Private Meet the Reindeer like a local with a snowmobile sled, Levi

Why this reindeer experience stands out in Levi

• Reached by snowmobile sled through open bogs, forest and fells - 10 minutes on private and public land

• Small local family farm run by a multi-generational herder - not a tourist attraction

• Animal welfare first: no rides, no tricks, reindeer free-roaming in a large area

• Traditional Lappish kota meal by the open fire served by our own kota chef

• Warm winter clothing and helmet included - nothing to rent or arrange

This is a working reindeer farm run by a local family with long-standing herding traditions. The reindeer live freely for most of the year and are brought in during winter only for proper feeding and care. Animal welfare comes first: no reindeer are used for rides, they move freely across a large farm area. Groups are kept small - maximum 15 people, twice a day.

The journey starts with a 7-minute drive from Levi to the pickup point, then a 10-minute snowmobile sled ride through open bogs, forest and fells, partly on private land. On arrival at the reindeer corral, guests are immediately surrounded by the herd.

Our Signature Reindeer Therapy Program

The farm owner welcomes the group, introduces himself and his family, and leads guests through several feeding stations with hay and pellets. The reindeer come readily for the food. Some may allow themselves to be touched; most prefer to keep a little distance, as these are wild animals for most of the year, not pets. Throughout the visit, the owner talks about individual animals, the herder’s yearly calendar and the role of reindeer in Lappish life. Guests call this experience “reindeer therapy”: calm, unhurried and completely different from a standard tourist farm.

Traditional Lappish kota meal by the open fire

The kota is pre-heated and warmed in advance, ready for the guests. Our own kota chef serves a traditional Lappish kota meal.

After spending time with the reindeer, guests move into the warm kota. Reindeer skins cover the benches, and the fire is burning. Reindeer sausage, locally made and ecologically sourced, is grilled over the open fire. Then come thin Finnish pancakes with arctic berry jam and whipped cream. Coffee is brewed in a pot over the fire, with berry juice and herbal tea also served. While guests enjoy the meal, the host continues with more stories about the reindeer, the Arctic way of living and the questions that have come up during the visit.

Lasso and diploma

Lasso throwing outside the kota before the return. Each guest receives a personal diploma of reindeer herder’s assistant.

In case of no snow, transport is by car both ways. All food uses locally produced, high-quality ingredients.

Who this is for

• Families with children aged 10 and above (see children’s safety section)

• Couples and small groups seeking genuine contact with semi-wild reindeer

• Guests who want an authentic Lappish farm experience, not a staged tourist encounter

• Anyone looking for a calm, unhurried experience in the Arctic wilderness