Rovaniemi: Reindeer Safari & Sled Ride with Sámi Heritage

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. 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.

   · 3 h

Pickup

Pickup included.

To ensure a smooth journey, we kindly ask you to be in the lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our friendly guide will wait for up to 15 minutes after the scheduled pickup time before departing. Thank you for your cooperation!

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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