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A great introduction to Finland and the Stockholm area. I really enjoyed the combination of walking and sightseeing. I was pleasant surprised that the walking wasn’t quite as gentle as I’d feared The Finnish countryside was stunning and this, together with the stay in Turku, were my highlights. Toni was an excellent guide, full of information and history about both his home country of Finland and Sweden. The only downside for me was the Stockholm hotel, where the room was very warm and there was a lot of street noise with the window open at night,

This tour more than met our expectations. It has 9 days in the midnight sun above the Arctic Circle. There is a visit to the most northern point in Europe to see the sun at midnight just above the Barrow Sea. There are visits to Sami culture sights with lovely hospitality and up-close encounters with their reindeer. The visit with Santa Claus in his “home” was an enjoyable “cut above” usual expectations. We liked the many days in which to take in the natural beauty of the wilderness, lakes and fjords. We did nearly all the optional activities and still had time to rest on the coach. In the 4 capitol cities the included a number of amazing beautiful locations as well as interesting history. A highlight for me was seeing the raft and reed boat that Thor Heyerdahl sailed in. Our delightful tour guide was a native Swede full of knowledge, enthusiasm, friendliness and very attentive to individual needs. Our driver was very adept at handling both challenging mountain roads and city traffic. This was a very satisfying trip.

Pleasant countryside and a varied itinerary made this an interesting tour, and much more than just a walking holiday. I learnt a lot about Finnish culture and history from our tour-guide, Toni, who was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. For me, the island of Åland was a particularly special place and the visit to the Vasa in Stockholm was another highlight. For any fellow "gluten-free" travellers, I can say that it was very easy: there was a lot of choice at hotel breakfasts and on restaurant menus.

The leader made the tour. He was helpful in every aspect of the tour. He had pertinent information about the places we visited and suggestions for free time activities. He was accessible to answer questions, always cheerful. I.liked the itinerary. We visited interesting places and we walked at a comfortable pace. Our driver was always there for us, on time, cheerful, and always helpful. He kept the bus interior immaculate.

Our tour leader, Toni, had a deep knowledge of the history and politics of both countries, and he was a superb communicator. The city tours were interesting though I would have preferred much more time spent on the countryside hikes. Sections of the forest walks were more challenging than I had anticipated and a lot of time was spent looking out for tree roots and other trip-hazards rather than enjoying the wonderful scenery. The forests of Finland and Sweden are magical; it would have been good to have had the services of a local nature-guide in order to interpret the fascinating ecosystems of these wild places.

This trip was a highlight of my life. I had an amazing time seeing all the beautiful sites and a lot of fun with all the people that we met on the trip.