Curiosity19414210612
23 Feb 2026
This was our first ever time seeing the Aurora. It was amazing snd surreal. Our guide was really really good, friendly, cooperative and made sure we got best views. He was kind enough to also stop again when we spotted the aurora again while driving back. Overall, great value for money. Door to door pick-up and drop, great communication. Also the pictures and videos were the highlight.
I am using this link to provide feedback about the same company, but this time regarding a tour from Oulu with Jeremias for the three of us. Whilst we do not doubt Jeremias's sincerity and good intensions, the tour did not unfold as we hoped.
When I booked the tour, I emailed the company and the instructor, Marko, to let them know that it would be two adults and our 7‑year‑old son. However, when Jeremias arrived to pick us up from the hotel, he came in his personal Tesla, with his father sitting in the front passenger seat. As a result, the three of us had to squeeze into the back with our thick winter clothing and jackets.
The car heating was not on because it was said to drain the battery. Considering the outside temperature was below –15°C, that we had a child with us, and that the tour cost £300, this did not feel like a considerate or professional decision.
The moment we entered the car, a strong cigarette smell made our son feel sick — Jeremias’ father had been smoking just before we got in. I explained this to Jeremias, and we had to keep the window open for fresh air so that our son would not vomit. During the hot‑drink stop, both Jeremias and his father smoked again, and when we returned to the car, it smelled strongly of cigarettes once more.
Although the skies were clear and we could see the aurora belt approaching, Jeremias struggled to find a viewing spot without artificial light. He began driving down small dirt‑road tracks to improve our chances. Unfortunately, at that point our son could no longer hold his nausea and vomited in the back seat. This understandably caused panic, as the car now smelled of both vomit and cigarette smoke.
We spent about 20–30 minutes at a petrol station, where my husband had to clean the seat himself. Afterwards, we drove back to Oulu with religious music playing in the background, which added to the overall discomfort.
Overall, we were very disappointed with the experience. For the £300 we paid, the tour felt unprofessional, poorly managed, and unsuitable — especially for a child.