REINDEER EXPERIENCES WITH A LOCAL
Exclusive chance to visit a real local reindeer herder's home farm in Ivalo village, and get to know their lifestyle.
For more details contact@arcticcrusade.com or WhatsApp/call us +358465550639.
REINDEER FARM VISIT
(JAN-MAR)
The Reindeer Herder's Home Farm Visit with Home-Cooked Lunch - Private Tour
Experience an exclusive visit to a traditional reindeer herder's home farm in Ivalo. This relaxed experience offers a rare opportunity to connect with the local people and discover the authentic way of life behind reindeer herding
culture. Feed the reindeer by hand and learn the traditional art of throwing the suopunki—the iconic lasso of Lapland. The herder family will welcome you for a warming, homemade lunch featuring traditional reindeer stew soup, local bread, and Finnish "kotikalja" (a non-alcoholic kvass- style drink). Finish your meal with dessert coffee and a homemade "kampanisu" pastry. Before you leave, you may browse local handicrafts and reindeer furs made by the family and villagers – this is a true journey into the heart of Arctic heritage.
- Duration: 3–3.5 hours
- Departure: 10:00
- Pick-up: Included from Saariselkä & nearby areas
- Season: When reindeer are at the farm; January to March. Enquire for late December dates.
- Lunch menu includes traditional local reindeer stew soup as well as local bread, local beverages such as Finnish kvass-style drink, sour milk and water, and dessert coffee or tea with some homemade "kampanisu" pastry. Note: Unfortunately this experience is not suitable for people with dietary restrictions.
- Minimum age: 6 years
- Price: 700€ / 1–2 persons +220€ per extra person (max 8)
Bookings are non-refundable and non-changeable after confirmation. Book from our booking calendar or send us an enquiry to contact@arcticcrusade.com or on WhatsApp +358 0465550639. Thank you!