Authentic Reindeer Farm and Canoe Experience from Rovaniemi
Overview
Visit a traditional reindeer farm and learn about reindeer from the herders. You will also be given the chance to feed them their favourite food. After the visit, you will be introduced to the canoes. You can spend a couple of hours paddling around the wonderful lake where you will get to understand just how peaceful it is when you get on the water in Lapland.
What's Included
- Canoes, paddles, life jackets
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city centre. Extra surcharge if staying 10 kilometres or further from the centre.
- Safety instructions and basic canoeing lessons
- Entrance fee and visit of the reindeer farm
- Hot drinks and cookies
- Qualified canoeing guide
- Food
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel pick-ups commence between 5 and 30 minutes prior to the start time. Your pick up time will be confirmed by e-mail one day prior to the activity. If you stay in hotels or resorts, please wait at the reception. If you stay in a private apartment, please wait outside in front of the main entrance so your guide can easily find you.
Rovakatu 24
96200 Rovaniemi, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Your guide will drive you in a small group to one of the most traditional reindeer farms in Lapland located outside of Rovaniemi on the shores of a peaceful lake. As you are taken in by the surroundings, the herders will teach you about the reindeer, show you their farm and you will be given a chance to feed the reindeers their favourite food, lichen! The visit will end with a friendly chat around the fire in the company of a herder who will answer all your questions and share their passion with you.
After this great time with the reindeer, you will be introduced to the canoes. Your qualified guide will provide you with all the safety instructions needed - how to use the paddles, how to move on water and steer your canoe, how to react if capsizing, etc. Your guide will always keep an eye on you, and will come to your aid if you are in need of help.
While paddling, you will feel the peacefulness of the nature surrounding you, and will fully enjoy the beauty of this place. At the end of this combination activity, you will for sure feel satisfied - you will have learnt about traditional reindeer farming and how to handle a canoe!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Activity code: C-57969P8
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