Ivalo Experiences is a family business that offers authentic Lapland experiences in reindeer herding and fishing, northern lights search and other nature experience services in Ivalo, Finnish Lapland.
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a reindeer herder? Embark on a unique adventure to experience the daily life of reindeer herders and meet reindeer in their natural forest environment.Full descriptionWe are local reindeer herders, and we invite you to join us in our daily work! Embark on a unique adventure to experience the daily life of reindeer herders and meet reindeer in their natural forest environment. Our journey starts early in the morning - we will pick you up from your accommodation and drive about half an hour to our starting point. From there, you’ll travel through the wilderness in a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile to reach the reindeer herd where you can join the feeding of hundreds of reindeer and learn about the traditional livelihood. After feeding the reindeer, we will build a fire in the forest, grill sausages, and share insights into reindeer herding and the local culture.
Looking for an easy way to hunt for the Northern Lights? Join our convenient minivan tour to chase the auroras! We’ll pick you up from your accommodation and take you on a three-hour journey through the Ivalo, Inari, or Saariselkä areas to find the auroras. Along the way, we’ll stop at the best potential spots to catch the Northern Lights.This activity includes roasting sausages over an open fire, along with tea, hot chocolate, or homemade hot berry juice. The ride lasts approximately two hours, and the time by the open fire is about one hour. Perfect for those who want to search for the Northern Lights with local guides, visiting unforgettable spots while staying comfortably warm in a cozy car.In October, our Northern Lights tours will be done by car (4x4 vehicle) instead of a minibus.
This activity offers an authentic taste of the Arctic lifestyle, combining local culture, delicious food, and the magical northern sky - and meeting the reindeer of course!
Spend a day as a real reindeer herder and explore the wilderness by experiencing Finnish winter fishing methods. Join us to feed the large reindeer herd in their natural habitat.We'll take you into the forest seated in a snowmobile sleigh to feed a large herd of reindeer in their natural habitat. After this, you'll have the chance to try traditional winter fishing methods, such as fishing with nets under the ice and ice fishing!We'll enjoy a homemade lunch on an open fire in the wilderness. The lunch includes creamy reindeer soup or a vegan wild mushroom soup, served with cold water and homemade hot berry juice.The minimum number of participants for this activity is two. The activity will only take place if the minimum number is met. We will notify you about the confirmation of the activity 12 hours in advance.
Experience the magic of untouched Arctic nature as you ride in a snowmobile-pulled sleigh to the edge of the Hammastunturi Wilderness Area. Take in the pristine silence, watch the sky for northern lights, and grill sausages and enjoy hot drinks on an open fire.
Join local guides for a peaceful fishing experience! Experience the beauty and tranquility of a Lapland summer while fishing. We will pick you up from your accommodation and walk about one kilometer to a remote lake. You can try casting with our equipment. We will grill sausages and enjoy hot drinks in the forest. After the trip, we will transport you back to Ivalo. We don’t guarantee a catch of fish, but you’ll get to experience the most beautiful moment of summer in Lapland.
Join local guides for a journey to stunning fell landscapes!This easy few-hour day hike includes beautiful Lapland forests and fell scenery. During the trip, we will take a lunch break and enjoy the far-reaching views from the top of the fell. No heavy loads, but the activity requires a good basic fitness level.We pick you up by car from your accommodation, from where we continue by walking about 3–6 kilometers depending on the group's pace and fitness. After the trip, we will transport you back to you accommodation. The duration is around 3 hours, depending of the pick up place.
Experience the magic of untouched Arctic nature as you ride in a snowmobile-pulled sleigh to the edge of the Hammastunturi Wilderness Area. Take in the pristine silence, watch the sky for northern lights, and grill sausages and enjoy hot drinks on an open fire.
Embark on a hassle-free Northern Lights hunt with our cozy minivan tour! We’ll pick you up from your accommodation and take you on a three-hour journey through the Ivalo, Inari, or Saariselkä areas to find the auroras. Along the way, we’ll stop at the best potential spots and enjoy a cozy break by an open fire, roasting sausages and sipping hot tea, cocoa, or homemade berry juice.Perfect for those who want to search for the Northern Lights with local guides, visiting unforgettable spots while staying comfortably warm in a cozy car.In October, our Northern Lights tours will be done by car (4x4 vehicle) instead of a minibus
For this day adventure, we welcome you to our reindeer fence to visit the reindeer, grill sausages, and enjoy hot berry juice in the traditional hut in the fence. You will meet our home reindeer who stay in the enclosure to survive the winter. We'll also share insights about reindeer herding and local culture. This activity is located next to Ivalo Airport, making it possible to enjoy a short visit before your flight!
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our reindeer fence, where you'll have the chance to meet the reindeer and learn about their yearly cycle and the traditions of reindeer herding. The experience includes a delicious, creamy reindeer meat soup prepared by us, served in a cozy and traditional Sámi hut. Here, you can warm up by the fire and enjoy the soup alongside homemade hot berry juice while waiting for the northern lights to appear.While the aurora is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed, you’ll still have the opportunity to get up close with the reindeer, immerse yourself in Sámi culture, and try your hand at "suopunki" throwing – the traditional lasso technique used to catch reindeer.This activity offers an authentic taste of the Arctic lifestyle, combining local culture, delicious food, and the magical northern sky.
Try Finland’s most popular winter fishing activity: Ice Fishing! We’ll take you to a wilderness to the ice of the lake on a snowmobile sleigh, where we’ll teach you ice fishing. We’ll share the best tips for catching fish - but it’s still never guaranteed. During the trip, we’ll enjoy hot drinks and grill sausages over an open fire in the forest. And if you’re lucky to catch a fish, you can cook it over an open fire!
Experience a nightless night in the wilderness! In Lapland the sun is up 24 hours from May to August and midnight is the best time to go fishing.We pick you up by car from Ivalo, from where we travel about half an hour to the wilderness from where we continue walking about two kilometers to the lake.You can try spin fishing with our equipment, or you can bring your own. During the trip we enjoy hot drinks and fry sausages on an open fire. After the trip, we will transport you back to Ivalo.We don't guarantee a catch of fish, but you’ll get to experience the most beautiful moment of Lapland's summer.
Experience the work of a reindeer herder and Finnish winter fishing on the same day!Your day starts early in the morning. We’ll pick you up from Ivalo, such as from your hotel, and drive by car to the starting point of the activity. From there, we continue by snowmobile to the reindeer herd which consists of hundreds of reindeer. You’ll have the chance to photograph the reindeer and take part in feeding them.After feeding, we head to a nearby lake where you can try traditional fishing methods, such as checking fishing nets and ice fishing. A warm traditional Sami hut awaits nearby, where we’ll serve lunch. The lunch is homemade reindeer soup or vegan wold mushroom soup, served with fresh cold water and warm homemade berry juice. After the activities, we’ll drive you back to the starting point. The experience lasts about six hours and accommodates a maximum of eight people. The minimum group size for the activity is two people. Please note that the activity can only be arranged if there are at least two participants.