Northern Lights Reindeer Feeding Experience from Kiruna
Step out onto the Arctic landscapes of Swedish Lapland in the evening and learn about Sámi culture on a Northern Lights reindeer feeding experience from Kiruna!
Practical information
Embark on a mixed adventure in the stunning landscapes of Swedish Lapland and search for the most spectacular light show on earth as you feed some of the Arctic's most iconic animals on this 5-hour Northern Lights reindeer feeding experience from Kiruna! Enjoy:
- An experience for adventurers aged 12 and up
- Making different stops to go Aurora hunting
- Learning about reindeer herding and Sámi culture around a fire
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 5.5 hours on this activity:
- Pick-up at your chosen meeting point 10 minutes before departure
- Equipment distribution
- 18:30 - Departure toward Övre Soppero
- Make a few stops to search for the Northern Lights
- Arrival at Övre Soppero
- Introduction to your expert Sámi guide
- Meet the reindeer
- Feed the reindeer by hand
- Learn about reindeer herding and Sámi culture around a fire in a traditional Sámi hut
- Enjoy a warm drink and a sweet snack
- Return to Kiruna
- More stops to search for the Northern Lights
- Equipment return
- Drop-off at your accommodations and end of the activity
Activity requirements
Please be ready to be picked up at least 10 minutes before your departure time as indicated in the itinerary.
Being in basic good physical condition is required to take part in this activity. You must be able to walk in the snow and get onto the sled.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
Your instructor offers a transportation service from the following locations around Kiruna. If you wish to use it, please clarify where you'd like to be picked up when booking, and contact your instructor to set up a specific pick-up time.
- Aurora River Camp Poikkijärvi
- Best Western Hotel Arctic Eden
- Camp Alta Kiruna
- Camp Ripan
- Elite Hotel Frost
- Frost Longstay Egnahemsvägen
- Hotel E10 i Kiruna
- ICEHOTEL
- Kiruna Airport
- Kiruna City Room B&B
- Kiruna City Studios
- Kiruna Train Station
- Máttaráhkká Northern Light Lodge
- NORTH POW Camp
- Reindeer Lodge
- RIBO Apartment Aurora
- Samegården
- Scandic Kiruna
- STF Hotell & Vandrarhem Kiruna
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity depend on weather conditions. Due to unforeseen meteorological occurrences, your itinerary might be shorter or take a different path than usual for your safety.
Since the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.
Included
- Transportation service between Kiruna and Övre Soppero
- Expert instructor
- Authentic Sámi reindeer herder
- Warm winter gear
- Boots
- Gloves
- Warm drink and snack in a Sámi hut
Excluded
- Full meal
- Personal expenses
Do not forget to bring
- Warm winter clothing (Thermal layers, wind and waterproof outerwear)
- Snow boots or comfortable winter shoes
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Bottle of water
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About the activity
Discover the Arctic night and explore the incredible landscapes of Swedish Lapland as you search for the most spectacular light show on earth on your way to meet some adorable local animals on this Northern Lights reindeer feeding experience from Kiruna! Reindeer herding has been a tradition for the Sámi people for generations. The Sámi people are Europe's only indigenous group, and reindeer have helped them survive in the extreme weather of the Arctic, forming a deep and ancient bond that lasts until today. Modern Sámi people keep the tradition alive, and some share it with willing visitors.
On the day of your Northern Lights reindeer feeding experience from Kiruna, you'll be picked up by your North Pow instructor in one of the listed locations (please check special terms and specify which one when booking). They'll give you a friendly welcome into their minibus and distribute the warm clothing, gloves, and hat so you can be fully prepared for the Swedish Lapland cold. Then, it's time to start driving toward Övre Soppero, where the reindeer are!
On the way, you'll make a few stops at the best aurora viewing places, which your expert instructor knows by heart. You'll keep driving until you reach the Reindeer enclosure, where you'll meet the expert Sámi herder who will guide you throughout the experience. You'll meet the reindeer and feed them by hand, a unique and unforgettable experience! Next, it's time to warm up, so you'll head to an authentic Sámi tent and enjoy a hot drink with a sweet snack by the fire, as the expert Sámi guide tells you wonderful stories about Sámi culture, reindeer herding, the Northern Lights, and the region. Finally, you'll return to Kiruna and make a few more stops to search for the Northern Lights to finish the evening on a high note.
Keep in mind that the weather in Swedish Lapland is Arctic, so temperatures can range between 5 and -30 degrees Celsius. This means that, even though your instructor will lend you some winter clothing, you should come prepared with a first layer of wool or thermal clothing, then a middle layer of fleece or more wool, and an outer layer with a windproof and waterproof jacket and pants. You should also bring your own hat, gloves, scarf, and anything else you might need (medication, water, snacks, etc.) to spend an amazing moment on this 5-hour Northern Lights reindeer feeding experience from Kiruna.
Take your chance to experience Swedish Lapland's landscapes, culture, and wildlife all in one night. Book your Northern Lights reindeer feeding experience from Kiruna!