Reindeer Sleigh Ride from Levi

Discover a traditional way to travel around the snowy, Arctic landscapes of Finnish Lapland with this reindeer sleigh ride from Levi! Reindeer sledding has been a practical and unique way of transportation in the Arctic for thousands of years. The practice is deeply related to the Sámi indigenous people, who have formed bonds with and herded reindeer to survive in the Arctic regions of Scandinavia for generations. Levi, located in western Finnish Lapland, is well known for its ski resort, but it is also the perfect place to experience winter activities such as snowshoeing, snowmobiling, Northern Lights chases, and, of course, reindeer sledding.

On the day of your reindeer sleigh ride from Levi, you'll have the option to be picked up in certain spots around the village or you'll need to arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before the starting time of the experience. At the Safartica headquarters, you'll meet your expert instructor, who will give you a thorough safety briefing and distribute the high-quality equipment you'll use throughout the day, which will include a thermal suit, snow boots, gloves, a scarf, woollen socks, and a beanie. You'll have some time to gear up, and once you're ready, it's time to go!

You will head over to the reindeer farm and meet the reindeer herders who take care of and train these incredible animals year-round. They'll prepare the sleigh, and once everything is ready, you'll hop on and set off! You'll ride around 1.5 kilometres of snowy, Arctic Finnish Lapland landscapes, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and listening for animal sounds that characterise the region. When you get back to the farm, you'll get to spend a wonderful moment feeding the reindeer, and even testing your skills as you try to lasso a wooden reindeer. After warming up with some hot drinks and biscuits, it's time to return to the original meeting point for the end of the experience.

Keep in mind that, although your instructor will provide you with good-quality winter equipment, you should also come prepared with thermal layers and a windproof and waterproof jacket to wear under the suit if it's very cold outside. You should also bring a hat, a scarf, warm winter shoes, a hat, and anything else you might need (medication, extra snacks) to spend 2 hours on this amazing reindeer sleigh ride from Levi!

Take your chance to get to know a deeply rooted Arctic tradition and spend quality time with some iconic, friendly, and well-trained reindeer. Book your reindeer sleigh ride from Levi today!