The Ultimate Arctic Adventure in Finnish Lapland

We had the most incredible experience with Much Better Adventures on this tour! Every detail of the trip was perfectly curated, from the accommodations to the activities, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable adventure.

Our guides, Tina and Joonatan, truly made this trip special. They provided the most authentic Finnish experience, sharing fascinating stories that brought the culture and landscape to life. Their passion and expertise made us feel both welcomed and immersed in the beauty of Finland.

Each activity was thoughtfully planned and executed, making the entire journey absolutely worth it. The itinerary balanced adventure and relaxation perfectly, and seeing the Northern Lights was the ultimate highlight, an experience we will cherish forever!

This trip was not just a holiday, it was a core memory in the making. If you’re looking for a tour that offers exceptional value, expert guidance, and unforgettable moments, don't overthink booking this!

I must congratulate the attention to detail of the tour. This was my first trip with Much Better Adventures but I had been recommended it by a friend who had travelled on a previous trip. A special mention for the 2 guides Tomas and Suzanne who were courteous, fun, inclusive and very hard working. I was travelling with my son who had moderate autism and they went out of their way to include him in everything and treat him as an individual. Two examples of Tomas and Suzanne's help were

1. During a ski shoe trip I lost my phone in heavy snow when I fell. Without hesitation they calmed me down and said they would go back and retrieve the phone and bring it to dinner. I don't know how they found it but 3 hours later they returned it at the final dinner.
2. My son had a bad experience with ski lessons so we were reluctant to try the ski trekking. This also involved fat biking which my son could not do. Tomas and Suzanne reassured us and formulated a plan where Tomas would drive us to the meet point and give my son some individual lesson before the others arrived. This ensured my son had the confidence to participate in the event. Throughout the trip everyone was always kept busy and any needs accomodated. The accommodation was ideal and the thought of putting the group in the chalet first ensured a great commaraderie was created. The food was varied and tasty. The last 2 days accommodation was also striking and created that sense of luxury to cap the trip. I have already shared pictures with friends and colleagues and would happily recommend the trip.

From start to finish this trip was fantastic! Our local guides Tiina and Joonathan were excellent hosts and did a great job making the trip fun and sharing their enthusiasm for their homeland. There is no guarantee you will see the Northern Lights but we got lucky on the last day and viewed them from a beautiful frozen lake. Even if you don't get to see them, the activities are incredible. I loved snowshoeing through the forest. There is plenty of time for the included activities as well as free time to relax. If you want more, there are plenty of extra options too-skiing, fat biking, and ice climbing. I did the ice climbing and loved it. The food was great-they were great about accommodating dietary restrictions. The accommodations were great too. The lodge was a great place to relax and enjoy the company of your group, while the aurora cabins were really nice and at a pretty lux resort. Don't hesitate to book.

I absolutely loved everything about this trip. Pyhä was the most magical place to discover and our guides Tiina and Joonathan were incredibly kind, knowledgeable and just fun to spend time with. Their love for Finland and Lapland in particular was palpable and infectious. The rhythm and pace of this trip was perfect for my taste. 1-2 really special activities a day, with optional additional activities. I chose to relax and enjoy the lodge and later on the aurora cabin and nearby frozen lake in our free time, but ended up doing an additional activity (e-fatbiking through the national park, which was so much fun!) on my departure day because my flight was only at 7pm. I loved every single activity, but the snowshoeing day, where we went to the Finnish sauna and went dipping into the ice lake in the evening was possibly my favourite. We got incredibly lucky too to see a spectacular show of the Northern Lights on our final night. I will truly never forgot this experience and was so happy to share it with such a lovely group of people too! Thank you, MBA!

The trip was amazing, well planned to fit everything in & good food. Loved the sauna&lake dip and staying in the lodge the first few nights meant we all got to know each other. All the activities were incredible and our two local guides were great, would really recommend this trip.

Superb trip.

I really enjoyed the trip with great various activities and good accommodation. Tiina and Johnathan were very friendly.

Absolutely loved this trip with a brilliant group of people, led by awesome guides in Inessa and Reidar. All of the activities were great and really well planned, I particularly enjoyed the snowmobiling. There was plenty of down time after the activities to either relax or do other things - I definitely recommend the E-fatbiking, and getting a couple of hours to ski was a nice bonus. The accommodation was nice and added to the whole Finland experience. The dip in the near frozen lake was a massive shock to the system, but one of those must do things! If you want to enjoy a short trip exploring the best of the Arctic, this is definitely the trip to do.

Brilliant few days with a fantastic group of people. Our guides were superb and well organised. The snowmobiling really stood, and we also had a decent amount of free time to chill or choose additional activities during the trip. Only let down was not seeing the aurora at all due to the weather conditions. While still cold, the weather was quite warm for the time of year.

Loved this trip from start to finish. The activities on offer were all great fun, but with some downtime included in the programme there was an opportunity to do optional extra activities instead. I tried Wilderness Skiing while my wife did a ski lesson. Others went Fat-e-Biking, skiing, or ice-climbing, so lots to do if you prefer that to just chilling in the very comfortable accommodation.

So much of what makes a great group holiday is the people. We lucked out with Reidar and Inessa, our guides and hosts. They looked after us so well: organising us, feeding us, transporting us, and educating us about Finland and all it has to offer. Always with a smile on their faces! Big 'Kiitos' to them both.

I think Reidar and Inessa also lucked out with the group of clients that arrived on the 27th Feb!! We had a brilliant mix of people, with never a dull moment, and some proper belly-laughing moments during our stay. Good people, good times!

The food is great as well - always an important part of any holiday.

So, if you love the idea of saunas and cold dips, huskies, lots of snow, skidoos, snow-shoeing, and reindeer, I absolutely recommend this trip for some fun in Finland.

PS. Don't do this trip (or any trip for that matter) just to see the northern lights - we got a glimmer but not much more. If you see the lights, then it should be treated as an awesome bonus, over and above all the other cool things you will do.

Just do it!

Thoroughly enjoyed my first trip to Lapland. The cabin was great and had a good group vibe to it. Our hosts Joonatan and Susanna were super and offered good suggestions during free time. Unfortunately we didn’t have the chance to see northern lights and perhaps without it I think staying at the cabin would be better than the glass huts. But it’s a great little trip and I would highly recommend it to those wanting a Lapland group experience.

Husky sledding was my favourite experience and being allowed to drive them was awesome.

This adventure was truly other worldly, especially coming from a city. The planning was thoughtful, the guides and other people on the trip were incredible, and it was a one in a lifetime trip. It’s VERY cold so I’d highly recommend splurging on a great pair of mittens they’re better than gloves in this situation. The auroras don’t happen every night but the guides help you be prepared as much as possible. We ended up having a great showing! Cannot recommend more!

The trip was brilliant from start to finish. The guides were all super friendly and knowledgable. They couldn't do enough to help you and make your life as easy as possible.

The activities included in the trip were all great fun and the equipment we were provided with was all very high quality and in good condition.

In addition to the activities included, there were also a couple of free afternoons to either relax and sauna or book additional activities. I opted to go skiing and go fat biking/ wilderness skiing. I'd highly recommend both of these. The ski slopes were almost empty and there was no queuing for the lifts. The slopes were suitable for all abilities (green->black). The fatbiking and wildnerness skiing were definitely worth it to trek in to the forests and over the frozen swamp but do require a degree of fitness.

The food cooked by the hosts was traditional Finnish dishes and was very tasty.

The lodge for the first two nights was cosy and provided a good opportunity to get to know everyone. The aurora domes were surprisingly smart which was a nice treat for the second half of the trip.

Would recommend this trip to anyone looking for a taste of the arctic.

I had been waiting for what felt like forever to go on this trip. And boy, did it live up to my expectations!

First off, my tour group were amazing. Some of us met at Gatwick as we were on the same flight and then we met the rest later. We all bonded really well, despite the short trip length. Getting to know people from different walks of life is always a highlight. And given that we all have one big common interest (travelling!) It makes it easy to get on.

Our guides were really friendly and approachable. Tiina, Reidar and Max did their best to make us feel at home and welcome. They were also really knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about the Finnish culture. It made me really value their way of life.

The accommodation was good. Obviously, the domes were more luxurious than the Lodge and it was good to do the Lodge first and then upgrade! Be warned that the showers in the Lodge are communal and also do not have screens. This is because the Finnish are not as uptight about their bodies as we are. We did navigate this by taking turns to use the shower room or showering in our swimming gear after the sauna.

The activities were really enjoyable. I couldn't quite get the hang of snow mobiling, but you can't be good at everything. I really enjoyed snow shoeing and husky sledging. There's options for other activities or free time and I chose free time on both occasions. There's something nice about reading/chilling in a warm place whilst overlooking snowy landscapes. Obviously it does get really cold here (it was in the -20s C), so do make sure you have enough layers. You can easily hire gear. I would also recommend bringing heated hand warmers (you can get them for about £15 on Amazon) as these were a lifesaver.

We were so lucky to see the Aurora, but this is down to chance. It really made the trip that more magical. I hope everyone else is as lucky as we were.

Now that I'm back home, I feel sad to get back to reality. I could have stayed in Pyhä for much longer!

As advertised, this is an action packed trip to the Arctic Circle allowing you to tick off a bucket list of winter activities amongst great company with experienced hosts. A really fantastic trip.

Incredible week in Finland! Lots of activities and great accommodation and knowledgeable guides!

It’s quite an active trip and whilst you don’t need any skill definitely consider the amount of activities you’ll do. Lots of chances to do add ons and a good blend of group and personal time.

Overall trip of a lifetime and we were very lucky to see the aurora perfectly.

Thanks to Tiina, Max and Reidar for looking after us all!!!!!!