FINLAND · REINDEER FARM VISITS
These are working herds, many of them run by Sámi families whose year is set by grazing and round-ups rather than by visitors. The 15 below cover the sleigh ride, the feeding and the time in the hut, with prices, durations and how far each farm sits from town.
Review of Rovaniemi’s reindeer, husky, and Santa tour, with sleigh rides, salmon soup, winter clothing, and practical booking tips.
“It was really nice experience. We had 25 people in the group, it was OK. The soup was really delicious, and the cake and coffee was soo great. The husky ride and reindeer ride is short, but was nice. I really love this experience.”
Glide through snowy Lapland forests on a reindeer sleigh, meet the animals, hear local traditions, and warm up by the fire at Apukka Resort.
“the guide was keeping smile and friendly.also guide let me know about RVN culture of details.I could've done special experience.thank you!”
Review of Rovaniemi’s snowmobile, reindeer, and husky combo tour, with practical tips on timing, cold-weather gear, value, and family suitability.
“We loved the snow mobiles and it was nice to change drivers mid way round. It was also nice splitting into smaller groups so you don’t just follow in one big line directly behind the others as some are more cautious drivers. We loved having a bit of fun on them and being able to go faster at times. The children went behind the guide,Kevin Chow, but again he was great and they loved it! The reindeer ride was lovely and relaxing , being able to see the snowy scenery and take everything in. The husky ride was brilliant but in our opinion quite short. We were split into the…”
Meet Lapland reindeer, learn about herding, ride a 500-meter sleigh, and warm up with berry juice at a family farm near Rovaniemi.
“The host and guide at the farm were really nice. We fed the reindeers and it was a very relaxed environment. The ride was fun but pretty cold, put on warm clothes! We then enjoyed a warm drink and a cookie next to a bonfire to warm up again. Overall very nice experience. Much better than going to the Santa Claus village and seeing depressed reindeers. These reindeers are clearly cared for. Value for money is maybe not the highest, it’s quite expensive but I would definitely recommend to do it anyway.”
Review of Rovaniemi’s snowmobile, husky, and reindeer tour, with practical details on rides, costs, timing, safety, and value.
“Absolutely magical experience. The whole day from beginning to end (lasting 7 and a half hours) was brilliant. Well organised, educational and spectacular scenery. Our guide Ibor was amazing- so funny- lots of laughs- and the other guides on the trip, Diego, Marco and the young “son” who the other guides teased - (sorry I can’t remember his name) were also brilliant. The huskies were gorgeous- lots of time to fuse them after the sledging, the reindeers were lovely, and the snow mobiles trip was safe and exploring beautiful landscape was like nowhere on earth. Topped off with a visit to Santa Claus village and crossing the arctic circle. (Lovely…”
Meet reindeer and Alaskan huskies, ride two short sleds, enjoy salmon soup, and explore Santa Claus Village from Rovaniemi.
“Very interesting, staff very friendly. My daughter was very happy to see reindeer, husky and ride was very nice. Thank you for all your hard work.”
Feed reindeer, hear Lapland herding stories, and ride 400 meters by sleigh on this family-friendly Rovaniemi farm visit.
“My tour guide Anna was so kind and friendly, i felt at ease in her presence, she is very knowledgeable and accommodating, even taking good pictures for me which i greatly appreciated as a solo traveller. The reindeer farm itself was amazing, well kept with a friendly atmosphere, the reindeers are all in good condition and mesmerising to see in person.”
Review of Rovaniemi’s reindeer sleigh ride, with a 1.5 km forest route, hot berry juice, cookies, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“The memories of this experience will be with me forever. The reindeers were majestic, the forest and landscape simply stunning. The guide was informative and fun.”
Meet Lapland reindeer, learn herding traditions, feed the animals, and ride a sleigh through snowy Levi with hot juice and cookies.
“Brilliant, especially the talk after the reindeer ride. Got to taste reindeer meet in cafe after.”
Ride a 5-km husky sled through Finnish Lapland, then search the night sky for Northern Lights with warm gear and a guide.
“This was just the husky ride on the track and not related to any aurora hunts at all! So just expensive on that aspect otherwise it was a good one. The entire team were all good, responsive and accommodating”
Spend a full day in Rovaniemi meeting Santa, riding snowmobiles, visiting a reindeer farm, and enjoying lunch in Finnish Lapland.
“Wonderful day, so magical. Snowmobile ride was a lot shorter than stipulated though. Guides great”
Review of Rovaniemi’s reindeer farm tour, with a 2-km sleigh ride, feeding, Lappish snacks, warm gear, and edited photos.
“interaction with the reindeer. couldnt pat them but was allowed to feed them”
Visit a real Lapland reindeer farm, feed the animals, ride a short sleigh, and receive professional photos during this small-group Rovaniemi tour.
“Amazing experience! Definitely a must do! Our guide was great!”
Feed reindeer, hear Lappish stories, and take a short sleigh ride near Rovaniemi. A charming family outing, but value depends on expectations.
“Activité très moyenne. La ferme se trouve juste à la sortie de Rovaniemi et ouverte à tous, le transport proposé par l'agence est très cher alors que l'on peut le faire seul ou en taxi. Nous avons calculé, nous étions 4 et nous aurions economisé plus d'un quart du prix en faisant comme cela. Le temps à la ferme est très court. Il y a deux rennes attachés dans la cour que l'on peut carresser en attendant notre tour à la balade. La balade est sympathique et c'est toujours une bonne expérience. Mais cela ne vaut clairement pas le prix payé. Petite collation et explications générales de l'éleveur à la…”
Ride reindeer and husky sleds near Levi, meet Sámi guides, enjoy hot berry juice, and explore snowy Lapland in a three-hour safari.
“The best thing I’ve ever experienced in my life, had the best birthday doing this excursion! Would definitely do it again, amazing!”
Aurora nights, sled dogs, reindeer, and the sauna at the end of it.
