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Offered languages
- English
Swap the city for the forest for a few easy hours. Your own English-speaking driver-guide picks you up in Helsinki and drives you about 45 minutes to Nuuksio, by the national park.
You hand-feed the reindeer with lichen and hear how people in Lapland live with them. They are gentle and eat from your hand, though they don't like to be petted. Then warm up by the fire in a Lappish kota with campfire coffee, tea or juice and a freshly baked cinnamon bun (gluten-free available). In December: glögi and gingerbread.
The car and guide are just for your group, so the pace is yours.
Why travelers love it:
1. Door-to-door private car and guide
2. Hand-feeding reindeer in a Finnish forest
3. Campfire drinks and a bun in a kota
4. Reindeer without flying to Lapland
5. Easy and family-friendly
Local tip: the forest feels colder than the city, so bring a hat and gloves.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Enter your hotel, apartment or cruise port address in Helsinki, Espoo or Vantaa when you book. Your driver-guide will contact you the day before to confirm the exact pickup time, and drops you back at the same address after the tour.
Itinerary
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1Nuuksio National Park
Your private guide will pick you up and drive you to a peaceful reindeer park hidden in Nuuksio forest. There, you’ll meet the reindeer, feed them lichen, and hear stories about reindeer herding in Finland. After meeting the animals, you'll step into a cozy Finnish kota — a traditional wooden hut — where a warm fire awaits. You'll enjoy hot drinks and roast a Finnish bun over the open flames, surrounded by nature and silence. A relaxing, authentic experience just outside Helsinki.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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