Ice, Snow and Saunas in Arctic Finland

Great team and experience, thanks to Tina, Thomas and co, snowshoeing through the national park was great and the ice climbing was definitely a unique experience! Loved the Finnish sauna and sauna in the cabin.

What an amazing location!

Ice Climing was brill…you HAVE to try it, and the great thing is, anyone can! :)

Snowshoeing was good for seeing some of the sights.

Thomas, Tiina and Katarina were great guides, very knowledgeable.

Cabins that we stayed in were of a good standard.

Food that was provided was very good…we got to try reindeer and Moose, but don’t let that put you off, there are alternatives.

The Ice Snow and Saunas experience is incredible, there's a great mix of hiking in the snow, ice climbing, meeting new people, physical activities but also relaxation and being in nature.

The ice climb is great as it is challenging but caters to all level and the team and our guides went above and beyond throughout to make us feel looked after and safe - they did an incredible job.

The class is also a real mix of people so it's great to be in a group where you can meet people and the environment was always really friendly and positive.

Accommodation is an alpine cabin which has it's own Sauna so great to relax in at the end of the day after the activities

The location is also based at Pyhä ski resort so you can partake in other activities outside of the itinerary if you stay for longer like skiing, snowbiking.

Would highly recommend!

Such an amazing time with great people! We were completely looked after from start to finish and the staff were amazing. The ice climbing was a challenge but an incredible experience. We saw lots of nature and felt like we had a very authentic Lapland experience.

A well organised tour in a beautiful country. This trip had a great mix of activities and kept us busy from start to finish. The ice climbing was a challenge but such an amazing experience that I would love to do all over again! The meals provided were brilliant, dietry requirements were catered for well and I loved the experience of having lunch by the fire while surrounded by snow. Thomas was a great guide who ensured that everyone in the group was comfortable, he kept us well informed and shared his knowledge of Finland and the nature/wildlife which we were experiencing. Thankyou also to Juanpi for his knowledge and experience on the day of our ice climb and to Mikael for his organisation and communication before the trip. Ending the trip with the sauna and ice dip was an amazing experience and well needed after a few days of full on activities. I would 100% recommend this trip and would go back and do it all again if I could!

We weren’t lucky enough to see the Northern Lights but had an amazing time anyway. Thomas and Jepi were great guides! The snowshoeing was beautiful. The ice climbing was a blast and felt very safe having the guides belay us. We all did better than we thought we could with their help! The sauna and cold dip were fun way to end the trip.

Honestly so much fun! An adventure we will never forget! Sadly didn’t see any northern lights but the rest of the trip more than made up for it. The ice swim was a definite highlight, as well as the hikes through national parks seeing wild reindeer and conquering the frozen waterfall!! The guides are fantastic - go above and beyond to make sure you’re comfortable! Will take the time

Absolutely stunning scenery. Did not get a chance to see the northern lights but the ice climbing, snow shoeing and hiking were absolutely ace! Big shout out to Inessa, Thomas and the gang behind the scenes for making it such a fantastic trip, the hosting was top notch and they made sure we got as much out of the experience as possible.

This trip was incredibly well organised and run. The scenery and activities were fantastic and the guides really made sure everyone was comfortable at all stages. The food was really good and made sure any dietry requirements were catered for. Thank you to Inessa, Thomas and Laura for such a wonderful experience, I will definitely be booking with MBA again!

Lapland was stunning, beautiful location, an amazing place to hike and learn to ice climb for the first time! The guides were very knowledgeable and professional, I felt safe throughout the trip. Everything I needed was included, such as all the climbing equipment, big meals every day, and even hot drinks when out and about!

It was a fully packed short break with a good mix of challenge and relaxation, although mostly challenge! But that's what I signed up for.

As someone who is generally fairly fit but have no ice climbing experience, I found it a great introduction to the sport and I managed to get in lots of good climbs. The hiking through the winter scenery was also really nice.

The food and accomodation was very good and better than what I expected. This is a more expensive trip than some others, but you get what you pay for.

I didn’t know what to expect, but this far exceeded any expectation I had! The accommodations were much nicer than expected, our guides were awesome and I loved the diversity of different food options and locations we tried!

I’d absolutely use MBA again!

Only complaint is that there isn’t a ton of communication prior to the adventure of where you’re staying and how to get there. We were able to figure it out but sharing a location, logistics of your “Ticket for the bus” would make it much easier, but absolutely worth booking and all things one could ask before hand (which I totally recommend you do!)

Incredible trip. Amazing place, people, activities alongside awesome guides. Highly recommend this brilliant weekend.

Such a great trip. The guides were exceptional, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They looked after us, made sure we were prepared, were patient with us on the activities, taught us about the landscape and made the trip unforgettable. The location is lovely, the views are beautiful and the experience of being this far north and experiencing artic conditions fantastic. The accommodation in Pyha was excellent and the area has so much scope for activities. It’s a short trip but you do so much it feels longer, they are big days and a packed itinerary but great food, friendly guides and a lovely place to stay let you fit so much in.

Every element of this trip was superb - it’s a great mini adventure in fairly extreme conditions (about -20C at one point!) and surrounded by the snow-clad beauty of Lapland winter. It was all coordinated perfectly by the guides, who are the best I have experienced on these sort of trips. They kept the atmosphere relaxed despite a packed schedule, were very personable, knowledgeable, reassuring, with no egos etc etc. Huge thanks to Inessa and Antonin, Jeppé and Tina (apologies if the latter two aren’t spelt correctly!)

What a trip! Relaxed but challenging, good humoured but organised.

From start to finish, the trip was smooth, well organised and enjoyable. Accommodation, transfers and kit were all excellent. The guides were incredible- knowledgeable, fun and enthusiastic throughout.

Absolutely amazing trip, loved every second of it! Schedule was well planned and your kept busy pretty much all the time.

Accommodation was a lovely wood cabin (with sauna) and food was very nice. Plus got sighting of northern lights on first night!

The guides were amazing and made sure we were all taken care of and had fun.

I especially enjoyed the Finnish Sauna with ice pool dip!

I’d recommend this trip to anyone

Fantastic trip with incredible guides who couldn't do enough for us. Loved every minute.

Brilliant experience, great people, great team would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a once in a lifetime experience

The most incredible MBA trip yet - truly magical in every way.

Superb trip! Beautiful location in Finnish Lapland. Our guides Tiina and Tomas were fantastic, they couldn't do anymore for us and they make sure you really do feel in safe hands. Not only do they show you the ropes (quite literally!), but they also provide you with history and education of the area, including local folk tales which really add to the adventure. The trip is non stop. Snow shoeing through the local Pyha-Luosto national park was simply stunning, followed by cooking lunch over a fire pit. Tiina, Tomas & co show teach you the basic of ice climbing ahead of the main event the next day, climbing the waterfall in Korouoma canyon. This day is truly epic, if not for the faint hearted! It really is an experience which is difficult to beat. After a long day, you can relax in a sauna, along with a ice dip if you're brave enough!!! I can't thank our guides enough, and this trip will leave me with long lasting memories. Highly recommended.

Great adventure in a beautiful winter wonderland. Don't worry about having any experience in the activities as you are given great guidance and instructions. Big shout out to Kai and the team for looking after us so well and being great company on the trip too. Sisu!!

Fantastic trip! Kai and the team were so well organised and friendly, they looked after us brilliantly. The area is beautiful and the teaching was great for the ice climbing. I hadn't done it before but they got us all started very quickly.

This was a lot of fun. No experience was needed no try ice climbing. I had no climbing (of any sort) experience at all. All the necessary equipment was provided and the guides helped everyone set it up correctly.

We got to see some impressive views while snowshoeing or hiking to the climbing place. These are worth it even if you don't climb.

The guides were very friendly and a great company.

The itinerary is packed so be prepared for waking up early and day-long trips.

Had a great time!

A fantastic trip in every way: the landscape, the activities, the organisation, the fellow adventurers, and special thanks to the local tour leaders— they were always willing to go extra miles and made it a memorable Christmas for us. Highly recommended!

Amazing experiance, loved every moment of and our local guides were amazing as well, my highlight was thr rock cpimbing at the waterfalls and making all the way to the top.

This was an amazing trip with beautiful and incredible scenery, activities and experiences. Our guides, Tiina, Sandels and Antonin were outstanding and really made our trip perfect. They had expert knowledge, made us feel safe and went above and beyond to make the trip special. Looking forward to booking another trip with MBA :)

I’ve done quite a few MBA trips and this by far is my favourite one to date. It’s one action packed weekend, from snowshoeing to climbing up ice walls, finishing off with a sauna and frozen lake dip. It felt like I was away for much longer. The scenery is just magical, it’s just you and the snowy landscape in the middle of the mountains. It’s such a unique experience and I stepped completely out of my comfort zone but I’d recommend it to everyone I know!

The ice climbing is tough but the guides are very patient and talk you through it step by step, I didn’t feel any pressure to hurry or feel unsafe. The hike up to the frozen waterfall is a little steep but manageable, I was slow hiking up but I had someone with me the whole time.

The cold temperatures are nothing to worry about either, the guides make sure that everyone is warm and they provide an extra down jacket whilst you’re waiting to climb, the hot tea provided also helps too! It’s certainly a trip you’ll always remember, just book it!

I couldn't recommend this trip highly enough. Thank you Tiina, Sandals and Antona for making it unforgettable!

Fabulous trip packed full with activities, although we never at any point felt rushed or that we wouldn't get enough time to do anything. The Bliss team hosting us were fantastic, super friendly and full of information, including providing us with additional activities we could do on the last day before our flights home. The small kit list is very real - the team really do provide you with everything you need and more!