Witness the breathtaking Northern Lights in a unique way on this immersive evening reindeer farm visit in Ivalo!
Ivalo is a small town in northern Finland, located in the municipality of Inari within Finnish Lapland. It sits along the Ivalo River and is known as a gateway to the Arctic wilderness. Ivalo is one of the best places to spot the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland due to its location in the Auroral Oval, minimal light pollution, and long, dark winter nights.
The adventure begins at the starting point in Ivalo (pick-up is also included from listed locations, please specify when booking). After being greeted by your friendly, local guide, you'll travel to the reindeer fence in the dark Arctic forest. Then, your reindeer farm visit in Ivalo begins! You'll meet the majestic reindeer and learn about the importance of reindeer herding in Lappish culture. The knowledgeable guide will share insights about their yearly cycle and the life of a reindeer herder.
During your reindeer experience in Ivalo, you'll learn about Sami culture, the Indigenous group in Scandinavia, and try your hand at "suopunki" throwing - the traditional lasso technique used to catch reindeer. In the middle of the Arctic wilderness away from light pollution, the polar night sky will come alive with bright stars and, if you're lucky, the magical Northern Lights phenomenon! You'll have time to admire the dancing colours of the Aurora Borealis and capture some memorable photos. Afterwards, a traditional meal of creamy reindeer meat soup or vegan wild mushroom soup (please specify your preference when booking), cold water, and homemade warm berry juice will be served inside a cosy tent. At the end of the experience, you'll be driven back to your original starting point in Ivalo.
This Northern Lights reindeer visit in Ivalo offers the perfect combination of authentic Arctic lifestyle, delicious food, and the mystical night sky!
Book your activity
Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Ivalo and visit a reindeer farm beneath the Northern Lights.
- Arrive at the starting point in Ivalo (or pick-up from listed locations, please specify when booking)
- Meet the guide and travel to the reindeer fence
- The reindeer farm visit begins!
- Meet the reindeer
- Admire the Northern Lights
- Enjoy meal and drinks inside a tent
- Return drive to the original starting point in Ivalo
Warm clothing and equipment are required to participate in the activity. It is possible to rent clothes for an additional €25 fee per person for the duration of the activity. Please contact your instructor directly after booking to arrange.
Please be advised that as the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence can never be guaranteed.
Pick-up is included from the following locations in Ivalo. Please specify your location when booking:
- Aurora Village Ivalo
- Holiday Club Saariselka
- Hotel Ivalo
- Hotel Kultahippu
- Hotelli Ivalo
- Ivalo Airport
- Kultahippu Hotel
- Wilderness Hotel Inari
Transfers from destinations in Saariselkä or Inari can be arranged for an additional fee of €45 per person. Please contact your instructor in advance to arrange.
- Guide
- Transfers
- Meal
- Hot drinks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Woollen socks
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf