Looking for a truly responsible, informative and fun experience with adorable reindeer? Then this activity is for you.

• Meet and hand feed friendly reindeer
• Learn about traditional Sami reindeer herding and reindeer racing

We are a Sami reindeer herding family located in the far north of Finnish Lapland in authentic Sami lands. We have a small herd of male reindeer living nearby our resort, that participate in traditional Sami reindeer racing.

This herd grazes in the wilderness with our larger herd during the summer months, but come fall, they find their way back to their fence by our resort. They come on their own, because they are used to having a nice meal served to them each day during the colder season. They are also accomplished racing reindeer and are hence more used to people than average reindeer.

 We will go inside the fence (if you wish so) where you can get really close to the individuals as you hand feed them their favourite treat, lichen. We never force our reindeer to engage with us, instead we let them come to us if they choose to… and having lichen in your hand, usually means they choose to!

Join us for a tour of Utsjoki village and learn more about the local culture and way of life. We will visit the Sami bridge (border bridge), where you not only get some great views of one if Europe’s largest salmon fishing rivers, but you also have the chance to stand with one foot in Norway and the other in Finland. You will have the chance to visit our local café Giisa and souvenir shop with handmade souvenirs, made by local artists. Perfect to warm up with a hot drink and try some local sweet treats. The tour will also take you to Utsjoki church and Kirkkotuvat, the church huts.

Take a deep dive into Sami culture on this half-day trip to the Siida Sami museum in Inari. During the day we will also admire the landscapes as they change from Arctic tundra to the Arctic boreal forests as we drive from Utsjoki to Inari. In Inari you will have ample time to explore the interactive and beautiful Siida Sami museum, enjoy lunch at the local restaurant and visit the Jäniskoski rapids.

Siida museum is your one stop guide to Sami culture and northern nature.

Part of Juutua river the Jäniskoski rapids are a sight of raging waters amongst the rocky river bend heading towards Lake Inari. A cable bridge takes you across the river to the rest stop on the other side. From the road the distance to Jäniskoski rapids is less than 1 kilometre and is unobstructed.

What’s included in this activity:

• Transportation and guide from Aurora Holidays Utsjoki to Inari and back.
• Tickets and lunch at Siida Sami museum
• A guided trip to Jäniskoski rapids (when conditions allow).

This day trip is a true bucket list experience.  After all,  you’ve traveled this far to reach us at Aurora Holidays in Northern Finland, why not experience the wonders of Northern Norway too!

Together with "Visit Bugøynes," we’ve put together an excursion to let you enjoy and explore the most memorable activities in Northern Norway and the Arctic Ocean.

Our destination is the picturesque village of Bugøynes (Pykeija), also known as “Little Finland”, on the coast of the Arctic Ocean in Norway.

The stunning nature of the arctic coast will take one’s breath away, as we drive through some unique landscapes and on coastal routes. We also stop to take in and photograph the scenery on the way and to enjoy a snack break. 

• Sightseeing in gorgeous Northern Norway
• King crab boat safari in the Arctic Ocean (weather permitting)
• Feast on King Crabs you pulled out of the Arctic Oceans an hour earlier!
• Explore the small fishing village of Bugøynes aka “Little Finland”
• If you're brave enough, take a polar plunge into the Arctic Ocean!

Want the absolute best odds at seeing the northern lights? These guided Northern Lights experiences are included in our holiday packages, but are also available as a one off activity to do in Utsjoki if you are visiting the area.

Our resort is located in one of the best places on earth to experience the northern lights. We have years of experience on predicting Aurora Borealis activity along with a vast knowledge of various viewing locations here in the far north of Finnish Lapland. This activity might take place around our resort or on the road with our minibus depending on where we predict we will be able to give you the best possible chances of seeing the Aurora Borealis each night.

These guided northern lights experience usually last anywhere between 1 to 3+ hours. Our main goal is to show you the northern lights. Some nights it takes longer than others as we are dealing with a natural phenomenon and Arctic weather. Not having a specific end time for the tour means, that, if the lights appear right at the end of the 3hr mark; we will stay longer for you to actually take in the northern lights. 

• Guided northern lights experience.
• Transportation (during the experience when neede).
• Snacks and warm drinks.
• Photos of you and the northern lights taken with our professional gear.
• Warm overalls if needed.

We will always schedule the Northern Lights experience based on weather conditions and aurora activity. Please make sure you give us your contact information so that we can easily reach you, to inform you about the pick up time and the plan for the evening.

After breakfast, we'll drive you back to the airport in Ivalo to start your voyage home. 

You'll never forget the stunning polar night scenery of Finnish Lapland, and the amazing Northern Lights,