Join us to experience the unique nature of Ivalo from deep within the wilderness while enjoying breathtaking views. Discover the daily work of local reindeer herders and take part in feeding the large reindeer herd that live freely in the forest throughout the year. This activity is truly unique, even for the locals!
Pick-up from Ivalo is included in the price. Pick-up from Saariselkä or Inari is €45 per direction. The pick-up time depends on your location.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
A Day with Reindeer Herders lasts about 4 hours.
Prices start at $227 per person for this Lapland experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick-up from Ivalo is included in the price. Pick-up from Saariselkä or Inari is €45 per direction. The pick-up time depends on your location. Pickup points include Arctic River Resort, Wilderness Hotel Juutua.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ivalo Experiences.
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We were lucky to spend such a great time good people and their reindeers!!! Top notch atmosphere and staff. Thank you !!
Thank you for your kind words! I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and your time with us and the reindeer. It was a pleasure to meet you and hopefully we will meet again in the future - you are always welcome! Kind regards Niilo
Had a great tour with Niilo and other reindeer herders. He was patient, explained everything well and was a great host. We went on a snow mobile/sleigh ride, fed reindeer, and had some nice food sat a campfire! A one of a kind experience and on we’ll not forget.
Thank you for your kind review! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed the day with the reindeer and the snowmobile sleigh ride. It was a pleasure having you. Welcome back anytime! Kind regards Niilo
Authentic, personal, unique and fun. Thank you Niilo and team for an amazing experience to learn about a day in the life of a reindeer herder.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and learning about a day in the life of a reindeer herder. It was a pleasure having you with us. Welcome back anytime! :)
This excursion was such an amazing experience. Besides seeing the Northern Lights, this was my highlight of the trip to Finland. From the beginning to when we prepared the food and to the end when we fed the Reindeers. The snowy day enhanced the memory even more! Then the camp fire when we cooked some sausages was just the icing on the cake. The owners showed experience, passion and were very attentive to our needs. The is is an experience I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the Ivalo/Lapland area in Finland. An unforgettable memory I will never forget and will cherish forever!! We really felt like reindeer herders!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for your kind words about us as well! We’re truly happy to hear that the experience was one of the highlights of your trip and that you felt welcome. It means a lot to us that you would recommend the experience to others. We hope the memories from Lapland stay with you for a long time! You are always welcome back to visit us in Ivalo! :)
Amazing experience. We learned a lot about the Sami culture, we saw a large amount of reindeer and we fed them. We have a lot of beautiful photos and memories thanks to this experience. We had very cold equipment by the organizer because the temperatures were very cold and we did not get cold.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the activity and that it met your expectations. We’re also glad the clothing was warm enough and that you didn’t feel cold. Thank you again, and we hope to see you again sometime in the future! Kind regards Johanna & Niilo
Best tour I’ve been to so far in my short (? quite subjective here being in my forties) life. Real life, real herders, real -20 celsius, real reindeers. Once in a lifetime experience and special thanks to Niilo who made this day being perfect! Surely recommend to everyone. My family (with a 12 yo daughter) can’t stop talking about it for a couple of days now. Safe, warm and very personal experience.
A big thank you for your wonderful review! I am truly happy to hear that the activity was a memorable experience for you. It’s heartwarming to know that you still think back on it. It was a pleasure to meet you, and you are always warmly welcome back. Thank you once again! Kind regards Niilo
If you’re considering booking — don’t hesitate. This is a unique experience organized with heart, professionalism, and genuine love for guests. A huge and heartfelt thank you to Johanna for her truly personal approach and genuine warmth. I originally booked the 4:00 PM tour, but later asked if it could be moved to 10:00 AM — and she kindly rearranged everything without hesitation. That level of flexibility and care already speaks volumes. Johanna clearly loves what she does, and you can feel it in every detail. Her kindness, attention, and hospitality made the whole experience even more special. Visiting the reindeer farm is something truly magical. It’s not just a tour — it’s a beautiful, authentic experience where you learn so much about these incredible animals and even feel a little like a reindeer herder yourself 😊 Being so close to nature and the reindeer is unforgettable. Absolutely five stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Oh, thank you so much for your absolutely wonderful review and your kind words - it truly means a lot to us. ❤️ We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the activity and that it met your expectations. It was a pleasure to meet you, and I sincerely hope we will see each other again someday. You are always warmly welcome! Kind regards Johanna & Niilo
Great experience, Johanna is a kind person you can feel the love and care she has for the animals - and i also fell in love with the reindeers ❤️
Thank you for your lovely review — and the same to you! It was a pleasure to meet you, and you are always welcome back. 💜 Kind regards Johanna
We spent an unforgettable and magical day in the northern forests observing the life of reindeer herders. It was fantastic. We were dressed warmly and well looked after by very kind people. We saw a day in the life of reindeer and their keepers. We are very satisfied. We hope to return. I highly recommend Ivalo Experiences. Beata i Krzysztof from Poland
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you had an unforgettable day with us. It means a lot to us that you felt well looked after and comfortable throughout the experience. Thank you for the recommendation - you are always very welcome to return, and we hope to see you again in the future! Kind regards, Niilo & Johanna
We had an absolutely unforgettable experience in Ivalo with Ivalo Experience during the activity “A Day in the Life of a Reindeer Herder.” A complete immersion in the heart of Lapland’s nature, an authentic encounter with the reindeer, and a passionate insight into the daily life of herders — everything was perfectly organized. Despite the freezing temperatures, the warm welcome and kindness of Johanna and Niilo made this day truly magical and timeless. We learned so much while experiencing deeply moving and awe-inspiring moments, surrounded by breathtaking snowy landscapes. This activity far exceeded our expectations and will remain one of the most precious memories of our trip to Lapland. A huge thank you to Johanna and Niilo for their professionalism, generosity, and attention throughout the day. We wholeheartedly recommend this experience! ❄️✨🦌
Thank you so much for this beautiful review. It truly means the world to us to hear that the experience was so meaningful and exceeded your expectations. :) We are very happy that you felt warmly welcomed and that the day gave you an authentic insight into our life as reindeer herders, despite the cold temperatures. Sharing our daily life with you was a real pleasure. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! Hopefully we will see again in the future - you are always very welcome back! Kind reagrds Johanna & Niilo
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