In Search of the Northern Lights – Reindeer Sleigh Ride Under the Arctic Sky

• Round-trip transportation from selected pick-up points
• Professional English-speaking reindeer guide
• Approx. 25-minute reindeer sleigh ride under the Arctic night sky
• Visit to the reindeer fence with the opportunity to meet the reindeer
• Warm drinks and local snacks by the fire in a traditional kota

• Winter overalls and thermal clothing
• Personal travel insurance
• Additional food and beverages beyond the included refreshments
• Private experience – unless separately arranged
• Guaranteed Northern Lights sighting – the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and visibility depends on weather and solar activity

The evening begins with included transfers from selected pick-up points in Rovaniemi to Taava Reindeer Farm. From the softly lit farmyard, the 1.5-kilometre reindeer sleigh ride leads into the dark forest, where there are no artificial lights along the trail.

The reindeer move through the snowy forest at their natural, calm pace. Reindeer hides keep guests warm in the sleigh while the sounds of the Arctic night become part of the experience: hooves clicking, sleigh runners moving over the snow and the quiet of the forest around you. On a clear night, the moon and stars may be visible above the trees — and sometimes the Northern Lights appear too.

After the ride, guests feed lichen to the driving reindeer. Whenever the situation allows and it can be done safely, guests can also take part in simple tasks such as helping our reindeer guides remove the harnesses.

Then it is time to warm up inside Taava’s cosy log kota. Guests leave their outdoor shoes at the door, put on slippers and settle around the open fire in the centre of the kota. Karjalanpiirakka, gingerbread cookies and warm glögi are served while there is time to sit, talk with our reindeer guides and enjoy the atmosphere.

The evening continues at the reindeer fence. Guests can meet and feed the reindeer, observe them up close and ask questions about their behaviour, care and life at Taava. Our reindeer guides share their knowledge and give guests time to learn more about the animals.

After the experience, the included transfer takes guests back to the selected drop-off points in Rovaniemi.

We Love Reindeer

Every reindeer is an individual. At Taava Reindeer Farm, working days are planned according to each animal’s age, needs and rhythm, with regular breaks and rest days.

On the forest trail, our reindeer guides trust the animals and know their characters well. The reindeer move calmly at their own pace, while our guides remain responsible for the safety and smooth running of the experience.

Taava’s reindeer are gentle, friendly and used to being around people. Guests have time to meet and feed them and learn more about their care and individual differences.

For us, We Love Reindeer means knowing the animals well, respecting what each one needs and helping our guests understand them better too.

• Northern Lights sightings cannot be guaranteed, as they depend on weather conditions and solar activity.
• Dress warmly for Arctic winter conditions. Thermal overalls are not included, so appropriate winter clothing is essential.
• The experience takes place outdoors and in natural winter conditions, and the programme may be adjusted when necessary due to weather, snow conditions or reindeer welfare.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult and should be dressed especially warmly for the sleigh ride.
• Please be ready at your designated pick-up point at the confirmed time. 
• Reindeer are living animals, and their welfare and safety always come first. The pace and exact duration of the sleigh ride may therefore vary slightly.

To stay comfortable during the Northern Lights reindeer sleigh ride in Rovaniemi, travellers should come prepared for Arctic winter conditions.

• Warm winter clothing – thermal base layers, insulated winter jacket and trousers
• Warm winter boots suitable for snow and freezing temperatures
• Hat, scarf or neck warmer, and insulated gloves or mittens
• Extra layers for children, as guests remain outdoors during the reindeer sleigh ride
• Camera or smartphone for photographing the reindeer, snowy Lapland scenery and, with some luck, the Northern Lights

We strongly recommend dressing in several warm layers, as thermal overalls are not included in the experience.

The In Search of the Northern Lights Reindeer Safari includes pick-up and return transfers from selected locations in Rovaniemi.

Guests are collected before the experience and brought to Taava Reindeer Farm. After the evening, the return transfer takes guests back to the selected drop-off points.

Pick-up locations and times are confirmed with the booking.

Taava Reindeer Farm is at Rautiosaari, about 20 minutes from Rovaniemi city centre. Because transfers are included in this experience, most guests are collected from a selected pick-up point in Rovaniemi rather than travelling to the farm independently.

Your meeting point and pick-up time are confirmed with your booking. See meeting points and transfer information on our Info page.