Traditional reindeer ride 4 km
Experience highlight
Traditional reindeer ride through an old, snow-covered forest with reindeer herder is an unforgettable experience. / Rentoudu rauhallisesti etenevien porojen kyydistä lumen narskuessa reen jalasten alla.
Experience overview
Location: Saariselkä
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
November to April
Departure: 09:30, 09:40, & 11:30
Minimum age: All ages
Guided languages: English
Difficulty: Easy
Operated by our trusted local partner
Traditional reindeer ride through an old, snow-covered forest with reindeer herder is an unforgettable experience. After the ride, we sit down in a warm Lappish tepee to drink coffee or tea and listen to stories about reindeer herding by a man who has spent his whole life with reindeer's. After the information and pictures, we head back to Ylläsjärvi by transfer.
Tätä ekologisempaa kulkupeliä saa etsiä. Rentoudu rauhallisesti etenevien porojen kyydistä lumen narskuessa reen jalasten alla. Tämän unohtumattoman elämyksen aikana ei ole kiire mihinkään. Neljän kilometrin mittaisen taipaleen jälkeen istahdamme poroisännän kanssa alas kuuman juoman ääreen ja kuulemme tarinoita hänen mielenkiintoisesta elämästään tämän perinteikkään elinkeinon, tai paremminkin elämäntyylin parissa. Aikaa jää vielä kuviin ennen autokyytiä takaisin Ylläsjärvelle.
What is included
- Transfers, winter clothing, reindeer ride of 4 km, 2 persons per sleigh, hot drink and cookies, guiding.
What is not included
No specific exclusions are listed for this experience. Please contact us before booking if you have any questions or special requirements.
Please note
Operated in Ylläs during winter season February-March. (weather permitting). Minimum number of participants required for each safari is 2 full paying adults.
Transfers from/to holiday accommodations located in Ylläs area are included within max. 15 km distance from the safari house based in Ylläsjärvi. Winter clothing include thermal overall, winter boots, woollen socks, woollen scarf, beanie and gloves.
Meeting time for our safaris is always before the starting time of the safari. You will receive your meeting time and point upon confirmation. Safari starts when the group is clothed and ready to go. Missed meeting time and point will result on missed safari which will not be refunded.
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Järjestetään Ylläksellä talvikuukausina helmi-maaliskuussa, mikäli sille on ilmoittautunut vähintään kaksi aikuista.
Kuljetukset majoituksesta kuuluvat aktiviteetin hintaan mikäli majoituksesi sijaitsee 15 km:n säteellä Safartican Ylläksen toimistosta (Hotellintie 6). Lämpimällä varustuksella tarkoitetaan talvihaalaria, saappaita, villasukkia, hanskoja, kaulahuivia ja pipoa.
Tapaamisaika ja -paikka vahvistetaan varauksen vahvistamisen yhteydessä. Kunnioitattehan muita asiakkaita olemalla ajoissa tapaamispaikalla. Myöhästyminen aiheuttaa aktiviteetin menettämisen, jolloin maksua ei palauteta.
Where is the meeting point
The meeting point is in Saariselkä.
Meeting place: Safartica Ylläs Office at Hotel Ylläsrinne (Hotellintie 6, 95980 Ylläsjärvi) 15 minutes before safari starting time.
Can I be picked up from my accommodation
Pickup is included in the tour price from the standard pickup locations listed below.
Any extra charge or meeting-point arrangement is stated in the pickup-location name when this information is available.
Pick up List Location
- Hotel Ylläsrinne reception
- In front of Lapland Hotels Saaga
- Made Basecamp
- Miilu Resort
- North Wind Lapland Office
- Ylläsrinne guests
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