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The Northern Lights of Finland
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Hunt for the elusive northern lights and discover fascinating Finland, “Daughter of the Baltic.” Come to know Finnish culture and history on a tour of Helsinki with a local expert. Savour the local cuisine in Helsinki’s restaurants. Experience rugged Lapland during a 3-night stay in the north of Finland. Overnight surrounded by wilderness in a glass igloo and a Finnish log cabin. Embark on a reindeer safari with a local herder. Mush yourself to breakfast in your own Finnish sleigh and lead your own dog sled team. One dynamic experience follows another on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Finland.
Your Tour Includes
- 2 Handpicked Accommodations
- 12 Meals
Included Highlights
- Helsinki
- Helsinki Cathedral
- Lapland Region
- Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
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Accommodation
Lilla Roberts Hotel
Nights 1-2
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - West Village
Nights 3-5
Lilla Roberts Hotel
Night 6
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Wow ! This tour did not disappoint . The Tour manager Cynthia had every detail arranged to be seamless The optional tours added to the excitement , Lots of bucket list items checked off ton this trip .Michelle Bouzek
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This trip was an ADVENTURE!! The Guide, the Helsinki Hotel and tour and the Kakslauttanen Resort were beyond my expectations.Carolyn Engle-Reyes
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Collette did NOT honor my "aisle seat" request and DID NOT tell me that they couldn't.....found out too late. Northern Lights were not visible to the naked eye. I think further north is better.Tommy Tyl
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Great manager, great place, great food, great fellow travelers. In other words, a great trip.
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The tour manager Madeleine Hern was exceptional.Lenore Orlowska-warren
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Amazing vacation! Very unique trip with lots of first time experience! One of the best vacation ever!
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The weather was perfect, all accommodations were wonderful, our tour guide went above and beyond to make our experience spectacular. The staff at all events from meeting Santa to dog sledding, reindeer sleigh trip, horseback riding were excellent. Our flights were on time and the entire trip was an amazing experience. We would highly recommend this trip!Marlene Lacz
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Time it’s the Lapland resort.
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The whole trip was a lifetime experience! It was very easy from getting to the airport to coming home. Excellent care, accommodations, and amazing excursions of learning and excitement.Nancy White
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Tour was awesome. Madeline our tour director was the best! Took good care of all of us. It was far better than we could have even imagined. A once in a lifetime experience. Magical!LKM
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Kakslauttenan Artic Resort - the lodging and all the included activitiesCheryl Slaughter
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Actually staying in the glass igloo and seeing the Northern Lights!Siu Lau
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So much fun! Finland is beautiful and there’s lots to do.Lizabeth SAGERS
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The accommodations were great! I liked the cabins more than the igloo in Lapland, but it was a once in a lifetime experience. The husky sled ride was a thrill and I loved those dogs!Jennifer Ivy
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Everything about the tour was planned very well. We never had to think about anything; all was taken care of. Our tour guide, Claudia, was exceptionally patient and organized. My favorite part of the trip was Lapland and the Kakslauttanen Resort. My only “negative” is that there were too many items on the itinerary and it didn’t provide enough downtime to just enjoy the surroundings and accommodations. Knowing what I know now, I would extend my trip to include at least one extra day in Helsinki. If it were possible, I’d also extend my time at the Kakslauttanen Resort by at least one day as well.Gloria Welles
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It was a great trip. Activities and options scheduled well and the staff was very educated on the region and supportive when technology fsiled
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Tour well run and enjoyed it, paced well for all ages, stayed post tour and recommendations for site seeingDelphine Anderson
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There were some things that could have been better. Namely the food at the Lodge and planned events.
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Great tour manager, very well organized. Loved the planned activities.Also liked having down time to explore on own or rest. Food was very good. Accommodations were very nice. Lapland was a blast!!!Karen Bramblett
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I enjoyed seeing what all of Finland looked like I had been to Helsinki before the sled rides were great I especially liked the tank ride
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It was a great. Tour, was on our bucket list
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100 percent of the trip was great!
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I was in Finland, what else can I say?William Scull
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We got to see everything we signed up for
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He was excellent and very helpful throughtoutNabil Hilwa
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Actually close to 5 stars. Everything was great, service was good. There was a long list of items to bring to get ready for the snow. Emphasis was on clothing, we were overdressed. Main thing the ice cleats, a small gadget for our boots wasn't mentioned or not so clear. Important to have for slippery ice. We all wanted to buy one from the hotel shop, but they said they were out! Two from our group fell on ice.Joyce Ling
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Everything was well planned with top notch accommodations and guides. Included excursions were great experiences.Jeffrey Burkett
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Great tour guide. Super experienceJohn Schweichler
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The tour guide went out of her way on several occasions to make sure we had a memorable experience. The day tour took us to places that may not be on a typical tourist route. Restaurant were exceptional as well, but the outdoor experiences in Kakslauttanen were the highlights. The dog sled runs were our favorite day time activities & of course the northern lights were the primary reason for the trip.J Balmer
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They took excellent care of us from the moment we arrived in Finland until the trip was over and we were back home.John Lazor
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We wires blessed ! I had almost given up hope of seeing the lights because weather conditions were so unfavorable but at dinnertime our last night conditions changed and the entire resort went into ' they're coming ' ~~~~~~~ ' they're here ' mode !!! It was AWESOME !!! The one thing that needs to change ASAP is finding a good place away from the resort to see the lights in the dark. We were taken to a spot that was great for about 10 minutes . Then a logging truck with an enormous very bright light field came through, then a tour bus, then a private van, then another tour bus . Neither human eyes nor camera equipment could adjust successfully that many times.Elizabeth Young
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I loved Helsinki and Lapland! My favorite thing in Helsinki was the Christmas markets. I enjoyed being a short walk from them, and having enough free time to explore and enjoy them. My favorite things in Lapland, beyond seeing the Northern Lights, were the reindeer sleigh ride, and the snow tank. The snow tank was offered by the hotel and not the tour though.Elizabeth Wagner
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Snow tank was the most unique and spectacular.
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Every part of this experience was hassle free and memorable.Susan Steele
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Husky dog sled ride. I was driver!!! Awesome!!!Rose Ulrich
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Mushing with the huskies!
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Enjoyed every minute of trip. Dog mushing my favorite. Cabins a little too far for older visitors unaccustomed to walking in snow. Lodge provided van pickup and drop off service to and from cabinsJoyce Todd
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Most memorable experiences were getting to Lapland, the resort, the activities planned were as described and if weather caused a change we’re still exciting... meeting* the huskies and ging* on a 5 mile hike...seeing and touching the reindeerLaura Pepper Doyle
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Loved this trip! Would recommend asking for tour guide Abby, she KNOWS almost everything about the Northern Lights!Mary Atkins
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The Northern Lights were spectacular, but I found the Husky Adventure (Dog Sledding) was a highlight!Billy Atkins
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Dog sledding and the night reindeer sled rides were the best.
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Lapland, beautiful! Loved the reindeer safari at night, the dog sled ride and an optional tour we took, going out at night in "the tank" to look for northern lights, was wonderful!Joyce Lieber
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The sleigh ride under the stars. The dog sled experience was excitingFrancis Cannon
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excellent itinerary, saw Northern Lights every nightSandra Esty
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Really loved the lodge and the cabin. Had a great time on the excursions, especially the dog sledding. Thoroughly enjoyed the Helsinki guided tour. Maria, our guide was very informative. Kristan Rafdal, our tour manager was excellent.Steven Daniel
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Northern Lights were spectacularDorothy Nemeth
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The beautiful scenery, experiences like the reindeer sleigh ride and mushing a dog team were awesome. The accommodations were excellent and the night in the glass igloo was unique. Seeing the Northern Lights was a plus!
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The most memorable was the dog sled ride and seeing the Northern lights.
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The dog sled ride. The reindeer safari was a complete disaster.Shirley Martin
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Flying off the dog sled I was driving, terrifying and exhilarating experience all at the same time. Seeing the Auroras.
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My only regret is that we didn't stay longer. This is a great trip. Unlike any other trip I've ever been on.Daniel Bradley
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MOST unique trip I've ever taken, and I've been to lots of places. Very few people have been north of the Arctic Circle to stay in a glass igloo and sleep under the stars while searching for the Northern Lights. Happily, we saw them the first night we were there. The dog sled experience is a MUST. Such a great memory- the dogs are amazingly strong, and the view of snow covered trees, the peaceful setting gliding through the woods - it is a "MUST DO" experience.Michelle Bradley
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Wonderful trip. Can’t see where you could improve it? !!!!!!!!!!!!Virginia Neidermeyer
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Awesome actually seeing the Northern Lights!Cindy Wittbrodt
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Staying in the glass igloos!Christianne Wittbrodt
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See husbands review as we did it togetherPatricia Schinella
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Excellent location and accommodations all travel and excursions done well. Especially liked the interaction with the dogs and reindeerAnthony Schinella
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Our guide (Craig Waith) was excellent: very knowledgeable, pleasant, kept us well informed, kept things running on schedule, etc. The places we stayed in were great, and the experiences (reindeer safari, city tour, dog sled ride, Santa visit) were perfect.
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Great tour director made it enjoyableRichard Bokan
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The main purpose of taking this tour is for the lights. Advance reading indicated that within the Artic Circle there is a good chance of seeing the lights 2 out of 3 nights. Our experience found that true, but the lights were missed by many (particularly by all in the upgraded kelo cabin) due to poor communication and information. In fact, others who did not upgrade owe their vision to a fellow- traveler who notified them. With only 11 of us and the tour manager having everyone's cell phone numbers, there is no excuse for not setting up better communication. There are no phones between cabins or from cabin to desk in Lapland (were were NOT told about this in advance) and so group members who were more remote couldn't communicate with the rest without a group text/phone being set up.
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Helsinki is a beautiful city with so much to see. Loved it Lapland and the Arctic Resort fun and incredible different. Only negatives was ice on all paths to cabins and kells. Unsafe conditions even in our New Hampshire tested hiking boots.Irene Gavriluk
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The tour was terrible; it was definitely not as advertised.
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Feeding reindeer, sleeping in an igloo, sauna in cabin
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The Tour was fabulous once we arrived. We had problems getting to our destination due to an airport shutdown and was unsuccessful with our attempts to contact Collette. We had to arrange our own way around the "detour" Locals were very helpful with this process. Once we arrived in the Arctic, the experience was a "once in a lifetime!!" Our tour guide was the best! I hope to encounter her again on another trip.
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Our tour manager, Minna was very knowledgeable and fun. The accommodations were lovely. We did the cabin/igloo upgrade at the Kakslauttaten resort and would recommend it. Pacing was a nice balance of activities and time to relax and enjoy our accommodations and the resort activities. We were lucky & saw the Northern Lights 2 of the 3 nights were in Lapland.JoAnne Lynch
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Once we finally got to Lapland it was wonderful, but getting there was not easy. Flight detoured to Scothland with no help from Collette we took a train to Manchester stayed over night next day sat most of day till we could get a flight to Helsinki stayed over night in hotel Lily Robert's no porters so we to take care of our luggage by ourselves not easy when you are 80 and had to do steps. Next day we flew to Lapland never did get to see Helsinki. But the northern lights were fabulousJoanne Shilanskas
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Helsinki hotel - great location and wonderful breakfast spread. Guide was amazing Lights were stunning - thanks to the guide for the dancesHoward Johnson
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Seeing the northern lights from my glass igloo. The dog and reindeer sled rides. Beautiful accommodationsPaul Lucuski
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my son and his family were ready to stay in Finland, they enjoyed it so much. It was fun to watch the young ones revel in the snow - something that they had never experienced. They don't even know how amazing this pristine setting was. Hotel in Helsinki and the resort in Lapland were outstanding. Dog sledding, Nordic skiing, and northern lights. What's not to love?Terry
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Learning how to drive a dog sled & of course the Aurora Borealis!!!
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Excellent experience!! So grateful to have seen the lights!! Nancy Thomsen was a wonderful and very enthusiastic guide.Chris Criley
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Lapland was spectacular. The dogsled and reindeer sled rides were great.
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The tour was very good (4.5 stars). The accommodations and activities were very good. The food was good (the restaurant the first night was great!). I learned a lot about the culture from the tour guide and it was very interesting. I would recommend the trip to others.
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Great trip. Tour guide was very attentive to everyone and kept everything according to schedule.Jane Overholser
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The tour of the capital The opportunities for meals with the other travelersBronwen Anders
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Have already completed several other surveys.Elnora Ke
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I loved the reindeer safari. It felt truly magical to be in the dark winter woods being pulled by the reindeer while the snow lightly fell around us.
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First off Lets start with Cinthya. Amazing, she went above and beyond to take care of us, answer any questions and has a vast knowledge of the area and attractions. The hotel in Helsinki was comfortable and centrally located, staff there was friendly. The resort in Kakkslautenen was amazing, so much to do. Suggestions there, the Brewery stay open more than 1.5 hrs a day. and breakfast offerings could be expanded. All in all a fantastic experience for me and my fellow companions. But Cinthya 5 StarsMichael Pisani
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Tour was fantastic. Sights & activities were amazing & just the right balance between guided activity & free time. The sled dogs were my favorite, but everything else was almost as exciting and enjoyable. I truly loved my accommodations as well. I would use Collette Tours again.Kimberly Fossati
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Our your tour manager, Luciana, was very organized, helpful and friendly. She was always available with any questions or concerns. Meals included in the tour were very good--Welcome dinner and Farewell dinner at restaurants were great. Accomodations in Lapland were unique and comfortable. We upgraded to the Kelo glass igloo and it was perfect. Hotel in Helsinki was comfortable but a bit confusing to find the rooms. To get to our room you had to wander through hallways, doorways--a bit confusing. The tours were very interesting. Loved the dog sledding and reindeer ride. So thrilled we got to see the Northern Lights on our last night. That was the "icing on the cake"
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nancy was spectacular i would go anywhere with her. the only thing i wish we would have done was the big sauna in middle of the townHelene Lozano
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We went to see the Northern Lights and we saw them multiple nights. While on the reindeer sled ride there was a special time when we saw all the colors (green, pink, purple) and the lights really "danced" for about a minute and a half. It made the whole trip worthwhile.Elbert Baldridge
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Fabulous trip!! Was well prepared for the cold using the information provided pretrip. Loved the resort, beautiful accommodations. Favorite activity besides getting to see the Northern Lights was dog sledding. Appreciate our tour manager showing us his favorite watching spot.
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dog sleddingSteven Treptow
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Awesome trip! Everything went smoothly and we got to do all the fun stuff in Lapland. Weather cooperated, flights were uneventful, accommodations wonderful. Best of all, our Tour Manager and all those associated with the trip were incredible!!! Lots of passion for what they do!Celeste Miller
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Fantastic experience. Dog Sled ride was my favorite. The Northern Lights were spectacular on our last night in the Kakslauttanen Resort. Helsinki is a beautiful city with very friendly people. LOVED this trip!Denise Chilcote
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Perfect in every way. Loved every minute. The husky dogsled experience was beyond amazing and the northern lights were the icing on the cake
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All the tours, the meals together, the resort, the daily events, and the evening events… as well as the blessing to actually see the beautiful Northern Lights! AWESOME!Miguel Cartagena
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This Collette exploration tour was more than expected. Accommodations were fabulous as were the tour inclusions. The dog sledding was a highlight, but the reindeer sleigh and Santa Claus visit were wonderful, as well. Our guide was wonderful and thoroughly knowledgeable about Finland. I traveled with my daughter and it was a trip of a lifetime. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for the unusual.Susan
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Loved meeting Santa and his elf. The sleigh ride was fun except it was -30F and very cold. Helsinki is beautiful with a rich history. I would like to explore that further. The outdoor markets were fun with so many handmade items! Then there was the trill of having crossed the arctic circle into Lapland and meeting the Sami people. Of course the icing on the cake was seeing the aurora borealis. Enjoyed Nordic food, customs and people. The Finnish language is very hard, but everyone we met spoke excellent English. They made us feel welcomed and wanted there. When I told the Elf, Sparkle, one reason I was there was that my father was Finnish so I wanted to see the homeland she hugged me and said "welcome home"Linda Sherwood
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The Reindeer safari, Husky safari, meeting Santa and Sparkle the Elf, Accomodations were excellent in the log cabin and the glass igloo!
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Helsinki is a great city. Clean and easy to get around in. In Helsinki you have time to explore, shop, or just relax and enjoy a coffee. When you get to Lapland, it’s another world. With snow Lapland is a winter wonderland. The northern lights over the snow, is a sight to behold. Time to enjoy a dog sleigh ride and a reindeer sleigh ride, is not to be missed. The resort in Lapland is beautiful. The cabins, and egloos are amazing. Having a tour by one of Santa’s elf’s and meeting Santa himself, was so much fun. Also there’s time for doing some things on your own. It’s a trip, if you can do it, is not to be missed.
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As fabulous as learning how to drive a husky dog sled was, you should explain with improved description details in your tour description what to expect. No one knew what to really expect, but we were all really glad we participated!JaMarie Pfaff
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I went to see the Northern Lights and they were spectacular! Unfortunately, there was no snow in November so we were unable to go on a dog sled or a reindeer pulled sleigh ride. Alternate activities were arranged but not the same!
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This was the trip of a lifetime. The only thing that would have made it better was more time! Even though the weather was too warm for snow, and we didn't get to ride in a sleigh pulled by reindeer or do the dog sledding, meeting and feeding the reindeer and spending time with the dogs was so much fun! And seeing the Northern Lights almost every night was a dream come true. I loved all the art and history, and getting an understanding of how the Finnish live. I don't think I can choose one experience that's more memorable than all the rest.
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Because of climate change, there was not enough snow. Because of that, the experience was understandably not as described. The substituted excursions were somewhat of a disappointment. Seeing the northern lights was fantastic.Glynda Ray
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Seeing the lights on the accommodations The log cabin which included a half glass igloo to view the lights in warm pkacr
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I'm not sure what the highlight was...seeing the northern lights from our igloo, dog sledding, snowmobiling, or the reindeer sledge ride. The entire trip was fabulous!Deborah Ketchen
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Loved dog sledding, snowmobiling, the Northern Lights and the beauty of the Arctic nature!Betty Paige
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I always felt safe, happy, and excited to learn. I didn’t understand how much of a Finn I am and I found that’s there is much more I want to know and take in. Finland and the Arctic are the most wonderful places. I wish more people would think like Finlanders!Katri Kokila
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Overall, everything was great. Seeing the Northern Lights and dog sledding were the best.Susan Corman
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Outstanding tour I would recommend it to anyone to see that area that has the ability to handle the cold and snowy weather.Mary Oreilly
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The snowmobiling and riding sleds with the huskies. Wish I perhaps been in better physical condition.
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We spent a day or two exploring Helsinki. The Library was especially inspiring . We next few to Lapland and stayed in delightful cabins at a beautiful resort. Our experience at driving a dogsled and riding in a reindeer sled created a lifetime joyous memory.James Jackson
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The tour was great. Cesar did a great job of telling us about the history and the areas we were in. He was always there to provide assistance when asked. My favorite experience was dog sledding by far. It was fun and adventurous and all the feedback I had heard around the lodge was the same.Stephen Gillmore
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We traveled to Helsinki and went on a tour of the city which was very informative. We then flew to Lapland for several nights. My favorite event was mushing the dogsled! Staying overnight in the glass igloo was also a highlight!
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Dog sled mushing in Lapland.Keith Moss
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Everything about this tour was actually BEYOND expectations — which was such a lovely surprise!! The ONLY things I would suggest to improve the experience are: 1. Have participants register ahead of time for optional activities that have an additional cost (I.e., snowmobiles). 2. Offer option of snow shoe rental for duration of stay up North (again - advance registration).Deborah Heineman
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Pace was just right. We were tired at the end of every day.Danny Powell
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Mickey was our tour guide and was awesome.
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Great tour manager brought knowledge, passion, and fun
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The dog sled event was so much much more fun than my previous Alaska ones.
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Our tour guide Mikey made the experience amazing. Everything was first class.Patricia Gregory
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Wow ! This tour did not disappoint . The Tour manager Cynthia had every detail arranged to be seamless The optional tours added to the excitement , Lots of bucket list items checked off ton this trip .Michelle Bouzek
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This trip was an ADVENTURE!! The Guide, the Helsinki Hotel and tour and the Kakslauttanen Resort were beyond my expectations.Carolyn Engle-Reyes
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Collette did NOT honor my "aisle seat" request and DID NOT tell me that they couldn't.....found out too late. Northern Lights were not visible to the naked eye. I think further north is better.Tommy Tyl
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Great manager, great place, great food, great fellow travelers. In other words, a great trip.
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The tour manager Madeleine Hern was exceptional.Lenore Orlowska-warren
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Amazing vacation! Very unique trip with lots of first time experience! One of the best vacation ever!
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The weather was perfect, all accommodations were wonderful, our tour guide went above and beyond to make our experience spectacular. The staff at all events from meeting Santa to dog sledding, reindeer sleigh trip, horseback riding were excellent. Our flights were on time and the entire trip was an amazing experience. We would highly recommend this trip!Marlene Lacz
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The whole trip was a lifetime experience! It was very easy from getting to the airport to coming home. Excellent care, accommodations, and amazing excursions of learning and excitement.Nancy White
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Time it’s the Lapland resort.
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Tour was awesome. Madeline our tour director was the best! Took good care of all of us. It was far better than we could have even imagined. A once in a lifetime experience. Magical!LKM
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Actually staying in the glass igloo and seeing the Northern Lights!Siu Lau
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Kakslauttenan Artic Resort - the lodging and all the included activitiesCheryl Slaughter
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The accommodations were great! I liked the cabins more than the igloo in Lapland, but it was a once in a lifetime experience. The husky sled ride was a thrill and I loved those dogs!Jennifer Ivy
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So much fun! Finland is beautiful and there’s lots to do.Lizabeth SAGERS
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Everything about the tour was planned very well. We never had to think about anything; all was taken care of. Our tour guide, Claudia, was exceptionally patient and organized. My favorite part of the trip was Lapland and the Kakslauttanen Resort. My only “negative” is that there were too many items on the itinerary and it didn’t provide enough downtime to just enjoy the surroundings and accommodations. Knowing what I know now, I would extend my trip to include at least one extra day in Helsinki. If it were possible, I’d also extend my time at the Kakslauttanen Resort by at least one day as well.Gloria Welles
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It was a great trip. Activities and options scheduled well and the staff was very educated on the region and supportive when technology fsiled
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Tour well run and enjoyed it, paced well for all ages, stayed post tour and recommendations for site seeingDelphine Anderson
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There were some things that could have been better. Namely the food at the Lodge and planned events.
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Great tour manager, very well organized. Loved the planned activities.Also liked having down time to explore on own or rest. Food was very good. Accommodations were very nice. Lapland was a blast!!!Karen Bramblett
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I enjoyed seeing what all of Finland looked like I had been to Helsinki before the sled rides were great I especially liked the tank ride
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It was a great. Tour, was on our bucket list
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100 percent of the trip was great!
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I was in Finland, what else can I say?William Scull
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We got to see everything we signed up for
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He was excellent and very helpful throughtoutNabil Hilwa
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Actually close to 5 stars. Everything was great, service was good. There was a long list of items to bring to get ready for the snow. Emphasis was on clothing, we were overdressed. Main thing the ice cleats, a small gadget for our boots wasn't mentioned or not so clear. Important to have for slippery ice. We all wanted to buy one from the hotel shop, but they said they were out! Two from our group fell on ice.Joyce Ling
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Everything was well planned with top notch accommodations and guides. Included excursions were great experiences.Jeffrey Burkett
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Great tour guide. Super experienceJohn Schweichler
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The tour guide went out of her way on several occasions to make sure we had a memorable experience. The day tour took us to places that may not be on a typical tourist route. Restaurant were exceptional as well, but the outdoor experiences in Kakslauttanen were the highlights. The dog sled runs were our favorite day time activities & of course the northern lights were the primary reason for the trip.J Balmer
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They took excellent care of us from the moment we arrived in Finland until the trip was over and we were back home.John Lazor
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I loved Helsinki and Lapland! My favorite thing in Helsinki was the Christmas markets. I enjoyed being a short walk from them, and having enough free time to explore and enjoy them. My favorite things in Lapland, beyond seeing the Northern Lights, were the reindeer sleigh ride, and the snow tank. The snow tank was offered by the hotel and not the tour though.Elizabeth Wagner
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We wires blessed ! I had almost given up hope of seeing the lights because weather conditions were so unfavorable but at dinnertime our last night conditions changed and the entire resort went into ' they're coming ' ~~~~~~~ ' they're here ' mode !!! It was AWESOME !!! The one thing that needs to change ASAP is finding a good place away from the resort to see the lights in the dark. We were taken to a spot that was great for about 10 minutes . Then a logging truck with an enormous very bright light field came through, then a tour bus, then a private van, then another tour bus . Neither human eyes nor camera equipment could adjust successfully that many times.Elizabeth Young
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Snow tank was the most unique and spectacular.
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Every part of this experience was hassle free and memorable.Susan Steele
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Husky dog sled ride. I was driver!!! Awesome!!!Rose Ulrich
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Mushing with the huskies!
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Enjoyed every minute of trip. Dog mushing my favorite. Cabins a little too far for older visitors unaccustomed to walking in snow. Lodge provided van pickup and drop off service to and from cabinsJoyce Todd
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Most memorable experiences were getting to Lapland, the resort, the activities planned were as described and if weather caused a change we’re still exciting... meeting* the huskies and ging* on a 5 mile hike...seeing and touching the reindeerLaura Pepper Doyle
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Loved this trip! Would recommend asking for tour guide Abby, she KNOWS almost everything about the Northern Lights!Trusted Customer
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The Northern Lights were spectacular, but I found the Husky Adventure (Dog Sledding) was a highlight!Trusted Customer
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Dog sledding and the night reindeer sled rides were the best.
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Lapland, beautiful! Loved the reindeer safari at night, the dog sled ride and an optional tour we took, going out at night in "the tank" to look for northern lights, was wonderful!Trusted Customer
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The sleigh ride under the stars. The dog sled experience was excitingTrusted Customer
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excellent itinerary, saw Northern Lights every nightTrusted Customer
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Really loved the lodge and the cabin. Had a great time on the excursions, especially the dog sledding. Thoroughly enjoyed the Helsinki guided tour. Maria, our guide was very informative. Kristan Rafdal, our tour manager was excellent.Trusted Customer
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Northern Lights were spectacularTrusted Customer
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The beautiful scenery, experiences like the reindeer sleigh ride and mushing a dog team were awesome. The accommodations were excellent and the night in the glass igloo was unique. Seeing the Northern Lights was a plus!
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The most memorable was the dog sled ride and seeing the Northern lights.
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The dog sled ride. The reindeer safari was a complete disaster.Trusted Customer
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Flying off the dog sled I was driving, terrifying and exhilarating experience all at the same time. Seeing the Auroras.
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My only regret is that we didn't stay longer. This is a great trip. Unlike any other trip I've ever been on.Trusted Customer
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MOST unique trip I've ever taken, and I've been to lots of places. Very few people have been north of the Arctic Circle to stay in a glass igloo and sleep under the stars while searching for the Northern Lights. Happily, we saw them the first night we were there. The dog sled experience is a MUST. Such a great memory- the dogs are amazingly strong, and the view of snow covered trees, the peaceful setting gliding through the woods - it is a "MUST DO" experience.Trusted Customer
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Wonderful trip. Can’t see where you could improve it? !!!!!!!!!!!!Trusted Customer
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Awesome actually seeing the Northern Lights!Trusted Customer
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Staying in the glass igloos!Trusted Customer
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See husbands review as we did it togetherTrusted Customer
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Excellent location and accommodations all travel and excursions done well. Especially liked the interaction with the dogs and reindeerTrusted Customer
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Our guide (Craig Waith) was excellent: very knowledgeable, pleasant, kept us well informed, kept things running on schedule, etc. The places we stayed in were great, and the experiences (reindeer safari, city tour, dog sled ride, Santa visit) were perfect.
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Great tour director made it enjoyableTrusted Customer
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The main purpose of taking this tour is for the lights. Advance reading indicated that within the Artic Circle there is a good chance of seeing the lights 2 out of 3 nights. Our experience found that true, but the lights were missed by many (particularly by all in the upgraded kelo cabin) due to poor communication and information. In fact, others who did not upgrade owe their vision to a fellow- traveler who notified them. With only 11 of us and the tour manager having everyone's cell phone numbers, there is no excuse for not setting up better communication. There are no phones between cabins or from cabin to desk in Lapland (were were NOT told about this in advance) and so group members who were more remote couldn't communicate with the rest without a group text/phone being set up.
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Helsinki is a beautiful city with so much to see. Loved it Lapland and the Arctic Resort fun and incredible different. Only negatives was ice on all paths to cabins and kells. Unsafe conditions even in our New Hampshire tested hiking boots.Trusted Customer
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The tour was terrible; it was definitely not as advertised.
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Please see my previous reply.
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Feeding reindeer, sleeping in an igloo, sauna in cabin
