Kimkim Trip Reviews for Finland

4.9
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Holiday was made special
Finland | Sep 11 - Sep 20, 2024

Chetan
Chetan T.
Singapore | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024
Itinerary designed by Moonika was perfect, it covered most popular activities/ places of interest, the itinerary wasn’t hectic but at the same time it was quite engaging where each day was felt extremely satisfying and fruitful. There were no hiccups I.e. none of the activities were cancelled, rescheduled etc but all happened as per the plan. We appreciate throughly your professionalism in planning, execution and more importantly being there always to answer our questions. All the activities... Read more

Itinerary designed by Moonika was perfect, it covered most popular activities/ places of interest, the itinerary wasn’t hectic but at the same time it was quite engaging where each day was felt extremely satisfying and fruitful. There were no hiccups I.e. none of the activities were cancelled, rescheduled etc but all happened as per the plan. We appreciate throughly your professionalism in planning, execution and more importantly being there always to answer our questions. All the activities were great. The guides Justin, oren, Anttie, Gaber, and Jyuka were best. They ensured our activities were filled with fun and
knowledge.

Hotel Reviews
GLO Hotel Art
Helsinki

Location is central, breakfast spread is quite large and comfort room size is decent.

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Arctic Light Hotel
Rovaniemi

Beautiful rooms, large in size and central location, on one side there is a river and on other side there is market.

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Kurula's Resort
Pyhätunturi

The property is new, facilities are excellent. Away from the city but can cycle or private hire.

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Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Sep 25, 2024

Thank you Chetan for a lovely review. I'm glad to hear you had a good time on your trip with us and I hope to help you plan another trip in the future.
Best,
Moonika

“Active Autumn” Finland and Estonia trip
Finland | Sep 8 - Sep 16, 2024

Lois
Lois M.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024
Our “Active Autumn” Finland and Estonia trip was perfectly planned by Emerson. It was just the eight amount of “active “ for us ( active seniors) with guided - hikes , city explorations and a bogshoe hike ! The knowledgeable guides were the best part of our adventure - Kieto from Green Cap tours gave us several hours of detailed Finnish history and culture while exploring the city center and ferry to Suomenlinna Island. We also had a food tour with him later in the week and... Read more

Our “Active Autumn” Finland and Estonia trip was perfectly planned by Emerson. It was just the eight amount of “active “ for us ( active seniors) with guided - hikes , city explorations and a bogshoe hike ! The knowledgeable guides were the best part of our adventure - Kieto from Green Cap tours gave us several hours of detailed Finnish history and culture while exploring the city center and ferry to Suomenlinna Island. We also had a food tour with him later in the week and discovered my favorite delicious Salmon soup ( Lohikeitto) . Christopher from Est Adventures provided an amazing amount of fascinating history and current lives of Estonians pre and post Soviet Union occupation. Berit was our naturalist and guide on perhaps our favorite adventure hiking in a beautiful bog an hour outside of Tallinn. Another highlight was our small group Archipelago Excursion with Jeff from Taiga Times . We hiked in yet another gorgeous setting through woods and along the granite shoreline and enjoyed our tasty lunch prepared on site by Jeff.
The hotels chosen by Emerson were charming and well located and the arranged drivers were always exactly on time and also so helpful with local suggestions. One of which was to visit Helsinki’s new Odi library which was amazing - filled with people of all ages and they let out tools, guitars for use in their studios and trailers!
All in all a well planned, wonderful nine days in Finland and Estonia.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Kakola
Turku

The Hotel Kakola, located in Turku, wasn't to my taste. It's an old prison converted into a hotel, so it had a rather gloomy atmosphere with dark gray walls and barbed wire patterns on the curtains. The whole theme was quite unsettling. On a positive note, the service was good, and the staff at the desk were friendly and helpful. The breakfast had a variety of options, but it wasn't as good in quality as the other places we stayed.

Hotel Fabian
Helsinki

Hotel Fabian in Helsinki was our favorite stay during the trip. The hotel has a special designation on TripAdvisor, and it did not disappoint. The rooms were cozy and the service was excellent. Highly recommend!

Activity Review
Bogshoe Hiking Tour
Bogshoe Hiking Tour
Tallinn

The Bogshoe Hiking Tour in Estonia was an absolute highlight! The nature and scenery were stunning, and it was a unique and enjoyable experience. We would definitely recommend this to other nature lovers.

Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Sep 24, 2024

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!

I'm thrilled to hear that your "Active Autumn" trip to Finland and Estonia was such a memorable experience. It was my pleasure to help plan the perfect balance of activity and relaxation for you both. I'm especially glad to hear that the knowledgeable guides and unique experiences, like the bogshoe hike and food tour, stood out for you. Your feedback means a lot, and I'm delighted that everything from the excursions to the hotel choices contributed to your wonderful adventure!

Fabulous Finland and Life time memories!!!
Finland | Sep 11 - Sep 20, 2024

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Vijay M.
India | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024
The most memorable trip that we had of all trips till date. We would like to sincerely thank Moonika (KimKim) for the fabulous experience, meticulous planning and seamless execution. Utmost patience and giving out details with so many queries before finalization of the itinerary. Transparency and unwavering commitment towards client servicing (over so many days) was the hallmark of the entire experience. Throughout our 10 days in Finland, there was not a single glitch. Choice of... Read more

The most memorable trip that we had of all trips till date. We would like to sincerely thank Moonika (KimKim) for the fabulous experience, meticulous planning and seamless execution. Utmost patience and giving out details with so many queries before finalization of the itinerary. Transparency and unwavering commitment towards client servicing (over so many days) was the hallmark of the entire experience.

Throughout our 10 days in Finland, there was not a single glitch. Choice of activities and more importantly choice of service providers for each of the distinct activities was fabulous (the reason I say this is because all activities were not given to a single service provider, and we did one northern light activity on our own which was a disappointment compared to the norther light hunting organized by Kim Kim).

Special mention of the service providers for each of the activities:
1) Helsinki City tour walk: Lesley was very good in taking us through Helsinki city to the important landmark. Clear in her explanation and had a lovely time

2) Antti for northern light hunting: This was the one of the best experiences and i would say blindly go for Antti if one gets a chance to go for northern light hunting. Here is the guy who has true passion for northern light hunting. He puts in slightly more than 6 hours for the hunt and just wanted to ensure that we get very good sighting as much as possible. He kept driving and outpacing the clouds and tried to see multiple places to get a good sighting. In our 3rd citing place, we got a good glimpse. While we were returning, all of us were asleep since it was well past midnight. He makes a stop (which he could have well avoided) and wakes us up since he has seen something good. Will never forget that moment.

3) Ranau Zoo visit: Another very good experience. Oren is such a lively person with very good sense of humour. During our drive to Ranau Zoo, he explained us the reason the norther lights phenomena with so much clarity and details. It was fun experience with his explanation about the animals and his capturing of the pics for the different animals. Another individual who loves his job thoroughly.

4) Korouoma Canyon Wilderness Hike: Very different and another fabulous experience of a nice trek. Gabor initially came us a kind of a reserved guy and then as the trek went by he was all fun. His one liner timings were hilarious. Very good activity and here too Gabor was very patient with us given that we were halting almost everywhere to click our own pics with nature apart from plucking and eating berries all along the way. Loved the wood chopping and fire making activity with nice plant-based hotdogs. Will definitely recommend Gabor too as a tour guide.

5) Sauna by the lake: Wow what a location just by the serene lake. Nice, pleasant weather. Justin was our tour guide and again a very good experience. She made us very comfortable and arranged everything for us seamlessly. We had nice sauna experience along with a dip in the lake and repeating this sequence more than once. Justin provided us with nice berry juice and berry tarts

6) Amethyst mine and canoeing in Pyha: So far all activities were very good experience fun and hence the bar was automatically set high. In Pyha, we meet the man Jukka who was with us for almost 3 days. He is simply superb. Always smiling, accommodating and absolutely fun loving. He kept with our changing needs with no fuss and made our stay and experience absolutely fabulous. Amethyst mine small trek and the mine experience was very unique and fun. Canoeing experience with Jukka at helm was outstanding and will remain etched forever in memories.

All our stay at Hotel Glo Art, Artic Light Hotel and Kurula's Resort were very good and comfortable. We also loved the overnight train journey both ways.

All the above experiences were made possible thanks to the fabulous itinerary prepared by Moonika without which it would have been just not possible.

Strongly recommend KimKim

Hotel Reviews
Kurula's Resort
Pyhätunturi

Fabulous location, ambience

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Sauna with Jacuzzi by the lake
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next to the lake, simply wow
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Arctic Light Hotel
Rovaniemi
Authenticity & Character
Sauna experience and the rooms
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Overnight Train
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GLO Hotel Art
Helsinki
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Activity Reviews
Amethyst Mine Photographing Tour
Amethyst Mine Photographing Tour
Pyhä
Canoeing Experience on Pyhäjoki River
Canoeing Experience on Pyhäjoki River
Pyhä

Another wow experience

Sauna Experience by the Lake
Sauna Experience by the Lake
Pyhä

Another wow experience

Reindeer Farm Visit (No Safari)
Reindeer Farm Visit (No Safari)
Rovaniemi
Korouoma Canyon Wilderness Hike
Korouoma Canyon Wilderness Hike
Rovaniemi
Finnish Sauna Experience
Finnish Sauna Experience
Rovaniemi
Ranua Wildlife Park Visit
Ranua Wildlife Park Visit
Finland
Flexible Northern Lights Hunting
Flexible Northern Lights Hunting
Rovaniemi

Wow

Tallinn Day Trip
Tallinn Day Trip
Helsinki
Helsinki City Walking Tour
Helsinki City Walking Tour
Helsinki
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Sep 25, 2024

Hello Vijay,

Thank you for such a glowing review and detailed feedback about the tours and services. I will make sure to share this feedback with the providers as well. Glad to hear you had an amazing time and thank you again for booking your holiday with us. I hope to have you as our guests again in the future:)

Best,
Moonika

Taste of Finland
Finland | Aug 10 - Aug 18, 2024

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Jennifer M.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 24, 2024
Emerson was easy to work with while planning vacation. We had flexibility to do things on our own and meet with friends, yet also have tours and activities. Everything was perfectly planned. Hotels were beautiful and in perfect locations in he cities we visited. Pick up and drop offs were seamless. Tours were fun and informational with local tour guides. Read more

Emerson was easy to work with while planning vacation. We had flexibility to do things on our own and meet with friends, yet also have tours and activities. Everything was perfectly planned. Hotels were beautiful and in perfect locations in he cities we visited. Pick up and drop offs were seamless. Tours were fun and informational with local tour guides.

Hotel Reviews
Arctic Light Hotel
Rovaniemi

Great location. Clean hotel with character. Wonderful staff.

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Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere
Tampere

Cool hotel, clean, nice staff. Close to train station. Amazing bar on top floor to see sunset.

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Hotel Lilla Roberts
Helsinki

Wonderful breakfast, great location, clean with great character.

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Short walk to many attractions.
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Very clean and comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Northern Lights Tour
Northern Lights Tour
Rovaniemi

Great guide. It was like storm chasing to find the northern lights. We were so excited that we found them! Pictures taken and sent to us very quickly are amazing.

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River Cruise on an Eco Rubber Boat
River Cruise on an Eco Rubber Boat
Rovaniemi

Tour guide was so nice and kind. Nice relaxing ride along the river to a sand bar swimming area. Great traditional Finnish snack.

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Cultural e-fatbike Tour
Cultural e-fatbike Tour
Rovaniemi

Great guide. Bikes were easy to ride and a great way to see Rovaniemi. Ride up to Santa Claus Village was smooth and easy to get to with stops along the way to learn about Rovaniemi and Finland.

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Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner Experience
Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner Experience
Rovaniemi

Beautiful sauna and dining area. Food was amazing. Best salmon we had in Finland.

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Short Arctic Wilderness Hike (Summer/Autumn)
Short Arctic Wilderness Hike (Summer/Autumn)
Rovaniemi

Great guide. Beautiful hiking area. Learned a lot about the plants and trees in Finland.

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Sauna Tour
Sauna Tour
Tampere

Guides were so knowledgeable about saunas. Interesting to try the different saunas. The Yurt was our favorite.

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Guided Hike in the Archipelago Sea
Guided Hike in the Archipelago Sea
Helsinki

Great guide. Porkkalanniemi was beautiful area to hike. Traditional food was very good.

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Taste of Helsinki & Tour of Suomenlinna
Taste of Helsinki & Tour of Suomenlinna
Helsinki

Great guides. Learned a lot about Finland.

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Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Sep 26, 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation and that everything went smoothly. It was a pleasure working with you to plan the perfect balance of relaxation, activities, and time with friends. I’m glad the hotels and tours met your expectations. I hope to assist you again in the future! Safe travels!

Incredible Trip 🤩
Finland | Aug 13 - Aug 20, 2024

Mohammed
Mohammed A.
Singapore | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to your amazing and trustworthy company, especially to the specialist who arranged our wonderful trip to Finland (Emerson). He was very kind, cooperative and patient with us, and made a great effort to arrange the most wonderful trip. We were there in great luxury and comfort, and lived beautiful moments that will not be forgotten. We will definitely organize all our upcoming trips in cooperation with you. 😍♥️

Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Aug 23, 2024

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I'm really glad to hear that your trip to Finland was such a special experience. It was a pleasure working with you to make sure everything was just right. Looking forward to helping you plan more amazing journeys in the future!

Fantastic Finland for Family of Five
Finland | Aug 3 - Aug 17, 2024

Carol
Carol S.
France | Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024
We had an amazing holiday in Finland, thanks to careful planning and organising by our rep Emerson. He was attentive and responsive to our requests and created a tailor-made itinerary for us. He was also very helpful and attentive during our trip too. His choices meant that we enjoyed a wide variety of activities, locations and experiences which is just what we wanted from the holiday. We even made a day trip to Tallinn, Estonia, only a couple of hours away by ferry from Helsinki. We loved... Read more

We had an amazing holiday in Finland, thanks to careful planning and organising by our rep Emerson. He was attentive and responsive to our requests and created a tailor-made itinerary for us. He was also very helpful and attentive during our trip too. His choices meant that we enjoyed a wide variety of activities, locations and experiences which is just what we wanted from the holiday. We even made a day trip to Tallinn, Estonia, only a couple of hours away by ferry from Helsinki. We loved the vibrant cities of Helsinki and Turku, balanced with the opportunities to be surrounded by the nature and wildlife in Rovaniemi, Pyhä and Äkäslompolo. We enjoyed the overnight sleeper train to Kolari and found all our transfers to be very smooth and easy. We enjoyed our time with all the guides, who were friendly, knowledgeable and kind. This was especially so in Äkäslompolo, Rovaniemi and Pyhä and they added to our whole positive experience. Our accommodation was always first rate and there we enjoyed the wonderful Finnish breakfast selections plus access to the saunas, another great Finnish ritual. The weather was pretty good throughout our trip and we enjoyed perfect temperatures for us to sightsee and do the planned activities. We are very happy with the holiday we had in Finland and thank Emerson and KimKim for a great experience.

Hotel Reviews
Overnight Train

Fantastic first experience on a sleeper train. Surprisingly quiet and comfortable with pre booked breakfast. It was a punctual and smooth journey.

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Arctic Light Hotel
Rovaniemi

Wonderful hotel in great location . Friendly and helpful staff.

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Kurula's Resort
Pyhätunturi

Beautiful location surrounded by nature. Particularly enjoyed the private sauna in the apartment and possibility to cook own meals.

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Couple of kms walk to town, so not quite so easy without a car for meals/shopping.
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Double room was a longer hot during our stay but comfortable enough.
GLO Hotel Art
Helsinki

Characterful hotel in a great location. It had spacious, modern rooms but also unique communal areas with architectural features. Loved the amazing breakfasts!

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Solo Sokos Hotel Turun Seurahuone
Turku

Great location and modern hotel

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Ylläs-Ukko
Äkäslompolo

Loved this private house surrounded by nature. It was spacious, tranquil and modern with all the amenities you could want. An added bonus was the private sauna there which we all enjoyed.

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Activity Reviews
River Cruise on an Eco Rubber Boat
River Cruise on an Eco Rubber Boat
Rovaniemi

Great experience to see the sights from the river.

Quality of Experience
Enjoyed the whole trip even though we had a rainy day.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sakke was particularly kind and friendly. As it was so rainy, he offered a sauna experience for us instead of river swimming. This was one in his own garden and was of the traditional design. He kindly offered us sandwiches, drinks and cookies too. This kind hospitality added to our overall enjoyment despite the wet weather.
Transport
Good fun being collected and dropped by boat!
Meet Arctic Animals (Summer)
Meet Arctic Animals (Summer)
Rovaniemi

Great opportunity to meet Arctic animals up close and learn more about them from the farm owners.

Quality of Experience
Great experience at both husky and reindeer farms. Owners were welcoming and enthusiastically shared their knowledge with us. The animals are obviously well cared for too.
Food
Lunch was lovely at the reindeer farm and we enjoyed the local dishes made with local Finnish ingredients. The big hut and campfire were a great place to eat in too.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was friendly and personable and we really appreciated learning from the farm owners too.
Transport
Smooth minivan transfer from tour guide office.
Northern Lights Tour
Northern Lights Tour
Rovaniemi

Enjoyable experience even though we didn’t get to see much activity in the sky. Enjoyed the campfire and photo opportunities at the lake at sunset.

Quality of Experience
Enjoyed the trip and liked the photography tips. Good picture opportunities at the lake at sunset too.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ryan and Aurelian were both friendly and knowledgeable.
Transport
Minivan ride smooth and easy.
Amethyst Mine Photographing Tour
Amethyst Mine Photographing Tour
Pyhä

A great unique experience which we all loved.

Quality of Experience
Really great to learn about this wonderful unique place and then to get the opportunity to actually mine for ourselves! We all left with some self-mined amethysts, very special souvenirs of our trip.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very informative and friendly guide at the mine.
Transport
Minivan pick up, transfer and drop off by our same private tour guide. All went very smoothly.
Canoeing Experience on Pyhäjoki River
Canoeing Experience on Pyhäjoki River
Pyhä

Fantastic experience to canoe/kayak on the river and lake in the national park.

Quality of Experience
Enjoyed physical activity of canoeing and kayaking but also the immersive experience of being in the beautiful natural environment.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great guide again , same as our previous trip in the area which helped build our rapport and ease with each other.
Transport
Minivan pick up and drop off
Bird & Wildlife Watching Tour
Bird & Wildlife Watching Tour
Pyhä

Great hiking tour in a beautiful gorge with knowledgeable guide.

Quality of Experience
Enjoyed being immersed in nature and having a great guide too.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Super knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Transport
Great transport in mini van
Full Day Hike in the National Park
Full Day Hike in the National Park
Äkäslompolo

One of our best experiences during the whole holiday.

Quality of Experience
Fantastic tour to experience the nature of Finland at its best.
Food
Enjoyed our grill experience in one of the hiking huts
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Both guides were extremely kind, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. They added to the whole experience and made it very positive and enjoyable for us all.
Transport
Very good door to door pick up and drop off and transfer to hiking area.
Turku City Walking Tour
Turku City Walking Tour
Turku

Interesting tour of main sights in Turku and added to our understanding of Turku’s position in Finland’s history.

Quality of Experience
Overall very interesting
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sanna was a good guide for us and gave a full and comprehensive private tour.
Transport
On foot but totally walkable
Tallinn Day Trip
Tallinn Day Trip
Helsinki

Very positive addition to our Finland trip. Easy to get there and so much to see.

Quality of Experience
Easy ferry ride and great guided tour of city.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Enjoyed our private tour with our very knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Transport
Ferry is super comfortable and easy and full of amenities
Guided Hike in the Archipelago Sea
Guided Hike in the Archipelago Sea
Helsinki

Loved our visit to the archipelago and to see what is beyond Helsinki city.

Quality of Experience
Really nice tour but could have been made even better for us with longer hike.
Food
Enjoyed eating the local Finnish food.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Christian very good guide
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Taste of Helsinki & Tour of Suomenlinna
Taste of Helsinki & Tour of Suomenlinna
Helsinki

Great guided tour with Janica in Helsinki, who was friendly, informative and kind.

Quality of Experience
Informative tour of main Helsinki sights
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Janica was kind and personable not just informative.
Transport
Ferry ride to island was smooth and easy.
Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Aug 21, 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that your holiday in Finland was such a success and that the itinerary we planned together met your expectations. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the perfect mix of vibrant cities, stunning nature, and unique experiences like the day trip to Tallinn. I’m especially glad that the guides and accommodations added to your positive experience. It was a pleasure to help make your trip memorable, and I look forward to assisting you with future adventures!

Migle was incredible! Booked some amazing exp...
Finland | Jul 26 - Aug 6, 2024

Becky
Becky L.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Aug 18, 2024
Migle was incredible! Booked some amazing experiences and catered the trip to our desires and wishes. We had an unforgettable trip! Read more

Migle was incredible! Booked some amazing experiences and catered the trip to our desires and wishes. We had an unforgettable trip!

Hotel Reviews
Lillan Boutique Hotel & Kök
Tampere

This hotel was so unique! We had a sauna in our room! The food was incredible and the welcome drink was a nice touch.

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Scandic Hamburger Börs
Turku

Beautifully remodeled hotel in the heart of Turku!

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Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Helsinki

Great breakfasts and comfortable rooms!

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Boutique Hotel Yöpuu
Jyväskylä

Nice location just off the main square but smaller rooms. The sauna was incredible!

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Hotel Fabian
Helsinki

Great location! Great breakfast! Really nice rooms.

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Activity Reviews
Helsinki Walking Tour
Helsinki Walking Tour
Helsinki

We had a great guide and the tour was informative and fun!

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Löyly Sauna visit
Löyly Sauna visit
Helsinki

A great experience!

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Forum Sauna
Forum Sauna
Turku

This was nice but a little overwhelming. Sauna Mama's English was not great and the facilities were a little cluttered. Glad to experience a traditional sauna but not my favorite activity.

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Evening Canoeing on Tourujoki
Evening Canoeing on Tourujoki
Jyväskylä

Great experience! The water was great and our guide was wonderful!

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Island Whispers: Archipelago Cruise
Island Whispers: Archipelago Cruise
Turku

It was beautiful to see the Archipelago but might have been fun to go to Sweden for a night to enhance the experience and break up the travel. The meal was good but a little fancier than we expected.

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SkySauna: An Elevated Finnish Experience
SkySauna: An Elevated Finnish Experience
Helsinki

Incredible experience! Would have liked a little more time here.

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Harmony in Stone: Temppeliaukion Church
Harmony in Stone: Temppeliaukion Church
Helsinki

Did not get to go here because we had trouble with the tickets.

Local specialist: Miglé Mikenaite

Beautiful Finland
Finland | Aug 5 - Aug 15, 2024

Katie
Katie C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 17, 2024
We had an incredible trip to Finland - with a bonus day trip to Tallinn, Estonia - thanks to Emerson’s expert planning and advice. He made it super easy to plan and prepare for our trip. All accommodations, experiences and transportation were taken care of leaving us to simply enjoy! Our guides in each city were wonderful and the experiences in Rovaniemi were particularly memorable. Thank you Emerson!! Read more

We had an incredible trip to Finland - with a bonus day trip to Tallinn, Estonia - thanks to Emerson’s expert planning and advice. He made it super easy to plan and prepare for our trip. All accommodations, experiences and transportation were taken care of leaving us to simply enjoy! Our guides in each city were wonderful and the experiences in Rovaniemi were particularly memorable. Thank you Emerson!!

Hotel Reviews
GLO Hotel Art
Helsinki

Beautiful hotel and rooms, great location, delicious breakfast.

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Central
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Super friendly and helpfull
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Hotel Kakola
Turku

Nice rooms, unique building/history, and food was great.

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Overnight Train

Convenient way to travel. Nice to be able to stretch out.

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Original Sokos Hotel Arina
Oulu

Convenient location, beautiful private sauna.

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Arctic Light Hotel
Rovaniemi

Gorgeous room and building, comfortable beds, beautiful private sauna, and good location.

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Comfort Hotel® Xpress Helsinki Airport Terminal
Vantaa

Tiny rooms, could use some deep cleaning. Convenient and served its purpose as a quick place to shower and sleep before a super early flight.

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Activity Reviews
Tallinn Day Trip
Tallinn Day Trip
Helsinki

What an awesome city! Our guide Dominic was wonderful - enthusiastic, incredibly knowledgeable, and patient with all our kiddos’ questions.

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Canoe Tour
Canoe Tour
Rovaniemi

Chris was an excellent teacher and guide. We had an amazing time.

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Short Arctic Wilderness Hike (Summer/Autumn)
Short Arctic Wilderness Hike (Summer/Autumn)
Rovaniemi

Leo and Pierre were very friendly and knowledgeable. They matched our pace, shared great information, and made the experience fun and enjoyable.

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Finnish Sauna Experience
Finnish Sauna Experience
Rovaniemi

Leo was wonderful, setting up the sauna as well as paddle boards for us. We were given plenty of time and privacy to enjoy the sauna and lake as a family. It was beautiful and relaxing. The homemade lunch of salmon soup and blueberry pie was above and beyond!

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Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Aug 19, 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you had an incredible trip to Finland and enjoyed the day trip to Tallinn as well. It was my pleasure to assist in planning and preparing everything for your adventure, and I'm glad that you found the process easy and stress-free. Knowing that the experiences, especially in Rovaniemi, were memorable for you makes me very happy. I’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to the guides as well. Thank you again for your trust, and I look forward to helping you with your next adventure! Safe travels!

Memorial Finland trip
Finland | Jul 26 - Aug 6, 2024

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Melissa L.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2024
Our trip was catered to our preferences. When we had suggestions or changes they were flexible and adjusted. Our accommodations and breakfasts were great. We were able to experience Finland how we wanted. We got to see four different cities and many different saunas. The agenda was clear and we were able to follow our transportation schedule. I would recommend Kim Kim to others. Read more

Our trip was catered to our preferences. When we had suggestions or changes they were flexible and adjusted. Our accommodations and breakfasts were great. We were able to experience Finland how we wanted. We got to see four different cities and many different saunas. The agenda was clear and we were able to follow our transportation schedule. I would recommend Kim Kim to others.

Hotel Reviews
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Helsinki

Great breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
The pool and roof top bar were fun:
Location
A little ways from the main area…about a mile.
Staff
Very kind and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
One of our rooms was very hot. Air conditioning didn’t work. They did provide fans, which helped.
Scandic Hamburger Börs
Turku

Newer hotel in a great location. Wonderful breakfast. They have bikes you can borrow.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to walk to many things.
Staff
Super nice.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lillan Boutique Hotel & Kök
Tampere

Super cute hotel. They were so nice to provide a welcome drink. The breakfast was amazing. The sauna room was a surprise and so amazing.

Authenticity & Character
Location
A little away from things but the city bicycles were very helpful.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Boutique Hotel Yöpuu
Jyväskylä

Cute hotel. We only stayed one night. Breakfast was good. They also gave us a welcome drink.

Authenticity & Character
Each room was decorated differently. Ours was based on Finnish fashion designers.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Fabian
Helsinki

Only stayed one night. Good breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
SkySauna: An Elevated Finnish Experience
SkySauna: An Elevated Finnish Experience
Helsinki

Definitely a tourist attraction. So amazing to be in a sauna on a Ferris Wheel. The private hot tub and changing room was also a bonus. What a great way to start our vacation.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Harmony in Stone: Temppeliaukion Church
Harmony in Stone: Temppeliaukion Church
Helsinki

We did not do this experience because we didn’t realize that the tickets were only good for the day. We had too many things booked for one day with the walking tour and the trip to the island.

Helsinki Walking Tour
Helsinki Walking Tour
Helsinki

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job of giving facts and adding humor. The 4 hours went quickly even though it was warm and a lot of walking.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Löyly Sauna visit
Löyly Sauna visit
Helsinki

Great to have a variety of saunas and the opportunity to swim in the Baltic (Gulf of Finland).

Quality of Experience
Forum Sauna
Forum Sauna
Turku

Authentic sauna experience. Very historical. You get washed, sit in the sauna, foot soak, face mud, and rinse. Sauna momma gives you blueberries and currents along with blueberry juice.

Quality of Experience
Island Whispers: Archipelago Cruise
Island Whispers: Archipelago Cruise
Turku

A lot of Finns do this as mini trip. Our group isn’t used to sitting so long. We would have liked to get out and explore some of the islands. It was great to see the area. On the way back we booked the spa/sauna. That was a fun experience on the boat. Then we had a fancy 3 course meat. The food may have been a little too fancy for most of our group but it was a fun experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Evening Canoeing on Tourujoki
Evening Canoeing on Tourujoki
Jyväskylä

Beautiful lakes to canoe around. If it is windy, it can be challenging to paddle back.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Miglé Mikenaite

Lifetime of Memories in Finland! Thank you, Moonika!!!!!
Finland | Jul 26 - Aug 1, 2024

Kimberly
Kimberly G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 02, 2024
Moonika was readily available whenever we had a last moment question - - this was wonderful! Hotel Kamp was excellent....perfect location, our suite was fabulous...we loved access to the lounge on the 2nd floor, too! Our guides were excellent, but a special shout-out and A++++ to Felipe, who was energetic, professional, delightful, knowledgeable, easy going, well organized, and fun - such an impressive young man; we so enjoyed spending time with Felipe! We felt like we made a new friend! ... Read more

Moonika was readily available whenever we had a last moment question - - this was wonderful! Hotel Kamp was excellent....perfect location, our suite was fabulous...we loved access to the lounge on the 2nd floor, too! Our guides were excellent, but a special shout-out and A++++ to Felipe, who was energetic, professional, delightful, knowledgeable, easy going, well organized, and fun - such an impressive young man; we so enjoyed spending time with Felipe! We felt like we made a new friend! A highlight was the Sunset Cycle and Sauna tour! My heritage is (50%) Finnish, so I was over the moon to have this truly special experience. Porvoo is a precious town, and we also loved Turku. Our guide in Turku was professional, well-informed, and gave us some awesome restaurant recommendations, which we enjoyed very, very much (Nooa and Mami). Every single driver we had was on time or early! Also professional, clean/nice vehicle, etc., The Taste of Suomenlinna Tour was a little different than what we had expected - - - in other European cities, we have had more extensive culinary tours (e.g., more opportunities to taste/try, guides in less of a "hurry")....we still enjoyed the salmon, but e.g., my husband really wanted to experience tasting reindeer and this particular guide just said "this is not possible" and moved on to what was on his agenda....On another note, I LOVED the market in Helsinki and was able to purchase some interesting jewelry to bring home with us - - the artisans were on site and friendly....I took myself on the Ferris Wheel ride and it was fun to see Helsinki from that height! We definitely felt like we maximized our time in Finland - - we also incorporated one day (on our own, rented a car and visited a distant cousin in Archipelago . . . how gorgeous - - stunning views and fun to travel on small ferries with our rented volvo! Everything was excellent! The ONLY small thing I would change: the "Taste of Helsinki" tour did not exactly include a taste other than some salmon on rye bread - - we had really thought we would have more of a culinary experience, and again, that particular guide seemed rushed and not so interested in what we were interested in. He did not allow time for questions, and seemed to be verbalizing a "script" and did not want to stray from that? That being said, he was on time.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Kamp
Helsinki

LOVE LOVE LOVE this hotel! Everything was beautiful and perfect! Our suite, the breakfasts, access to special lounge in afternoons, location to restaurants, shops, market, sightseeing, etc., - - everything was wonderful. We would definitely choose to stay here again! Lovely hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Just stunning! Fun to learn that many extremely well known musical artists (and other famous people) have also stayed in this hotel over the years - -
Location
Walking distance to many sights, restaurants, good shopping, history, culture, etc.,
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room, lounge areas, restaurants/bars - everything was wonderful!
Solo Sokos Hotel Turun Seurahuone
Turku

Hotel Kamp is a tough act to follow! As you would imagine! But this place suited us just fine for our needs while in Turku. The staff was very friendly, warm, helpful. Plus they place chocolate everywhere! I may have eaten more than my share! We enjoyed the location very much...we were able to easily walk to the river and to some excellent restaurants (which were recommended by our very helpful guide in Turku - sorry, can't recall her name but she was lovely. A professional educator (special education teacher) with a very pleasing personality, native Finn, which was great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfort Hotel® Xpress Helsinki Airport Terminal
Vantaa

Well, it suited our purpose - which was to be close to the airport the night prior to our early flight to Amsterdam! For its purpose, it was fine! We did have some laughs (from Hotel Kamp to this?!?!)!!! Haha! We were essentially sleeping in a box, sort of like sleeping in a pod? or a tiny berth in a boat? or a camper!? But as I said, we were not there for long. It seemed clean and the staff was nice. And it served our need of a few hours sleep before a long day of travel back to the USA.

Authenticity & Character
we chose to take it for what it is, and we had some laughs! We walked across the street (to the Hilton) to eat an actual meal, as this place only has a small bar with limited drinks and very limited pre-packaged food! But it was fine and we laughed about it! We slept fine. It is certainly quiet! And the wake up call involves the TV getting turned on at the time you want to be awakened!!!
Location
haha! well, it is actually in, and I mean IN the airport.
Staff
the staff was very nice.
Cleanliness & Comfort
seemed clean. Bed OK, but what do you expect for this type of place!? As I said, it suited our needs!!!!
Activity Reviews
Taste of Helsinki & Tour of Suomenlinna
Taste of Helsinki & Tour of Suomenlinna
Helsinki

Our guide was on time. His name was Al...? something. He was not a Finnish native, and had only recently moved to Finland, we believe. He had a script. No time/room for questions, input, etc., He seemed in a rush. It was definitely not a "food" or "taste" tour. He rattled as many facts as he could, very quickly, and seemed in a hurry.

Quality of Experience
Overall, everything was excellent! Moonika was attentive, responsive, and planned our time according to our requests, etc.,
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Overall everyone was exceptional (one exception, the rushed "taste of" tour in Helsinki, first day there, which was a little disappointing). Otherwise, guides excellent, and we especially loved Felipe!
Transport
professional, always arrived on time or early, clean and safe vehicles
Helsinki Sauna Tour
Helsinki Sauna Tour
Helsinki

This was absolutely AMAZING! We love riding bikes, and it was a beautiful evening! Felipe allowed us to select our sauna; we chose the more authentic/older one - - WHAT an incredible experience! We loved never feeling in a rush, and Felipe always answering our questions, interacting, very professional yet friendly and open - - - we cannot say enough positive things about this experience!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hanging out with Felipe was the best!
Transport
we love biking as much as possible. We felt very safe.
Porvoo Private Day Tour
Porvoo Private Day Tour
Helsinki

It was perfectly lovely.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Turku Walking and Boating Tour
Turku Walking and Boating Tour
Turku

Our guide was lovely, professional, informative, open! We thoroughly enjoyed. What a beautiful town! Our guide provided us with some awesome restaurant recommendations, which were all five star perfection!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Aug 05, 2024

Hello Kim,

Thank you very much for your feedback and I'm glad to hear you had such a great trip. Sorry to hear that one of the tours didn't really meet the standards but glad to hear it didn't dampen the overall experience and you still had an amazing time. I will share your feedback with all the providers.

Thank you again and I hope to have you as our guests again in the future.

Best,
Moonika

We hadn’t booked with KimKim before but our e...
Finland | Jul 9 - Jul 16, 2024

Anne
Anne B.
Australia | Reviewed on Jul 17, 2024

We hadn’t booked with KimKim before but our experience has been excellent. Moonika booked us a week’s trip in Finland with hotels, transport, transfers and tours in each place we visited. The hotels were very comfortable and the tour guides, Alvaro, Karri, Andy, Leesa, Chris and Justine were all very interesting, professional and charming. Moonika was very supportive during our trip and checked with us to see all was going well. She responded to all our queries promptly and efficiently. We would definitely use KimKim again and recommend them to others.

Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Jul 17, 2024

Thank you for a lovely review Anne! I'm glad to hear you were happy with the trip plan I put together for you and with all the hotels and guides.
All the best,
Moonika

Well Organized and Customized
Finland | Jun 5 - Jun 10, 2024

Ismet
Ismet M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 09, 2024
The entire trip was very well organized. Moonika created the ideal itinerary based on our specific requests. We stayed in nice hotels and had wonderful guides who really personalized our experience throughout. Read more

The entire trip was very well organized. Moonika created the ideal itinerary based on our specific requests. We stayed in nice hotels and had wonderful guides who really personalized our experience throughout.

Hotel Reviews
GLO Hotel Art
Helsinki

Interesting layout as the hotel is spread across two buildings. Based in the Design district with lots of Art galleries within walking distance. Great breakfast buffet. Walking distance from the waterfront and tourist spots.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Haven
Helsinki
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Solo Sokos Hotel Turun Seurahuone
Turku

Lovely hotel in Turku. Walking distance from most tourist hot spots.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Porvoo Private Day Tour
Porvoo Private Day Tour
Helsinki

Small town - probably could discover on your own.

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

Lots of walking but a lovely full day with lots of immersive experiences.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Turku Gourmet Tour
Turku Gourmet Tour
Turku
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Helsinki Sauna Tour
Helsinki Sauna Tour
Helsinki

Was hesitant about trying the sauna experience but it turned out to be a high point of the trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Turku Walking and Boating Tour
Turku Walking and Boating Tour
Turku

Wonderful boat ride - best way to see the city!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Jul 11, 2024

Hello Ismet,

Thank you for a lovely review. I'm glad to hear you had a great time and will make sure to share all the feedback with our partners as well.
All the best,
Moonika

Our trip to Finland was wonderful!
Finland | Jun 2 - Jun 10, 2024

Janis
Janis T.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
Our trip to Finland was wonderful! A large part of it had to do with Moonika our KimKim travel agent who helped with all our arrangements. She was terrific as far as communicating with us in a timely manner and, I especially appreciated her flexibility with plan changes and help at the very end. We had booked a final trip on our own to Estonia and it got mistakenly cancelled. She booked a new trip for us just a day in advance! We were a group of nine and so there were multiple rooms in each... Read more

Our trip to Finland was wonderful! A large part of it had to do with Moonika our KimKim travel agent who helped with all our arrangements. She was terrific as far as communicating with us in a timely manner and, I especially appreciated her flexibility with plan changes and help at the very end. We had booked a final trip on our own to Estonia and it got mistakenly cancelled. She booked a new trip for us just a day in advance! We were a group of nine and so there were multiple rooms in each town and transfers and one couple went to the airport early and one group of three had their plane pickup and drop off changed. She made all these changes successfully!
Our guides in each city were great, but I loved Sari, our guide in Helsinki! Her English was great and her insight and love for Finland made her tour personal and very informative!
The hotels we terrific, especially Glo in Helsinki and the Lapland Hotel Arena! They were more than comfortable and yes, the breakfasts were truly amazing!!
My most memorable trip was our sailing trip on the Archipelago to a small island where we hiked. Our captain built the boat which was impressive and the trip on the sea was beautiful! We also had a lovely simple lunch that he provided.
It was a trip of a lifetime! We loved Finland!

Hotel Review
GLO Hotel Art
Helsinki

Loved the uniqueness of the hotel along with the comfortable beds and rooms. The breakfast was amazing as advertised!! Rooms were quiet. The location was walkable and seemed very safe. The front desk was helpful with several good ideas for restaurants. We stayed several nights. The only small complaint was that the AC did not seem to be adjustable. The first nights we were there it seemed warm, and they did bring a fan in for us. At the end of our trip we stayed again and the temperature was better.

Authenticity & Character
Breakfast! Unusual architecture.
Location
Restaurants and grocery store close by. Walkable to downtown.
Staff
Very helpful! Polite.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were very clean and was the rest of the hotel! Everything was in good repair. The beds were very comfortable!
Activity Review
Boat Trip from Nauvo
Boat Trip from Nauvo
Turku

This was the primary trip I was interested in and it didn't disappoint! It was a long trip to get to the boat, but the travel there was comfortable in our own large van or small bus. We sailed on a sailboat built by the captain, just our party, to a small island in the Archipelago. The boat was built in the fashion of a traditional work boat from the past. The captain was interesting, informative and friendly. I loved being on the sea and seeing the multiple islands! It was a treat! We were also served a delicious lunch of fish stew!

Quality of Experience
The beautiful land and sea made this special and being on such a unique boat with my family.
Food
The captain's fish stew!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The vehicles were more than comfortable. One was a Mercedes van.
Transport
Nice vehicle. Nice to not have to figure out the driving! Everything was on time.
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Jun 28, 2024

Thank you Janis for a great review! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your trip with us and will make sure to share your feedback with our partners. I hope to have you as our guests again in the future.
Best,
Moonika

Amazing family trip to Finland
Finland | Jun 2 - Jun 10, 2024

Diana
Diana R.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024
Our travel agent Moonika setup an amazing trip for us. She was very efficient with all details and always available when needed. Would highly recommend her. All of the cities, Helsinki, Hameenlinna, Tampere, and Turku were amazing with beautiful sites to see. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. We truly enjoyed everything we did. It was a trip of a lifetime. Read more

Our travel agent Moonika setup an amazing trip for us. She was very efficient with all details and always available when needed. Would highly recommend her. All of the cities, Helsinki, Hameenlinna, Tampere, and Turku were amazing with beautiful sites to see. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. We truly enjoyed everything we did. It was a trip of a lifetime.

Hotel Reviews
Hotelli Helmi
Turku

This hotel was okay. Very friendly staff, beds were comfortable and close to sites and restaurants. Unfortunately no one is there overnight so if there's something you need you have to wait till morning.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Within walking distance to restaurants and sites
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Scandic Tampere Hämeenpuisto
Tampere

We did not stay here. Our hotel reservation was changed

GLO Hotel Art
Helsinki

Love this hotel. Within walking distance to many restaurants and sites to see. Clean, comfortable beds, very friendly staff and a great breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
close to restaurants and sites
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Turku City Walking Tour
Turku City Walking Tour
Turku
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Industrial Past of Tampere
The Industrial Past of Tampere
Tampere
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Porvoo Private Day Tour
Porvoo Private Day Tour
Helsinki

Loved our tour of Poorvoo. A very quaint and charming city with beautiful sites to see.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Helsinki and Suomenlinna Private Tour
Helsinki and Suomenlinna Private Tour
Helsinki
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Jun 14, 2024

Thank you Diana for a great review. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your trip with us and will share your feedback with our partners as well.
Best,
Moonika

Finland’s Golden Triangle
Finland | Jun 2 - Jun 10, 2024

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Paula V.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024
Our Finland trip was fantastic. Moonika was so easy to work with, very responsive. All the excursions were great. The guides were knowledgeable, well informed, very pleasant and always on time. The hotels were very nice with amazing breakfasts. I would use and recommend Kimkim Travel again. Read more

Our Finland trip was fantastic. Moonika was so easy to work with, very responsive. All the excursions were great. The guides were knowledgeable, well informed, very pleasant and always on time. The hotels were very nice with amazing breakfasts. I would use and recommend Kimkim Travel again.

Hotel Review
Scandic Tampere Hämeenpuisto
Tampere

The breakfast was amazing, so so many choices. Love the rooftop lounge area and sauna.

Authenticity & Character
Love the vibe of the hotel.
Location
Easy to walk to start our city tour, shopping and the train station.
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
So very clean.
Activity Review
Boat Trip from Nauvo
Boat Trip from Nauvo
Turku

Sailing was a great way to see the archipelagos up close. The captain was knowledgeable and funny. And sailing was very fun.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Jun 13, 2024

Thank you for a lovely review Paula. 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

Emerson was great to work with
Finland | May 20 - May 27, 2024

Jane
Jane G.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 28, 2024
It was a pleasure working with Emerson. He gave us a framework from which we planned our trip, made suggestions of things we wouldn’t have done, especially our day trip to Tallinn,
Estonia. The guides he found for us were all very good. Logistics were easy. The whole trip went smoothly and was great fun.
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It was a pleasure working with Emerson. He gave us a framework from which we planned our trip, made suggestions of things we wouldn’t have done, especially our day trip to Tallinn,
Estonia. The guides he found for us were all very good. Logistics were easy. The whole trip went smoothly and was great fun.

Hotel Review
Hotel F6
Helsinki

Hotel F6 was wonderful. The room was great, service was excellent, and the people were nice. The breakfast was fantastic, and the hotel's location was very convenient. We stayed there for four nights and had no complaints.

Location
Activity Reviews
Sauna Tour
Sauna Tour
Tampere

You can’t go to Finland without going to sauna. Our guide, Matti, is a sauna expert. He took us to a beautiful place, taught us how to “do” sauna, and made the afternoon very special.

Guided Hike in the Archipelago Sea
Guided Hike in the Archipelago Sea
Helsinki

The guided hike was in a beautiful location, although it was a beginner-level hike. Since we are pretty big hikers, we probably would have enjoyed a more challenging route. The people we went with were very nice, and the guide was excellent. It was a good experience overall.

Tallinn Day Trip
Tallinn Day Trip
Helsinki

The Tallinn day trip was a big plus and not something we had originally planned. The ferry ride was fine, and our guide was knowledgeable and proud of his country. We learned a lot about the old city of Tallinn and Estonia. It was a fun and unexpected addition to our trip.

Canoe Tour on Lake Näsijärvi
Canoe Tour on Lake Näsijärvi
Tampere

Initially apprehensive about the canoe tour, it turned out to be a great experience. We were all in one canoe with our guide, who was fascinating and knowledgeable about his business, which included plowing a skating route on the lake in winter. The lake was beautiful, and the weather was perfect.

Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on May 28, 2024

Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure organizing your trip. I'm glad the framework and suggestions, especially the day trip to Tallinn, enhanced your experience. Hopefully, I see you in Tartu as well one day :) I'm delighted to hear the guides and logistics worked well and that you had a smooth and enjoyable journey. Looking forward to planning your next adventure!

Moonika is a wonderful organizer
Finland | Apr 24 - May 1, 2024

merlin
merlin w.
North Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 03, 2024

Moonika is a wonderful organizer and very responsive. I changed my mind about a few things and she did her absolute best to make it work for me.

My favorite part was being met and escorted to my next location by very reliable drivers in very comfortable cars. It took all of the worry away to know I would be met on time.

Moonika was always available when I needed her and she was totally involved in every bit of my trip.

In addition, she is kind, sweet and competent! She will care for you like family.

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

Thank you for a lovely review Merlin! I'm glad to hear you were happy with the trip and my work. It was nice meeting you in Tallinn and having an interesting chat. I hope to have you as my guest again in the future.
All the best,
Moonika

Finland and Estonia expertly managed by Emers...
Finland | Apr 20 - May 2, 2024

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Thirawit L.
Thailand | Reviewed on May 03, 2024
Finland and Estonia expertly managed by Emerson and the team. Everything went like clockwork, on-time, every time. I asked Emerson to plan for some history, nature, good walks and that was delivered. I had read up some history about Estonia and Finland but I still had many gaps, so with the tours and the sites I visited these gaps were filled
All the guides were informative, on-time and courteous but most of all they were all full of small anecdotes of the places we visited and sites we saw....
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Finland and Estonia expertly managed by Emerson and the team. Everything went like clockwork, on-time, every time. I asked Emerson to plan for some history, nature, good walks and that was delivered. I had read up some history about Estonia and Finland but I still had many gaps, so with the tours and the sites I visited these gaps were filled
All the guides were informative, on-time and courteous but most of all they were all full of small anecdotes of the places we visited and sites we saw. Alvaro our guide for the Helsinki city tour was excellent giving us a brief history of Finland and how Helsinki came to be, also great advice on local delicacies. Filipe our guide for Porvoo was great with the history and show us great place to take pictures. Elena in Saumeleena was excellent with the historical perspective and strategic importance of this fort/base. While Jeff who took on the Taiga magical nature walk was a delight with his expertise on all things natural in the forest. As I come from Asia, these forests are quite different and hide magical berries, mushrooms and birds.
The hotels booked were OK, the good part was their location; all close to interesting sites and plenty of restaurants.
Transports, pick ups were excellent.
All in all well worth it. Thanks to Emerson, saved me a lot of time by coming up with the itinerary and very fast response times.

Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on May 28, 2024

Thank you for choosing us for your trip to Finland and Estonia! We're delighted to hear everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed your experience with us. We appreciate your trust in us and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future. Safe travels and warm regards!

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
Arctic Light Hotel
Rovaniemi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Northern Lights Village
Sirkka
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
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!

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Private Northern Lights Photography Tour
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Levi Fell Snowmobile Adventure
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