Kimkim Trip Reviews for Finland

4.9
Based on 58 ratings
Read 58 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.

10/10 trip of a lifetime!
Finland | Apr 13 - Apr 19, 2024

Emily
Emily F.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

Emerson did such a great job adjusting out trip to our preferences before we even put a deposit down. He was super accommodating leading up to our trip and made sure to adjust the plans as needed (due to weather). He checked in with us once arrived and was super receptive throughout the trip. He even gave us great recommendations for our free time. I would highly recommend booking a trip through kimkim to ease the stress of trip planning and make sure you get all the best opportunities for tourism!

Local specialist: Emerson Siimer

Amazing Trip Planning!
Finland | Apr 13 - Apr 19, 2024

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Darian R.
Kearny, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
Emerson was an amazing guide from the beginning stages of planning to the end of our journey! He helped a group of friends and I create an unforgettable experience, and provided excellent service throughout the entire process. I couldn't recommend Emerson and the KimKim website more! Read more

Emerson was an amazing guide from the beginning stages of planning to the end of our journey! He helped a group of friends and I create an unforgettable experience, and provided excellent service throughout the entire process. I couldn't recommend Emerson and the KimKim website more!

Hotel Reviews
Northern Lights Village
Sirkka
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arctic Light Hotel
Rovaniemi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Levi Fell Snowmobile Adventure
Levi Fell Snowmobile Adventure
Levi
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Aurora Ice Floating
Aurora Ice Floating
Finland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Northern Lights Photography Tour
Private Northern Lights Photography Tour
Finland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner Experience
Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner Experience
Rovaniemi

This experience was unlike anything I've ever done. The space was clean and the owners really made us feel special! They're a wonderful small business to support!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Emerson Siimer

You all did a great job of putting together a...
Finland | Mar 2 - Mar 13, 2024

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Roy L.
Myrtle Beach, SC | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024
You all did a great job of putting together a wonderful vacation. The hotels are top rate with great food. Pyha didn't have any food service and there was some confusion on where to meet for the fatbike tour. My wife, Bea was the only one to make it on the bike, Donna Lee gave up in the parking lot, I face planted on the first turn and took the tram to the mine. The consisted of tailing from their mining. It was what we expected but the ride up and seeing the smile on her face from... Read more

You all did a great job of putting together a wonderful vacation. The hotels are top rate with great food. Pyha didn't have any food service and there was some confusion on where to meet for the fatbike tour. My wife, Bea was the only one to make it on the bike, Donna Lee gave up in the parking lot, I face planted on the first turn and took the tram to the mine. The consisted of tailing from their mining. It was what we expected but the ride up and seeing the smile on her face from succeeding on the fat bike was worth it.
Being mostly Fin myself, I didn't listen to the guides recommended boots. We really needed crampons for the waterfalls, the trail was pure ice. I fell about 12 time an the guide got us crampons and took us on a different route. He was wonderful for putting up with us.
Any difficulty we had was due to age and not in as good shape as we thought. All the guides are top notch and very forgiving of our short comings.
Moonika was on top of any issues or questions we had, she was great. Her help in putting this together an d suggestions made a memorable trip for all of us. After falling down I could hear my grandfather laughing with me about why he came to the US. Thank you and your staff for making this happen.

Hotel Reviews
Arctic Light Hotel
Rovaniemi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos
Sodankylä

We did not stay in a igloo but are room had a great, private sauna

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pyhä Igloos
Pyhä

The lack of a on site food could be made up if tourists are remind by driver to stop and shop. Thewalk up to the ski lodge is tough. The hotel room was one of the best we have stayed in. The outside of the hotel isn't fancy but the room was great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not near food
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Overnight Train

Best train trip

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Fabian
Helsinki

Great food and a 5 star all a round. Good location to walk around Helsinki.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Northern Lights Tour
Northern Lights Tour
Rovaniemi

Cloudy day wasn't guides fault no northern light's that nightBe in better shape

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

I gave this a 3 star not due to anything the guides did but because I'm 75 and the ladies are in their 60s. There is no easy way to the falls. The poor guide may have gotten tired helping up a240 pound man with knee replacement. May God bless him

Quality of Experience
Food
Got tired of sausage
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Arctic Adventure
Full Arctic Adventure
Rovaniemi

Snow shoes belong on young folk

Quality of Experience
Food
More hotdogs
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Their knowledge and friendliness
SnowHotel & Ice Dinner Experience
SnowHotel & Ice Dinner Experience
Rovaniemi
Quality of Experience
Food
Reindeer
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sami Culture Day
Sami Culture Day
Finland

My grandfather told me about the Sami .

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Husky Safari
Husky Safari
Saariselkä

Wow, we all loved it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They love their dogs. We did too
Transport
Aurora Adventure at Lake Pyhäjärvi
Aurora Adventure at Lake Pyhäjärvi
Pyhä

We had wonderful Guide an a great walk in the woods. Weather was our enemy

Quality of Experience
The guide made it a great night
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Fatbike Tour to Amethyst Mine
Fatbike Tour to Amethyst Mine
Finland

I give this a 5 star only because wife made it up and back on a bike. The top of the mountain was beautiful but the mining experience was a let down

Quality of Experience
Not much you can do to up grade a tailings pile, all loose rock with frost line about 2 inches down. Hard stand our get up on loose rocks. I
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They made it fun
Transport
Helsinki City Walking Tour
Helsinki City Walking Tour
Helsinki

We didn't get the library because we where so busy learning from the tour guide about the finish history.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Porvoo Private Day Tour
Porvoo Private Day Tour
Helsinki

Oh boy. We went to a small Cafe on our Wallander it was like we're in her living room. This was the finland we had in mind. Cities have there place but small places have the charm.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gas station donuts are the best
Tallinn Day Trip
Tallinn Day Trip
Helsinki

Wish we had more time and we were not so worn-out from the two weeks before.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The ferrie was what we need to rest. Thank you Moonika,.
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Apr 25, 2024

Thank you for your great review Roy! I'm glad to hear you had a great time on your trip with us despite some small mishaps. I hope you left with some great memories of your grandfathers home country.
All the best,
Moonika

Exceptional tailor-made vacations
Finland | Mar 24 - Mar 29, 2024

J
Joaquin L.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Apr 02, 2024

Moonika perfectly understood our preferences and did her best to provide the best experience. She was very responsive and 7x24 pending on every detail to make our experience unforgettable.

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

Thank you for the review Joaquin! I'm glad to hear you were happy with my services and I hope to have you as our guests again in the future.
Best,
Moonika

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

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Caroline F.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Mar 25, 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
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 30, 2024

Thank you Caroline! I'm glad to hear you were happy with our service. I hope to have you as our guests again in the future.
Best,
Moonika

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
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 30, 2024

Hello Hind,

Thank you for a lovely review and I'm glad to hear you were happy with our services and the whole experience. It's nice to read that you really liked Finland and left with great memories. I hope you will return one day and happy to help you plan another trip to the region.

Best,
Moonika

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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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
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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!

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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!

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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

Authenticity & Character
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.

Authenticity & Character
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!

Quality of Experience
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!
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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