[R1] Reindeer Express (25min)

Located in Pelkosenniemi, Lapland, Northern Lights Village Pyhä offers an authentic taste of Finnish wilderness with the Reindeer Express, a 25-minute sleigh ride that reintroduces travelers to an ancient mode of Arctic travel. Before snowmobiles transformed winter transport, reindeer sledges were the backbone of local mobility, and this short journey traces that tradition through snow-laden forests and frosted pines. The adventure begins from the reindeer paddock at Northern Lights Village, where riders take their place in a traditional sleigh, wrapped in thermal overalls, boots, and mittens provided by the outfitter.

Guided in English, the ride lets you lean into the wind, following the footsteps of Laplanders who navigated these lands for centuries. The reindeer, instinctively moving against the wind, offer a quiet yet thrilling pace through pristine boreal forests blanketed in snow. What sets this offering apart is its combination of cultural history and natural beauty.

Pelkosenniemi lies deep in Finnish Lapland, surrounded by dense woodland and rolling fells shaped during the last ice age. The ride gives a glimpse of reindeer herding heritage, a vital aspect of Sámi culture that continues to shape the region’s identity. Beyond the activity, Northern Lights Village Pyhä serves as a gateway to further Arctic adventures, from aurora viewing to snowshoe trekking.

This sleigh ride is ideal for those seeking a peaceful immersion in Lapland’s winter wilderness with a low-intensity activity that's accessible for all ages. The service’s attention to comfort and tradition makes it a standout experience—one that reconnects visitors with the rhythms of the region’s natural and cultural landscape in just 25 unforgettable minutes.