The 13 Best Reindeer Experiences near Kiruna

1.Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $309Our pick

Full-day Sami reindeer herder tour from Kiruna with pickup, hands-on feeding, reindeer sledding on a 1 km track, and lunch in a tipi.

“We had a fantastic time with Frederik, the Sámi herder. We shared his daily activities with the reindeer herd, and we learnt to ride a sledge. It was a lot of adrenaline and an unforgettable experience! Frederik also supplied us with a lot of interesting information about the Sámi life, and about the reindeer and their relationship with the environment.”

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2.Sami Reindeer Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 3 hours · from $348

Hand-feed tame reindeer near Kiruna, learn Sami lasso throws, ride your own reindeer sled, and warm up with suovas lunch and stories.

“This was genuinely fantastic. The hosts were incredibly friendly and it was great learning about Sami culture. The food provided was very nice. Directly interacting with the reindeer was amazing. We got to feed them, walk with them, and go on a sled. Warm clothing is provided which is a great plus for tourists from warmer climates. I highly recommend this activity.”

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4.Meet and Feed the Reindeer – Short Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 1 hour · from $110Best value

One hour in Luleå meeting reindeer up close, feeding by hand, then warming by the fire with stories and a smoked reindeer bite.

“Un endroit magnifique, un moment agréable, hors du temps avec les rennes. hôte très prévenant, prend le temps d'expliquer et de nous parler des rennes et de sa culture”

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6.Encounter with Reindeer Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · 1 hour · from $110

Meet Luleå reindeer up close, then relax in a warm Sami lavvu with lingonberry juice, in a small 1-hour group.

“The tour was great. We could feed the reindeer and get close to them. After that we were sitting around the fire drinking warm Lingonberry. it was very interesting to learn more about Sami culture and life. Thank you to Marita for a great experience and for willingly answering all my questions. I can recommend this tour. Tack så mycket.”

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9.Meet the Reindeer, Sámi Flavors & Stories by the Fire

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $253

Feed reindeer, toss a lasso, and enjoy Sámi meal and stories by the fire in a warm lavvu near Luleå.

“Guida molto gentile e simpatica, ero l'unico turista e al rientro mi ha fatto fare un giro panoramico, passando per ice road, sulla suprficie del mare ghiacciato e sosta a Chiurch town, Patrimonio dell’Umanità. bella esperienza.”

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10.Sleigh Ride with Reindeer Feeding & Warm Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $193

A 2-hour Kiruna sleigh ride pulled by a snowmobile, with reindeer feeding, warm lingonberry drinks, and cozy gear included.

“Really nicely organized activity! The crew was flexible and re-arranged the day schedule due to the really low temperature at the time we were participating. Our guide was engaging and active, thank you Sonny! The feeding part is respectful to the animals and the snowmobile ride was a blast! Another big plus is that this is a daytime activity.”

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11.Sami Culture, Reindeer, and Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $165

Luleå Sami culture and reindeer tour with a warm lavvu lingonberry drink, plus science and a chance at the Northern Lights. 2 hours.

“it was amazing! To learn about the culture, the animals, having a drink around the Fire. Unfortunately no northern lights, but still rally amazing!”

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12.Reindeer Feeding Tour and Sámi Culture with Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $154

Kiruna reindeer feeding in Övre-Soppero with a minibus, Sámi guide stories, and fika with lingonberry juice and cake. 5 hours.

“Excellente activité. Je recommande fortement à tous ceux qui sont ouverts à la découverte culturelle. Nous avons exploré un univers totalement inconnu. Nous avons préparé la nourriture et donné à manger aux rennes. Trop drôle et trop mignon. Nous avons adoré découvrir la culture Samie, son histoire et ses traditions. Un moment unique et une rencontre humaine qui restera gravée. Encore merci !!!”

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13.Reindeer Sled Ride in the Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $425

Kiruna Sami village reindeer sled ride with hands-on herders, a 4-5 km winter journey, and suovas lunch by the fire.

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