Itinerary
Here in the heart of Swedish Lapland can you find the activities you are looking for. You can become a reindeer herder for a day. You get to accompany the Sámi reindeer herder during his everyday life as he feeds his reindeer herd and looks after them. You can go reindeer sledding, pulled by the reindeer in the wonderful winter landscape far north of the Arctic Circle. * (You can go reindeer sledding alone or with a guide. The trail is one kilometer long.)
One hour fifteen minutes after you have left the urban life behind you, you will find yourself in a completely different environment where the reindeer is in the center.
This is a region where humans are few and the animals reign.
Your stay may be memorable, restful and at the same time refreshing for body and soul. Something to take with you into the future.
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Traveler pickup is offered
WE DO NOT PICK UP AT INDIVIDUAL HOTELS OR LOCATIONS! We ONLY pick you up from the SELECTED pick up point on your booking. Be ready for pickup at 8.20 AM in your hotel in Kiruna or in Tourist information Kiruna Swedish Lapland in the foyer or at the exit of the hotel. We pick up between 8.20-8.40 AM depending on which hotel you are at. Pick-up at the Icehotel and Camp Alta about 8.50 AM. We call if there's anything. Keep your phone switched on, take it easy, we're coming. Best regards / Go to Lapland AB
Ports
08:30 AM
7 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : IslandExplorer1234
We rearranged our trip to Kiruna to make sure we could go on this excursion since it is only offered on Mondays. We were so grateful we did. Frederik provided us a day I will always remember and treasure. Words cannot describe the experience. I loved every minute and wished I could relive it over and over. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : E663MElenab
I got this tour as a present and booked it back in January. Unfortunately the organiser cancelled it at 9pm the night before. The cancellation over tripadvisor didn't provide a reason why I wrote an email to them directly. To which I got a prompt reply (fast communication-the only plus) that they overbooked the tour because their booking system doesn't sync with third party bookings. Doubtful if this is a valid excuse, as organizer one should probably know about all the bookings earlier than the night before. We had travelled the entire day to get to Kiruna just for this tour and had hotel bookings so it feels really disrespectful to cancel so late. If this happens once- fine but as other reviews state wasn't this the first time it happened. And then it's maybe time to think of a solution as organizer to not take your clients for granted.
Moral of the story, book on their original website if you don't want to get kicked off at the last minute.
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Posted On : 2024-03-24
Posted By : Fionna_P
I expected to see probably up to 20 Reindeer. I couldn’t believe it when I saw how many there were. Excellent value for money. Got to feed heaps of them and got to drive my own reindeer on a sled. The most wonderful day and Frederick was the most amazing Sami host.
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Posted On : 2024-02-26
Posted By : Yu_Z
These reindeers like to run, reindeer sled is wonderful! Although the circle is big, we would like to have longer distance sled since it’s really fun!
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Posted On : 2024-02-26
Posted By : shweta n
It's 1.am and I just came to check on the clothing requirement for this trip...and it says CANCELLED.
I checked my email- and no updates as to this was canceled and nay reason given.
I paid 90 dollars to get here today from Abisko today to make it to this reindeer trip and u just cancel just cause ???????
This is terrible.....I have traveled to 10 counties so far and I have never experienced anything like it in TripAdvisor app.
TripAdvisor really need to straighten up these people because they just don't care.
I have another roommate from Australia and she came to kiruna just for this and after she leaves for abisko. Now for her 4 days trip...one day is wasted.
Shame on u guys.
It's 1 am and I have my alam and bus schedule in check to make it to my meeting point outside of icehotel.
U guys didn't even bother to let me know that u had canceled this trip....no need to give us the notice....where we had paid a hefty amount for this????
Refund doest bring back loss time.
I also cannot book another time as it shows it's sold out until march...may that's why u guys don't value canceling it because couple.of us don't hurt your business.
No ethics...no.morals... Shame Shame Shame on u people.
TripAdvisor read the cancelation items in the reviews and TAKE ACTION.
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Posted On : 2024-02-06
Posted By : Mary_S
Incredible experience!!! Would recommend this to anyone - we were able to help feed the reindeer, go on a sleigh ride, try reindeer meat and learn all about Sami culture.
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Posted On : 2024-01-18
Posted By : Fredrik_G
Absolutely fantastic experience with a full day of reindeers!
Had the pleasure of meeting the Sami Fredrik who could tell us all about the Sami reindeer herding lifestyle and history and we got to feed the reindeers, go sledding and eat reindeer meat in a tipi!
Fantastic day!
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Posted On : 2024-01-14
Posted By : KRISITNA_C
Picked up on time, smooth transfer. Full day with Sami, perfectly organized, feeding the reindeers, sledding, lunch in tent with campfire. Lunch that wS prepared wS with reindeer meet which was delicious. Unforgettable experience overall! I would recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-01-14
Posted By : B6682LBnicolad
Despite contacting the company the week before our trip to check all was ok and being assured it was the company still took our funds from our account and shortly after emailed to say they had cancelled the tour. The lovely people at Arctic Eden Hotel in Kiruna called to ask what was wrong but no reason given. I emailed and explained I had a very disappointed young daughter and could they give any reason for the cancellation. They did not even respond and at no point gave an apology. As they cancelled so close to the date of the trip we could not book anything else at such short notice, meaning arriving in Kiruna a day earlier was a waste of time and money. Very sad when we were so excited by this.
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Posted On : 2024-01-02
Posted By : Anastasia_K
Very relaxed and enjoyable experience! The guides are very professional and tell a lot about the Sami culture. They keep you entertained, warm and fed.
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Posted On : 2023-12-12
