3 independent reviews for Family winter activity holiday, Finland
Reviews for Family winter activity holiday, Finland
Julie Leonard review 7 Jan 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
All of it2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Highly recommend. Bring warm outdoor clothing. No access to grocery shops in nearby Elantra so if have family of kids worthwhile getting stocked up with nibbles, sweets and outdoor energy bars prior to trip (or ask transfer driver who picks up from airport to stop off at grocery store in Kussamo to stock up before reaching venue).3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
All of the above yes4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
10 out of 10. Guides, equipment, setup, schedule of events, food all exceptional.Lisa Roscoe review 5 Jan 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The holiday was full of fabulous new experiences, husky sledding was was the top of my list. The dogs were gorgeous and loved to be petted. The sledding was well within my comfort zone, not too fast but still exhilarating and I loved the husky powered travel through the peaceful forest with the beautiful wintery scenery. Our tour guide, Maria, was fantastic. She shared her love for Finland and the Finnish way of life and we enjoyed learning all about the county. Her enthusiasm was contagious, so much so that we even gave the sauna / ice bath combo a try - something I would never have dreamed of doing before coming to Finland!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
This is a great active family holiday, with an itinerary sufficiently diverse and engaging to interest and entertain tweens and teens, whilst still being manageable for parents! In late December / early January the temperature varied between + 1-2 degrees C to -20, so some of our usual UK cold weather gear was useful for the warmer days, and we used the hired suits for the colder days. Layering worked well. We didn't take hand / foot warmers, but bought some towards the end of our holiday - our youngest found they helped him keep warm. In hindsight we would have used them more, especially during activities where we were moving less e.g. snowmobiles and visiting the reindeer.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The holiday was based in Hossa National Park and meals were provided centrally at the visitor centre. Hopefully promoting demand for tourism which champions the natural environment and activities with low environmental impact e.g. snow shoeing and cross country ski-ing supports both the local economy and the benefits conservation efforts in this area.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
This holiday was absolutely brilliant: 10/10Natasha Von Geldern review 4 Jan 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Connecting with the beautiful natural environment of Finland - the silence of the snowy woods, the soft light - and also learning more about the culture of Finland from the guide. The top activity for everyone I think was the husky dog safari - that was simply incredible.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared with your winter clothing for the cold temperatures. You can hire clothing and footwear if needed.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The trip benefited an excellent local guide, as well as the cook at the national park centre. Apart from the flight and the energy to heat our accommodation the trip had low environmental impact. We learned about Finland's ecosystems and to appreciate nature all the more.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
This holiday exceeded our already high expectations. The setting in Hossa National Park is simply stunning and the programme of activities had the right combination of fun, challenge and flexibility. The guide looked after us very well and we learned a lot from him - having a local guide is so enriching. The accommodation was lovely and the food was great! Overall this is an amazing trip!!Holiday Reviews
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