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Travelling can be eye opening. Life-changing. Exciting. No matter why you travel, our aim is to make your trip special and enriching.

Each of our tours is different, but we will always include the highlights of the destinations that you visit, combined with equally fascinating sites off the beaten path and unique experiences that will help you immerse in new places to learn, grow, and connect.

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Recent Trip Reviews for MonMon Travel

A short but amazing trip to Lapland.
Finland | Feb 15 - Feb 19, 2026

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Rowdy B.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
We had terrific guides: Jan for the hike; Akseli for the Northern Lights; Henry and Joel for the snowmobiling; the dogsledding people; and Thea and Christian for the snowshoeing. Our Northern Lights experience was EPIC!! We will have to send pictures. The only negative is that the traditional Lappish meal is served at every excursion, so we ended up eating mashed potatoes, reindeer, lingonberries and pickles over and over again. It's delicious, but it can be tedious to have it every... Read more

We had terrific guides: Jan for the hike; Akseli for the Northern Lights; Henry and Joel for the snowmobiling; the dogsledding people; and Thea and Christian for the snowshoeing.

Our Northern Lights experience was EPIC!! We will have to send pictures.

The only negative is that the traditional Lappish meal is served at every excursion, so we ended up eating mashed potatoes, reindeer, lingonberries and pickles over and over again. It's delicious, but it can be tedious to have it every day.

Hotel Reviews
Design Hotel Levi
Levi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arctic Skylight Lodge
Äkäslompolo
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Feb 20, 2026

Thank you for your feedback. I’m very happy to hear the experiences - especially the Northern Lights - were such a success, considering that the weather wasn`t promising! I’ll pass your kind words on to the guides.

I also appreciate the note about the meals. That’s useful to know, and I’ll speak with our partners about adding more variety where possible.

It was a pleasure arranging this trip for you. I’d love to see the Northern Lights photos.

Best,
Emerson

Amazing Winter Wonderland Trip to Lapland Finland
Finland | Feb 9 - Feb 13, 2026

Raylene
Raylene C.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
I had such an amazing time, Alise planned a wonderful, special trip for me as the trip was for my birthday . This was the first time I've used KimKim, Alise was so helpful during the planning process. We went through the itinerary step by step and she even went over my clothing as the weather in Lapland was in the negatives. The activities were so some fun and everyone was so nice and knowledge. The objective of my trip was to see the Northern Lights and while I was not able to see them due... Read more

I had such an amazing time, Alise planned a wonderful, special trip for me as the trip was for my birthday . This was the first time I've used KimKim, Alise was so helpful during the planning process. We went through the itinerary step by step and she even went over my clothing as the weather in Lapland was in the negatives. The activities were so some fun and everyone was so nice and knowledge. The objective of my trip was to see the Northern Lights and while I was not able to see them due to the weather, it did not diminish the amazing experience I had. I would definitely use KimKim again for any of my future travels and would love to work with Alise again when I return back Lapland to try and see the Northern Lights :)

Hotel Reviews
Break Sokos Hotel Levi
Levi

Great hotel! The location was perfect! Its literally in the middle of everything making it very easy to walk to different shops, restaurants and pick up locations. The staff were so nice and friendly and the rooms were so clean and comfortable. To be honest, having a private sauna was truly a special treat and 100% worth it, especially during those night when you re coming back late and want to unwind and warm up. The breakfast was amazing and as a must have coffee first thing in the morning person, I was so happy to see a cafe connected to the main hotel. I would 100% book this hotel again

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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Northern Lights Ranch
Köngäs

The Hotel is beautiful! The staff were so friendly and nice, upon my arrival they had complementary upgraded my room which was an amazing surprise. They even provided breakfast the night before as I had a very early checkout and wouldn't be able to experience their breakfast in the morning. The room with glass windows and ceiling was an amazing experience, the surrounding views was so breath taking. It was so magical to just sit and relax with a hot drink and watch the outside scenery

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Activity Reviews
Northern Lights Photography Tour
Northern Lights Photography Tour
Finland

I small bit disappointed that I wasn't able to witness the Northern Lights but I completely understand that viewing them is not 100% guaranteed. Unfortunately for me, the day of my tour the weather was very over cast and foggy. I truly appreciate the tour guide at Beyond Arctic for driving around and trying to find the lights despite the weather. While one spot did seem promising, it was close to -30 degrees outside. The photos taken may not be with the lights, they are still beautiful and memorable. I would still book with Beyond Arctic when I return in my second attempt in viewing the lights :)

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Husky Safari (5km)
Husky Safari (5km)
Finland

So much fun and so cute! The dogs were so excited to run and did such an amazing job. The route was beautiful and so very cold but it was so much fun. the dogs worked so well as a team and are so strong! You can tell the staff truly cares for them, they are so well taken care. They are so so sweet, after the run we were allowed to pet them and I never wanted to leave them

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Auroras With Snowmobiles
Auroras With Snowmobiles
Finland

SO much fun! At first I was nervous since I had never driven a snowmobile before but once my nerves settled in, it had so much fun! The guide was so attentive and a very skilled driver, he would stop and make sure we were all okay before proceeding. The only downside was how cold it was. Unfortunately, the weather did not permit us to witness the lights while driving. Instead during the driving it started lightly snowing! Despite the cold temperature and lack of lights, I would still 10/10 recommend

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

A very cute and adorable experience. The owners of the farm/ranch are very knowledge and truly do care and love these animals. They take such good care of them. The reindeer are so cute, it was a fun experience feeding them and petting them. The sleigh ride was so magical, it felt like you were Santa.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Wilderness Day
Wilderness Day
Finland

This was such an amazing experience, it felt like I was in a story book because the scenery around me didn't look real. it felt like I was in Narnia or the North in Games of Thrones as my friends and family commented on. The entire hike took my breath away, there was so much to look at and take in. While it was cold, it didn't feel cold because of the small inclines every here and there. The highlight was being able to feed to birds. they were so cute and gentle.

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Local specialist: Alise Permanicka
Alise
Alise Permanicka
Local specialist in Helsinki | Replied on Feb 19, 2026

Thank you for your kind words, Raylene. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed your birthday trip, even without the Northern Lights making an appearance. That just means you have a good reason to return. :)

It was a pleasure planning this with you, and I would be thrilled to help you plan another adventure in the future!

Warm regards,
Alise

Moonika did an excellent job booking activiti...
Finland | Feb 6 - Feb 12, 2026

Donnie
Donnie C.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Moonika did an excellent job booking activities and accommodations. Everything was practically flawless when it came to excursion pick ups and drop offs. The only time it was a bit of a hiccup was when the Artic Snow Hotel was to have a shuttle pick us up and it did not arrive, when I called they said they would call us back with an update. With no call back, I tried calling again and they said I would need to get a taxi. They paid for the taxi, but it was a bit strange to have such a lack... Read more

Moonika did an excellent job booking activities and accommodations. Everything was practically flawless when it came to excursion pick ups and drop offs. The only time it was a bit of a hiccup was when the Artic Snow Hotel was to have a shuttle pick us up and it did not arrive, when I called they said they would call us back with an update. With no call back, I tried calling again and they said I would need to get a taxi. They paid for the taxi, but it was a bit strange to have such a lack of communication from them. All other excursions booked either came promptly when they said they were coming and/or confirmed the night before. There was a perfect amount of excursions for the day and still time to enjoy the amenities of the accommodations. The only thing that would have been nice to know or have a better understanding was the proximity of each stay to the city centers. Any shopping or dining was limited to what each stay had to offer. We could have called a taxi, but it gets a bit pricey to have to do that each time. Thankfully for us it was a minor setback and we managed just fine for the most part. Regardless we had a splendid time and thought Kimkim did and excellent job planning our trip.

Hotel Reviews
Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
Rovaniemi

These chalets were a bit dated, but the selling point for us on this place was the fact that the ski hill was right there. Within minutes we could be on the slopes. The hotel reception was nicely maintained and the staff helpfull.The food at the restaurant was very tasty as well.

Authenticity & Character
Seemed like a ski chalet.
Location
Perfect for the ski hill, not really sure how far it was to city center.
Staff
very nice and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
The chalet was clean but a bit run down and dated. Beds were ok.
Northern Lights Ranch
Köngäs

What a fun way to experience Lapland. The rooms, the amenities, the restaurant, and the staff were all amazing. The food was delicious, the rooms were clean and well maintained.

Authenticity & Character
Fun experience with the glass rooftops
Location
Wonderful place and had just about everything, thankfully they did have a shuttle to town otherwise getting to town could get pricey.
Staff
Always very friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Villa Karhunpesä
Saariselkä

Absolutely stunning and well planned out. We had a three bedroom villa, it was spacious and had just about everything we could have imagined needing, including a washer and dryer. The villa was well taken care of and the views were absolutely breathtaking.

Authenticity & Character
It was beautifully built
Location
About a 25 minute walk to town
Staff
Very helpful and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and updated.
Activity Reviews
Family Day in the Tundra: Trekking and Tobogganing in Saariselkä
Family Day in the Tundra: Trekking and Tobogganing in Saariselkä
Finland

Had a great time trying out snowshoeing and tobagonning. The day was beautiful and it was all very close so we didn't have a long drive anywhere. We also enjoyed a nice lunch.

Quality of Experience
Nice easy way to enjoy the outside without having to put on skis.
Food
So delicious.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very helpful and accommodating
Transport
Everything was very close
Aurora Hunt by Car
Aurora Hunt by Car
Finland

We had a great time looking for the lights and learning about some of the legends behind the lights. It was an enjoyable time. The only thing that would have been nice to know is a clearer idea of the time frame to which we would be gone. The info said about 3 hours. We were gone for 5.5 hours. Maybe it was due to the availability of finding good spots to see the lights, but the first stop was about 20 minutes away, then the next one was over an hour drive. It just made for an unexpected long night.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was wonderful
Transport
The van was comfortable.
Reindeer Experience with Lunch
Reindeer Experience with Lunch
Saariselkä

I was a little disappointed with this experience. There seemed to be a lot of lag time between activities and when its cold outside, no one wants to sit and be cold. The staff were very nice and lovely, but seemed to lack experience with interacting with tourists. They kept asking us what we wanted to know and a lot of their answers seemed like they didn't really know, which is fine, but they wouldn't share what they did know so it felt like we were at a stand still with gathering informatino about the culture behind the reindeer farming. The sleigh ride was fun and the lunch was delicious and very plentiful.

Quality of Experience
Food
Very nice traditional lapland lunch.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Rovaniemi | Replied on Feb 19, 2026
Hello Donnie, Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. I’m really glad to hear that overall you had a wonderful trip and that most of the arrangements ran smoothly. I’m very sorry about the issue with the Arctic SnowHotel transfer and the lack of communication there. That’s certainly not the standard we expect from our partners, and I will follow up with them directly to see what happened. Thank you as well for your comments about the accommodation locations and distances to city... Read more

Hello Donnie,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. I’m really glad to hear that overall you had a wonderful trip and that most of the arrangements ran smoothly.

I’m very sorry about the issue with the Arctic SnowHotel transfer and the lack of communication there. That’s certainly not the standard we expect from our partners, and I will follow up with them directly to see what happened.

Thank you as well for your comments about the accommodation locations and distances to city centres. That’s very helpful feedback, and I’ll make sure to highlight this more clearly in future itineraries so expectations are set in advance.

I also appreciate you sharing your experience at the reindeer farm. I’m sorry it didn’t fully meet expectations in terms of guidance and engagement, and I’ll pass this on to the provider so they can improve the experience for future guests.

Regarding the Northern Lights tour, the timings are always approximate and can vary depending on weather conditions and aurora activity. That's why we also added this info to your trip plan: "The tour duration may vary based on weather conditions and aurora activity." I'm sorry if for some reason you missed this information on your itinerary.

Thank you again for travelling with us and for taking the time to share all of this. I’m really happy to hear you still had a great time overall.

All the best,
Moonika

Every accommodation and every tour was amazin...
Finland | Jan 31 - Feb 12, 2026

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matt C.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Every accommodation and every tour was amazing. All the transfers and transportation was seamless. I would absolutely use Kim Kim again!

Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Feb 16, 2026

Hello Matt

Thanks for the review and feedback!

Best
Emerson

We love Kimkim!
Finland | Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2026

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Ellyn V.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Feb 02, 2026
We love Kimkim! I took a chance with it and organized a trip to Greece, which was great…..but could they do it again??? YES!!!!! Our local specialist Emerson was just fantastic! He worked patiently with me to organize a trip that met our fantasies of what a trip to view the Northern Lights might be. We went snowmobiling with Lauri of Lazy Santa Safaris, who was the perfect guide. That was followed by a reindeer sleigh ride at Sieriporo reindeer farm and by the highlight of our trip,... Read more

We love Kimkim! I took a chance with it and organized a trip to Greece, which was great…..but could they do it again??? YES!!!!! Our local specialist Emerson was just fantastic! He worked patiently with me to organize a trip that met our fantasies of what a trip to view the Northern Lights might be. We went snowmobiling with Lauri of Lazy Santa Safaris, who was the perfect guide. That was followed by a reindeer sleigh ride at Sieriporo reindeer farm and by the highlight of our trip, dog sledding at Bearhill. The timing of activities was perfect, not too many not too few. The transportation links were seamless and the accommodations that Emerson arranged were right up our alley! His suggestions were always spot on. We can’t thank him enough.

Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Feb 03, 2026

Thank you for your kind review. It was truly nice working with you, and I really appreciated how easy and pleasant the planning process was together. I’m glad to hear that the balance of activities, timing, and accommodations worked well for you, and that the experiences with our local partners became memorable highlights of your trip. Thank you for the trust, and I would be happy to help again in the future.

We visited Finland in January 26. Our trip ad...
Finland | Jan 18 - Jan 24, 2026

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Anna P.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
We visited Finland in January 26. Our trip advisor Emerson was on the top of everything. From trip planning to help in Finland. The hotels were amazing and unique. The Glass resort in Santa Clause village and Haave in Rovaniemi were absolutely the best. Very personal and well thought. We had everything we might need and more. The adventures were great (husky sledding, reindeer safari, and very authentic sauna). Walking tours in Helsinki (tour guide Ruslan) and in Tallinn were fun and... Read more

We visited Finland in January 26. Our trip advisor Emerson was on the top of everything. From trip planning to help in Finland. The hotels were amazing and unique. The Glass resort in Santa Clause village and Haave in Rovaniemi were absolutely the best. Very personal and well thought. We had everything we might need and more. The adventures were great (husky sledding, reindeer safari, and very authentic sauna). Walking tours in Helsinki (tour guide Ruslan) and in Tallinn were fun and very informative. Transfers were easy and very timely. The overnight train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi was fun. We would highly recommend Emerson and KimKim for travel. They have many destinations and we will use them again in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Fabian
Helsinki
Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Overnight Train
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Glass resort
Rovaniemi

It was the most beautiful resort located in the magical forest. Amenities were amazing from the private hot tub to sauna to the dinner and breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Haawe Boutique Apart Hotel
Rovaniemi

Located in the heart of Rovaniemi the hotel had everything. With well stocked refrigerator and hygiene necessities to unique design of each room. The hotel has very private touch. Highly efficient high tech .

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Activity Reviews
Adults Only Husky Adventure
Adults Only Husky Adventure
Finland

So much fun The dogs were so happy and well kept

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Helsinki City Walking Tour (3h)
Helsinki City Walking Tour (3h)
Helsinki

Ruslan, tour guide, is very knowledgeable and passionate about the city. Tour was very well planned

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tallinn Day Trip
Tallinn Day Trip
Helsinki
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flexible Northern Lights Hunting
Flexible Northern Lights Hunting
Finland

We didn't see aurora but it was our guide fault. He was very helpful and knowledgeable

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Group Reindeer Safari and Farm Visit
Group Reindeer Safari and Farm Visit
Rovaniemi

Lots of fun

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Finnish Sauna Experience
Finnish Sauna Experience
Rovaniemi

Very unique and authentic. We got to see aurora at the lake as the bonus

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Resort - City Center Private Transfer
Finland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Jan 29, 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words - I’m really glad you had such a great time in Finland and Tallinn. It was a pleasure planning this trip for you, and I’m happy everything from the hotels to the adventures and transfers worked smoothly. I truly appreciate the recommendation and would love to help you plan your next journey whenever you’re ready.

I cannot say enough good things about Moonika...
Finland | Jan 10 - Jan 19, 2026

Robert
Robert M.
Harrison, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
I cannot say enough good things about Moonika and the trip she planned for us. From the beginning stages, Moonika was engaged and responded quickly to all messages. She really tailored the whole itinerary around the things we wanted to do and see. She also gave great recommendations for activities and accommodations. It was incredibly easy to plan our trip thanks to Moonika. Once we arrived in Tallinn, our first destination, everything ran incredibly smoothly. All of our transfers arrived on... Read more

I cannot say enough good things about Moonika and the trip she planned for us. From the beginning stages, Moonika was engaged and responded quickly to all messages. She really tailored the whole itinerary around the things we wanted to do and see. She also gave great recommendations for activities and accommodations. It was incredibly easy to plan our trip thanks to Moonika. Once we arrived in Tallinn, our first destination, everything ran incredibly smoothly. All of our transfers arrived on time, all our tickets/passes had been pre-loaded in the app and ready to go, it was all so easy. Moonika checked in during our trip to make sure everything was going well and communicated with us about any disruptions or changes. We had such an amazing trip to Tallinn and the Lapland region and Moonika played an integral role in all of it. If you’re thinking of traveling to the Baltics or Lapland, you should definitely work with Moonika. You will not be disappointed and will be rewarded with an awesome trip.

Hotel Reviews
Schlössle Hotel
Tallinn

This hotel was incredible! It had a ton of charm and was so nice and cozy. It is conveniently located in the old town and within walking distance to many tourist areas and restaurants. The staff was great, especially Patrick who made us smile every time we saw him. The room was one of the nicest rooms we have ever stayed in, perfectly combined old world charm with modern conveniences. We only ate breakfast at the hotel, but it was very good with lots of options and great service.

Authenticity & Character
Loved the old style combined with modern conveniences
Location
Central to anything you want to do
Staff
Patrick made us smile everyday The entire staff was very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Aurora Village
Ivalo

We really enjoyed our stay at the Aurora Village. The igloo was roomy and comfortable. The staff were all incredibly nice and helpful. They provide you with a set of thick, warm overalls for any activity you might do. The restaurant and bar had great food and service. There is a little lounge area that was perfect for playing games during our down time. The hotel has lots of activities that they are happy to arrange for you. If you want to into town, the hotel has a shuttle available for a small charge or they will call you a taxi. When we were done in town, I called the front desk and they contacted a taxi to pick us up. We will definitely be returning!

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Activity Reviews
Levi Fell Snowmobile Adventure
Levi Fell Snowmobile Adventure
Levi

This was such a fun experience! Emmi was our guide and we had a blast with her. We were fortunate in that the schedule worked out so that it was just my wife and I on the adventure. Emmi tailored the whole experience to us and it couldn’t have been more fun. The scenery was stunningly beautiful and the stop at the cafe was a nice, cozy break. Emmi even talked to other guides about the conditions of the trails for the return and picked what she felt would be the safest and most picturesque way back. Thank you Emmi for a great snowmobile adventure.

Quality of Experience
Emmi was great!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Again, Emmi was great , the driver picked us up from our hotel on time, staff was friendly and made the experience very easy.
Transport
Long Husky Safari
Long Husky Safari
Finland

This is easily one of the coolest things I have ever done! We loved dog sledding! This location actually raises and trains dogs for actual competition sledding so the dogs are very well taken care of and looked after. We received thorough instructions on how to control the sled prior to heading out. The trails go through some really spectacular scenery and it’s actually pretty quiet and smooth on the sled. The tour stopped at a cozy hut where our guide prepared soup and hot beverages. During the excursion, she gave plenty of guidance on difficult areas of the trail, downhills, uphills, sharp turns, etc. the dogs are also really friendly and you have an opportunity to pet them. This is definitely a must-do activity if you go to the Ivalo area.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Rovaniemi | Replied on Jan 26, 2026

Hello Robert,

Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a lot to hear this, and I’m really happy you had such a great trip. It was a pleasure planning everything for you, and I’m so glad it all came together so smoothly. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I hope to have you as our guests again in the future!

Bets,
Moonika

The Best Itinerary -- Emerson was tops!
Finland | Jan 10 - Jan 19, 2026

Moses
Moses K.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
All of our guides for our tours were fantastic! Iga (Reindeer Tour), Sanni (Northern Lights Tour), and Cecilia(?) (Horse Sleigh Tour), and Mark (Ranua Wildlife Park). I'm sorry to have missed the photography tour as the Ranua park took a lot out of me to make the parts we did make. The overall itineray was awesome! Transfers, Hotels, Trains -- from pickup in Rovaniemi and delivery to Helsinski airport was great! Of course with any itinerary as complex as ours, there are bound to be... Read more

All of our guides for our tours were fantastic! Iga (Reindeer Tour), Sanni (Northern Lights Tour), and Cecilia(?) (Horse Sleigh Tour), and Mark (Ranua Wildlife Park). I'm sorry to have missed the photography tour as the Ranua park took a lot out of me to make the parts we did make.

The overall itineray was awesome! Transfers, Hotels, Trains -- from pickup in Rovaniemi and delivery to Helsinski airport was great! Of course with any itinerary as complex as ours, there are bound to be hiccups. None were so bad that would degrade how we feel the overall trip went.

Hiccups with maybe more transparency or info? Use of VR app, FAQ how the train would work, FAQ how to get taxi and other local transport for any of our side adventures, etc.

Hotel Reviews
Lapland Sky Ounasvaara
Rovaniemi

Nice and comfortable. Great touch with a private sauna in the room. Was a little cold being outside of the hotel proper. We had a few bags and was difficult to get to room on checkin and bags to lobby on checkout. Food was FANTASTIC! We were totally excited and were tastefully surprised. Dining room as awesome but very cold by the glass. Heat was a little light and definitely needed the provided blankets to be near the glass for the amazing night views.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Fabian
Helsinki

Fantastic staff! They got is checked in and informed us our breakfast bags will be ready in the morning. Never had to ask. We were there for just an overnight stay and the room was unbelievable. Quaint and quiet to get a great night sleep before our early morning departure to catch our flight. Definitely would enjoy staying there again!

Authenticity & Character
rustic and modern at the same time! Comfort and ambiance focused on the guest -- loved it!
Location
Staff
very nice and smiling! And, friendly too!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Reindeer Safari in the Nature of Lapland
Reindeer Safari in the Nature of Lapland
Rovaniemi

Our hosts and tour guide were amazing! Lots of info and stories. Examples and samples were great. Perfect timing to warm up on a very cold morning!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
love the extra pictures Iga took and provided us! Super quality.
Transport
Ranua Wildlife Park Visit
Ranua Wildlife Park Visit
Finland

Super time to see the animals that were available to be seen. We were there during extreme cold weather so picture we made were great!

Quality of Experience
Food
The restaurant food was pretty nice! Tasty!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mark was fantastic. Lots of history, information about the animals, and insights to some of them from his past journeys in the wild. Really LOVED his photo ordeals for National Geographic!
Transport
Evening Horse Sleigh Ride
Evening Horse Sleigh Ride
Finland

Both ladies (forget their names correctly) were exceptionally accommodating with our group. Talked about the history behind the Finnish Horses and our horse that was pulling the sleigh. Nice stories. We were lucky and the 2nd night in a row, we saw Northern Lights. Activity was too fast and in the middle of snowing -- no good pictures.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mark was amazing with the in context stories about the animals in the park and sharing his own experiences capturing them on film, in the wild.
Transport
Northern Lights Tour
Northern Lights Tour
Rovaniemi

AMAZING! Early in the tour seemed it might be a little disappointing with slight cloud cover. We got lucky! Very pretty lights of many colors.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sanni was amazing, Informative, and empathetic and helpful in working with my gear for best pictures.
Transport
transport was a little packed but still somewhat comfortable.
Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Jan 27, 2026

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the guides and overall itinerary, and we’ll be sure to pass your compliments along.

We also appreciate your feedback about clearer info around the VR app, trains, and local transport -this is very helpful for improving future trips.

Warm thanks again for traveling with us!

Highly Recommend Alise for Finland and Estonia!
Finland | Dec 31 - Jan 11, 2026

Alison
Alison D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
We recently traveled to Finland and Estonia during the winter from USA. We typically plan trips and travel on our own when we leave the states. Because the weather can be unpredictable in Northern Finland in January, I decided to use an agent to help us with this trip. After doing research, we decided to go with Alise from KimKim as her initial itinerary was more in line with what we were looking for. After three iterations, she got the itinerary to fulfill every one of our wishes and within... Read more

We recently traveled to Finland and Estonia during the winter from USA. We typically plan trips and travel on our own when we leave the states. Because the weather can be unpredictable in Northern Finland in January, I decided to use an agent to help us with this trip. After doing research, we decided to go with Alise from KimKim as her initial itinerary was more in line with what we were looking for. After three iterations, she got the itinerary to fulfill every one of our wishes and within budget. She made the entire process very easy, communication was timely and clear, and she worked with me to plan an itinerary that was exactly what my family and I wanted to do. She seemlessly booked hotels, tranfers, private walking tours, and excursions. Every transport she arranged was punctual and friendly. The day trips were coordinated through small group companies - we always felt as if we were traveling in style - it matched what we paid for, and we were never disappointed. If you plan to do Snowmobiles, make sure you are a small group tour. We went out with 4 snowmobiles only. We passed some trips that had endless lines of snowmobiles, which I assume would have been far less fun and personable. If you do Huskies or Reindeer, be sure to go to a farm (don't do it at Santa Village, for ex.). The experience is much more personal, you will be supporting local farmers/kennels, and get a more one on one experience. We also did the ice floating which was surreal - like being a marshmallow on a water bed! Be sure to follow up if anything is included with your hotel. For ex., we stayed at the Hobo Hotel in Helsinki and it included tickets to Allas Sauna and Pools. The igloo hotel we stayed in included dinner and breakfast. Tell Alise what you are looking for (hotel in center of town, hotel with family suite, hotel in forest, whatever) and she will find options for you. It was fun to meet her when we arrived in Helsinki - definitely appreciate all she did to create a seemless and memorable trip to the Arctic.

Hotel Reviews
Hobo Hotel
Helsinki

Loved this hotel. Very modern and clean. Location is fantastic - and Fazer is right across the way (good and bad if you know what I mean). The family room was plenty big for the four of us. And it comes with day tickets to Allas Pools and Sauna. Great place to stay in the center of Helsinki.

Authenticity & Character
modern and clean - hipster type hotel
Location
Perfect spot in the heart of it all (but not noisy)
Staff
super attentive, friendly, and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
clean clean clean!
CRU Boutique Hotel Tallinn
Tallinn

The hotel is in a 500 year old building but is immaculately maintained. Rooms were charming and comfortable and clean. The only negative is that there are lots of stairs and no elevator - so if you are elderly or have a lot of heavy luggage, I would not recommend this hotel. Otherwise it is a perfect location, full of character and charm, centrally located in old town - a very memorable stay.

Authenticity & Character
Super unique and charming location
Location
In the old town - centrally located
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean
Overnight Train

The overnight train was certainly an experience we won't forget. The cabins are TINY. If you have larger luggage, this might not be the trip for you. We had a private bathroom, which I would recommend. Although you wouldn't want to shower, it was key having a private toilet. Another note - if you are elderly, or plan to have a lot and/or heavy luggage, you might consider another way to get up north. If you stay on the second story, you have lug your bags up a few sets of very tight stairs.

Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
Rovaniemi

We had a premium family igloo - it was amazing. Super fun to be together as a family for this experience. The igloo was CLEAN, the main lobby/restaurant area was cozy, and location to Santa Village perfect. And we got to see the Northern Lights while there that night!!! What an amazing sight, and definitely the highlight of our trip to Lapland.

Authenticity & Character
super unique experience
Location
If you want to be able to walk to Santa Village, this is the place. Lovely igloos, remote enough to see the lights - restaurant delicious as well.
Staff
helpful, friendly, patient
Cleanliness & Comfort
clean clean clean
Posti Boutique Hotel Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi

The hotel is very well maintained and the staff were super helpful and nice. The reason for 3 stars...location. It is about 18min walk to town, which was too far in the -20 degree weather so we had to Uber to town. The lobby/bar/restaurant in the hotel closes at 10pm, so if you come home after an evening excursion, there is nowhere to get a snack or drink. Also, one of the nights we were there, the fire alarm went off around 12am. There is NO staff at the hotel after 10pm, so all of us guests were scurrying to figure out what to do and how to handle contacting the fire department. The hotel is clean, rooms were spacious, but would have preferred something a bit closer to the center of Rovaniemi.

Authenticity & Character
Clean and comfortable
Location
too far from main center of town (when cold)
Staff
nice and friendly, helpful (but not there after 10pm)
Cleanliness & Comfort
clean
Hotel Arthur
Helsinki

Location is good - definitely in the heart of Helsinki and you can walk to all the highlights. The room was big, good for a family of four which was a bonus. The reason for the 3 star review - it's a little outdated, rooms weren't as clean as our other hotels, and the breakfast was subpar. Staff was super friendly and helpful...the hotel could just use a bit of a refresh.

Authenticity & Character
a bit outdated and in need of some upgrades
Location
centrally located
Staff
friendly, helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
just meh on cleanliness factor
Activity Reviews
Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour
Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour
Tallinn

Our guide was amazing...so knowledgeable, personable, funny - loved this tour. And Tallinn is so enchanting - a must do if you can.

Quality of Experience
Our tour guide brought Tallinn to life in a very special way
Guides, Drivers and Staff
so nice and helpful
Transport
the ferry was super prompt - easy trip.
Chasing the Northern Lights by Snowmobile (Adults)
Chasing the Northern Lights by Snowmobile (Adults)
Rovaniemi

We used Wild About Lapland for this excursion and I am sooooo glad we did. They offer small group experiences - our tour went out with just 4 snowmobiles (unlike others we passed with like 20 or more). Because it was a small group, we could go faster and longer. When we stopped to grill sausages and have cocoa, we could spend time chatting and telling stories with the guide and other travelers. Very fun - but layer up because it's coooollllddd out there!

Quality of Experience
small group made it so much better
Guides, Drivers and Staff
super fun guide
Transport
timely, efficient
Helsinki City Walking Tour (2h)
Helsinki City Walking Tour (2h)
Helsinki

It was nice to walk around Helsinki and hear some insight into the architecture, culture, food, etc. Although our guide was a bit dry, it was a good way to spend New Years Day since lots of stuff was closed.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arctic SnowHotel Visit
Arctic SnowHotel Visit
Rovaniemi

We did this trip since our kids have never been to a snow hotel before. It was a fun day trip but not anything you would regret missing if you don't have the time. The hotel is fun to explore - and if you have little ones (we don't) they would have a lot of fun running around this place.

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

Super unique and surreal experience. The suit feels like you are walking on the moon, and then when you are floating, you feel like a marshmallow on a water bed. Fun, different, memorable - so worth the trip if you have the time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Group Reindeer Safari and Farm Visit
Group Reindeer Safari and Farm Visit
Rovaniemi

We loved going to the farm to learn about Reindeer and reindeer farming. This experience was very different for us as we come from the states and do not have reindeer here. The guide was smart and caring - although we wished we had done some faster sledding, it was super peaceful going through the forest on a reindeer driven sled. The landscape was breathtaking, the sounds of the reindeer walking was relaxing, it was definitely very calm and peaceful. And of course the day we did this, it was like -35 degrees - so it was COLD. Layer up, and when you think you have enough layers, add one more - because man oh man it was COLD.

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

Of all the experiences we had in Lapland, this was our family's favorite. It was fast and fun, cold, breathtaking, and stunning. The dogs were so friendly - the landscape was crazy memorable. The guides and staff were so knowledgeable. We loved everything about this trip. But it is COLD - like bitingly cold, so bundle up - and when you think you are done, add another layer! We did an earlier excursion and got to see the sun rise above the frozen lake - highly recommend trying to catch that.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
smart, kind
Transport
Food & Beer Tasting Tour
Food & Beer Tasting Tour
Helsinki

Our guide was super friendly, energetic, and truly wanted to enrich our understanding of the finnish culture. We really enjoyed spending time with him. The food tour was a bit lacking - we started at the market and had a sample of traditional Finnish food (raw salmon, smoked reindeer, and shrimp salad). But that was it - he showed us stuff around the market and explained the food but we never got to try any of it which was disappointing. He then took us to a restaurant where we ordered from the menu, then we went to Fazer and got a bag of chocolates. I wish we had done more tasting, particularly in the market - and especially at Fazer. But - the guide was amazingly smart and personable. Loved spending the time with him and hearing his perspective as he was not a native finnish person. We ended the tour with a wine tasting - that saved this experience. He took us to a local wine shop and the owner introduced us to three european wines from very small wineries. Overall, it would have better to do a true tasting (small bits here and there of all things Finland, rather than stop in a restaurant to order a meal).

Quality of Experience
Food
wish we had tasted more unusual things, with more a variety
Guides, Drivers and Staff
guide was awesome
Transport
we walked but city is super walkable
Local specialist: Alise Permanicka
Alise
Alise Permanicka
Local specialist in Helsinki | Replied on Jan 20, 2026
Hi Alison, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful and honest feedback. I truly appreciate you highlighting what you enjoyed as well as where things could have been a bit better, as this really helps us continue to improve. I’m very happy to hear that the trip plan matched your wishes and budget and that the planning process went smoothly overall. I’m especially thrilled that you were able to see the Northern Lights during your stay, what a special experience! :)... Read more

Hi Alison,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful and honest feedback. I truly appreciate you highlighting what you enjoyed as well as where things could have been a bit better, as this really helps us continue to improve.

I’m very happy to hear that the trip plan matched your wishes and budget and that the planning process went smoothly overall. I’m especially thrilled that you were able to see the Northern Lights during your stay, what a special experience! :)

Thank you again for trusting me with your trip, and I would be delighted to help you plan another adventure in the future.

Warm greetings,
Alise

Emerson was our hero, and the trip was unforgettable.
Finland | Jan 9 - Jan 16, 2026

Daniele
Daniele S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
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... Read more

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.

Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Jan 19, 2026

Hello Daniele

Thank you very much for your kind feedback.

I’m really glad to hear that everything worked out so well - especially considering the extreme weather conditions. In many ways, we were lucky, and I’m happy the timing and flexibility allowed the trip to come together smoothly in the end.

It was a genuine pleasure working with you. You were wonderful guests, easy to communicate with, and adaptable when it mattered most.

Best regards,
Emerson