The 11 Reindeer Farm Visits in Finland That Earn Their Price

1.Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,543 reviews · from $213Our pick

Spend six hours visiting a reindeer farm, riding 500 meters behind reindeer and huskies, eating salmon or vegetarian soup, and exploring Santa Claus Village. English-speaking guides handle transport and winter clothing. You can cross the Arctic Circle, meet Santa, and children under 150 cm get a 10-minute mini-snowmobile ride.

“The tour was great from start to finish and our guide was amazing! I can’t remember his name (begins with an L) but he was so attentive to everyone’s needs/wishes and always made sure we were having the best time, offering to take photos and videos for us too! The huskies were just a dream! I had the best time and will definitely be doing it again! I also booked this companies Northern Lights Tour after my original tour had finished (as they still had space) and as much as the lights didn’t show that night, I still had the most incredible time- toasting marshmallows, eating biscuits, drinking hot drinks…”

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2.Apukka Reindeer Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,005 reviews · 2 hours · from $206

At Apukka Resort, you’ll take a 2 to 3 km reindeer sleigh ride through snowy forest and possibly across a frozen lake. Guides such as Emily, Christina, Tommy, and Alexi share practical stories about reindeer care and Finnish life. Afterward, feed the reindeer, enjoy a hot drink and biscuits by the fire, and return to Rovaniemi by shuttle.

“Hundred times better than expected. It was a perfect day for the activity. Everyone at Apukka was amazing.”

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3.Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer & Husky Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 940 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $281

Spend 4.5 hours meeting huskies and reindeer, riding short sleigh routes, and driving a snowmobile through frozen forests and lakes near Rovaniemi. You will share a snowmobile with another adult, switch drivers halfway, and receive winter gear. Guides such as Simon, Lia, Georgina, and Martine are praised for keeping groups safe, cheerful, and on schedule.

“they were very respectful towards the animals which is most important. our guide Simon was very upbeat and a pleasure to spend the day with.”

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4.Reindeer Experience with Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 843 reviews · from $99Best value

Travel from Rovaniemi to Reindeer Manor, where a local herder introduces you to the animals, explains family-run reindeer herding, and leads a 500-meter sleigh ride. Guides such as Aaron, Arnie, Ricardo, and Anabella have helped make this a warm, personal outing. Winter clothing, transport, hot juice, and biscuits are included.

“Overall, the experience was really nice. It was wonderful to get so close to those beautiful animals and learn more about them. The only thing that I see could be improved is the organization around transportation. It was a bit chaotic, but they managed it in our favor in the end so all good.”

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5.Husky & Reindeer Experience with Snowmobile Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 806 reviews · from $225

Spend six hours in Lapland combining a one-hour snowmobile ride, 500-meter reindeer and husky sleigh rides, and time at Santa Claus Village. Winter clothing, transport, hot juice, and English-speaking guides are included. Adults need a valid Class B driving license to drive.

“Amazing experience and very lovely guides. If you only have a few days in Lapland this is the best package you can get. We got to do snowmobiles, reindeer and husky rides all in one day.”

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6.Husky Farm and Reindeer Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 393 reviews · from $185

Spend four hours with reindeer herders and Alaskan huskies near Rovaniemi. You’ll learn about modern herding, drive a 500-meter reindeer sled, share a husky ride, receive a reindeer driver’s license, and have free time at Santa Claus Village. English-speaking guides such as Katarina, Tomas, Andrea, and Cecilia have earned warm praise for their care and clear explanations.

“We enjoyed every moment in that tour. I totally recommed it.”

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7.Reindeer Experience with Sled Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 284 reviews · from $142

From Levi, you’ll visit a working reindeer farm with an English-speaking guide and local herders. Learn how families identify and care for their animals, feed the reindeer, take photos, and ride a sleigh through the snow. Owner Nicolas may share personal stories, including how he got his first reindeer. Hot juice, cookies, transport, and hotel pickup are included.

“The car ride was less than 20 min. The sled ride views were phenomenal & the reindeer were adorable/calm. You can Nicolas (the owner of the farm) takes pride of his farm, sharing his fun facts and memorable moment with his 1st reindeer. Highly recommend to anyone to do this!!!”

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8.Santa’s Village & Snowmobiling to Reindeer Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 272 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $281

This 6.5-hour Safartica outing combines Santa Claus Village with a guided snowmobile ride to a reindeer farm. You will meet Santa, eat lunch, feed reindeer, take a short sleigh ride, and receive a reindeer driving license. English-speaking guides, winter clothing, hot drinks, and transfers are included.

“The tour started with a Hotel pick-up in a nice van, the guide explained the tour very well and was very attentive. All the activities of the tour nicely blended into the next and culminated in a ceremonial crossing of the Arctic affair at the reindeer farm. The food during the day was quite good. We weren’t just led in circles with the snow mobile either (unlike some other tours). We also had a very attentive guide. Our group of two families loved the experience with safactica!”

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9.Lapland Reindeer and Husky Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 222 reviews · 3 hours · from $294

Travel from Levi to a reindeer farm and husky farm near Kittilä. You will ride a reindeer-pulled sledge for 1 km, drive or ride a husky sled for 2 km, warm up with hot berry juice, and hear about Sámi culture. Guides such as Reino, Mait, and Alex have made the visits especially personal.

“We loved it! Guides were all very friendly, informative and fun! We learned a lot about Finland and enjoyed every second with the animals! There unfortunately wasn’t enough snow yet for the sled right which is quite a usual for that time of year. However the guides did their best to still provide great activities with wheel rides instead of sleigh rides etc.”

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10.Reindeer Sleigh Ride Tour in Snowy Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 212 reviews · 1 hour · from $103

From Levi Center, you’ll ride a traditional sleigh for about 1.5 kilometers through a quiet snowy forest. English- and Finnish-speaking guides explain reindeer culture, with time for photos, snacks, warm berry juice, and possibly feeding the animals. The outing is listed as one hour, though transfers and stops can take longer.

“Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We hope to welcome you back to Lapland again in the future!”

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11.Levi Polar Lights Tours: Reindeer and Husky Taster

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 168 reviews · from $153

From Levi Center, you’ll ride by bus to Polar Lights Tours for a short husky sled run of about 1 km, followed by a quiet reindeer sleigh ride. Guides speak English and Finnish. Hot juice, a snack, photos, and return transport are included. Salla is one guide praised for her thoughtful care.

“Such a lovely team! well organized and a lot to learn! fun with the speedy Huskies and enjoying the calm winter wonderland in the reindeer sledge.”

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