highly recommend Moonika & kimkim
Finland
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Feb 25 - Mar 3, 2024
We enjoyed working with Moonika / kimkim to plan our trip to Finland, and all worked out fantastic. Highlights include backcountry skiing with our guide, Olli, in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park ... and staying at the Artic Skylight Lodge. They really listened to us, and set an itinerary that matched the adventure and experiences we sought. Moonika made it so easy for us, thoughtfully including the details of transportation and extras like dogsled outing.
Hotel Reviews
This place is very cool! New and very well designed, the individual cabins with glass bedroom provide comfort, privacy and an exceptional feeling of indoor / outdoor integration. The restaurant satisfies gourmet tastes and the sauna revives one after skiing in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. Don't miss the polar plunge as part of the sauna experience.
Our two-night stay at Lapland Hotels Saaga was pleasant. The hotel had a cozy ski lodge vibe and was located right by the Alpine Ski Area, making it convenient for our activities. The food was delicious, and we enjoyed the après-ski atmosphere. While it wasn't exactly the secluded experience we were looking for, it served its purpose well, especially for acclimating to the timezone and getting a feel for Finland
Activity Reviews
Modern, private, well designed electric sauna with large window views, wonderful showers, a jacuzzi out on the deck, and short walk to the river.
We really enjoyed our 4 days skiing with Olli / Fell Trek. We had the backcountry experience we were seeking within Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. So much fun, and a good workout for 5 or 6 hours each day. Olli was knowledgeable and oriented our way through forests, up and down hills and fells (tunturi). We slept adjacent to the park: one night in a house, one in a rustic cabin and another in a lodge. The food was delicious, and very much satisfied our veggie preferences.
The husky safari was a memorable experience. The Safartica team organized everything excellently, and the dog sledding was so much fun. The owners were friendly and passionate about what they do, which made the experience even more special. The conditions of the dogs were top-notch, and it was clear that they were well cared for. Overall, a great adventure that we thoroughly enjoyed.
Thank you for your lovely review Dan! I'm glad to hear you had a good time and enjoyed your trip to Lapland. Thank you for sharing some photos of your trip as well.
All the best,
Moonika