The Northern Lights of Finland

There were some things that could have been better. Namely the food at the Lodge and planned events.

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!!!

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

It was a great. Tour, was on our bucket list

100 percent of the trip was great!

I was in Finland, what else can I say?

We got to see everything we signed up for

He was excellent and very helpful throughtout

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.

Everything was well planned with top notch accommodations and guides. Included excursions were great experiences.

Great tour guide. Super experience

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.

They took excellent care of us from the moment we arrived in Finland until the trip was over and we were back home.

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.

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.

Snow tank was the most unique and spectacular.

Every part of this experience was hassle free and memorable.

Husky dog sled ride. I was driver!!! Awesome!!!

Mushing with the huskies!

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 cabins

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 reindeer

Loved this trip! Would recommend asking for tour guide Abby, she KNOWS almost everything about the Northern Lights!

The Northern Lights were spectacular, but I found the Husky Adventure (Dog Sledding) was a highlight!

Dog sledding and the night reindeer sled rides were the best.

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!

The sleigh ride under the stars. The dog sled experience was exciting

excellent itinerary, saw Northern Lights every night

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.

Northern Lights were spectacular

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!

The most memorable was the dog sled ride and seeing the Northern lights.

The dog sled ride. The reindeer safari was a complete disaster.

Flying off the dog sled I was driving, terrifying and exhilarating experience all at the same time. Seeing the Auroras.

My only regret is that we didn't stay longer. This is a great trip. Unlike any other trip I've ever been on.

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.

Wonderful trip. Can’t see where you could improve it? !!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome actually seeing the Northern Lights!

Staying in the glass igloos!

See husbands review as we did it together

Excellent location and accommodations all travel and excursions done well. Especially liked the interaction with the dogs and reindeer

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.

Great tour director made it enjoyable

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.

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.

The tour was terrible; it was definitely not as advertised.

Please see my previous reply.

Feeding reindeer, sleeping in an igloo, sauna in cabin