E-Fatbike Safari & Reindeer Herder’s Day with Lunch in Levi

Pedal through snowy wilderness, meet the reindeer among forest trees and finish with lunch beside the kota fire. This tour from Levi combines a guided 10-15 km electric fatbike ride on private winter trails in the Kätkä fell area with a visit to the Secret Reindeer Forest. Feed the herd alongside its herder, hear about life with the animals and enjoy soup with rieska flatbread, grilled reindeer sausage and Finnish pancakes. Warm winter clothing is included, and the tour welcomes riders aged 16 and above.

Part 1: E-Fatbike Ride Through Kätkä Fell on Private Winter Trails

The tour begins with pickup from Levi and a short transfer to the starting point. After bike fitting, helmet and a safety briefing, the group sets off on private winter trails through the Kätkä fell wilderness. The 10-15 km route crosses frozen marshes, open bog and quiet woodland roads. No other riders on these trails. The pace is adapted to the group. Wildlife sightings - reindeer, hares, snow grouse - are possible along the way.

Part 2: Reindeer Herder’s Day in the Secret Reindeer Forest

After the bike ride, the group arrives at the Secret Reindeer Forest - a privately owned old pine and birch forest where the reindeer herd roams freely. No other visitors are in the area during the visit. The reindeer approach the group anticipating food. The herder leads the group through several feeding spots, talking throughout about the animals, the yearly cycle of herding work and what this forest means to the family.

Reindeer are semi-wild animals. Remain calm and follow the herder’s instructions at all times.

Traditional Lappish Kota Hut Lunch by the Open Fire

The kota is pre-heated and ready on arrival. Our kota chef serves a traditional Lappish kota meal by the open fire: the meal starts with our kota chef’s legendary soup with rieska flatbread. Then reindeer sausage grilled over the fire - vegetarian, vegan or chicken alternatives available on request. Then thin Finnish pancakes with arctic berry jam and whipped cream. Coffee brewed in a pot over the fire, berry juice, herbal tea. The herder keeps talking while the food cooks.

Lasso Practice and Reindeer Herder’s Diploma

Before the return, guests try lasso throwing - a practical skill still used in real reindeer herding, harder than it looks. Each guest receives a personal diploma of reindeer herder’s assistant.

Ride Safely with Comfort and Power - New 2025 Helkama FE12 Electric Fatbike

You ride a new 2025 Helkama FE12 electric fatbike - Finnish-made for Arctic terrain, equipped with a 708Wh battery. Our electric fatbikes are not available as standalone rental - they are used exclusively in guided tours, which means every bike is used under supervision, properly maintained and in consistently better condition than rental fleets at other operators in the area. The wide tires and powerful motor handle uneven ground, snow, mud and gentle climbs with ease, so the focus stays on the landscape and the ride rather than the effort.

Who this is for

• Adults aged 16+ who want to combine active winter riding with a full cultural reindeer experience

• Those who want the most complete Herder’s Day - bike ride, wilderness, herd, full kota meal and diploma

• Riders who want access to private winter trails away from public snowmobile and ski routes

• Guests looking for a half-day winter experience that covers serious ground and ends with a proper meal

Private option

Available as a fully private winter experience - the bike ride, the Secret Reindeer Forest and the kota meal arranged exclusively for your group. Contact us to arrange.