Reindeer Half Day

Highlights

  • A chance to meet and feed the beautiful reindeer
  • A gentle ride in a reindeer-drawn sleigh through a snowy landscape
  • Learn all about reindeer - what they eat, how they survive in -45 degrees & much more
From £155 pp
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What you'll do

Experience the beautiful, snow-covered Lapland landscape in a truly unique way, as you cruise along in your reindeer-drawn sleigh.

Before the internal combustion engine, you had four cloven hooves. Sit back in your wooden sleigh, give your reindeer the signal, and glide effortlessly across the pure white snow on this authentic Lapland adventure.

This is your chance to find out how the ancient Laplanders moved about the northern wilderness before the snowmobile, on this once-in-a-lifetime ride through a stunning setting.

Get about the tranquility of the silent pine forest, as your gentle giant meanders its way through the trees and over the magnificent fells.

Spend time at the reindeer farm and get up close and personal with these hugely laid back creatures. Learn about their connection with the Sámi people and try your hand at feeding them, then set off on your adventure through the woods.

What's included

Included

  • 3 hour guided tour
  • Including 1 hour reindeer sleigh ride
  • English speaking local guide
  • Warm drinks and lunch
  • Thermal clothing including overalls, boots & gloves
  • Complimentary transfers (see pickup points in FAQs)
Your local host

Markku

Born and raised in Finland, for the last twenty -five years Markku has been offering authentic, immersive experiences in the region of Lapland. Markku gained experience working with his sister, as operations manager for her tour company. So, finding, and planning amazing authentic trips and experiences is what he has been doing all his working life.

Born and raised in Finland, for the last twenty -five years Markku has been offering authentic, immersive experiences in the region of Lapland. Markku gained experience working with his sister, as operations manager for her tour company. So, finding, and planning amazing authentic trips and experiences is what he has been doing all his working life.

Location

This tour runs from the resorts in Saariselkä, Phyä and Levi  in northern Finland, deep in the heart of Lapland.

250km north of the Arctic Circle, the area you’ll be staying in is a vast expanse of pristine pine forest that is home to bears, golden eagles, wolverines, and thousands of reindeer.

All activities will take place from reception.

FAQs

When can I book for?

Trips run in the winter season from around November to late April.

What time does the experience start and finish?

This experience starts at 11am and finishes around 2pm.

Is thermal clothing provided during experiences?

Participants are offered thermal clothing for the duration of the experience. Other equipment, such as skis and snowshoes are to be returned after the end of every activity.

I have booked accommodation separately, can I get transferred to the activity?

Yes, you can and this is included complimentary. Please add your chosen pickup point when completing your booking. Please choose from the following -

Levi
Break Solos hotel Levi, Hotel K5 Hotel Levi, Hotel Levi Panorama, Hullu Poro, Lapland Hotel Sikantahti

Saariselkä
Aurora Collection, Aurora Queen Resort*, Holiday Club, Kakslauttanen* (East or West), K-Market Kuukkeli, Kuksatir/Laanilantie Intersection,  Lapland Hotels Riekonlinna, Santa's Hotel Tunturi, Savottakahvila Parking, Star Arctic Hotel, Suomen Latu Kiilopä*, Villa Karhunpesä/ Villa Castillo, Wilderness Hotel Muotka*

*These pickup points carry an additional charge of £18 per person. This will be charged once we have received confirmation of the experience.  

Pyhä
Kurula's, Lapland Hotels Luostotunturi, Lapland Ski Resort Luosto,  Pyhä-Luosto Visitor and Culture Centre Naava, Ski-Inn Pyhä, Santa's Hotel Aurora, Sunday Morning Resort.

You will receive confirmation of exact pickup times prior to your experience. 

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