Rovaniemi: Reindeer Safari & Sled Ride with Sámi Heritage
Overview
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3 hours
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Experience a traditional reindeer sled ride in Lapland, hosted by a family connected to Sámi heritage in a small-group setting.
Operated by The Original Aurora Hunters®, Arctic GM is a family-run company with roots in Lapland dating back to the 1600s, combining local knowledge with a focus on authentic experiences.
After pickup, you will travel to a reindeer environment located away from busy tourist areas. Meet the reindeer, learn about their role in Arctic life, and take part in a 2.5 km sled ride through the surrounding landscape.
The ride is gentle and quiet, offering a relaxed way to experience nature.
After the ride, spend time with the reindeer, take photos, and learn more about their daily life and traditions connected to reindeer herding.
The experience includes time to warm up with hot drinks in a traditional setting.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Rovaniemi
Begin your experience with pickup in Rovaniemi and transfer to a reindeer farm located outside the city in a quiet natural setting. On arrival, you will be welcomed and introduced to the reindeer. Your guide will explain how the sled ride works before you take part in a traditional 2.5 km reindeer sleigh ride through the surrounding landscape. The ride is gentle and quiet, offering a relaxed way to experience the Arctic environment. After the ride, spend time at the farm learning about reindeer herding, local traditions, and daily life. You will also have the opportunity to take photos with the reindeer. At the end of the visit, you will receive a reindeer driving license as a souvenir of your experience. During the tour, you will warm up with hot drinks in a traditional setting before returning to Rovaniemi. Total duration is approximately 2–3 hours.
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Rovaniemi: Reindeer Safari & Sled Ride with Sámi Heritage
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Transfers in brand-new 2025 luxury 4×4 vans
Hotel pickup and drop-off
2.5 km reindeer sled ride & Receive your official Reindeer Driving License
Professional guide (first-aid trained)
All Fees and Taxes
Small group (max 8 guests)
Thermal overalls for Arctic conditions
Meet & greet with the reindeers
Tips
Pickup points
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
Koskikatu 4, Rovaniemi Finland
Scandic Rovaniemi City
Koskikatu 23, Rovaniemi Finland
Scandic Polar
Valtakatu 23, Rovaniemi Finland
Arctic Light Hotel
Valtakatu 18 Rovaniemi Finland
Arctic City Hotel
Pekankatu 9, Rovaniemi Finland
Scandic Pohjanhovi
Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi Finland
Hotelli Aakenus
Koskikatu 47, Rovaniemi Finland
Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
Korkalonkatu 29, Rovaniemi Finland
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely visit to a very authentic reindeer farm. Family owned and run
757mettej,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A gorgeous experience to see the way of life for reindeer farmers. The sleigh ride was plenty long enough, it’s quite slow but nice and peaceful 😊
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
UnderWhere,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very unique and lovely experience in December. Thanks!
Cold with reindeers.
Departure23876695026,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour, cold minus 29 degrees but great. Guide brilliant and experience was fab.
Very nice!
Lrh911121,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good trip, they picked up us at the hotel then we got to see the animals and go on speed tour. My girl is five years old and that it was so good! Then after they drooped us off at the hotel.
Unforgettable!
Francesca B,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such an amazing experience, learned lots about the reindeer and they are such kind gentle animals. Had the best time feeding them and going on the sleigh pulled by them and was finished off with hot chocolate around the fire. Would 1000% recommend, it’s a must do in Lapland!
Top!!!
Clifford A,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A moment suspended in the heart of a family that makes us live a true and caring moment. Glad to see the reindeer are happy. Thank you to the two people who welcomed us for allowing us to know these wonderful living things
Reindeer excursion
DayTrip64468985196,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bruno, our guide, gave us a very warm welcome. After a very pleasant drive to the farm, we enjoyed a fantastic sleigh ride with the reindeer. The farm owners and guides are truly passionate about what they do. The animals on the farm are very well cared for. It was a really great trip and experience. A big thank you to Bruno!
Authentic experience
NUR78,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks alex, it was a lovely tour. Thank you for the arrangements. Maria was very helpful and shared important information on Lapland, and pleased to meet the lovely daughter and father Suomi family that led the reindeer sledging.
Super chill and relaxing...
Kuara K,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super chill and relaxing time! We were the only tourists at that time so we got to spend time with reindeer a lot and got to take many pictures together! Campfire was also really nice in the cold weather!
A film
Lisa M,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Film setting. All very kind and helpful. The owner told us about the farm and reindeer and proved very competent but above all very much in love with her reindeer
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