Reindeer Feeding: Ivalo Wilderness Adventure

Join the adventure to explore the distinctive wilderness of Ivalo, where you can enjoy stunning vistas. Learn about the everyday tasks of local reindeer herders and participate in feeding the large herd of reindeer that roam freely in the forest all year round. This experience is truly one-of-a-kind, even for the locals!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ivalo - Have you ever been curious about the life of a reindeer herder? As local reindeer herders, we warmly invite you to experience our daily routine! Your adventure begins early in the morning when we pick you up from your accommodation and drive approximately thirty minutes to the starting point. From there, you’ll journey through the…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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A1370hzdenisr
Mar 12, 2026
A real genuine experience - We were lucky to spend such a great time good people and their reindeers!!! Top notch atmosphere and staff. Thank you !!
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F4293yvzachr
Mar 8, 2026
Ultimate reindeer experience! - Had a great tour with Niilo and other reindeer herders. He was patient, explained everything well and was a great host. We went on a snow mobile/sleigh ride, fed reindeer, and had some nice food sat a campfire! A one of a kind experience and on we’ll not forget.
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Ailysg2026
Mar 6, 2026
Best excursion in Lapland - Authentic, personal, unique and fun. Thank you Niilo and team for an amazing experience to learn about a day in the life of a reindeer herder.
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Z3034rujulianr
Mar 6, 2026
An unforgettable & memorable experience in Finland! - This excursion was such an amazing experience. Besides seeing the Northern Lights, this was my highlight of the trip to Finland. From the beginning to when we prepared the food and to the end when we fed the Reindeers. The snowy day enhanced the memory even more! Then the camp fire when we cooked some sausages was just the icing on the cake. The owners showed experience, passion and were very attentive to our needs. The is is an experience I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the Ivalo/Lapland area in Finland. An unforgettable memory I will never forget and will cherish forever!! We really felt like reindeer herders!
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Virea2018
Feb 19, 2026
A wonderful moment - Amazing experience. We learned a lot about the Sami culture, we saw a large amount of reindeer and we fed them. We have a lot of beautiful photos and memories thanks to this experience. We had very cold equipment by the organizer because the temperatures were very cold and we did not get cold.
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Relax371899
Feb 18, 2026
Real life, real herders, real -20 celsius, real reindeers - Best tour I’ve been to so far in my short (? quite subjective here being in my forties) life. Real life, real herders, real -20 celsius, real reindeers. Once in a lifetime experience and special thanks to Niilo who made this day being perfect! Surely recommend to everyone. My family (with a 12 yo daughter) can’t stop talking about it for a couple of days now. Safe, warm and very personal experience.
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113hafsae
Feb 15, 2026
Amazing - Great experience, Johanna is a kind person you can feel the love and care she has for the animals - and i also fell in love with the reindeers ❤️
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B4473qtbeatap
Feb 11, 2026
We spent an unforgettable and magical day in the northern forests observing the life of reindeer herders. It was fantast - We spent an unforgettable and magical day in the northern forests observing the life of reindeer herders. It was fantastic. We were dressed warmly and well looked after by very kind people. We saw a day in the life of reindeer and their keepers. We are very satisfied. We hope to return. I highly recommend Ivalo Experiences. Beata i Krzysztof from Poland
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463mathildee
Feb 5, 2026
Magical and authentic - We had an absolutely unforgettable experience in Ivalo with Ivalo Experience during the activity “A Day in the Life of a Reindeer Herder.” A complete immersion in the heart of Lapland’s nature, an authentic encounter with the reindeer, and a passionate insight into the daily life of herders — everything was perfectly organized. Despite the freezing temperatures, the warm welcome and kindness of Johanna and Niilo made this day truly magical and timeless. We learned so much while experiencing deeply moving and awe-inspiring moments, surrounded by breathtaking snowy landscapes. This activity far exceeded our expectations and will remain one of the most precious memories of our trip to Lapland. A huge thank you to Johanna and Niilo for their professionalism, generosity, and attention throughout the day. We wholeheartedly recommend this experience! ❄️✨🦌
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