Rovaniemi: Reindeer Sled Ride with Sámi Heritage - Small Group
Overview
Meet Lapland’s iconic reindeer and glide through snowy forest on a 2.5 km sleigh ride—a peaceful winter experience with time to enjoy the scenery.
Visit a reindeer-herding family with Sámi heritage, meet the animals and hear about the care and traditions behind life with reindeer. Feed the herd, take your own photos and warm up by the fire in a traditional kota with hot drinks.
Take home a souvenir Reindeer Driving License as a reminder of your adventure.
Travel with Arctic GM, The Original Aurora Hunters®, in a small group of up to 8 guests. Accommodation pickup and drop-off, a modern heated minivan and thermal overalls are included.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Reindeer farm visit with opportunities to meet and feed the reindeer
- Transport by modern heated minivan
- 2.5 km reindeer sleigh ride & Hot drinks in a traditional kota
- Small group with a maximum of 8 guests
- Accommodation pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi
- Thermal winter overalls
- Professional, first-aid-trained guide
- Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Please be ready outside the main entrance of your accommodation 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your guide can wait up to 15 minutes after the scheduled time before departing.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The total duration includes transfers, the farm visit and the 2.5 km sleigh ride.
- Please wear warm layers, suitable winter footwear, a hat and gloves. Thermal overalls are provided.
- Follow the herders’ instructions when approaching and feeding the reindeer.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Reindeer farm visit with opportunities to meet and feed the reindeer.
- Transport by modern heated minivan.
- 2.5 km reindeer sleigh ride & Hot drinks in a traditional kota.
- Small group with a maximum of 8 guests.
- Accommodation pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi.
- Thermal winter overalls.
- Professional, first-aid-trained guide.
- Tips.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rovaniemi: Reindeer Sled Ride with Sámi Heritage - Small Group is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rovaniemi: Reindeer Sled Ride with Sámi Heritage – Small Group will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Reindeer farm visit with opportunities to meet and feed the reindeer
- Transport by modern heated minivan
- 2.5 km reindeer sleigh ride & Hot drinks in a traditional kota
- Small group with a maximum of 8 guests
- Accommodation pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi
- Thermal winter overalls
- Professional, first-aid-trained guide
- Tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The total duration includes transfers, the farm visit and the 2.5 km sleigh ride.
- Please wear warm layers, suitable winter footwear, a hat and gloves. Thermal overalls are provided.
- Follow the herders’ instructions when approaching and feeding the reindeer.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
