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The 6 Best Sami & Reindeer Experiences in Lapland

6 tours  ·  from $170

These run from working camps, so the herd comes first and group sizes are small. The 6 below compare feeding visits, sled circuits and the full days that include a meal in a lavvu, with prices and pickup points.

Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna - Warm clothing, boots, and the Arctic cold
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Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna

1.Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $309Our pick

Leave Kiruna for a small Sámi reindeer camp with guide Frederik. Feed a large herd, enter the pens, take a self-driven 1-kilometer reindeer-sled ride, and eat lunch beside a fire in a traditional tent. Transport, winter clothing, boots, and lunch are included. The tour lasts about seven hours.

“We had a fantastic time with Frederik, the Sámi herder. We shared his daily activities with the reindeer herd, and we learnt to ride a sledge. It was a lot of adrenaline and an unforgettable experience! Frederik also supplied us with a lot of interesting information about the Sámi life, and about the reindeer and their relationship with the environment.”

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KIRUNA: Sami Reindeer Experience - Meeting tame reindeer in the winter corral
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KIRUNA: Sami Reindeer Experience

2.Sami Reindeer Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 3 hours · from $348

From Kiruna, drive 20 km to Rávttas for a three-hour Sami reindeer experience with guides such as Nils. Feed tame reindeer, learn lassoing and Sami skiing, steer a short sled ride, then eat smoked and fried suovas with bread and coffee beside the fire. Warm clothing is provided, and vegetarian food is available on request.

“This was genuinely fantastic. The hosts were incredibly friendly and it was great learning about Sami culture. The food provided was very nice. Directly interacting with the reindeer was amazing. We got to feed them, walk with them, and go on a sled. Warm clothing is provided which is a great plus for tourists from warmer climates. I highly recommend this activity.”

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Kiruna: Reindeer Herder Tour with Sami Dinner and Transfers

3.Reindeer Herder Tour with Sami Dinner and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 7 hours · from $268

Travel 75 minutes from Kiruna to a reindeer farm, then spend four hours riding a sled, feeding the herd, and learning about Sámi life. Your English-speaking guide provides winter clothing, warm shoes, transfers, and a dinner of reindeer meat in a lávvu. The small group is limited to eight people.

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Aurora Hunting with Reindeer Caravan - Riding the reindeer caravan in the dark
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Aurora Hunting with Reindeer Caravan

4.Aurora Hunting with Reindeer Caravan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $321

Leave Kiruna with Sámi reindeer herders Beatrix and Fredrik, feed the animals, and ride a reindeer sled through the snowy wilderness. Warm clothing, return transport, and dinner by the fire are included. The northern lights are possible, not guaranteed, and the small group is limited to eight people.

“Amazing experience. Beatrice and Fredrick were amazing hosts. We fed the animals in the coral, went on a see tour. And finished the day with an very tasty reindeer meat dinner in their traditional tepee. They also arranged vegetarian options when asked for. Highly recommend”

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Arctic Adventure with Reindeer and Northern Lights Hunt 18:30 pm - What happens at Övre-Soppero
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Arctic Adventure with Reindeer and Northern Lights Hunt 18:30 pm

5.Arctic Adventure with Reindeer and Northern Lights Hunt 18:30 pm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $250

Leave Kiruna at 6:30 pm for Övre-Soppero, where you feed reindeer, hear about Sámi life, and spend time outside under the polar night. The five-hour trip includes pickup, a small group of up to eight, and an Aurora search along the route. Guides have included Lili, Patia, Nils, Juampi, Joel, and Nils-Tomas.

“First off, Paradise Lapland is amazing, reliable, communicative, and responsible. Absolute #1. Having transportation (pickup and dropoff by our hotel) available made the tour super convenient as some tours may last later into the night and finding a way back via public transporRead more”

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Visit the Sami and Reindeer in a Day Trip from Abisko - Feeding reindeer with Arctic moss
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Visit the Sami and Reindeer in a Day Trip from Abisko

6.Visit the Sami and Reindeer in a Day Trip from Abisko

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $169Best value

Travel from Abisko or Björkliden to Nutti Sámi Siida in Jukkasjärvi for a close look at Sami buildings, daily life, and reindeer care. Feed the animals with Arctic moss, join an optional 12:15 p.m. guided tour, and warm up in Café Sápmi. Transport and admission are included, but lunch and warm clothing are not.

“It was a bit boring and freezing cold. The price was high. Maybe they could offer a simple lunch including their price.”

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