Rovaniemi · REINDEER FARM VISITS
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The reindeer reached Lapland long before the tourists did, and the farms around Rovaniemi still work the old way. Below are the best reindeer visits, compared: which include a proper sleigh ride, which add an official Arctic Circle certificate, group sizes, and what a morning with the herd costs.
A fun six-hour Lapland sampler: reindeer and husky sleigh rides, warm salmon soup, and Santa Claus Village with an Arctic Circle crossing.
“Our guide was awesome! Our favourite part was the husky ride and cuddles! 😀”
Rovaniemi Lapland reindeer farm visit with 500-meter sleigh ride, warm winter clothes, and hot juice stories from herders, in 2.5 hours.
“The reindeer sledding experience was absolutely amazing. We met Sámi people and the reindeer herders were incredibly kind and welcoming. We took a short ride with the reindeer, which was perfect because it was very cold in the forest. After that we were able to feed and pet the reindeer, which was a truly special experience. We were then invited into a warm hut where we were served delicious hot glögg and gingerbread. Our Sámi guide shared so much interesting information about the reindeer and their way of life. It was a fantastic, unforgettable experience that we enjoyed very much.”
Ride a snowmobile through Arctic Circle forests, then enjoy 500m husky and reindeer sleigh rides in Rovaniemi’s Lapland.
“The trip was very well organised and we had a lovely day, even though it was rather cold. I would like to especially thank Rico, our guide, who went above and beyond to help us and kept us well informed throughout the day. He was absolutely brilliant, patient and very helpful, especially with our two children, Thank you so much!”
Ride 2–3 km by reindeer sleigh near Rovaniemi, then warm up by the fire with reindeer husbandry stories at Apukka Resort.
“Alexi has been a wonderful guide very informative and kind.. my experience was amazing and I enjoyed a lot feeding my reindeer Loukki .. learned too much about this beautiful animals and enjoyed safari in the forest and nature. Thank you very much”
Rovaniemi half-day snowmobile safari plus husky and reindeer sleigh rides, with Arctic winter gear, hot drinks, and a fun animal certificate.
“Despite the cold, our guide gave us a warm welcome & explain everything that we need! Amazing guide, thanks to him. The activities were cool, snowmobile was long enough, unlike the huskys & reindeer bit too short.”
Ride a sleigh through Lapland’s Arctic Forest for Northern Lights odds, with warm winter gear, Rovaniemi pickup, and a guided hunt by snowmobile.
“Guide was so friendly and helpful weather wasn’t great so only slight chance of seeing lights but they didn’t stop till we seen them x brilliant experience”
Meet reindeer herders and Alaskan huskies in Rovaniemi with provided winter gear and short 500m sleigh rides, plus snacks and transport.
“Very interesting, staff very friendly. My daughter was very happy to see reindeer, husky and ride was very nice. Thank you for all your hard work.”
Oldest reindeer farm in Rovaniemi with hand-feeding, a warm kota break, and a short sleigh ride when snow allows.
“The tour was exactly as described. Quick introduction, reindeer watching, 2 minutes ride and some drinks and snacks by the fire. We expected a bit more, but it was just a quick reindeer tour. The guide really tried to give some information, but other tour groups joined, so we were about 30 people in total. That's why it was sometimes hard to listen, because there were a lot of people talking. But at the end they gave us some snacks for the reindeer, so we could feed a reindeer and take pictures with him (Manu). And then it was time to go back. Our guide from the office brought us…”
2.5-hour Rovaniemi reindeer sleigh ride at an old farm: 1.5 km forest run, hot berry drink, cookies, and guided reindeer stories.
“Great from start to finish! We did the 40 minute reindeer sleigh ride and it was the perfect way to start Christmas Day. Our guide Valentine was very friendly and informative. Highly recommended!”
Guided Finnhorse ride through Rovaniemi Lapland forest, then warm up in a kota hut with glögi, gingerbread, and marshmallows.
“The horse owner was very kind and explained everything about the horses. She also allowed us to pet them. It was a lovely experience, but make sure to dress warmly.”
Husky sled across Lapland’s frozen winter and a guided hunt for the Northern Lights by car, with warm gear and hot blueberry juice.
“Our guide Luka and gg are very kind and nice. A very good experience.”
Meet Santa at Santa’s Village, then ride snowmobiles to a reindeer farm for feeding, a short sleigh ride, and hot drinks.
“The tour started with a Hotel pick-up in a nice van, the guide explained the tour very well and was very attentive. All the activities of the tour nicely blended into the next and culminated in a ceremonial crossing of the Arctic affair at the reindeer farm. The food during the day was quite good. We weren’t just led in circles with the snow mobile either (unlike some other tours). We also had a very attentive guide. Our group of two families loved the experience with safactica!”
Two-hour Rovaniemi husky safari with hotel transfers, a 500–800 m sled ride, farm talk, and warm hut cookies and hot drinks.
“We were picked up on time at our Airbnb by Egor who drove us directly to the farm. On arrival, there was a big group of people already waiting in line to go on the sleigh ride, so we had time to pat the huskies that weren't on the sleigh ride first. The wait wasn't long and before we knew it, we were on the sleigh! The ride is short but a lot of fun! We got to pat and take pictures with these huskies too before we went to a lodge closeby. It was very cosy and had a fireplace where everyone could sit around. We were served cookies…”
Visit a traditional Lapland reindeer farm near Rovaniemi for a 2-km sleigh ride, feed reindeer, and get edited photos later.
“It was really hard to understand some of the things that they were saying and we were in a small group. Everything else was really great, the sleigh ride wasn’t short and the snowfall made everything else more magical. Overall was a good experience!”
Rovaniemi reindeer farm with a pro photographer. Small-group visit, optional 400m sleigh ride, and high-quality images.
“The guide was super friendly and professional! You could tell how much she loves doing what she does and taking photos of the experience! She took so many pictures of our party of 7 and sent the link to us so fast. Book this tour, you will not be disappointed and will be so happy with the photos! She made everyone feel like she was an old friend! We all left feeling like we had the best day ever!!”
