Kimkim Trip Reviews for Finland

4.9
Based on 56 ratings
Read 56 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to Finland on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

Helsinki, Tallinn, and Levi
Finland | Mar 8 - Mar 18, 2024

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Caroline F.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

Moonika was always quick to respond to my questions. She also was able to make adjustments to the itinerary when I was delayed arriving in Helsinki so I didn’t miss any activities.

Local specialist: Moonika Apart

An unforgettable experience
Finland | Feb 15 - Feb 22, 2024

Hind
Hind A.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 23, 2024
This is my second time booking through Kimkim and it was a great experience. Moonika was very responsive and well organized in terms of bookings, ensuring enough time in between activities and her overall knowledge of the area was outstanding. I must say she is a very patient person and accommodated our requests. The itinerary provided was detailed and we did not face any issues during the trip. Finland is a place that I will never forget and I left the country speechless! Read more

This is my second time booking through Kimkim and it was a great experience. Moonika was very responsive and well organized in terms of bookings, ensuring enough time in between activities and her overall knowledge of the area was outstanding. I must say she is a very patient person and accommodated our requests. The itinerary provided was detailed and we did not face any issues during the trip. Finland is a place that I will never forget and I left the country speechless!

Activity Reviews
Finnish Sauna Experience
Finnish Sauna Experience
Rovaniemi
Quality of Experience
The hosts were amazing
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ice Fishing Experience
Ice Fishing Experience
Levi

It was an okay experience to see how icefishing is done

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Aurora Ice Floating
Aurora Ice Floating
Finland

A MUST!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Aurora Tour on Wooden Snowshoes
Aurora Tour on Wooden Snowshoes
Finland

The experience was amazing it was like floating on top of the snow!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Superb guide
Transport
Local specialist: Moonika Apart

Finland and kimkim are a perfect pairing
Finland | Mar 6 - Mar 14, 2024

Jason
Jason D.
Round Rock, TX | Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024
Finland is incredible, kimkim made it easy.
I had an amazing time. During my time in Rovaniemi I went hiking to the Korouoma Canyon (Wild About Lapland was my guide) to see frozen waterfalls, floated in a survival suit in a frozen lake--YOU HAVE TO DO IT, YOU CANNOT FEEL THE COLD WATER AT ALL ( Pedro with Nordic Adventures was knowledgeable and hilarious), went dogsledding with Nordic Odyssey, snowmobiling with Safartica, and got my picture taken with Santa at Santa's Village.
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Finland is incredible, kimkim made it easy.
I had an amazing time. During my time in Rovaniemi I went hiking to the Korouoma Canyon (Wild About Lapland was my guide) to see frozen waterfalls, floated in a survival suit in a frozen lake--YOU HAVE TO DO IT, YOU CANNOT FEEL THE COLD WATER AT ALL ( Pedro with Nordic Adventures was knowledgeable and hilarious), went dogsledding with Nordic Odyssey, snowmobiling with Safartica, and got my picture taken with Santa at Santa's Village.
In Sinettä, I stayed at the Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos where my room was made of ice and snow, it was cold, but it was worth it to stay one night bundled up just to say I did it.
In Ivalo, Janne with Northern Lights Rider knew exactly where to go to find great views of the Northern lights and took great pictures.

Why book with kimkim? First, my local specialist Moonika was patient and easy to work with. I made a number of changes in planning my itinerary--different adventures, different dates, and Moonika always came up with a great plan to make everything work.
With kimkim, I didn't have to worry about booking rooms and adventures and drivers and a hundred other things. My accommodations were booked, tickets for the adventures were booked, when a driver was supposed to pick me up to move to a different city, he was there on time and ready to roll.
And I appreciated that Moonkia checked in every day to make sure things were going well. For someone traveling alone in a foreign nation, that was a comfort.
I will definitely book through kimkim again in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Apukka Rovaniemi City Apartments
Rovaniemi

The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because the lift was out on the day I left and I had to carry all my bags down the stairs. Other than that, great location, lots of hot water, comfortable bed.

Location
it was right in the city center. You could walk to anything in less than 10 minutes
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean, very comfortable, very warm.
Hotel Ivalo
Ivalo

Pretty good hotel, comfortable, clean. The only problem, just for me, is that were no English language channels. So take an iPad or a laptop if you want some evening entertainment.

Staff
I don't remember names, but the dining room staff was very kind.
Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Rovaniemi

I had one of the ice rooms, it was cold, but they do give you the necessary equipment for bundling up and staying warm in your icebed.

Location
wonderful frozen lake behind the hotel, an amazing view.
Staff
really friendly, very committed to your comfort.
Activity Reviews
Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Adventure
Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Adventure
Finland
Quality of Experience
Food
grilling sausages and marshamallows
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Aurora Ice Floating
Aurora Ice Floating
Finland

This was so much fun. You cannot feel the cold water at all. You can either float on your back or tread water.

Quality of Experience
it was just so much fun. I would have gone back again if there wasn't so much more to do
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pedro was knowledgeable and hilarious. I wish he had been my guide for all my adventures.
Husky Sledding Safari
Husky Sledding Safari
Rovaniemi

DOGGIES! Steering the dogs as the driver or sitting in the sledge, both are fun. And afterwards, you get to hang out with the dogs.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
the staff so knowledgeable, so willing to answer questions and let you hang out with the dogs afterwards.
Northern Lights Safari by Electric Snowmobiles
Northern Lights Safari by Electric Snowmobiles
Finland

Overall this was enjoyable, but we didn't see the northern lights.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was very good at getting us set up, keeping us safe, grilling some snacks during the stop.
Dinner at Ice Restaurant
Dinner at Ice Restaurant
Sinettä

What made it special, it was a complete meal eaten in a restaurant built from ice.

Quality of Experience
The food and the decoration.
Aurora Hunt by Car
Aurora Hunt by Car
Saariselkä

Janne was my guide. Very knowledgeable about where to go to find good views of the lights.

Quality of Experience
The guide, Janne and his assistant clearly knew the best spots to go.
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 21, 2024

Hello Jason,

Thank you for a comprehensive review. I'm glad to hear you had a great time on your trip with us and enjoyed all the activities. I will make sure to share your feedback with the providers as well. Thank you again for booking your holiday with us and I hope to have you as our guest again in the future. Great photos!

Best,
Moonika

Magical Lapland
Finland | Mar 7 - Mar 14, 2024

YVONNE SOCORRO
YVONNE SOCORRO M.
Corpus Christi, TX | Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

Easily one of the best trips we have ever taken. New experiences. Everything well planned. It was easy to discuss things with Moonika. The snowmobile tour with sauna and dinner in Akaslompolo was certainly one of the best experiences we had in this trip. Highly recommended.

Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 20, 2024

Thank you Yvonne for a great review! I'm glad to hear you had a great time on your trip with us and think this was one of the best trips you have ever taken. It makes me very happy to read this.
Thank you for booking your holiday with us and I hope to have you as our guests again in the future.
Best,
Moonika

The trip was great Would like to mention the ...
Finland | Mar 2 - Mar 8, 2024

Vandana
Vandana H.
India | Reviewed on Mar 16, 2024

The trip was great Would like to mention the guide who took us hunting in rovaniemi Very focused and gave us a thrilling view of the northern lights Second I would like to mention the person incharge of our fat tyre bicycle ride at the ski resort,Wonderful human being As I could not go for the ride not only did he let me wait in the office he offered me tea and made conversation till the group returning I had read that the finnish are reserved people but I beg to differ,They are as Wonderful as their country is,Loved the country and loved its people,,

Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 18, 2024

Thank you Vandana! I'm glad to hear you had a great time on your trip with us and I'll make sure to share your feedback with the guides.
Best,
Moonika

It was a memorable trip to Lapland along with...
Finland | Mar 2 - Mar 8, 2024

Manjiri
Manjiri T.
India | Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024
It was a memorable trip to Lapland along with Kimkim. We visited Santaclaus village atRovaniemi. We had a great Aurora sighting at night. Thanks to Beyond Arctict agent for giving us 200km ride from Rovaniemi. We could see Corona & dancing lights. It was amazing. At Pyha we enjoyed glass Igloo stay. Reindeer safari, Husky ride, fatbike tour, snowmobile safari were amazing. Thanks to Moonika for the guidance and arranging the the adventurous tour. Read more

It was a memorable trip to Lapland along with Kimkim. We visited Santaclaus village atRovaniemi. We had a great Aurora sighting at night. Thanks to Beyond Arctict agent for giving us 200km ride from Rovaniemi. We could see Corona & dancing lights. It was amazing. At Pyha we enjoyed glass Igloo stay. Reindeer safari, Husky ride, fatbike tour, snowmobile safari were amazing. Thanks to Moonika for the guidance and arranging the the adventurous tour.

Activity Reviews
Northern Lights Tour
Northern Lights Tour
Rovaniemi
Reindeer Safari in the Nature of Lapland
Reindeer Safari in the Nature of Lapland
Rovaniemi
Northern Lights Hunting on Snowshoes
Northern Lights Hunting on Snowshoes
Finland
Classic Fatbike Tour
Classic Fatbike Tour
Pyhä
Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Adventure
Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Adventure
Finland
Snowmobile Safari
Snowmobile Safari
Pyhä
Husky Safari (5km)
Husky Safari (5km)
Finland
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 15, 2024

Thank you for a lovely review Manjiri! I'm glad to hear you had a good trip with us and also saw some beautiful Auroras which I know where your main reason for this trip. Glad to hear you enjoyed the rest of the activities as well. Thank you for booking your trip with us and I hope to have you as our guests again in the future.

All the best,
Moonika

highly recommend Moonika & kimkim
Finland | Feb 25 - Mar 3, 2024

Daniel
Daniel R.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024
We enjoyed working with Moonika / kimkim to plan our trip to Finland, and all worked out fantastic. Highlights include backcountry skiing with our guide, Olli, in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park ... and staying at the Artic Skylight Lodge. They really listened to us, and set an itinerary that matched the adventure and experiences we sought. Moonika made it so easy for us, thoughtfully including the details of transportation and extras like dogsled outing. Read more

We enjoyed working with Moonika / kimkim to plan our trip to Finland, and all worked out fantastic. Highlights include backcountry skiing with our guide, Olli, in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park ... and staying at the Artic Skylight Lodge. They really listened to us, and set an itinerary that matched the adventure and experiences we sought. Moonika made it so easy for us, thoughtfully including the details of transportation and extras like dogsled outing.

Hotel Reviews
Arctic Skylight Lodge
Äkäslompolo

This place is very cool! New and very well designed, the individual cabins with glass bedroom provide comfort, privacy and an exceptional feeling of indoor / outdoor integration. The restaurant satisfies gourmet tastes and the sauna revives one after skiing in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. Don't miss the polar plunge as part of the sauna experience.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Carefully set within a northerly sloping forest that near (skiable to) Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park adn Karilan Navettagalleria
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lapland Hotels Saaga
Ylläsjärvi

Our two-night stay at Lapland Hotels Saaga was pleasant. The hotel had a cozy ski lodge vibe and was located right by the Alpine Ski Area, making it convenient for our activities. The food was delicious, and we enjoyed the après-ski atmosphere. While it wasn't exactly the secluded experience we were looking for, it served its purpose well, especially for acclimating to the timezone and getting a feel for Finland

Location
Right next to the ski area
Activity Reviews
Sauna Experience at Arctic Skylight Lodge
Sauna Experience at Arctic Skylight Lodge
Finland

Modern, private, well designed electric sauna with large window views, wonderful showers, a jacuzzi out on the deck, and short walk to the river.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ski  Trek (Day 1)
Ski Trek (Day 1)
Pallas-Ounastunturi National Park

We really enjoyed our 4 days skiing with Olli / Fell Trek. We had the backcountry experience we were seeking within Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. So much fun, and a good workout for 5 or 6 hours each day. Olli was knowledgeable and oriented our way through forests, up and down hills and fells (tunturi). We slept adjacent to the park: one night in a house, one in a rustic cabin and another in a lodge. The food was delicious, and very much satisfied our veggie preferences.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Husky Safari
Husky Safari
Finland

The husky safari was a memorable experience. The Safartica team organized everything excellently, and the dog sledding was so much fun. The owners were friendly and passionate about what they do, which made the experience even more special. The conditions of the dogs were top-notch, and it was clear that they were well cared for. Overall, a great adventure that we thoroughly enjoyed.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 15, 2024

Thank you for your lovely review Dan! I'm glad to hear you had a good time and enjoyed your trip to Lapland. Thank you for sharing some photos of your trip as well.
All the best,
Moonika

Overall, the planning and assistance was timely, accommodating and well managed.
Finland | Mar 2 - Mar 8, 2024

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Kathy K.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024
Overall, the planning and assistance was very good. The hotels and excursions were great. Migle was very accommodating and incredibly responsive before and during the trip to questions or concerns.
There were a few mix ups with transportation but worked out in the end. It would have been nice to know the names of the companies that our excursions were booked with because you did not know who was coming to meet you and pick you up. Also, there were a couple times when looking at the schedule...
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Overall, the planning and assistance was very good. The hotels and excursions were great. Migle was very accommodating and incredibly responsive before and during the trip to questions or concerns.
There were a few mix ups with transportation but worked out in the end. It would have been nice to know the names of the companies that our excursions were booked with because you did not know who was coming to meet you and pick you up. Also, there were a couple times when looking at the schedule things could have been moved around to allow you more time do activities or for example to not have early morning activities after a late night aurora hunt but then have another day when you start late after no events the night before. The advertisement for the shuttle at Apukka was not very accurate as it only went a few times a day and if you did not take their shuttle a cab to the city was almost 50 euro and to Christmas Village was 35 euro so that was not ideal.

Hotel Review
Apukka Resort
Rovaniemi

Great hotel and beautiful location. It is farther away from Christmas Village and city so be aware of that. Might be more ideal if you have your own car. Their shuttle bus does not run as often as they advertise it does and if you don't take it - the cost of taxi to city and the Village is quite expensive.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Helsinki Walking Tour
Helsinki Walking Tour
Helsinki

First of all - I see above that it says it was 4 hours that was not true. It was 2 hours and 15 minutes long. The guide was nice and had good information. We did not go to all the sites that the kimkim agenda listed we were going to see. There was not time to go into some of the sites for example the main cathedral we just looked at from the outside. The guide seemed upset when people wanted to stay at a place for a few minutes and take pictures, he was very on the move and did not allow for much time to look around or take pictures.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Löyly Sauna visit
Löyly Sauna visit
Helsinki
Quality of Experience
Husky ride (Apukka Resort)
Husky ride (Apukka Resort)
Rovaniemi

A lot of fun, enjoyable experience. Driving the husky sled as great. They advertise getting to play with the puppies but they only bring out 1 puppy and pass it around.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Northern Lights Snapshots: Rovaniemi's Photographic Chase
Northern Lights Snapshots: Rovaniemi's Photographic Chase
Rovaniemi

No northern lights seen but otherwise good excursion. The guide tried very hard to find the lights for us. We drove for almost 6 hours without success.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Aurora Chase — Private Northern Lights Quest in Saariselkä with Expert Guidance
Aurora Chase — Private Northern Lights Quest in Saariselkä with Expert Guidance
Ivalo

Again - no northern lights seen but overall guide was friendly and tried various locations. He did not really talk at all about the northern lights so if you wanted background on the aurora, what causes them, when to see them, history etc. you will not get that.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Snowmobile Safari: A Wintry Wilderness Ride (from Kultahippu hotel)
Snowmobile Safari: A Wintry Wilderness Ride (from Kultahippu hotel)
Ivalo

So much fun. Guide was great and very fun experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Snowshoeing Adventure
Snowshoeing Adventure
Ivalo

A lot of fun. The guide was very friendly. I will say I expected more of them talking about Finland - the history, nature, the region etc. but really we just talked about life etc. If you asked questions they answered but no set education or information about the forest/region etc.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Miglé Mikenaite
Miglé
Miglé Mikenaite
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Mar 14, 2024

Hi Kathy, Thank you so much for your feedback and kind words about your trip in Finland. I'm truly glad to hear that overall, you enjoyed your experience. Finding that balance between activities and relaxation is key, and your feedback helps us improve. I apologize for the unexpected changes to the Helsinki tour and transportation mix up. Once again, thank you for the opportunity to assist you with your trip to Finland. And as I say, if those Northern Lights didn't make an appearance this time, it's just a sign that you'll have to come back to Scandinavia! 🥰

Fantastic Finland
Finland | Feb 24 - Mar 4, 2024

Angela
Angela S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Mar 10, 2024
As someone who typically makes my own travel arrangements, I can’t say enough about what a perfectly enjoyable experience it was to have Moonika do the planning for me. She very patiently worked with me to develop and make multiple revisions to our itinerary and regularly kept in touch to let me know her progress in making all the bookings. The finalized itinerary she sent me was incredibly detailed and informative. From the moment we arrived in Finland until the moment we left,... Read more

As someone who typically makes my own travel arrangements, I can’t say enough about what a perfectly enjoyable experience it was to have Moonika do the planning for me. She very patiently worked with me to develop and make multiple revisions to our itinerary and regularly kept in touch to let me know her progress in making all the bookings. The finalized itinerary she sent me was incredibly detailed and informative. From the moment we arrived in Finland until the moment we left, everything was taken care of — drivers, hotels, guides, train tickets, and excursions. All we had to do was enjoy our vacation, and we definitely did. The drivers and guides were punctual, informative, and a delight to spend time with; the excursions all were professionally managed and great fun; and the hotels were very comfortable. Moonika checked in with us regularly while we were in Finland to make sure all was well, and she went above and beyond in her efforts to help me see the elusive aurora. I am incredibly grateful to Moonika for making our trip so wonderfully memorable.

Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 11, 2024

Thank you very much for your lovely review Angie. I'm glad to hear you had a great time on your trip with us and enjoyed all the activities, accommodations and transfers. It was my pleasure to plan this holiday for you and it was also nice meeting you both here in Rovaniemi. All the best and I hope to help you plan another trip in the future.
Best,
Moonika

Next time I’m planning a trip to Europe I wil...
Finland | Mar 2 - Mar 7, 2024

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jim t.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 10, 2024
Next time I’m planning a trip to Europe I will absolutely use KimKim again. The activities and accommodations recommended by KimKim were all terrific and it definitely simplified connections between airports and accommodations. Read more

Next time I’m planning a trip to Europe I will absolutely use KimKim again. The activities and accommodations recommended by KimKim were all terrific and it definitely simplified connections between airports and accommodations.

Hotel Review
Arctic Skylight Lodge
Äkäslompolo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 11, 2024

Thank you Jim! I'm glad to hear you had a great time on your trip and would use our services again. Speaking on behalf of the entire Kimkim family, we'd be more than happy to assist you in planning another trip in the future.
Best,
Moonika

Wonderful Winter Activity Vacation
Finland | Mar 2 - Mar 7, 2024

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Laura T.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 10, 2024
Moonika organized an absolutely exceptional visit to Finland. All the activities including ice floating, chasing northern lights, snowmobiling, husky sledding were amazing and we stayed in unique places. The Snow Hotel was a one of a kind as was the Arctic Sky Lodge along with the sauna and ice plunge. We have all talked about the beauty of Kittila and the wonderful access to all the winter activities and our wish to come back. The itinerary schedule and shuttles between places was seamless.... Read more

Moonika organized an absolutely exceptional visit to Finland. All the activities including ice floating, chasing northern lights, snowmobiling, husky sledding were amazing and we stayed in unique places. The Snow Hotel was a one of a kind as was the Arctic Sky Lodge along with the sauna and ice plunge. We have all talked about the beauty of Kittila and the wonderful access to all the winter activities and our wish to come back. The itinerary schedule and shuttles between places was seamless. Can't say enough complements about our experience working with Moonika.

Hotel Reviews
Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Rovaniemi

One of a kind experience.

Arctic Skylight Lodge
Äkäslompolo

Gorgeous with easy access to fabulous winter activities.

Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 11, 2024

Thank you for your kind review Laura. I'm very happy to hear you had an excellent time and enjoyed all the activities. I hope to have you as our guests again in the future!

Best,
Moonika

Trip of a lifetime to Finnish Lapland
Finland | Mar 2 - Mar 7, 2024

Chase
Chase P.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 08, 2024

Wow! Our trip to Lapland just blew our minds. Moonika took in all our wants and put together the most perfect trip we could have asked for. Every excursion, each accommodation, timing, transfers, all added up to an experience we will always remember.

Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 09, 2024

Thank you very much for a nice review Chase! I'm glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed your whole trip. I hope to have you as our guests again in the future.
Best,
Moonika

Amazing! Only few things to highlight
Finland | Feb 15 - Feb 22, 2024

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Asal A.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Mar 08, 2024
Everything was amazing. I just want to highlight that on the first day of arrival we arrived 4 hours before check in time at which the hotel were not informed that we need an early check in and we had to wait few hours until the room is ready. The snowmobile activity at night had a huge group of 20 people which was not comfortable and the trail was pretty icy, no scenery at night and no aurora therefore i would suggest having this activity during the day. Also we did not know that only 1... Read more

Everything was amazing. I just want to highlight that on the first day of arrival we arrived 4 hours before check in time at which the hotel were not informed that we need an early check in and we had to wait few hours until the room is ready.

The snowmobile activity at night had a huge group of 20 people which was not comfortable and the trail was pretty icy, no scenery at night and no aurora therefore i would suggest having this activity during the day. Also we did not know that only 1 snowmobile reserved for us as it was not clear in the itinerary until we got to know there itself.

Aurora as per the locals in finland doesn’t usually happen before 9pm, and mostly happens after 12midnight, most of our night activities which were relevent to the aurora started relatively early (7pm). I would suggest to not start any aurora activity before 9 pm. Also whenever there is an aurora activity we would arrive back to the hotel by 12-1am. Having activities early in the morning 9-10am we a bit hard as we didnt have enough good sleep during the night. So i would suggest if there was an activity that ends by 12-1am, then the next day should start maybe by around 1 pm to allow time for sleep, shower, food..etc.

However overall the experience waw amazing! And thank you Moonika for your always being present throughout the trip time!.

Hotel Reviews
Arctic Light Hotel
Rovaniemi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Close from most activity providers and shops
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Northern Lights Village
Sirkka
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sewage water smell was on and off and room doesnt get warm enough by the heater unless the heater is open 24/7. Shower water was not that hot even for tbe first 10 mins
Nova Skyland Hotel
Rovaniemi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Ice Fishing Experience
Ice Fishing Experience
Finland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Auroras With Snowmobiles
Auroras With Snowmobiles
Finland

Number of participants was too big 20 people. Trail was too icy and hard.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Reindeer Adventure
Reindeer Adventure
Levi

Perfect but was a too short ride. I wish it was a 30-6mins ride

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Aurora Tour on Wooden Snowshoes
Aurora Tour on Wooden Snowshoes
Finland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Finnish Sauna Experience
Finnish Sauna Experience
Rovaniemi
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Family Husky Safari
Family Husky Safari
Rovaniemi
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Northern Lights Photography Tour
Northern Lights Photography Tour
Finland

7pm was too early for nothern light tour

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 08, 2024

Hello Asal,

Thank you very much for your review. It's always great to get some feedback from our guests so we can improve our services. I'm glad to hear that you had an amazing overall experience and sorry to hear about a few small communication errors regarding some of the services. I'm glad to hear it didn't put a damper on your overall trip with us and you still had a great time.

All the best,
Moonika

Exactly what we wanted!!
Finland | Feb 23 - Mar 4, 2024

Chelsea
Chelsea D.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Mar 05, 2024

This is the first time using a service like this (my fiend and I always plan our own trips) we were so happy with everything!

We told Moonika the kind of artic trip we wanted and she planned everything to a T! The hotels she picked and the tour groups were all exceptional.

We have already recommended Moonika to friends for a Finland or Norway trip!

Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 05, 2024

Thank you Chelsea for a nice review. I'm glad to hear you had a great time on your trip with us. I hope to help you plan another trip in the future and thank you for recommending me to your friends. Appreciated!
Best,
Moonika

An Unforgettable Adventure in Finland!
Finland | Feb 18 - Feb 25, 2024

Jon
Jon W.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 02, 2024
Planning our trip with Moonika was fantastic. We told her the time we would have in Finland, activities we wanted to do, and the budget we had in mind. She was great in planning every aspect of our trip and was very responsive to changes we wanted. During the trip she was in communication throughout and provided us with answers and guidance that we needed. We toured Helsinki , a day trip to Tallinn in Estonia, overnight train from Helsinki (make sure you know where you train car is lol),... Read more

Planning our trip with Moonika was fantastic. We told her the time we would have in Finland, activities we wanted to do, and the budget we had in mind. She was great in planning every aspect of our trip and was very responsive to changes we wanted. During the trip she was in communication throughout and provided us with answers and guidance that we needed.

We toured Helsinki , a day trip to Tallinn in Estonia, overnight train from Helsinki (make sure you know where you train car is lol), a night in the Ice Hotel, a few more nights in a glass igloo at the Apukka Resort. She helped us plan Snowshoe hiking, husky sledding, ice fishing, reindeer sleighs, and snowmobiling.

It was a fantastic trip and kudos to Moonika for everything!

Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 04, 2024

Thank you for a lovely review Jon! I'm glad to hear you had a good time on your trip with us and I hope to have you as our guests again in the future.
Best,
Moonika

Our Finland Adventure
Finland | Feb 13 - Feb 19, 2024

Stephen
Stephen L.
Laurens, SC | Reviewed on Mar 02, 2024
Our trip to Finland was full of adventures. From taking a sleigh ride pulled by reindeer to dog sledding, riding the Santa Express train to Lapland and crossing the Arctic Circle, to experiencing a very primitive day by a lake in a cottage, our trip was absolutely amazing and perfect! A special thanks to Monnick for her dedication to planning our trip. All we did was give her the activities we wanted to do and she did the rest! From the transfers to hotel stays to our daily fun, she took... Read more

Our trip to Finland was full of adventures. From taking a sleigh ride pulled by reindeer to dog sledding, riding the Santa Express train to Lapland and crossing the Arctic Circle, to experiencing a very primitive day by a lake in a cottage, our trip was absolutely amazing and perfect! A special thanks to Monnick for her dedication to planning our trip. All we did was give her the activities we wanted to do and she did the rest! From the transfers to hotel stays to our daily fun, she took care of it all! She was very professional and quick to respond when plans changed or we needed to rearrange a transfer. It was pleasant holiday and we are very happy to have chosen Monnick, who is familiar with Finland to arrange our days and give us a true day to day feeling of Finnish life!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Fabian
Helsinki

Great location and very tidy and clean

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Overnight Train

So much fun, especially once we found our correct car! 😂 Loved having dinner on board and falling asleep to the rocking of the train.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lapland Sky Ounasvaara
Rovaniemi

Very quiet and relaxing environment and the manager was very happy to chat with us since he was raised in the US. Very kind and friendly. Loved the sauna in our room!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Rovaniemi

So much fun! A busy place full of excited tourist searching for the northern lights! We stayed in the glass igloo one night and the SnowHotel one night! Loved the quick tour and history of how the hotel is built each year and the sculptures throughout the SnowHotel are amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Love learning how the SnowHotel is made each year.
Location
Staff
Very friendly and helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Helsinki City Walking Tour
Helsinki City Walking Tour
Helsinki

Kieto was our tour guide and did an amazing job showing us Helsinki! My favorite was the Oodi! So very cool! He was very knowledgeable, friendly and loved sharing the city with us!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Chasing Auroras with Reindeer
Chasing Auroras with Reindeer
Rovaniemi

Loved learning all about the reindeer! My favorite was petting the reindeer and getting to see them up close! Wow!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Love having all transports included in our tours.
Taiga Husky Tour
Taiga Husky Tour
Rovaniemi

SO MUCH FUN! This girls, Nadya and Yana, were a great team and so sweet! I’m glad we did the entire day tour! It sounds like a long time, but it goes by quickly and it is fun to see the dogs playing, resting and working!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Loved Nadya and Yana!
Transport
Dinner at Ice Restaurant
Dinner at Ice Restaurant
Sinettä

Loved how quick and efficient the dinner went. It was too cold to stay too long!

Quality of Experience
Food
I had the elk and it was yummy!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Northern Lights Safari by Electric Snowmobiles
Northern Lights Safari by Electric Snowmobiles
Finland

Wonderful guide who gave us hope of seeing the lights!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable!
Arctic Wilderness Cottage Experience
Arctic Wilderness Cottage Experience
Rovaniemi

This was absolutely amazing! I will admit, at first we were a little nervous, but Kimmo, our guide, was wonderful! I am so glad we did this and learned the Finnish primitive way of life!

Quality of Experience
Food
Loved everything we ate! Kimmo even cooked the fish we caught!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kimmo was spectacular! He was easy to talk to and so friendly. It was easy spending the day together!
Transport
First by car then by snowmobile!
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 04, 2024

Hello Stephen,

Thank you very much for a nice review and all the details about the activities you did. I will make sure to share your feedback with our partners. Love the photos as well!:) Thank you again and it was a pleasure to help you plan this trip. I hope to have you as our guests again in the future.

Best,
Moonika

Amazing trip to Finland and Norway
Finland | Feb 15 - Feb 24, 2024

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Elissa P.
Quincy, MA | Reviewed on Feb 25, 2024
Our trip to the Arctic circle was spectacular, and Moonika deserves all the stars for planning it. It was a perfect trip for our family - tons of adventure and activities, and perfectly arranged. We went dog sledding, visited a reindeer farm, nighttime snowshoeing and snowmobiling, boating through the fjords, and trips to chase the aurora borealis, which we finally saw from a catamaran! Every guide was amazing and each of the companies she chose for our activities were phenomenal. Every... Read more

Our trip to the Arctic circle was spectacular, and Moonika deserves all the stars for planning it. It was a perfect trip for our family - tons of adventure and activities, and perfectly arranged. We went dog sledding, visited a reindeer farm, nighttime snowshoeing and snowmobiling, boating through the fjords, and trips to chase the aurora borealis, which we finally saw from a catamaran! Every guide was amazing and each of the companies she chose for our activities were phenomenal. Every piece of the tour was smooth - our transfers were seamless and hotels were great. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience, and highly recommend visiting Lapland, and planning your trip with Kimkim and Moonika in particular.

Activity Reviews
Helsinki City Walking Tour
Helsinki City Walking Tour
Helsinki

Keito was an amazing guide, and did a great job showing us Helsinki

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Transport
Family Husky Safari
Family Husky Safari
Rovaniemi

We loved the doggies!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
SnowHotel & Ice Dinner Experience
SnowHotel & Ice Dinner Experience
Rovaniemi

Very cool dinner and amazing ice sculptures

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Aurora Ice Floating
Aurora Ice Floating
Finland

This was a super cool nighttime activity. I had never heard of it, but Moonika chose it for us, and we all loved it.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Adventure
Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Adventure
Finland

Beautiful scenery, and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chasing the Northern Lights
Chasing the Northern Lights
Kilpisjärvi

It was cloudy, but our guide tried!!

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Transport
Lappish Dinner
Lappish Dinner
Finland

Great guides, beautiful trip, DELICIOUS dinner

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Food
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Transport
Snowshoeing Tour
Snowshoeing Tour
Finland

Our guide was really knowledgable and a lot of fun, too!

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Transport
Snowmobile Tour
Snowmobile Tour
Finland

The guides were so kind and helpful

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Ice Fishing Experience
Ice Fishing Experience
Ylläs

The guides were very nice and made sure we had an enjoyable experience

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Sámi Culture and Reindeer Herding Tour
Sámi Culture and Reindeer Herding Tour
Kilpisjärvi

This was an amazing experience. The owner Mia made sure that my kids got to help feed the reindeer, and then took us on a tour of the beautiful property

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Northern Lights Sailing with Catamaran
Northern Lights Sailing with Catamaran
Tromsø

The crew was wonderful and the food provided was tasty.

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Polar Fjord Cruise With a Yacht
Polar Fjord Cruise With a Yacht
Tromsø

The yacht was comfortable, the views were amazing, and the upgrade to the polar plunge experience was fantastic!

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Food
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Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Feb 29, 2024

Hello Elissa,

Thank you very much for the glowing review. I'm glad to hear you had a great time on your trip with us and I'll make sure to share your feedback with all the providers as well. I hope to help you plan another trip in the future!
All the best,
Moonika

Finnish adventures made easy by KimKim!
Finland | Feb 13 - Feb 22, 2024

Mercie
Mercie N.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Feb 24, 2024
I initially searched the internet to find a travel service specializing in Finland. Once I found KimKim and read reviews I decided to go with their agency. Tommy was our specialist and from the beginning he listened to my ideas, offered suggestions, made modifications as needed and provided answers to the many questions I had! The final itinerary was delivered to us a few days before we departed with all the reservations, vouchers for guided tours, transportation listed in detail. We... Read more

I initially searched the internet to find a travel service specializing in Finland. Once I found KimKim and read reviews I decided to go with their agency. Tommy was our specialist and from the beginning he listened to my ideas, offered suggestions, made modifications as needed and provided answers to the many questions I had! The final itinerary was delivered to us a few days before we departed with all the reservations, vouchers for guided tours, transportation listed in detail. We experienced some confusion on the part of a hotel and our billing, but Tommy answered our inquiry quickly and got it taken care of.

In Helsinki we stayed at the Scandic Grand Central Hotel. It was a beautiful facility, very comfortable with lots of history and conveniently located for us to just step out the front door to begin our exploration of the city. Our transportation to and from the airport was quick and efficient. The driver who picked us up at the airport when we arrived ended up waiting an hour for us as our luggage was lost. It was a very snowy night, we were so grateful for his patience. Our explorations of the city were on our own and we loved Helsinki. If you want a real authentic Finnish sauna experience, look up the Kotiharjun Sauna - it was an amazing experience!

We flew to Rovaniemi (our own reservations) and again were met by a friendly taxi driver who took us to our accommodations. We chose to stay at the Apukka Rovaniemi City Apartments. Very modern, clean with a small kitchenette & bath, lots of storage for clothing and luggage , comfortable bed in a sleeping alcove, seating in living area and dining areas. We loved being able to people watch out the large windows and to easily walk into town to explore the area. It was a very short walk to the Safartica office where most of our adventures began.

Our adventures included:
1. ice fishing : after we were outfitted with an additional layer of protective clothing, we were driven to a beautiful lake where our guide showed us all the essentials of Finnish ice fishing. No luck but lots of fun. He even brought hot juice beverage to warm us up. Luckily no wind, so comfortable to be out.

2. Ice Floating : what a unique experience! A bus drove us way out into the countryside to a lake side area where there was a warm changing house, outdoor toilets, a Lappish tipi with a warm fire and marshmallows and of course the cleared area of the frozen lake. As our group was large we were split in two- one waited on land and the other went into the water. All the participants shared the task of taking photos of one another- a very friendly group. Once suited up in the immersion suits we waddled down to the lake, the guides were helpful and made sure each person entered and exited the water safely. Then we just floated- an experience I find hard to explain, but well worth it.

3. Husky safari: Can't get much better than to spend the morning with enthusiastic, well cared for dogs. It was such fun to actually guide (really the dogs did all the work) our own sled through gorgeous forest and lakeside. Again- very informative and friendly guides.

4. Snowshoe hike: We hiked about 6km through glorious Finnish old growth forest. It happened to be a blue sky day so it was just beautiful. Our guide, Eduard (I think is how to spell his name) was an enthusiastic outdoorsman and stopped frequently to explain the nature around us. Hot chocolate and cookies about halfway!

5. Arctic Night Reindeer Safari: The last evening we joined a group and were driven to a Finnish reindeer farm. Here we learned all about reindeer farming and had a ride through the forest in a sleigh pulled by reindeer. The reindeer and sleds were all connected with a young man leading the way. It was so quiet and peaceful . The reindeer were handsome animals (all male) and fun to watch them move along, sometimes the one behind would catch up to us and his head right next to us!

All the tours exceeded our expectations! We highly recommend having KimKim help you with your travel plans.

Final night we spent at the Scandic Helsinki Airport Hotel, as we had a very early flight. It was again very comfortable, with a very good restaurant. They even provide breakfast items for those getting up at 4am!

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Helsinki

Beautiful, historic hotel centrally located for easy exploration of Helsinki. Very elaborate breakfast buffet included.

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Apukka Rovaniemi City Apartments
Rovaniemi

In town efficient apartment, well appointed, quiet and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
very modern
Location
Staff
The front office clerk on the day we left was very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Scandic Helsinki Airport
Vantaa

Literally right next to the airport and surprisingly very quiet. Comfortable rooms. Delicious dinner in the restaurant and quick breakfast snack at 4am!

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Location
Staff
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Activity Reviews
Transport from Hotel in Helsinki to Helsinki Airport
Transport from Hotel in Helsinki to Helsinki Airport
Helsinki

The driver waited an hour for us on a stormy night as our luggage was lost and we had to complete a claim.

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Transport
Transport from Rovaniemi Airport to Hotel in Rovaniemi
Transport from Rovaniemi Airport to Hotel in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi

Friendly driver, shared local info in the short drive to our hotel.

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Ice Fishing
Ice Fishing
Finland

Fun to be out on a beautiful lake learning how to bore a hole into the thick ice and use the very small fishing poles.

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Northern Lights Ice Floating
Northern Lights Ice Floating
Rovaniemi

After a bus ride out into heavily forested lands we arrived at the lake side cabin. The group was divided in two so one suited up right away and the other enjoyed the warm fire in the Lappish tipi. It was great fun to watch the others floating and help take their photos. There were three guides to help make the experience safe and fun. Once in the survival suits we trudged down to the opening in the lake and carefully descended the ladder into the water. Once floating it was so calm and relaxing. Do be sure to wear warm clothes to make the float the most comfortable. No northern lights but gorgeous Big Dipper!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Assisted with all aspects of the experience from donning the suits to getting in & out of the water and the warming tipi
Transport
Husky Safari
Husky Safari
Finland

A truly fun way to begin our day with a trip to the husky farm. The local guides of the farm were informative and helpful . The dogs were enthusiastic and eager to get on the way. They were friendly and enjoyed petting and scratches when not working. The ride through the forest and around a frozen lake was magical. We were lucky... sunny sky, no wind and moderate temperatures. I can imagine it might be quite cold in other weather .

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Informative, helpful
Transport
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing
Finland

An afternoon hike through a Finnish forest at the Arctic Circle with soaring pines, blue sky and rising moon! The guide provided ongoing commentary about the natural environment, stopping to point out interesting aspects of the forest. The hike was on a well established trail, some incline but manageable. The guide constantly kept an eye on the group so no stragglers could get lost! Hot chocolate and cookies at the midway point.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide, Eduard (I think) was quite knowledgeable as he is also a forester and shared his obvious love of the out of doors.
Transport
Night reindeer Safari with chance of Northern Lights
Night reindeer Safari with chance of Northern Lights
Finland

We arrived at a reindeer farm lit up by torches on the path and lights on the buildings so it looked quite magical. The young woman oriented us to the facility and what to expect on the ride. Afterward she gave a fascinating lecture on reindeer farming. We all went to the starting point of the ride and waited off to the side for all the reindeer and the sleds to arrive. The reindeer & sleds were connected so no one was responsible for guiding their sleigh. We climbed in according to their instructions and settled under a blanket. The ride, led by one of the reindeer herders, was so peaceful through the forest across some open fields. The sky was cloudy so no northern lights but that did not make the trip any less enjoyable. Being so close to an actual reindeer was a real treat.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
so interesting to learn about the world of reindeer herding and how important it is in Lapland.
Transport
Transport from Hotel in Rovaniemi to Rovaniemi Airport
Transport from Hotel in Rovaniemi to Rovaniemi Airport
Rovaniemi

Driver was right on time, drove us to the airport without delay, friendly.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tommy Laukkanen

Excellent Support for a Family of 5
Finland | Feb 3 - Feb 12, 2024

Mike
Mike N.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024
When starting the process, we had no idea that planning a trip to Lappland in Winter required so much planning. Our specialist Moonika was very patient as we understood the value we would get coming at Christmas versus another time, and helped to shift our plans into February. Traveling from Asia with a large family we were not sure about booking transit privately or through ride-sharing, but I'm glad we chose private cars for the plane/train transfers for the flexibility and help with all... Read more

When starting the process, we had no idea that planning a trip to Lappland in Winter required so much planning. Our specialist Moonika was very patient as we understood the value we would get coming at Christmas versus another time, and helped to shift our plans into February. Traveling from Asia with a large family we were not sure about booking transit privately or through ride-sharing, but I'm glad we chose private cars for the plane/train transfers for the flexibility and help with all our bags, better to be comfortable when on the clock. On lodging, we found the right spaces where the entire family could fit comfortably and affordably. The activities and their providers were fantastic, regardless of the cold snap that hit us in Rovaniemi, and they were supportive of the needs of traveling with a 2-year-old. Overall we are left with great memories and thankful for the support we had to make this trip a reality.

Hotel Reviews
Radisson Blu Aleksanteri Hotel, Helsinki
Helsinki

Family room is perfect for a large family. Staff offered excellent service, breakfast offered tons of variety and satisfied the kids.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed, pull out, and crib were all perfect
Overnight Train

A perfect nights sleep. Two small kids can sleep in one bunk no problem. We did not use the dining car or other facilities.

Authenticity & Character
what trip to europe is complete without a trip on the train
Location
easy to access from downtown without another long airport trip
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
bring thinner items that can go UNDER a bunk, only room for one bulky suitcase standing up.
Santasport Resort
Rovaniemi

The 6-person room offered 3 different areas for our family to sleep/nap on their own schedules. The timing of pool, gym, and play land are not always ideal depending on the activities you have planned. The breakfast buffet is the same everyday which could be an issue if you aren't comfortable with Western food.

Authenticity & Character
the sauna in our room was really the only Finnish item, and that's ok, we weren't interested in authentic
Location
A quick 5-min taxi to town is 20euros, which is a bit of a tax on this location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
glad to have a dishwasher and microwave to cook snack food
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Feb 19, 2024

Hello Mike,

Thank you very much for a nice feedback. I'm glad to hear you had a good time and it was nice meeting you all here in Rovaniemi.
All the best!
Moonika

WONDERFUL TIME IN LAPLAND FINLAND
Finland | Jan 5 - Jan 20, 2024

Ann
Ann B.
Farmington Hills, MI | Reviewed on Feb 02, 2024
We recently completed a trip to Lapland Finland with the assistance of our travel agent, Moonika Apart. In our communication I explained what I was interested in doing and accommodations we wished to reserve. She put together a wonderful itinerary for us and in addition she did so, around a photo workshop that I was attending. She planned accommodations, activities and drivers for us before and after my workshop. She truly listened to what we were hoping to do on this trip and gave her... Read more

We recently completed a trip to Lapland Finland with the assistance of our travel agent, Moonika Apart. In our communication I explained what I was interested in doing and accommodations we wished to reserve. She put together a wonderful itinerary for us and in addition she did so, around a photo workshop that I was attending. She planned accommodations, activities and drivers for us before and after my workshop. She truly listened to what we were hoping to do on this trip and gave her professional opinions and suggestions for excursions and accommodations. Everything she recommended and booked for us was excellent. She truly has a good knowledge of Lapland in Finland and what it has to offer. In fact, she traveled from her home town to our accommodation in Rovanemi to meet us and give us an opportunity to ask more questions in person.

Her communication was OUTSTANDING. She ensured our itinerary and accommodations were excatly what we hoped for. While we were in Lapland, she continued to keep open the lines of communication and inquired on how everything was going and if we needed anything just to contact her. I wanted to stop at a gift shop on our way to one of our longer stays and she coordinated this with our driver. There never was anything we requested that she did not provide and she was always on top of everything.

She knew I was interested in photography and 2 of the drivers she scheduled were also amateur photographers who understood my passion for it and gave me several opportunities on our drive to take photos.

I cannot say enough about the service Moonika provided and highly recommend her for any trip you would wish her to plan. I would utilize her service again in a heartbdeat. Thank you Moonika for everything you did to make our Lapland adventure fun, exciting, comfortable, easy and safe. Your are the BEST!

The Berrys

Hotel Reviews
Arctic Skylight Lodge
Äkäslompolo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nova Skyland Hotel
Rovaniemi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Rovaniemi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Wilderness Hotel Inari & Igloos
Inari
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Finnish Legends and Stories Around the Fire
Finnish Legends and Stories Around the Fire
Rovaniemi

Our guide was very informative and presented many interested stories about Finland and the Sami Culture. The time in the teepee in the wilderness was very unique and we loved it. He served us hot berry juice and made pancakes served with fresh jam - delicious. Highly recommend.

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Private Ranua Wildlife Park Visit
Private Ranua Wildlife Park Visit
Rovaniemi

Our guide and driver, Krista Kuu, was so pleasant and accommodating. She not only was an excellent guide, but we enjoyed her company - she is a very nice person. We had fun!

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Transport
Snowshoeing Tour
Snowshoeing Tour
Finland

Awesome guides! Helpful and considerate. They took us on a beautiful snowshoeing adventure through a snowy wintery woodland and onto a lake/swamp where we enjoyed cookies and hot berry juice. A great 3 hour experience. Highly recommend.

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Sauna Experience at Arctic Skylight Lodge
Sauna Experience at Arctic Skylight Lodge
Finland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Aurora Camp by Sleigh Ride
Aurora Camp by Sleigh Ride
Inari
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Food
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Husky Safari
Husky Safari
Finland

Absolutely a fabulous experience. Highly recommend. The husky mushing was fun and so beautiful through the winter wonderland. After the ride we had an opportunity to take photos of the dogs and pet them. We also had hot berry juice and cookies in the warming hut. Would definietly do this again!

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Aurora Hunt by Car
Aurora Hunt by Car
Saariselkä

Our guide did his best to drive us to clearer skies and we were able to see the aurora. It wasn't real dramatic but that is not the fault of the excursion or the driver - it is what Mother Nature provides or doesn't provide at any given time. The vehicle was clean, warm, comfortable and easy to get in and out of when we stopped to take photos of the Aurora. The guide was very conscientious in providing us the best experience possible.

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Ice Fishing by Snowmobile Sleigh
Ice Fishing by Snowmobile Sleigh
Inari

Our Guide Anita was very knowledgeable and skilled at ice fishing and she made good conversation. We didn't catch any fish, but the experience was still worth the time. On the way to the fishing location, we saw a few reindeer roaming the frozen lake. In the warming hut we had delicious reindeer soup, grilled sandwiches, cookies, hot berry drink. We enjoyed the excursion.

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Food
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Dinner at Ice Restaurant
Dinner at Ice Restaurant
Sinettä

The Ice Restaurant is unique and truly an experience to have. The food was very good, but we were just too cold to enjoy it. We both couldn't wait for the next course to come quickly so we could finish eating and leave. We also stayed overnight in the Snow Hotel and would definetly recommend it - we were warm in the snuggly sleeping bags they provided and we loved the experience.

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Evening Snowmobile Tour to Wilderness Hut
Evening Snowmobile Tour to Wilderness Hut
Finland

Our two guides, Jana and Annina, were excellent. They outfitted us in snowmobile gear and gave us information on what the excursion entailed. I was apprehensive in driving the snowmobile since I hadn't done so in over 25 years. They had me drive the loop of the parking lot to get comfortable with the machine and assured me if I didn't want to drive after trying it we would switch drivers. Driving was easy and enjoyable. Throughout the 45 minute ride to the Wilderness hut, they had us stop a few times so the guides could check on our comfort and how did I feel about driving. They also stopped and pointed out the Aurora in the sky. Once at the Wilderness hut we enjoyed tasty reindeer soup, hot berry juice and a melted cheese and brown sugar dessert. Overall this was an excellent excursion; truly enjoyable and we always felt safe as there were two guides and two snowmobiles. Highly recommend.

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Aurora Camp
Aurora Camp
Inari
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Traditional Reindeer Ride
Traditional Reindeer Ride
Inari

The reindeer ride was really enjoyable. So relaxing through the winter wonderland. Truly a ride in an absolutely beautiful landscape. Afterwards, we enjoyed stories from the Sami reindeer herder in a traditional Sami teepee, along with hot berry juice and cookies. Great experience.

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Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Feb 03, 2024

Hello Ann and Greg,

Thank you for all the feedback. I will share this with the guides as well. I'm happy to hear you had a good time in Lapland and it was very nice meeting you both here in Rovaniemi. The photos look really amazing.

Few days ago I also visited the shop you stopped on the way to Inari and I think I ended up buying all the earrings they had there:) I hope you found the hat the guide suggested buying.

All the best and I hope to have you as our guests again in the future!
Moonika