This tour was perfect from start to finish. Upon arrival we were greeted by our friendly guides- couldn’t have asked for better. We were checked in to our accommodation (where our belongings remained for the entire weekend). The lodges were beautiful and practical, with the highlights being the sauna, and the dryer for any wet kit. The kit list provided was very accurate, further warm weather gear was provided which was very high quality and super warm. After a tasty dinner, a briefing and kit check, the northern lights made an appearance and performed- a simply magical experience. The following day our experience began, after getting our skis we set off into the wilderness, taking turns to pull the sleighs. Nordic Skiing was easy to pick up and very enjoyable. At the campsite we had many informative and practical sessions of quinzee building, the Finnish wilderness and fire making. Our guides made a delicious meal for us to enjoy. I opted to sleep under the stars that night, due to super weather conditions. It was the best night sleep I had in Finland! The journey back to the lodge the following day was just as enjoyable as we took a slightly different route. That evening we were rewarded with a fabulous local meal and an exciting sauna with Ice lake dipping (I’d recommend taking water shoes or neoprene socks if you have them).
On the final day we were given the opportunity to book an extra tour if interested (ice climbing or fat biking). I tried ice climbing- definitely not to be missed.
A big shout out to Tiina and Sampo our guides, you really made the tour perfect!
Book this trip you will not be disappointed :)