Ráidu
Encounter with reindeer
The best way to see Lapland is behind a reindeer
Kate Johnson, The Times, 2012
Come and experience traditional Sámi lifestyle and the art of reindeer sledding with our dedicated guides in Jukkasjärvi. Help train, feed and race reindeer while learning about the importance these beautiful animals have to the Sámi way of life.
To get out to our herd, we go through the winter forests with snowmobiles and sledges. Once in place, you get to try racing a reindeer sleigh on a 200 meter long track, a traditional sport up here. After the tour, we gather in our lávvu tent, to warm up and taste traditional Sámi food. While your guide is preparing the lunch there is lots of time for interesting conversations and questions about the local lifestyle. The tour ends with a shorter snowmobile transfer back.
Highlights
- Ride through a snow-covered forest in a snowmobile sled
- Meet and feed reindeer
- To learn about Sámi culture and reindeer husbandry, climate change etc.
- Compete with a reindeer sleigh on a short track
- Taste a traditional Sámi meal by the fire
Good to know
- Suitable and warm outerwear is included, your warmest thermal underwear is recommended.
- Min 2 people, max 16.
- The guests must decide for themselves whether they can handle the various steps and are obliged to follow the safety instructions from the guide. The tour will be adapted to the prevailing weather conditions.
- We are certified by Nature's Best Sweden and Sápmi Experience, but also Kiruna Lapland's own certification Sustainable Arctic Destination.
Facts
- Duration 4 hours
- Fits all, from 3 years.
- Including transfer, winter clothes, meal, coffee, driving a reindeer sled
- Available daily, 20 Nov 2024 - 14 Apr 2025