The 15 Best Reindeer Farm Visits and Sleigh Rides

1.Reindeer Sledding & Feeding with a Sami Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,417 reviews · 4 hours · from $198Our pick

Travel by bus from Tromsø to a Sami reindeer camp, where you can feed a herd of about 300 animals, take a reindeer sled ride, and eat a hot meal in a lavuu tent. Sami guides such as Ilya, Maria, and Inga share personal stories, explain reindeer herding, and perform traditional joik singing around the fire.

“Feeding the reindeer was super cool. The Sami guides are knowledgeable and really interesting. The hot drinks and cookies were nice refreshments to warm up. The sledding was nice, would have been even better if it had been a longer ride!”

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2.Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,326 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Travel about 35 to 40 minutes from Tromsø to a Sámi reindeer camp. Feed a herd of up to 300 reindeer, warm up with hot chocolate and cookies, eat reindeer stew or vegetarian soup, then hear Sámi stories and joik singing from guides such as Johannes, Inga, Igna, or Daniel.

“Amazing time feeding the reindeers - not rushed and able to take plenty of photographs - kids loved it. Nice food, although could have offered second portion, and plenty of hot drinks. Not too far on the coach - 35 mins or so. Meeting point instructions could be clearer - it is underground, on the side of the bus station closest to the harbour.”

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3.Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,651 reviews · 4h 30m · from $219

Leave Tromsø at 6 p.m. for a Sami camp with about 300 reindeer. Feed the herd, take a nighttime sled ride, eat a three-course dinner, and warm up with hot drinks in a candlelit gamme. Guides such as Anna, Luona, and Thea share Sami stories and joik. The Aurora is possible, never promised.

“reindeer stew was delicious. Cake too. just had too little time. because of nothern light”

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4.Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

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

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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5.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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6.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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7.Reindeer Experience with Sleigh Ride

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

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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8.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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9.Reindeer Camp Dinner with Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 806 reviews · 4h 30m · from $163

Meet Sámi herders at a nighttime reindeer camp near Tromsø. Feed a herd, warm up in a candle-lit lavvu, and eat salmon salad, bidos stew, and chocolate cake. Guides such as Inga, Ulle, Isat, and Thor share Sámi stories and perform joik. The Northern Lights are possible, but never promised.

“Great evening, very well organized. The Sami guides Ulle and Inga were very nice and enthusiastic about showing us their culture, it was very informative. The reindeers were very cute, the food (salmon salad, reindeer stew and chocolate cake) very delicious, the fire very warm which we needed because outside it was freezing cold! But we got lucky and got the most beautiful Nothtern Lights during the whole evening, so of course that made it exceptionally special, but I guess without that it could’ve been still a lovely experience!”

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10.Sami Culture and Short Reindeer Sledding from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 584 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $204

Travel by coach from central Tromso to a Sami reindeer camp, where you feed about 300 reindeer and take a 10 to 15-minute sleigh ride. Warm up in a lavuu with bidos, coffee, Sami stories, and joik singing. Guide Inga has performed the traditional song for visitors. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available.

“Highly recommend! You get the real opportunity to interact with the reindeers (it’s interesting how each of them could have a different personality!), enjoy the beautiful scenery on their sleigh and listen to the Sami culture stories. The only thing I’d wish is if I booked even earlier and chose a longer sleigh, which you can then enjoy an even better view of the valley and fjords.”

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11.Reindeer Sledding Experience and Sami Culture Tour from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 530 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $225

Meet at Tromsø’s Prostneset bus terminal for a 25-minute coastal ride to a Sami reindeer camp. You’ll take a 30-minute sleigh ride, feed a herd of about 300 reindeer, eat bidos stew, and hear Sami stories and joik beside a fire. Guides may include Sami storytellers such as Andreas, Irja, Maria, Marja, or Tea.

“What can I say but brilliant!! The sledding was great, feeding and meeting the reindeer was my hi-light. Endless hot drinks and biscuits. Reindeer soup and a veggie option. Hearing about the Sammi culture was delivered by a lovely lady around a hot fire Well organised. We were also graced by the northern lights which was totally unexpected. Brilliant all round....I loved it.”

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12.Reindeer Feeding and Sami Culture Including Lunch from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 503 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Meet Sami guides at Tromsø’s Prostneset bus terminal, then ride 25 minutes to a camp with about 300 reindeer. Feed the herd, try lasso throwing, and warm up in a lavvu with bidos, coffee, cake, Sami stories, and joik singing. Guide Daniel is among the presenters named in guest feedback. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available.

“We learned a lot about the Sami culture and traditions. The reindeer feeding was quite an experience! The food was great and the hosts were very welcoming.”

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13.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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14.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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15.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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