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Let me begin with Emerson. The first night we were in Helsinki, getting ready to fly to Kittila the next day, when we received the info that the flight had been cancelled due to the weather (-35 degrees...). Emerson jumped into action and communicated with me throughout the night, rescheduled our flights to Oulu where a bus then took us to Kittila. He also reached out to the Northern Lights Ranch, where we were expected, to notify them of our delay and to arrange for food to be available to us when we arrived late at night at our cabin. He also cancelled our aurora tours and rescheduled it for the day after. In a sentence: we were facing a potential major hiccup with our trip, and Emerson took charge, and solved every single issue. I was greatly impressed and very grateful.

Now on to the trip. Magnificent, unforgettable, spectacular. The first night in Kittila we took the aurora tour that Emerson had rescheduled with Lazy Santa Safaris (guided by Lauri), and it was absolutely stunning. Lauri drove us to the bank of a huge frozen river and we then walked through the snow and onto the river. In the middle of the darkness we were treated to an absolutely unbelievable natural show. We have some amazing pictures that will forever remind us of that night. Early that morning we also had a wonderful snowmobile tour, also with Lazy Santa. Driving the snowmobiles was a lot of fun and we were provided with suitable clothing to protect us from the incredible cold.

We also had a splendid experience with Bearhill Huskies Tours. Wow...driving the sled with those dogs was another splendid adventure. The symbiotic relation between humans and dogs was quite moving, and I will personally always remember that. Lots of fun as well at the Reindeer Farm, where we were taken around by those gentle animals. A beautiful experience;

Accomodations: The Northern Lights Ranch is an experience not to be missed. The rooms with glass ceilings, the wonderful restaurant, and the reindeers feeding experience, all conjured to give us two wonderful nights. We are planning to go back in the summer and experience a different aspect of Finland. The Arctic Hotel in Ravaniemi (sp?) was also very good. Outstanding service and great location, that allowed us to tour the very nice city of Ravaniemi (and the Santa Village). Finally the Ice Hotel...not for the faint of heart. It is an experience I am happy we did, but the night in the ice-cold rooms is definitely something that maybe you don't want to repeat :). The sauna at the hotel, on the other hand, is a must-do, with the three steps: hot sauna, ice-cave sauna, and then hot tub. My kids and I really enjoyed that.

In conclusion, I think the travel was perfectly organized, with every supplier well chosen, and everything worked like clockwork. We also had two nights at the Fabian Hotel in Helsinki, a beautiful city that is definitely work visiting. We had two lovely dinners there, including one at the Finland Caviar Shop and Restaurant, that we recommend heartily as a great conclusion.

I would definitely consider using KimKim again for my travels. We were completely satisfied and impressed.

Emerson is the best travel agent I could ever have asked for. He truly listened to what we wanted and turned it into the trip of a lifetime. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, seamless, and exceeded our expectations. His expertise, responsiveness, and genuine care made the entire experience stress-free and unforgettable. I will only work with Emerson going forward and we’re already planning our next trip with him!

We had an absolutely wonderful time in Finland, everything was planned perfectly by Moonika! We loved staying at the wilderness resort, where all meals were included: a buffet breakfast and lunch, followed by a delicious three-course dinner each evening. The glass ceiling was incredible, looking up at the sky through the glass was such a fun and unique experience, and the hut was so cozy.

We also stayed at the Scandic Pohjanhovi in the city, which was a perfect stay as well, with a great breakfast buffet included. Every activity was enjoyable, and we truly loved the entire experience. We did so much, including a reindeer sleigh ride, dog sledding, a Northern Lights tour, a photoshoot at Santa’s Village, and a full day at Santa Park.

Emilia was our photographer and did an amazing job—she was wonderful with our kids and captured beautiful family photos. Nico went above and beyond searching for the Northern Lights, and even though we didn’t see them, the experience was still fun and memorable. All transportation was private, the drivers were punctual and excellent, and everything ran smoothly. We didn't have to worry about anything! Moonika truly put together a seamless and unforgettable vacation for us.

Hotel Review

Vaattunki Wilderness Resort

Rovaniemi

The Wilderness Resort was truly fantastic. The glass roof igloos were a standout feature, allowing us to gaze at the stars in comfort. It was an unforgettable experience, and my kids absolutely loved it.

Activity Reviews

Husky Tour With Musher (5km)

Finland

The Husky Tour was amazing. Our guide was fantastic and made the experience really special. The highlight was when we emerged from the forest onto a frozen lake — it felt magical and my daughter thought it was the coolest part of the entire ride.

SantaPark VEP Experience

Rovaniemi

The SantaPark VEP Experience was a highlight of our trip. Being indoors meant we didn't have to bundle up as much, which was a relief. My kids loved the shows, and they were so entertaining we ended up watching them twice. The craft activities and cookie-making were also a big hit!