I can’t travel without KimKim ever again!
Finland | Jul 22 - Aug 2, 2023

Sue
Sue S.
Meridian, ID | Reviewed on Aug 03, 2023

I can’t travel without KimKim ever again! This is my fifth time traveling to Europe and I can’t imagine doing it without KimKim. Moonika took care of everything! The transfers were seamless, it was easy to access all of our tickets and passes needed. We never once worried about being on time for anything. Our guide Felipe for the Sauna Bike tour was amazing and was very knowledgeable about Helsinki and the sauna culture. Our Sea kayaking tour around the Archipelago was fantastic. Aavameri created a camping trip to remember. On to our Backpacking trip into the National Park with Ylläs Experiences, Yuusi put together our trip based on our experience and how far we wanted to hike. The food was great and who doesn’t love picking blueberries and cloud berries for breakfast. Nordic Odyssey was our final tour with a trip to a Reindeer Farm and a Lakeside Sauna. So fun to feed the reindeer and learn about this animal that makes Christmas so special. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend any of these experiences if you are looking to get to know Finland. Thank you Moonika we will back for a winter trip!

Hotel Reviews
GLO Hotel Art
Helsinki

Beautiful hotel, the staff was excellent! 15 min walk to 2 saunas and the beautiful water. Breakfast was great and they have plenty of seatings areas to enjoy a glass of wine or an Original.

Authenticity & Character
Great history and beautiful architecture
Location
Walkable to museums and the waterfront
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms and bathrooms were very clean
Hotel Kakola
Turku

Hotel Kakola was one of the favorite parts of visiting Turku, the Spa attached is incredible. You have to experience the saunas. There is also a brewery and cafe near but the restaurant inside was delicious! The history of converting the prison into a hotel a community is really interesting. When the Funicular is working it’s a fun way to drop down into the streets of Turku but you get your exercise on the steps if not

Authenticity & Character
Great history, love the way they preserved the characteristics of the prison but added modern style
Location
On top of the hill overlooking Turku
Staff
Great staff, very helpful and always available
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms and bathrooms were very clean
Lapland Hotels Saaga
Ylläsjärvi

Beautiful hotel, delicious breakfast. The rooms are modern and the sitting area outside was perfect for watching reindeer graze on the hillside

Authenticity & Character
Very Finnish, beautiful and modern at the same time.
Location
Away from other restaurants but during the winter you couldn’t ask for a better location
Staff
I can’t say enough about the staff, so helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lapland Sky Ounasvaara
Rovaniemi

Beautiful hotel, delicious breakfast. It is a 40 minute walk to the center of Roveniemi so unless you plan to make reservations for dinner there meals elsewhere can be tricky. The Nature trail created around the hotel is gorgeous a great way to start your day with an hour trek.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful style, very modern and rustic at the same time. Nature brought inside.
Location
It’s quite a ways from the city center but if being in Nature is your goal it is Perfect
Staff
The staff was very helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms and bathrooms were very clean, the saunas always had plenty of towels
Activity Reviews
Turku City Walking Tour
Turku City Walking Tour
Turku

Anu was lovely! So knowledgeable and made Turku one of my favorites in Finland. Such a beautiful city with a fascinating history.

Quality of Experience
Anu made sure saw the interesting and beautiful sites in Turku
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable
Transport
Helsinki Sauna Tour
Helsinki Sauna Tour
Helsinki

Fun biking around Helsinki. Felipe was fun, easygoing and had lots of fun facts and tips for visiting the Saunas.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Aug 10, 2023

Hello Sue,

Thank you for your kind words. I'm happy to hear you had a great time in Finland and enjoyed all the activities. I hope to have you as our guests again in the future!

Best,
Moonika