June 2024 Tour East to West to Fjord Country
About KB Norway Tours
Where is "home" in Norway?
Whether you have Norwegian in your blood or simply in your heart, there are places here that will feel like home. It's a land that is filled with deep history and incredible beauty. Together we will find the places that make your heart sing...and feel like home. I specialaize in personal tours, taking care of all your in country travel details.
Meet Kari Berit
Born in Minnesota, I now find myself enjoying life on our homestead in Enger, Norway, with my college sweetheart, John. My first trip to Norway was as a college student in 1985. From 1990 until 2020, I taught Norwegian language and culture as director of the adult programs through Concordia Language Villages. During that time, I led numerous tours to Norway.
I love helping people with Norwegian ancestry create their dream trip "home," to Norway.
Message me here: kbnorwaytours@gmail.com
What I specialize in:
Personalized package tours:
- first time visits to Norway
- family tours
- active tours
- meeting locals
Below are the the various tours I've created and led.
Reach out so I can help you create your dream trip!
Why Choose KB Norway Tours
Number 1 Bucket List Tour
I knew I wanted to go to Norway, but I didn’t know where to begin planning, especially since I
wanted to go to the regions where my ancestors came from and not just a standard tour. Then a
friend recommended Kari Berit, and everything fell into place. She asked good questions about
what kind of trip we (my husband, son and daughter-in-law) wanted, and she listened to our
answers. We emailed back and forth several times to tweak the itinerary and she was always
willing to make the changes. She knew what had to be booked way in advance because of
popular demand. She also left free time in the schedule so we could pick and choose what we
wanted to do some days based on weather and our energy level.
When on the trip, she was an excellent guide who taught us a lot about Norwegian culture and
customs. She was always pleasant to be with. She bent over backwards to make sure we had
what we needed in terms of comfort, food and drink. Kari made sure our son and his wife (in
their early 30s) found some more adventurous activities to do on their own. The two-week trip
was structured, but also flexible. We had full days, but also time to relax. We found the farm
where one great grandfather was born and the church where another great grandfather was
baptized. This trip was Number 1 on my bucket list, and I’m so grateful to Kari for making it
happen.
Lori (& Luke)
June 2024
Johnson Family Tour: South to West then East-June/July 2023
Testimonial for KB Norway Tours
Accommodating a family of 18, ages 4-76
We were so lucky and blessed to have Kari Berit as our tour director for our family trip (eighteen members ages 4 through 76) to Norway June 29 -July 11, 2023. Her experience and expertise in Norwegian culture, language and travel allowed our family to experience Norway in a way that would not be possible on other group tours. Kari went above and beyond throughout the whole process. She lined up our zoon meetings to discuss the trip itinerary. She was available to our family throughout the entire trip and made every effort to set up our family members with activities that met their individual needs whether it be souvenirs, transportation to specific city sites or specific food locations. She recommended interesting off the “tourist grid” locations. She arranged unique family activities (Fjord Safari rubber boat tour, Oslo fjord swimming and sauna) and she set up and arranged for interesting food experiences throughout the entire trip. You will never find a better tour director for your family trip to Norway!
Barb (Benson) Johnson
Valkyrie Farms Family Tour 2023
Yorkville, Illinois
Private tours: meeting locals trying new activities
A complete picture of Norway in a short week
Thank you so much for providing us with such a fantastic tour of Norway! We all felt like we got a complete picture of the people, places, and culture, or at least as much as can be had in a week. The food was amazing, as was the architecture and scenery. What we most appreciated was the conversations we had about Norway as a country, and the subtle influences on the population.
There is so much to emulate in the culture and social systems.
We are looking forward to winter when we can show off our sweaters and hats. Be well and stay warm.
Jesse, Michelle, Mia L.
Boston, Mass
Visiting the place where my grandparents came from...
My husband and I traveled to Norway this past September with Kari Berit as our guide for our first trip to Europe. Kari was thorough in preparing for our ten day tour, making sure we would see and do the things we wanted at a pace we could handle. She efficiently planned the details of each day's itinerary, including shopping, dining reservations and sight-seeing options, while also providing free time to explore or rest. Kari included some historical and cultural experiences for us, to enrich our understanding of Norwegian life.
I loved spending time along the coast and in the fjords, but another highlight was visiting the small town from which my great-grandparents emigrated 150 years ago. We enjoyed a variety of accommodations, from a hotel room overlooking beautiful Bergen harbor to a fun and informal stay at the hostel/campground in Flåm.
I highly recommend Kari and KB Norway Tours for a personalized, stress-free vacation.
Liz and Wade Reddy
December 2024
Guests at Nordenga, Our Homestead
Sleeping in the barn was the best!
Mange tusen takk to Kari Berit and John for hosting us at Nordenga. It was such a lovely visit. You have a beautiful home and kind, beautiful hearts. Thanks for letting me sleep in the barn so I could wake up to that amazing view!
Annika P
North Dakota