6 independent reviews for Finland self drive vacation, National Parks
Reviews for Finland self drive vacation, National Parks
Kirsten Lynch review 30 Jun 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Kayaking on midsummers night to an island, lighting a fire and cooking hot snacks and kayaking back at 1pm and it was still light.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take mosquito spray and book an extra night so you can do a shorter drive to the airport and stop off in a new place on the way.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, absolutely local.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Fantastic, amazing, very well planned from start to finish, superb accommodation, brilliant guides, and excellent communication with the organisers throughout.Colin Payne review 12 Mar 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Swimming in the lakes in winter, then straight into a sauna to warm up.You don't need lots of wamr clothes2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Make sure you have a walking/food tour around Helsinki.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
All the accommodation we stayed in had worked hard to reduce their environmental impact. Local people benefitted as we used their expertise for various activities.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Great vacation. Really nice to be independent but having it planned by Riitta.Lorrie Rothman review 5 Aug 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Seeing Finland for the first time. It's a great country to visit. A few of the events were spectacular and some were a waste of time.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Don't over book activities. That was our problem,. Watch out for tour companies that overbook you so they can charge you extra for things that you don't want. We felt taken advantage of and did not think things were explained properly.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Sure, every bit a tourist spends in a country benefits that country4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
We were overbooked with our activities and once in Finland when we understood this problem it was too late to cancel activities even with advanced notice. When we did have to cancel, our tour operator seemed angry and did not offer even a suggestion of compensation. My suggestion is put the list of activities available and let clients book once there, understanding that by booking close to the activity might limit it's availability. Result is we paid much more for this trip than we needed too. On the plus side the hotels selected were great. My suggestion is book the hotels in advance, but most activities book as you go according to availability, while being mindful that major activities such as getting tickets to an opera need to be secured in advance, while kayaking, biking and meals don't need to be.Read the operator's response here:
We are very sorry if you felt that way. Our itineraries are detailed with all activities pre-listed, and bookings are made according to the approved itinerary and vouchers are sent for each one. It is, unfortunately, too late to start rearranging the itinerary after arrival. Most activities need to be pre-booked, same with bike rentals in high season. I would rather advise to think in advance, how often you want to take activities. The preferences of guests vary a lot in this sense.
Deborah Kelly review 22 Jul 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Most memorable was the two days in the cabin by the lake, and the amazing sunset there.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take the opportunity to chat with your guides. We had such interesting conversations.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I guess we supported local businesses.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Absolutely excellent.Natalie Brearley review 10 Jan 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Visiting a new country2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Don't worry about the mosquitos to much3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
FantasticTom Griepentrog review 30 Aug 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Learning about the Sami people and life in the far north.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Spend more time.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Local businesses benefited and environmental impacts were definitely minor.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Great experience. Riitta did a great job and made it very easy for us. We were warmly welcomed at our lodging stops had no issues with check ins or excursions.Holiday Reviews
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