Northern Lights 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!