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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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Trip of a Lifetime!
Finland | Feb 16 - Feb 26, 2026

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Morganne C.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 03, 2026
We cannot thank Kim Kim and Emerson enough for curating such a wonderful trip for us-- my husband and I spent 10 days in Finland, and it was the best time. The tours that were planned included a good variety of local history and landmarks (both in Helsinki and Estonia) and outdoor active adventures (like snowmobiling, dogsledding, snowshoeing). It was great to not have to think about getting uber rides to and from the tours or the airport for pickup-- everything was ready and made the trip so... Read more

We cannot thank Kim Kim and Emerson enough for curating such a wonderful trip for us-- my husband and I spent 10 days in Finland, and it was the best time. The tours that were planned included a good variety of local history and landmarks (both in Helsinki and Estonia) and outdoor active adventures (like snowmobiling, dogsledding, snowshoeing). It was great to not have to think about getting uber rides to and from the tours or the airport for pickup-- everything was ready and made the trip so much more relaxing. Additionally, breakfast was included each morning, another cognitive offload that was nice.

The dogsledding and reindeer tours, as well as the snowmobiling, were highlights of the trip. These excursion were immersive, and we felt like you truly had plenty of time to experience the activity, as opposed to ones we have had (for example on an alaskan cruise during port excurisions) that are rushed and truncated. You felt like you got a full experience and left feeling thrilled and fulfilled.

We will definitely be using Kim Kim in the future, and thank Emerson for such a wonderfully planned vacation. We will cherish those memories for a lifetime!

Hotel Review
Hotel Fabian
Helsinki

Great little boutique type hotel right in the center of Helsinki. This was a great location to walk to many local activities and our tours. The included breakfast was great!

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Activity Reviews
Evening Snowshoe Experience
Evening Snowshoe Experience
Finland

We were lucky and had a private tour for this adventure which was great. It was nice to be active and outside! The coolest part of the excursion however was stopping in a local teepee type tent and our guide telling stories about his family and the local Sami people, and a bit about historic Finnish culture, while enjoying a warm drink. It was great!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chasing the Northern Lights by Snowmobile
Chasing the Northern Lights by Snowmobile
Pyhä

We lucked out and ended up having just my husband and I on the tour, which was a pleasant surprise. This allowed great individualized time with the guide, who was so very friendly and fun. When I was a little hesitant about driving my own snowmobile, he was encouraging and his positivity convinced me-- I'm so glad I drove my own and had the BEST time doing it! While it was cloudy this night and we didn't see any northern lights, we had ample opportunity the remainder of the trip to make up for it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide (apologies for the spelling but Janus? possibly?) was so great and fun!
Transport
Culture of Eastern Lapland Tour
Culture of Eastern Lapland Tour
Pyhä

This was the only tour that did not stand out as amazing for us on our trip. We drove around the local area and the guide pointed out Finnish homes and a small old village, as well as local natural landmarks--the lakes, etc. We took a quick trip to the top of the Pyha ski resort by lift, and stopped at the small visitor center just before closing. The guide was very friendly and nice, I just don't think this added too much to our experience of the area. (I may have mistakenly gone into this tour thinking we would get more about the Sami culture, history of the world wars in the area, etc., and it was more just a local drive). Pleasant and relaxing, just nothing remarkable.

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Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Mar 04, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share this review. I’m really glad to hear the trip came together well and that you were able to fully enjoy the experiences without having to worry about the logistics along the way. I also appreciate you mentioning the Culture of Eastern Lapland Tour specifically - feedback on that experience is very helpful for us as we continue refining our trips for future travelers. It was a pleasure helping plan this journey for you both. I hope the memories from... Read more

Thank you for taking the time to share this review. I’m really glad to hear the trip came together well and that you were able to fully enjoy the experiences without having to worry about the logistics along the way.

I also appreciate you mentioning the Culture of Eastern Lapland Tour specifically - feedback on that experience is very helpful for us as we continue refining our trips for future travelers.

It was a pleasure helping plan this journey for you both. I hope the memories from Finland stay with you for a long time, and I’d be happy to help whenever you’re ready for the next adventure.

Nordic Lapland birthday/family adventure that did not disappoint
Finland | Feb 9 - Feb 22, 2026

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BARRY F.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Everyone we met, including our drivers were exceptionally friendly and helpful. We were driven around towards the end of the trip by Hamid from Afghanistan and he was a delight. Another driver that we had in Finland, who took us to Sena was I believe he spells his name TOME but I could be wrong. The activities that were set up for us were great and the people affiliated with each activity were also exceptional. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the food and meeting the local people in each... Read more

Everyone we met, including our drivers were exceptionally friendly and helpful. We were driven around towards the end of the trip by Hamid from Afghanistan and he was a delight. Another driver that we had in Finland, who took us to Sena was I believe he spells his name TOME but I could be wrong. The activities that were set up for us were great and the people affiliated with each activity were also exceptional. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the food and meeting the local people in each destination. All of my family also recognizes that we did not plan this trip until only a few weeks before and I know that complicated Emerson‘s job trying to coordinate everything and lineup accommodations and activities so he deserves special credit. At the end of the trip, during our stay in Tromse there was apparently a mixup with our two rooms in the hotel that I had hoped would have been resolved differently, but other than that, no issues or problems during our two week adventure in Finland and in Norway. I would strongly recommend Emerson of Kim Kim for trip planning especially in Scandinavian countries. Thank you.

Hotel Review
Mefjord Brygge
Mefjordvær, Senjahopen

Food was excellent, and the staff were very nice and helpful. However, of the accommodation needs upgrading. The mattresses on the beds were too soft and probably very old . They could use more shelf space. had for sure better beds. That said, anyone reading this review who does not know the island of Senja must realize how tall it is, and further understand, retaining the charm of the old buildings.

Location
It’s historical significance and the charm, culture, and the people working in the hotel and also affiliated with the activities that we did there. Special recognition to our guide guides, Alex and Noel, but I’m sure I’m not spelling his name right.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
As I said earlier the beds and upgrade the furniture so that there is more shelving for storage and night tables. Also, it would’ve been nice to have two bathrooms for four people sharing one accommodation.
Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Feb 23, 2026
Hello Barry Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I’m very glad to hear that you enjoyed the activities and the food. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to our drivers and activity partners as well. Thank you also for your understanding regarding the planning timeline. As you know, availability for tours and accommodations was quite limited at the time of booking, which made coordination more complex - and... Read more

Hello Barry

Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

I’m very glad to hear that you enjoyed the activities and the food. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to our drivers and activity partners as well.

Thank you also for your understanding regarding the planning timeline. As you know, availability for tours and accommodations was quite limited at the time of booking, which made coordination more complex - and likely contributed to the room mix-up in Tromsø. I appreciate your patience with that.

It was a pleasure planning this journey for you and your family. Thank you again for your trust and recommendation.

Emerson

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
Arctic Skylight Lodge
Äkäslompolo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Design Hotel Levi
Levi
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
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

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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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Activity Reviews
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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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.

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

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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

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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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 :)

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Alise Permanicka
Alise
Alise Permanicka
Local specialist in Helsinki | Replied on Feb 22, 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
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.
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
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.
Activity Reviews
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
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.
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
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 .

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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
Transport
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

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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!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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.

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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!