Finland · REINDEER EXPERIENCES IN SAARISELKä & INARI
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 13 reindeer experiences in Saariselkä & Inari worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Saariselkä reindeer sledding safari with thermal gear, a campfire hot drink, and real chances to spot the Northern Lights.
“Visa was an excellent guide. Experience was unforgetable! We stood around campfire in middle of forest while Visa was carving from a stick something that proved to be a masterpiece…mesmerizing!”
Small-group snowmobile safari in Ivalo, drive frozen river and Lake Inari, feed reindeer on Tina and Tapio’s island, and enjoy teepee lunch.
Sleigh ride to Lake Inari for possible Northern Lights, reindeer feeding, and a homemade Lappish campfire dinner in a small group.
“Zonder noorderlicht (wat natuurlijk nooit te garanderen is) is deze tocht wat magertjes. Het is vooral een (koude) tocht over het meer in een slee achter een sneeuwscooter gevolgd door een tussenstop in een tipi tent met vuur waarop worstje/soep/brood worden klaargemaakt en waar je de gelegenheid krijgt 2 rendieren te voeren. Daarna nog paar minuten terug met de slee naar de auto die ons terugbracht naar de beginlocatie waar we onze dikke geleende pakken konden inleveren en daarna teruggebracht werden naar ons hotel. Als totaalpakket niet slecht als aanbod, maar in de praktijk zonder noorderlicht heeft het weinig om het lijf.”
Meet Laanila reindeer near Saariselkä, feed lichen by hand, then warm up in an Aurora Hut with grilled sausages and hot drinks.
“Het was erg leuk om de rendieren te voeren. Onze gids vertelde veel over de dieren en kon al onze vragen beantwoorden. Als afsluiter hebben we warme bessensap gekregen in de aurorahut. Het was een leuke activiteit.”
Family-run ice fishing on Lake Inari with thermal gear, a snowmobile sleigh ride, reindeer meet, and an open-fire Sami teepee lunch.
“Bellissima esperienza. viene fornito tutto l'occorrente per vivere al meglio questa esperienza. anche se la pesca non è la tua passione vale comunque la pena vivere questa esperienza. molto gentile e disponibile la guida che oltre a dare informazioni riguardo la pesca ti racconta molto cose riguardo la Finlandia e le abitudini locali. bellissima la visita alle renne e al cane Perro. buona anche la grigliata a fine esperienza”
A small-group Sami reindeer safari from Saariselkä with warm gear, a reindeer farm visit, and a peaceful sleigh ride plus driving practice.
“It was a wonderful experience. We planned the trip with family. It was a very well organised tour, with timely pick up and drop.”
Sleigh to Lake Inari for ice fishing, meet reindeer on an island, then feast on a 3-course teepee lunch.
“Génial! Belle expérience unique au milieu du Lac Inari !!! Repas local excellent dans une ambiance chaleureuse !! Une équipe professionnelle au petit soin !!”
Sail through Saariselkä’s snowy forest on a reindeer sleigh, then warm up by an open fire with snacks, hot drinks, and Sámi stories.
“It was a wonderful experience though we did not have a snack as listed in the description”
Meet Lapland reindeer at a winter fence, feed them by hand, throw a suopunki lasso, then grill sausages in a cozy hut by Ivalo Airport.
“Die Aktivität war eines der Highlights unseres Urlaubs. Johanna und Nilo sind unheimlich freundlich und geben sich sehr viel Mühe. Es sind kleine überschaubare Gruppen & man fühlt sich insgesamt sehr wohl. Kann ich nur jedem zu 100% Empfehlen. Es wird die ganze Zeit über auf das Wohl der Tiere & Menschen geachtet. Ein tolles Erlebnis in einer fast unberührten Natur für Jung & Alt. Wir danken Johanna & Nilo für die schöne Zeit mit den Rentieren ❤️❤️❤️”
From Saariselkä to Lake Inari: ice fishing through the ice, sled rides, reindeer, and a campfire lunch in a small group.
“Our guide Max was excellent! It was fun. A new experience for me and made very enjoyable by Max. Loved it”
Feed reindeer by hand near Inari, ride a snowmobile sleigh when possible, and learn Sami ways at a calm ranch visit.
“allevamento piccolo ma moltoncarino. l'esperienza inizia con un trasferimento su una slitta trainata su un bel tratto di Lago Inari e poi si arriva nella location. gruppo piccolissimo e ben gestito. siamo stati nell'allevamento per tutto il tempo che volevamo. bellossimo”
Feed reindeer in Lapland wilderness from Ivalo, try Finnish winter fishing, then warm up with open-fire sausages and berry drink.
Saariselkä aurora hunting with expert-guided spots, reindeer feeding, and warm fire hut sausages in a 2.5-hour Lapland night.
Pick the kind of day first, then pick the tour.
