Excellent Support for a Family of 5
Finland | Feb 3 - Feb 12, 2024

Mike
Mike N.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024

When starting the process, we had no idea that planning a trip to Lappland in Winter required so much planning. Our specialist Moonika was very patient as we understood the value we would get coming at Christmas versus another time, and helped to shift our plans into February. Traveling from Asia with a large family we were not sure about booking transit privately or through ride-sharing, but I'm glad we chose private cars for the plane/train transfers for the flexibility and help with all our bags, better to be comfortable when on the clock. On lodging, we found the right spaces where the entire family could fit comfortably and affordably. The activities and their providers were fantastic, regardless of the cold snap that hit us in Rovaniemi, and they were supportive of the needs of traveling with a 2-year-old. Overall we are left with great memories and thankful for the support we had to make this trip a reality.

Hotel Reviews
Radisson Blu Aleksanteri Hotel, Helsinki
Helsinki

Family room is perfect for a large family. Staff offered excellent service, breakfast offered tons of variety and satisfied the kids.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed, pull out, and crib were all perfect
Overnight Train

A perfect nights sleep. Two small kids can sleep in one bunk no problem. We did not use the dining car or other facilities.

Authenticity & Character
what trip to europe is complete without a trip on the train
Location
easy to access from downtown without another long airport trip
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
bring thinner items that can go UNDER a bunk, only room for one bulky suitcase standing up.
Santasport Resort
Rovaniemi

The 6-person room offered 3 different areas for our family to sleep/nap on their own schedules. The timing of pool, gym, and play land are not always ideal depending on the activities you have planned. The breakfast buffet is the same everyday which could be an issue if you aren't comfortable with Western food.

Authenticity & Character
the sauna in our room was really the only Finnish item, and that's ok, we weren't interested in authentic
Location
A quick 5-min taxi to town is 20euros, which is a bit of a tax on this location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
glad to have a dishwasher and microwave to cook snack food
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Feb 19, 2024

Hello Mike,

Thank you very much for a nice feedback. I'm glad to hear you had a good time and it was nice meeting you all here in Rovaniemi.
All the best!
Moonika