Learn about the rich cultural heritage of the Sami people and interact with adorable reindeer on this family-friendly excursion from Kilpisjärvi in Enontekiö!
Learn about the rich cultural heritage of the Sami people and interact with adorable reindeer on this family-friendly excursion from Kilpisjärvi in Enontekiö! Welcoming adventurers ages 10 and up.
The Sami, the indigenous peoples of northern Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the Kola Peninsula in Russia, have distinctive traditions, culture, language, and way of life that date back centuries. Reindeer herding is deeply embedded in Sami culture, and it plays a crucial role in their traditional livelihood. This distinctive excursion invites participants to gain a greater understanding of the experience and history of the Sami people.
Your adventure begins at one of the listed meeting points in Kilpisjärvi (please specify when booking), where you will board the scenic transfer to the reindeer farm. Upon your arrival, you and your group (a maximum number of 20 people) will be greeted by your Sami guide and reindeer herder. With your winter overcoats on, you'll meet and feed the adorable reindeer, get your cameras ready! Then, you'll be treated to a hot drink and delicious pastry around a cosy fire while your guide shares fascinating insights into the Sami culture and yearly cycles of reindeer herding, as well as customs and traditional clothing. At the end of the experience, you'll return to the original departure point in Kilpisjärvi with lifelong memories of your special day in Finnish Lapland.
Don't miss this unique Sami culture and reindeer experience from Kilpisjärvi in Enontekiö. Book your next adventure in Finland today!
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Practical information
Pick-up is offered from the following locations in Kilpisjärvi, please specify when booking:
- Santa's Hotel Rakka reception
- Tundrea reception
- Cahkal Hotel reception
- Majatalo Haltinmaa reception
- Saivaara Mokit
- Kilpisjarven Retkeilykeskus
- Kilpishalli
- Arctic Polar reception
- TUNTURIMAJAT reception
- Lapland Hotels reception
- Saananmaja
* If you are arriving to the meeting point from Norway, please be advised that there is a one-hour difference. Therefore, you will need to begin one hour in advance, as Norway and Finland have one-hour time difference.
- Please arrive at the meeting point in Kilpisjärvi 15 minutes before the departure time
- Transfer to the reindeer farm
- Meet your experienced guide
- Put on your winter overcoat
- The adventure begins!
- Meet and feed the reindeer
- Hot drinks and pastries by a fire
- Learn about Sami culture and reindeer herding
- Return to the original departure point in Kilpisjärvi
Please be advised that a minimum of 4 participants is required in order to run this activity.
- Guide
- Transfers from listed locations
- Overcoat
- Hot drink
- Pastry
- Transfers from unlisted locations
- Warm layers of clothing
- Boots
- Wool socks
- Hat
- Scarf
- Gloves or mittens
- Snacks
- Drinks