Snowmobile mini expedition, 3 hours
Our best-selling ride: three hours further into Muotkatunturi, across vast frozen lakes and up to panoramic fells.
- 3 hours
- Easy, for everyone
From €175 / person
Sami Reindeer Herder Visit
An authentic Sámi reindeer herding experience in Finnish Lapland, with a local family and their herd, sharing generations of Arctic traditions.
From €180 / person
Highlights
- Dec–Apr · Every Monday (available other days upon request )
- 3 hours
- Departs 10:00
- Easy, for everyone
- Group 1–8
- An authentic Sámi reindeer herder.
- Feed & walk with the reindeers in their natural wilderness home (ethical)
- A culinary experience aroudn fire with a reindeer herder.
Leave the tourist crowds behind and discover the world of Sámi reindeer herding in the heart of Lapland’s Arctic wilderness. Meet a local herder whose family has lived alongside reindeer for generations, and experience a way of life deeply connected to nature and the changing seasons.
Spend time with the herd in their natural wilderness surroundings, help feed the reindeer and learn about their lives, behaviour and importance to Sámi culture. This is a personal encounter with a local herder, not a crowded reindeer farm visit.
Share local flavours and stories in a warm, relaxed atmosphere, with time to ask questions and discover what everyday life as a reindeer herder is really like.
An intimate reindeer experience near Inari, bringing you closer to the animals, the people and the living traditions of Finnish Lapland.
Part of your experience
Where we meet
At Muotkan Ruoktu, a few minutes before departure. Check in at the reception in the restaurant building, beside the car park; the tour starts at the restaurant door, and you can wait inside in the warm.
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From €180 / person
What our guests say
The guide was fantastic, we learned so much about Sami history and nature, and the 2-hour tour was amazing while respecting the environment. We crossed a frozen lake and hiked through forests. The mountains, like giants, surrounded us—it was breathtaking! We highly recommend it.
KiemFrance
On GetYourGuide in March 2026
The place is ideal for the activity, the duration is adequate, and the equipment is unbeatable.
Íñigo IbáñezSpain
On GetYourGuide in April 2026
Great and fun guide and a super experience riding a snowmobile through this beautiful landscape.
AnjaSwitzerland
On GetYourGuide in March 2026
Beautiful setting and top guide. We were a very small group, very pleasant (4 snowmobiles). We recommend it.
LoubatFrance
On GetYourGuide in February 2026
One of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights.
No midnight transfers, no city lights. At 69° north, on the edge of the Muotkatunturi wilderness and far from any town, the dark Arctic sky begins right at your cabin door. When the Northern Lights appear, simply step outside and look up. Here, your chances of seeing them are excellent!
A wilderness of dark sky
Every other clear night
We watch the sky for you
Traditional Sauna and Hot Nordic bath
After a day in the cold, warm up and unwind in a private sauna or riverside Hot Tub, reserved just for you beneath the starry sky.
Sauna and hot tub
A unique hot tub under the Northern Lights.
Hot tub by the river
Our hot tub sits on the bank of the Peltojoki. We are the only ones to offer a hot tub by the river: on a clear night, you watch the Northern Lights from the warm water.
Sauna
Nordic bath
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Rent your gear
Explore Lapland at your own pace! Rent snowshoes, outdoor equipment and warm winter clothing at Muotkan Ruoktu, near Inari. For your comfort and safety, just ask at reception!
- Warm overalls
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- Gloves and hats
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Stay and eat with us
Make it a few days in the wilderness: sleep a few steps from the start and end the day at our restaurant.
Where to stay
Where to eat
Dinner at the restaurant
Lappish recipes, local ingredients and the Muotkan Hanssi reindeer stew, in our log restaurant or by the fire in the kota.
- Lunch 12:00–15:00 · Dinner 18:00–21:00Opening hours may vary outside the summer and winter seasons. Please call us to confirm.
Responsible travel
Small groups, local guides and respect for the wilderness and Sami culture, recognised by three sustainability labels.
How we protect the place
Questions before you book?
Call or write to us on WhatsApp: we are happy to help you choose. We answer 9:00–22:00 (Finnish time)
- Feel at homeStay in authentic Lapland accommodation where every guest is welcomed like a friend. Genuine hospitality, homemade local food and a warm family atmosphere.
- Legendary Sami heritageDiscover the rich Sami heritage and reindeer herding traditions through the history and people of Muotkan Ruoktu.
- Northern Lights & wildernessIn the heart of the Muotkatunturi Wilderness, one of the best places to see the Northern Lights and experience untouched Arctic nature.
- Authentic adventures, no crowdsSmall-group Arctic adventures with passionate local guides, from snowmobiling and snowshoeing to fishing and Northern Lights experiences, far from mass tourism.