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Introducing Finland

Finland offers the best of both worlds—or rather, the best of both major travel seasons. If you're in need of a warm summer vacation without the crowds, you'll revel in this country's opportunities for hiking, lake swimming, and exploration of Helsinki's metropolitan culture. Travelers planning a winter wonderland getaway won't be disappointed either: the outdoor activities are endless, its an ideal place to spot the Northern Lights, and its the only place where you can visit Santa Clause's hometown (complete with reindeer).

When is the best time to visit? 
Despite its sky-high spot on the map, Finland's climate is more temperate than you would think. Yes, its winters are dark and cold—but due to the forgiving Gulf Stream, temperatures don't dip too far below freezing. Take advantage of the snow with all manner of winter sports, and long nights mean better chances of spotting the Northern Lights. Summer is when you'll have the best weather and widest number of activities and attractions available—and even in these popular vacation months, you rarely need to worry about crowds. Spring is very short (and often still snowy), but fall is a particularly good time for photographers to book a trip: the hills become cloaked in the brilliant hues of autumn leaves. 

How many days do I need?
Finland is an easy flight from Stockholm and St. Petersburg, so a quick trip isn't out of the question. With three days, you can easily experience the culinary joys and architectural wonders of fabulous Helsinki. In five days, you're able to tour a larger region—check out this Lapland tour, which includes skiing, snowshoeing, guiding a team of huskies, and sleeping in glass igloos under the stars. With a week or more, you can take a substantial road trip through half of the country. Try the southern coast from Helsinki in the summer months, or this nine-day winter itinerary that takes you all the way to Norway.

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See the most magical places above Arctic Circle on this tour from Rovaniemi to Tromso
Map of Northern Lights Road Trip from Rovaniemi to Tromsø - 9 Days
Northern Lights Road Trip from Rovaniemi to Tromsø - 9 Days

From dog sledding to snowshoeing, this adventure above the Arctic Circle covers all the winter activities the region has to offer. With a private guide behind the wheel, there's no need to worry about icy roads and reindeer crossings - just sit back, relax, and enjoy the hidden gems of the polar north.

Aerial view of Helsinki, Finland
Map of Discover Finland's Golden Triangle: Helsinki, Tampere & Turku - 6 Days
Discover Finland's Golden Triangle: Helsinki, Tampere & Turku - 6 Days

Discover Finland's Golden Triangle—formed by the cities of Helsinki, Tampere, and Turku. Learn about the role these cities played in Finland's history and how, today, they are the economic and population center of the country. You'll start in the capital, Helsinki, with a city tour and an excursion to the historic Suomenlinna Sea Fortress and partake in the city's lively and innovative dining scene. At Tampere, the city surrounded by lakes, you'll learn its history and take a lake cruise to enjoy the region's unique beauty.

The northern lights over a Finnish forest
Map of Lapland Highlights  - 5 Days
Lapland Highlights - 5 Days

Visit Santa Claus's hometown (Rovaniemi) and fall in love with winter sports haven Ylläs on this snow-dusted winter wonderland adventure above the Arctic Circle! Snuggle a husky, pose for a selfie with a reindeer, snowshoe through the wilderness, participate in epic snowball fights, and hunt for the elusive, magical northern lights.

Reindeer in Lapland
Map of Rovaniemi & Kemi  - 6 Days
Rovaniemi & Kemi - 6 Days

Welcome to Lapland! With four days in Rovaniemi, there's so much you can see and do. Visit Rudolph and the elves at Santa Claus Village, catch the Northern Lights, and sled with Huskies through a silent forest. Add on two more days for an optional excursion to the icy wonderland of Kemi.

Spend time at the Arctic Circle in wintry Rovaniemi
Map of Finnish Winter Wonderland: Helsinki & Rovaniemi - 7 Days
Finnish Winter Wonderland: Helsinki & Rovaniemi - 7 Days

Enjoy a fantastic winter getaway in Finland with a week full of outdoor adventures. Start in Helsinki and discover its key monuments. Head far north to Lapland and stay in the capital, Rovaniemi, to witness the northern lights. Get cozy with the reindeer as you take a sleigh ride through the Arctic wilderness before cuddling huskies at play. Hike to Korouoma Canyon for stunning views of frozen waterfalls, then warm up by a fire in the woods as you revel in a spectacular winter wonderland.

Helsinki's colorful cityscape
Map of Nordic & Baltic Gems: Finland, Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania - 12 Days
Nordic & Baltic Gems: Finland, Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania - 12 Days

Discover a different side of Europe on this 12-day journey through Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. From Helsinki, you'll make your way south through the capitals, countryside, and rich cultural heritage of the Baltics. Tour Tallinn's medieval streets, spot rare wildlife in Lahemaa National Park, stroll the windswept shores of Lake Peipus, and explore the castles of Sigulda and Turaida. After sampling the specialties of Riga's famous covered market, your adventure ends in ancient Vilnius.

Make the Most of Your Time in Finland

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Explore Finland's many lakes in summer
How Many Days to Spend in Finland

Finland is a fun, relaxed destination—there's always time for a sauna—however long or short your trip. In five to seven days, you can check out the capital city, Helsinki, and...

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Indulge in the activities on offer in a Finnish winter vacation
Map of 1 Week in Finland - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
1 Week in Finland - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With one week in Finland, you can experience two to three destinations at a comfortable pace, like Helsinki and Rovaniemi, on a combined city and outdoor itinerary, ideal for first-timers. Travelers set on seeing the northern lights should choose the "Aurora Adventure," and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the "Lapland Winter Adventure," which includes skiing and snowshoeing in Pyhä. Families will love the wildlife safaris on the Summer Adventure, while foodies can sample Finnish flavors on a culinary tour.

Christmas Market  near famous Lutheran Cathedral in Helsinki
Map of 2 Weeks in Finland - 3 Unique Itinerary Ideas
2 Weeks in Finland - 3 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With two weeks in Finland, you can take in the highlights of Helsinki and the Lapland region on an epic winter holiday, complete with a northern lights tour, a snowmobile adventure, and a visit to Santa's Village. For all things Christmas, opt for a winter itinerary that visits Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland to learn about their unique holiday traditions. If you prefer summer, take advantage of the midnight sun on a Finland nature tour that'll get you exploring deep into Lapland's pristine wilderness.

A reindeer in Finnish Lapland
Map of Lapland Animal Summer Adventure: Rovaniemi, Kuusamo & Pyhä - 7 Days
Lapland Animal Summer Adventure: Rovaniemi, Kuusamo & Pyhä - 7 Days

Northern Finland transforms in the summertime, and there's no shortage of activities and animals to seek out under the midnight sun. On this seven-day itinerary, meet domestic animals like huskies and reindeer as well as wild ones, like brown bears, golden eagles, and wolves. Try fishing in one of the area's many lakes, visit the only polar bear in the country at a wildlife park, and spend a sunlit night looking for passing bears before the week is up.

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10 Days in Finland - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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1 Week in Finland - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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5 Days in Finland - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

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Travel specialist Moonika Apart
active 8 hours ago

Moonika Apart

I’m originally from Tallinn, Estonia but I lived in Australia for 7 years, which was also the time when I travelled the world and visited over 50 countries. I LOVE travelling and it plays a big...

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Travel specialist Emerson Siimer
active 6 hours ago

Emerson Siimer

Hello, I'm Emerson, a travel specialist. Originally from Tartu, Estonia, I've had the privilege of calling Australia and New Zealand my home. With a master's degree in nature-based tourism, I'm...

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Travel specialist Krista Muuk
active 16 hours ago

Krista Muuk

Hi! During my travels I love to explore the diversity of each country. Originally from Estonia, I have travelled in many countries and try to experience all that different cultures and nature...

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Travel specialist Kadri Talvik
active 22 hours ago

Kadri Talvik

Hi! For me, travelling allows you to immerse yourself in different cultures and experiences and opens your eyes to things you would never have thought of without travel. I believe everyone should...

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Trip Reviews for Finland

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Amazing Finland & Estonia Trip - and Emerson Saved Our Itinerary When Flights Were Cancelled!
Finland | Feb 14 - Feb 22, 2026

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Amy D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 08, 2026
We can’t say enough wonderful things about the trip to Finland (with a side trip to Estonia) that Emerson organized for our family. Simply put, Emerson was the hero of our trip. Our flight to Helsinki was cancelled, and then our return flight home was delayed by a blizzard in the U.S., but Emerson immediately sprang into action. He quickly reworked our itinerary and helped minimize the additional costs caused by the delays, turning what could have been a very stressful situation into... Read more

We can’t say enough wonderful things about the trip to Finland (with a side trip to Estonia) that Emerson organized for our family. Simply put, Emerson was the hero of our trip. Our flight to Helsinki was cancelled, and then our return flight home was delayed by a blizzard in the U.S., but Emerson immediately sprang into action. He quickly reworked our itinerary and helped minimize the additional costs caused by the delays, turning what could have been a very stressful situation into something completely manageable.

Emerson's communication was outstanding from start to finish. He responded quickly to every message and always provided thoughtful, detailed answers to our (sometimes silly!) questions during the planning process. When our flights were cancelled and we were sending panicked WhatsApp messages, he stayed calm, responsive, and incredibly helpful. We truly can’t thank him enough for his professionalism, competence, and kindness; he was an absolute pleasure to work with and genuinely saved the trip (and our sanity!).

The trip itself was fantastic. The hotels Emerson selected were perfect for our family, including a “bonus hotel” (Home Hotel Jugend) that we needed during our unexpected extended stay. The tours were excellent -- especially the dogsledding and Northern Lights tour led by Niko from Johka.fi, which were both truly unforgettable. All of the transfers were smooth and perfectly on time. My husband wasn’t the biggest fan of the overnight train to Kemijärvi, but the kids thought it was a great adventure.

Our hotel in Pyhä (Kurula’s Resort) was wonderful. While the walk into town was a bit long, the weather was beautiful and the road passed a public sledding hill that quickly became a highlight for our family. The warming hut at the base made it extra special because we had fun roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over the fire.

The kids also loved visiting the amethyst mine, and the dinner after our snowmobiling tour was outstanding—especially the moose soup. Estonia was a fantastic addition as well: the ferry ride was relaxing, the tour of Tallinn with Jonas from Estadventures was fascinating, and the city itself is absolutely gorgeous.

This was truly an unforgettable trip for our family, and Emerson played a huge role in making it such a success. We recommend kimkim and Emerson wholeheartedly to anyone planning a trip to the region.

Hotel Reviews
Posti Boutique Hotel Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi

Nice and quiet, quick walk to town, excellent breakfast

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Kurula's Resort
Pyhätunturi

The rooms are fantastic! Sledding right outside the front door of the rooms (on the provided sleds) is fun. It would be nice to have a shuttle to town since there are functionally no ubers/taxis and bus is very infrequent & expensive.

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Overnight Train

Kids thought it was the greatest thing ever! One adult found it interesting but had some trouble sleeping. The other adult couldn't sleep at all and was fairly grumpy.

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Scandic Paasi
Helsinki

Quiet, friendly, great breakfast

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Group Reindeer Safari and Farm Visit
Group Reindeer Safari and Farm Visit
Rovaniemi

Since we were in Lapland it's only proper to see some reindeer, and we saw some. This was a well-organized tour. Unfortunately, the other guests in our group tour were talking/translating over the tour guide and interrupting her constantly. She seemed really exasperated and I felt bad for her.

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Flexible Northern Lights Hunting
Flexible Northern Lights Hunting
Finland

This was awesome! We saw the most amazing lights - it was otherworldly. Our tour guide (Niko who works with the company Johka) was a man on a mission to get us to see some lights. He drove so far to get away from the clouds, and we had brilliant success. While I know that we were lucky, I have to give some credit to Niko's very intense reading of his solar activity apps and knowledge of the area. He's also very chatty, funny, and pleasant.

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Evening Snowmobile Safari with Dinner
Evening Snowmobile Safari with Dinner
Pyhä

It was very very cold and I am not sure that we are natural-born snowmobilers. The dinner afterwards was fantastic and cozy. There were some northern lights above the lake & the proprietor came and got us from dinner to look at the lights, letting us stay a bit late. Excellent hospitality

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Short Husky Safari and Farm Visit
Short Husky Safari and Farm Visit
Pyhä

This was awesome! The dogs are very high energy. Strongly recommended.

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Amethyst Mine Tour with the Pendolino - Snow Train
Amethyst Mine Tour with the Pendolino - Snow Train
Pyhä

The kids really liked this activity. The Pendolino was fun & the scenery was amazing.

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Helsinki City Walking Tour (3h)
Helsinki City Walking Tour (3h)
Helsinki

Enjoyed the tour - it was a nice way to orient ourselves.

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Tallinn Day Trip
Tallinn Day Trip
Helsinki

The city tour with Jonas with Estadventures was fantastic, we learned a lot! We enjoyed traveling on the giant ferry through the partially frozen sea - it was like traveling through a slurpee.

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Local specialist: Emerson Siimer

Trip of a lifetime
Finland | Feb 28 - Mar 7, 2026

Monique
Monique V.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Mar 08, 2026
This was the most incredible trip! We had so many wonderful experiences including touring the interesting city of Helsinki, enjoying Finnish saunas, visiting a beautiful reindeer farm, and going on a husky ride... But most of all, we had once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the northern lights! We had great success with our northern lights hunting tours and even got to see them dancing above us while in our glass ceiling cabin! The pace of the week-long trip was comfortable and the... Read more

This was the most incredible trip! We had so many wonderful experiences including touring the interesting city of Helsinki, enjoying Finnish saunas, visiting a beautiful reindeer farm, and going on a husky ride... But most of all, we had once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the northern lights! We had great success with our northern lights hunting tours and even got to see them dancing above us while in our glass ceiling cabin! The pace of the week-long trip was comfortable and the accommodations were very nice/food was delicious! These were very unique experiences I got to share with my mom and husband that will give us memories to last a lifetime

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Fabian
Helsinki
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Nova Skyland Hotel
Rovaniemi
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Northern Lights Ranch
Köngäs
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Activity Reviews
Snowshoeing Experience
Snowshoeing Experience
Finland
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Adults Only Husky Adventure
Adults Only Husky Adventure
Finland
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Reindeer Herder Day Experience
Reindeer Herder Day Experience
Rovaniemi
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Helsinki City Walking Tour (2h)
Helsinki City Walking Tour (2h)
Helsinki
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Porvoo Private Day Tour
Porvoo Private Day Tour
Helsinki
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Flexible Northern Lights Hunting
Flexible Northern Lights Hunting
Finland
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Northern Lights Photography Tour
Northern Lights Photography Tour
Finland
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Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Rovaniemi | Replied on Mar 09, 2026

Hello Monique,

Thank you so much for your lovely message. I’m really happy to hear that you had such an incredible trip and that you were able to experience so many special moments together. How special that you were able to see the Northern Lights, especially from your glass cabin. It sounds like a truly memorable week:)

Thank you for booking your holiday with us and I hope to have you as our guests again in the future.

All the best,
Moonika & Lilla

Trip of a Lifetime!
Finland | Feb 16 - Feb 26, 2026

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Morganne C.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 03, 2026
We cannot thank Kim Kim and Emerson enough for curating such a wonderful trip for us-- my husband and I spent 10 days in Finland, and it was the best time. The tours that were planned included a good variety of local history and landmarks (both in Helsinki and Estonia) and outdoor active adventures (like snowmobiling, dogsledding, snowshoeing). It was great to not have to think about getting uber rides to and from the tours or the airport for pickup-- everything was ready and made the trip so... Read more

We cannot thank Kim Kim and Emerson enough for curating such a wonderful trip for us-- my husband and I spent 10 days in Finland, and it was the best time. The tours that were planned included a good variety of local history and landmarks (both in Helsinki and Estonia) and outdoor active adventures (like snowmobiling, dogsledding, snowshoeing). It was great to not have to think about getting uber rides to and from the tours or the airport for pickup-- everything was ready and made the trip so much more relaxing. Additionally, breakfast was included each morning, another cognitive offload that was nice.

The dogsledding and reindeer tours, as well as the snowmobiling, were highlights of the trip. These excursion were immersive, and we felt like you truly had plenty of time to experience the activity, as opposed to ones we have had (for example on an alaskan cruise during port excurisions) that are rushed and truncated. You felt like you got a full experience and left feeling thrilled and fulfilled.

We will definitely be using Kim Kim in the future, and thank Emerson for such a wonderfully planned vacation. We will cherish those memories for a lifetime!

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Hotel Fabian
Helsinki

Great little boutique type hotel right in the center of Helsinki. This was a great location to walk to many local activities and our tours. The included breakfast was great!

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Evening Snowshoe Experience
Evening Snowshoe Experience
Finland

We were lucky and had a private tour for this adventure which was great. It was nice to be active and outside! The coolest part of the excursion however was stopping in a local teepee type tent and our guide telling stories about his family and the local Sami people, and a bit about historic Finnish culture, while enjoying a warm drink. It was great!

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Chasing the Northern Lights by Snowmobile
Chasing the Northern Lights by Snowmobile
Pyhä

We lucked out and ended up having just my husband and I on the tour, which was a pleasant surprise. This allowed great individualized time with the guide, who was so very friendly and fun. When I was a little hesitant about driving my own snowmobile, he was encouraging and his positivity convinced me-- I'm so glad I drove my own and had the BEST time doing it! While it was cloudy this night and we didn't see any northern lights, we had ample opportunity the remainder of the trip to make up for it.

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The guide (apologies for the spelling but Janus? possibly?) was so great and fun!
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Culture of Eastern Lapland Tour
Culture of Eastern Lapland Tour
Pyhä

This was the only tour that did not stand out as amazing for us on our trip. We drove around the local area and the guide pointed out Finnish homes and a small old village, as well as local natural landmarks--the lakes, etc. We took a quick trip to the top of the Pyha ski resort by lift, and stopped at the small visitor center just before closing. The guide was very friendly and nice, I just don't think this added too much to our experience of the area. (I may have mistakenly gone into this tour thinking we would get more about the Sami culture, history of the world wars in the area, etc., and it was more just a local drive). Pleasant and relaxing, just nothing remarkable.

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Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 04, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share this review. I’m really glad to hear the trip came together well and that you were able to fully enjoy the experiences without having to worry about the logistics along the way. I also appreciate you mentioning the Culture of Eastern Lapland Tour specifically - feedback on that experience is very helpful for us as we continue refining our trips for future travelers. It was a pleasure helping plan this journey for you both. I hope the memories from... Read more

Thank you for taking the time to share this review. I’m really glad to hear the trip came together well and that you were able to fully enjoy the experiences without having to worry about the logistics along the way.

I also appreciate you mentioning the Culture of Eastern Lapland Tour specifically - feedback on that experience is very helpful for us as we continue refining our trips for future travelers.

It was a pleasure helping plan this journey for you both. I hope the memories from Finland stay with you for a long time, and I’d be happy to help whenever you’re ready for the next adventure.

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