly contact you again on our next holiday in Norway.
C. Agu
Oct 02,2019I just returned from two weeks in Norway. I had the best time there. I really want to thank the UpNorway team and a special thanks to Trude. They truly made a trip that met every one of my wishes, sometimes they came with ideas that on my own I would never know that could be done. They do their job that well that the only thing you just need to worry is be on time because They come up with a digital itinerary with all the information (tickets, bookings, bus stops, ferry, museum information, recommendations of what to check, where to eat,...). Also if anything comes up along your trip they are always in touch with you. If you are considering a trip to Norway. I would highly recommend the UpNorway team.
Robert Swotinsky
Sep 16,2019My wife and I just returned from 8 days in Norway coordinated by Up Norway. Trude and her colleagues selected good and eclectic hotels, and we generally got rooms with preferred views, size, and included meals. We traveled the first week of September which, as it turns out, is late season and some activities were unavailable and/or got canceled on us (because few signed up?). Up Norway kept us well informed and either selected alternatives or promptly/completely refunded our advance purchase. A few thoughts for others: (1) June and July are probably better than late August/early Sept. (2) beware of departing mid afternoon for another city, because distances are far and it's hard to find the next hotel (and return the rental car) in the dark. (3) the trolltunga and pulpit rock hikes are strenuous and meant for experienced hikers.
John
Sep 09,2019Trude and Up Norway created a trip of a lifetime for us. Every detail of our trip was flawless. We enjoyed touring Oslo and the fjords. Trude arranged our activities (from biking to kayaking to hiking), the hotels were stayed in, and the transportation. We were provided with a very useful electronic itinerary that described each day of our trip. We especially enjoyed the hotels in the mountains. Up Norway is top notch and provides extraordinary service. We will definitely use Up Norway for our next trip to Norway.
Louise Potter
Jul 22,2019It was my first time in Norway and I was not sure where to begin. Up Norway came up with a personalized itinerary for me and my family choosing hotels and hikes off the beaten track. We were extremely happy with all their choices and help throughout the trip! Thank you Trude for all you did for us!
Jeihan Nabila
Jul 03,2019it was our first time in Norway, and Up Norway has created a perfectly planned itinerary customised with our preferences. Every detail of the trip (including transportation detail, and brief information regarding the place) help us saving time from searching from the net. Oslo, Tromso, Bergen with stops in Flam for kayaking adventure. The hotel choices was very unique, stylish and comfortable. Thank you Trude, and Henriette :) looking forward to have another adventure in Norway!
Tore langhelle
Feb 23,2019After too many weekends downtown Oslo, I emailed Torunn asking for ideas on where to find a weekend hideout close to nature. I would be dependent on public transport. One hour later she had organized a complete two-day trip to the newly opened Skåbu Fjellhotel, including train transportation, pick-up at Vinstra, dinner and accommodation. The price was good, I don’t think I could have saved much organizing it myself. And, I saved a lot of time booking! I just had to meet up at Oslo Central Station, the rest was taken care of. I had never hear about Skåbu Fjellhotel, but it turned out to be a hidde gem with amazing food and superb hosts. Although I love researching for my holidays, I will not hesitate to let Torunn and UpNorway organize my next trip given the knowledge they have about exiting places and people to visit. Btw - when the hotel owner picked us up at Vinstra, he mentioned the paper Finansavisen that very same day had run a 5-page article on the little known hotel, including the front page. They immediately received 60 bookings just that day!
Bjørn-Erik Markussen
Feb 20,2019Up Norway was fantastic! We had an amazing trip and saw many things away from the main tourist areas that we would not have known about. Agneta was wonderful during the planning -- always responsive and took the time to understand what was important to us. The accommodations and food were all top-notch. We could not have asked for anything more. I highly recommend Up Norway!
Karen Kempes
Jan 04,2019Torunn from Up Norway planned a dream journey for us on the occasion of our 25th wedding anniversary! Except for the Northern Lights that didn't show up, all our dreams came true and more! Snowmobile, dogsledding, whale watching and a trip on the fantastic spa-boat Vulkana! Thanks for planning it all so well for us and making it a trip to always remember! Regards Karen
Jesper
Sep 21,2018Just great, this was so much easier than planning everything myself! Competitive prices, nice staff, would recommend.
Kristian
Mar 22,2018I travelled to Lofoten 17th - 20th of March, organized and guided by Up Norway, day one was well organized with visit to Lofoten Gårdsysteri where we had lunch (nice cheese) and played with goats. We stayed a Villa Lofoten with Aaslaug the host, where had very nice local food, we visited Lofotr for a guided tour and a play with traditional food. Mon we had a guided trip to Hollandmælen with guides from Hattvika Lodge,. Tue I climbed Skottinden with Ronald from Hattvika Lodge. Great guy and experienced guide. That was a fantastic experience, even though the weather changed I felt safe and secure. Best trip every. Well organized and put together by Up Norway. Highly recommended.
Sze Ling Cheng
Dec 23,2017We are happy with the hotel choices - they are stylish and comfly. We are lucky enough to be able to see aurora and even meteor rain on the second night, though not lucky enough to see whales on the first. We did not expect to share a tent with other travellers on the second night and so we spent the night sleeping at the restaurant instead, which was not a very pleasant experience I must say. We hope the agency could provide more detailed info about the tours, such as whether warm clothing will be provided, whether any meal will be served, whether we will be sharing a tent with others, so that we could be more well prepared. Overrall, we had an enjoyable trip.
Ellen Mentink
Oct 31,2017Absolutely loved working together with Upnorway to figure out a route for my trip to Norway in October! It is not an easy time of year to visit, but Torunn was very knowledgeable and ensured I got the best experience possible! Loved all the suggestions and even when I was already in Norway extra help was given figuring out ferry’s and various other things. Will visit again soon! Hopefully for a much longer time! Love, Ellen
Ronnie
Aug 17,2020Norsk ReiselivsForum I want to update my previous review with some information. This Norwegian agency allows customers to file complaints. So for anyone, like Jeanie Middendorf, who had a similar experience to mine with a tour company not providing refunds this is a possible course of action. I was fortunately able to get a credit from my credit card company and so am no longer pursuing this with Norsk ReiselivsForum. So I encourage people to try with their credit card companies and also with this agency. The Norway Package Travel Act clearly states that customers are due a refund in extraordinary circumstances. Replying to Up Norway: Of course we closed the case with Norsk ReiselivsForum, as it would have been unethical to pursue it since our credit card company credited the cost of our deposit. Also Up Norway mentions that they had costs. We had repeatedly recognized that they did work in preparing our itinerary by offering that they refund 70% of the refund and keep 30%. This offer was refused.