The 7 Best Reindeer Experiences in Ruka & Kuusamo

1.Reindeer Sleigh Ride and Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 155 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $97Our pick

Kuusamo reindeer sleigh ride and Kujala farm visit: 1.5 km ride, feed hundreds of reindeer, learn herding, buy souvenirs.

“Today we had an amazing experience visiting the reindeer farm and riding in a reindeer sleigh. Everything was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Our guide was fantastic — unfortunately, we didn’t catch his name, but we remember that he is originally from Poland. He was incredibly friendly, fun, and very engaging. He shared a lot of interesting stories and information, which made the experience even more special. We really enjoyed the reindeer sleigh ride, feeding the reindeer, and spending time on the farm. It was a truly unique and magical experience, and we loved every moment of it. Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!”

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2.Morning Feeding of Hundreds of Reindeer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 1 hour · from $31Best value

Join Kujala Reindeer Farm for a 1-hour morning feed of hundreds of reindeer in Kuusamo, guided in English or Finnish.

“siamo stati bene è stato bello scoprire la fattoria e dare da mangiare alle renne.”

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3.Reindeer Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 82 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Kuusamo reindeer farm visit with a guide, close feeding with lichen, photos, and a crafts workshop stop in one hour.

“Schön so viele Rentiere zu sehen und durch die Fütterung so nah zu erleben. Sehr zu empfehlen.”

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4.Reindeer Ride with Snacks and Storytime

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $84

A 2-hour Ruka reindeer sledge ride in Lapland, with feeding, storytime, and warm grilled sausages, coffee, and homemade buns.

“Leuke activiteit. Leuke verzamelplaats. Na afloop nog lekkere worst, cake en koffie gedronken in een gezellig hutje. Niet zo heel veel verhaaltjes gehoord maar dat maakt de excursie niet minder. Aanrader dus”

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5.Reindeer Sleigh Ride in Kujalan Porotila

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 1 hour · from $86

Kuusamo reindeer sleigh ride in a dark forest at Kujalan Porotila, a 1.5 km route with warm reindeer hides, plus a crafts shop visit.

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6.Reindeer Ride with Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13 reviews · 30 min · from $31

Take a guided sleigh ride in Ruka, feed the reindeer afterward, and learn about Lapland animals, with insurance included.

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7.Reindeer Ride and Husky Safari with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $214

Ruka 3.5-hour winter safari: ride reindeer, feed them with lichen, snack in a hut, then self-drive a 5 km husky sled.

“Dit was een fantastische excursie. Alles tot op de puntjes goed verzorgd. Excursies met respect voor de dieren en de natuur. Verzorgd eten en drinken tijdens de pauze en goede toiletvoorzieningen.”

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