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Experience a traditional reindeer sled ride in Lapland, hosted by a family connected to Sámi heritage in a small-group setting.
Operated by The Original Aurora Hunters®, Arctic GM is a family-run company with roots in Lapland dating back to the 1600s, combining local knowledge with a focus on authentic experiences.
After pickup, you will travel to a reindeer environment located away from busy tourist areas. Meet the reindeer, learn about their role in Arctic life, and take part in a 2.5 km sled ride through the surrounding landscape.
The ride is gentle and quiet, offering a relaxed way to experience nature.
After the ride, spend time with the reindeer, take photos, and learn more about their daily life and traditions connected to reindeer herding.
The experience includes time to warm up with hot drinks in a traditional setting.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
To ensure a smooth journey, we kindly ask you to be in the lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our friendly guide will wait for up to 15 minutes after the scheduled pickup time before departing. Thank you for your cooperation!
Itinerary
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1Rovaniemi
Begin your experience with pickup in Rovaniemi and transfer to a reindeer farm located outside the city in a quiet natural setting. On arrival, you will be welcomed and introduced to the reindeer. Your guide will explain how the sled ride works before you take part in a traditional 2.5 km reindeer sleigh ride through the surrounding landscape. The ride is gentle and quiet, offering a relaxed way to experience the Arctic environment. After the ride, spend time at the farm learning about reindeer herding, local traditions, and daily life. You will also have the opportunity to take photos with the reindeer. At the end of the visit, you will receive a reindeer driving license as a souvenir of your experience. During the tour, you will warm up with hot drinks in a traditional setting before returning to Rovaniemi. Total duration is approximately 2–3 hours.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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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