Ivalo: Aurora Hunting with Reindeer

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

This activity offers an authentic taste of the Arctic lifestyle, combining local culture, delicious food, and the magical northern sky - and meeting the reindeer of course!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

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

Creamy reindeer meat soup or vegan wild mushroom soup, served with fresh cold water and homemade hot berry juice or hot chocolate.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Hotel Kultahippu

Petsamontie 1, Ivalo Finland

Hotelli Ivalo

Ivalontie 34, Ivalo Finland

What To Expect

You'll have the chance to meet our reindeer and learn about their yearly cycle and the traditions of reindeer herding. The experience includes a delicious, creamy reindeer meat soup prepared by us, served in a cozy and traditional Sámi hut. Here, you can warm up by the fire and enjoy the soup alongside homemade hot berry juice while waiting for the northern lights to appear. While the aurora is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed, you’ll still have the opportunity to get up close with the reindeer, immerse yourself in Sámi culture, and try your hand at "suopunki" throwing – the traditional lasso technique used to catch reindeer. The activity is located about 1 kilometer from Ivalo Airport and 10 kilometers from the center of Ivalo, from where transport can be arranged (max. eight people). Transportation can be arranged also from Saariselkä or Inari for additional fee 45 € / person. If you need transportation from Saariselkä or Inari, please contact us in advance.

Options

Aurora Hunting with Reindeer

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent
Freedom724924,
Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The setting is just magical... soup in a kotta in front of the fire all surrounded by young reindeer and feeding them. I was lucky enough to see the Northern Lights the day I went there. Activity a little expensive but no regrets
Dinner and reindeer experience with great conversation.
Cmurph64,
Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great experience, we really enjoyed the time spent with Johanna and her partner at the reindeer farm. They were very friendly and personable. We learned a lot about lapland and reindeer herding. The locally sourced dinner which was prepared for us was absolutely delicious. They have many reindeer on their property. The reindeer are not quite used to being around people, but are willing to come close the be fed. We did learn though with more exposure they may become more comfortable with people. I would recommend booking this tour if you are visiting Ivalo.