Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna

Overview

Available languages

Swedish

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Here at the heart of Sápmi you can become a reindeer herder for a day. You can ride a reindeer sleigh alone in the winter landscape, feed the reindeer and eat delicious food.

You are invited to be a part of the real life of the Sámi people. A professional reindeer herder will introduce you to his reindeer herd in his native environment.

We are a reindeer herding family in Swedish lapland. We live and operate in the northern Sweden, middle of the Torneträsk-Soppero primeval forest which is located north of Kiruna city. We are an indigenous people in Europe and the Nordic countries. The area that has historically been inhabited by our ancestors for generations is called Sápmi and includes northern part of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. Our goal for you is to have a genuine experience with us, in our everyday life.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transfer by minibus: From Kiruna to reindeer corrals ( one and a half hour) / Roundtrip

Great chance to see moose during the transfer

Traditional Sámi food, fried smoked reindeer meat, with pita bread & blueberries and lingonberries drink, Coffe & tea.

Reindeer sledding (You can drive yourself)

Winter jacket and warm boots.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Here in the heart of Swedish Lapland can you find the activities you are looking for. You can become a reindeer herder for a day. You get to accompany the Sámi reindeer herder during his everyday life as he feeds his reindeer herd and looks after them. You can go reindeer sledding, pulled by the reindeer in the wonderful winter landscape far north of the Arctic Circle. * (You can go reindeer sledding alone or with a guide. The trail is one kilometer long.) One hour fifteen minutes after you have left the urban life behind you, you will find yourself in a completely different environment where the reindeer is in the center. This is a region where humans are few and the animals reign. Your stay may be memorable, restful and at the same time refreshing for body and soul. Something to take with you into the future. (We have a cold limit of minus 27 degrees at the activity location. If it is colder than minus 27 degrees, we have to cancel the tour for your safety)

Options

The reindeer herder tour!

Pickup included

Reviews

4.78

83 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Absolutely stunning experience! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Manuela P,
Jan 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a fantastic time with Frederik, the Sámi herder. We shared his daily activities with the reindeer herd, and we learnt to ride a sledge. It was a lot of adrenaline and an unforgettable experience! Frederik also supplied us with a lot of interesting information about the Sámi life, and about the reindeer and their relationship with the environment.
Playful and insightful
Curzon W,
Jan 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a wonderful close contact experience both with the reindeer and Sami culture including insights into the past, present and future of the people and their lifestyle.
Fantastic experience: learning about Sami culture and meeting cute reindeer
keeweeset,
Jan 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This experience is more than just reindeer sledding. You learn about Sami culture and you get to meet lots and lots of cute reindeer. You even get to go inside the pen of the male and the female reindeer and feed them lichen, which is like candy to them. While they are eating you might be able to pet them a bit as well. The sledding was fun, too. Our reindeer was quite mellow and took its time to do the tour. :) Frederick and Peter were amazing hosts! Time went by so quickly! I would definitely recommend doing this activity!
Wow
Antonio M,
Jan 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What an adventure with nature and wildlife. Guide was authentic very friendly and informative. Felt like we were part of their world…
Incredible experience
Marina H,
Jan 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Every aspect of the day was memorable and so worth taking this tour. It was an incredible experience to be taken into the forest to feed the reindeer , learn more about the Sami culture, go on a sled ride led by a reindeer and then have a delicious lunch in the Sami traditional tent . Thank-you so much!