Sweden · REINDEER AND SAMI EXPERIENCES
Reindeer herding is a working life, not a display, and the good visits say so. These 15 experiences cover feeding the herd, sled rides, lasso practice and coffee in a lavvu, with prices, durations and how far out of Kiruna or Luleå each sits.
Pair a Sami-inspired reindeer BBQ with a guided northern lights chase from Kiruna, including transport, warm drinks, and photo help.
“We went to some remote places to get a view. The guide was great. Unfortunately the lights did present themselves until after the tour was complete. These BBQ was delicious.”
Spend a day with Sámi reindeer herders near Kiruna, feeding reindeer, sledding, enjoying lunch, and learning about life in Sápmi.
“What an adventure with nature and wildlife. Guide was authentic very friendly and informative. Felt like we were part of their world…”
Feed reindeer, steer a sled, learn Sami traditions, and eat suovas at a family farm near Kiruna during this three-hour winter tour.
“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.”
See Jukkasjärvi, feed reindeer at a Sámi camp, and explore the changing Icehotel on a four-hour Kiruna tour.
“Visite très intéressante. Nous avons adoré l’ice hôtel et ses sculptures incroyables. Mention spéciale à notre guide d’origine barcelonaise, très sympathique”
Meet, feed, and gently pet reindeer near Luleå, then warm up by a fire with Sámi stories, a hot drink, and smoked reindeer.
“Un endroit magnifique, un moment agréable, hors du temps avec les rennes. hôte très prévenant, prend le temps d'expliquer et de nous parler des rennes et de sa culture”
Meet reindeer, ride a sleigh, enjoy Sami food, and cross snowy Jukkasjärvi by snowmobile on this intimate Kiruna tour.
“Wunderschönes Naturerlebnis, netter Guide, der viel erklärt hat und direkter Kontakt mit den Rentieren”
Meet reindeer near Luleå, learn about Sámi culture, and warm up with lingonberry juice in a fire-heated lávvu.
“Ce fut bien mais on n'a pas reçu un morceau de rennes fumés comme indiqué sur le site.”
Meet reindeer and learn about Sami culture on this Abisko day trip, with museum access, optional guiding, transport, and practical tips.
“It was a bit boring and freezing cold. The price was high. Maybe they could offer a simple lunch including their price.”
Meet reindeer near Luleå, try Sámi lasso throwing, and share a warm local meal while hearing Arctic stories by the fire.
“Guida molto gentile e simpatica, ero l'unico turista e al rientro mi ha fatto fare un giro panoramico, passando per ice road, sulla suprficie del mare ghiacciato e sosta a Chiurch town, Patrimonio dell’Umanità. bella esperienza.”
Ride a sleigh through snowy Kiruna, feed reindeer, hear Sámi stories, and warm up with lingonberry drink on this gentle Arctic outing.
“Whole trip was so good! We had a chance to watach beautiful winter landscapes from a sleigh, spend around 1 hour with reindeers and hear lots od stories from our guide. Totally worth it!”
Meet reindeer, learn Sámi traditions, warm up in a lavvu, and search for Northern Lights near Luleå for $165.
“De ervaring van het bekijken van rendieren in het donker was niet erg speciaal. De dieren waren schuw en hadden de buik al vol. Daarnaaat was het erg donker op de locatie en was het maken van foto's niet echt goed mogelijk. De dame in kwestie wist het verhaal wel goed te vertellen en daarmee krijg je wel een goed inzicht in de historie en cultuur van de Sami. Ik geef vier sterren voor het enthousiasme van de dame. Maar de prijs voor deze excursie is wat mij betreft aan de te hoge kant.”
Feed reindeer, hear Sámi stories, and ride through Arctic Sweden on this five-hour cultural tour from Kiruna to Övre-Soppero.
“Excellente activité. Je recommande fortement à tous ceux qui sont ouverts à la découverte culturelle. Nous avons exploré un univers totalement inconnu. Nous avons préparé la nourriture et donné à manger aux rennes. Trop drôle et trop mignon. Nous avons adoré découvrir la culture Samie, son histoire et ses traditions. Un moment unique et une rencontre humaine qui restera gravée. Encore merci !!!”
Follow the Vindelälven River through Sámi history, chapels, reindeer country, campfire coffee, and Ammarnäs for a memorable day in Lapland.
Ride a reindeer sled through snowy Kiruna, visit a Sámi village, feed reindeer, and enjoy suovas lunch by a fire in a lávvu.
Meet reindeer, learn about Sámi culture, and warm up with grilled sausages on a small-group safari in Swedish Lapland.
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