Ivalo: A Day in the Life of Reindeer Herders
Overview
Spend a day as a real reindeer herder and explore the wilderness by experiencing Finnish winter fishing methods. Join us to feed the large reindeer herd in their natural habitat.
We'll take you into the forest seated in a snowmobile sleigh to feed a large herd of reindeer in their natural habitat. After this, you'll have the chance to try traditional winter fishing methods, such as fishing with nets under the ice and ice fishing!
We'll enjoy a homemade lunch in a traditional Sámi hut. The lunch includes creamy reindeer soup or a vegan wild mushroom soup, served with cold water and homemade hot berry juice.
What's Included
- Lunch Creamy reindeer meat soup or vegan wild mushroom soup, served with fresh cold water and homemade hot berry juice.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
- Thermal safari suit and warm shoes for additional fee €25 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up from Saariselkä or Inari area for additional fee €45 per person
What To Expect
Experience the work of a reindeer herder and Finnish winter fishing on the same day!
Your day starts early in the morning. We’ll pick you up from Ivalo, such as from your hotel, and drive by car to the starting point of the activity. From there, we continue by snowmobile to the reindeer herd, where you’ll have the chance to take part in feeding the reindeer. After feeding, we head to a nearby lake where you can try traditional fishing methods. This activity includes lunch in the traditional Sámi hut in the wilderness.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Is bait provided?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-485868P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Yes. Whatever the fishing calls for: live bait, frozen bait, cut bait, or chum, our Charter Captains will have plentiful supplies on hand. The same thing goes for artificial bait such as lures, flies, or plugs.
Jul 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Creamy reindeer meat soup or vegan wild mushroom soup, served with fresh cold water and homemade hot berry juice.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Guide.
- Thermal safari suit and warm shoes for additional fee €25 per person.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ivalo: A Day in the Life of Reindeer Herders is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ivalo: A Day in the Life of Reindeer Herders will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchCreamy reindeer meat soup or vegan wild mushroom soup, served with fresh cold water and homemade hot berry juice.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
- Thermal safari suit and warm shoes for additional fee €25 per person
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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