Lapland Reindeer Safari From Saariselkä
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Experience the best of the Lapland wilderness on this 2-hour reindeer safari from Saariselkä. Wrap up against the cold and climb into your sled, then charge off into the snowy forests with a guide. During your 1-hour sled ride, enjoy sweeping views over the Lapland countryside and listen to the rhythmic sounds of the reindeer hooves in the snow. Warm up with a hot cup of coffee, then listen as a guide talks of the reindeers’ role in traditional Lappish culture. This tour includes round-trip travel from Saariselkä.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Reindeer safari
- Reindeer Driving Licence
- Hot juice/tea/coffee
- Thermal clothing
- Guide
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
Our driver will pick you up from your accommodation for the tour or you can meet near our central office
We will start our tour to the farm, where we will check the animals' everyday life and get a ride
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 46 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Fun Reindeer Excursion with the Sami.
I had a wonderful time experiencing the amazing reindeer and their keepers, the Sami indigenous community. We went on a sled trip with the animals. This was very fun and easy going. Afterwards we went to a hut, had refreshments and had a conversation with several members of the Sami tribe.
5A lovely and meditative experience
The tour started with a timely pickup and a short drive to the family farm. We were given warm clothing and introduced to the reindeers and allocated one each with a sledge. It was a lovely 40 odd minute ride through the forest with fascinating views in the snow. A quiet and meditative ride. On returning to the farm we fed the deer that had pulled us and then went in for some hot chocolate and cake... very yummy and welcome. A short question and answer session with the owner's daughter and then back for the return trip. A very well organised and professional set-up. Would highly recommend.
5Best reindeer sleigh experience ever!
It was a great experience! To our luck, it was very sunny so the reindeer ride was extra enjoyable. All the family members of the farm and all the rest of the employees were very sweet and helpful. After the ride, the hot chotolate/coffee and cake was just what we needed! And the q&a about the reindeers was very informative. We enjoyed the experience a lot!
5Loved the Reindeer Farm
So thankful for extra winter clothes. They kept me cozy during the beautiful ride. Our host and hostess were very informative, teaching us about reindeer and Finnish history 😊
5A Fairytale Ride with Reindeer
Today’s adventure was proudly sponsored by a reindeer safari 🦌 We arrived at a local reindeer farm where the Sami family introduced us to the reindeers. After a few polite sniffs and “yes, you may admire us” looks, we climbed into the sleigh and set off for an adventure through the candy cane forest. This was definitely giving Christmas vibes! After an hour’s safari, we headed back to the farm, where we were allowed to feed the reindeers, this is when the reindeer suddenly remembered exactly who we were and why we mattered! Cold hands and toes soon followed, so we were rescued and invited into the Sami family’s home. There we got a fascinating talk about Sami culture, reindeer farming, and reindeer life in general, all while warming up with homemade cake and hot chocolate. All in all, an utterly magical experience and one of those days that will live in your memory forever.
5Amazing!!
The driver picked us up and dropped us off at our location. We got a long Reindeer ride, a lot of information, we could feed the Reindeers and we got a hot drink and cake. Amazing!!
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Easy Travel
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Other languages upon request
How it compares in Saariselkä
- Its from-price is 11% below the median of the 35 experiences we list in Saariselkä.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 35.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Saariselkä
Saariselkä is a small fell resort in Finnish Lapland, at the edge of a vast national park, with northern lights, husky safaris and Sámi culture nearby.
Saariselkä is a resort village in the far north of Finnish Lapland, well north of the Arctic Circle, on the edge of Urho Kekkonen National Park, one of the largest in Finland. Round, treeless fells rise from forests of pine and birch, and Kaunispää fell above the village has a lift and a view. Ivalo, with the nearest airport, is a short drive to the north.
Top-ranked sights in Saariselkä: Urho Kekkonen National Park.
