Sleigh rides are only possible when snow conditions permit, usually from late December onwards.
Meet and feed six friendly reindeer
At the farm your local guide introduces you to the reindeer. You learn their names and personalities and hear about their lives, habits and special place in Finnish culture.
You then feed the reindeer by hand in their enclosure. They are calm and used to visitors, so you can get close under your guide’s instructions. Take as many photos as you like at your own pace.
Season: December 1 – March 31
This is a public reindeer experience available on selected dates. Simply choose your preferred time slot and book your place!
Planning an reindeer experience for your clients or private group? Explore our private group experiences, commissionable rates and Winter 2026–2028 Group Manual.
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A taste of reindeer sleigh riding
One highlight of the visit is a short taster sleigh ride. You settle into a sleigh and glide through the snowy countryside behind a reindeer, the traditional way of travelling in the North. The ride is gentle and unhurried, a perfect first experience for children and adults alike.
Campfire in a cozy kota
After your time outdoors, step into a warm wooden hut called a kota, where an open fire crackles in the middle. Relax with a cup of hot glögi, a traditional Finnish spiced winter drink, and a freshly baked pastry. In the festive season, that means a traditional Christmas tart.
A small farm instead of a reindeer park
Large reindeer parks can feel busy, with big groups waiting their turn. This is a small family farm with six reindeer, where every guest gets real time with the animals. It is an authentic look at Finnish countryside life, surrounded by snow-covered forest and a quiet rural atmosphere.
It is also easy to book around Christmas, when many places in Lapland are already full.
How the visit goes
Pick-up in Oulu: Our guide will pick up you from Nallikari or Oulu city centre.
Arrival at the farm: about 20 minutes later, change into thermal clothing.
Reindeer time: meet, feed and photograph the reindeer in their enclosure.
Sleigh ride: enjoy a short taster reindeer sleigh ride through the snowy countryside.
Kota and campfire: warm up with glögi and a pastry by the open fire.
Return to Oulu.
Prices (including transportation):
Adults (13+): 169 € / person
Children (4–12 yo): 149 € / person
Infants (0–3 yo): Free of charge
On Christmas Eve (December 24th), Christmas Day (December 25th), New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and other public holidays, the price may be higher.
Price includes:
Transportation from Oulu city or Nallikari area (round trip)
Thermal clothing (overalls, gloves, beanie, and boots)
English-speaking guide
Reindeer feeding and photo opportunity
Visit to a Christmas tree farm and tree decorating activity
Possibility to choose and cut down a tree (before Christmas Eve only)
Hot drink and sweet pastry by an open fire inside a warm wooden hut (kota)
Highlights
Meet, feed, walk, and photograph friendly reindeer
Sleigh ride(If snow condititons allow)
Learn about Finnish reindeer and Christmas traditions
Visit a local family-run farm surrounded by snowy Christmas trees
Enjoy warm drinks and pastries by an open fire inside a cozy wooden hut (kota)
Includes transportation from Oulu city and Nallikari area
Description of the area: The experience takes place on a peaceful, family-run Christmas tree farm where six friendly reindeer live, located about 20 minutes from Oulu city. The farm offers an authentic glimpse of Finnish countryside life, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a calm rural atmosphere.
Duration: 3 hours (including transportation).
Starting times:
Available on selected dates at 10:00 and 14:00.
(Please check availability on our website when booking.)
Meeting points:
Nallikari: Nallikarinranta 10, 90510 Oulu – departure 30 minutes before the tour starts
Oulu city centre: Toripolliisi statue (Kauppatori 1, 90100 Oulu) – pick-up 20 minutes before the tour starts
Level:
Easy – suitable for all ages.
Family-friendly, no age limit.
Coming from Rovaniemi?
Want us to pick you up? We can arrange a transfer from Rovaniemi for your group. Email travel@nallikarisafaris.fi with your dates and group size, or fill in the form below, and we will put together an offer.
Oulu is just two and a half hours south, and our winter experiences often still have availability for your dates. Here you'll find an authentic Finnish Arctic coastal city, small guided groups, and a frozen sea instead of crowds, a winter landscape you will not find in Lapland, all an easy day trip away.
Oulu is also easy to reach on your own: about 2.5 hours by train (vr.fi) or around 3 hours by bus (onnibus.com), with several departures a day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I go on a reindeer sleigh ride in Oulu?
Yes. This experience includes a short taster reindeer sleigh ride on a small family farm about 20 minutes from Oulu city centre.
Is the sleigh ride the whole tour?
No. The sleigh ride is a short highlight. You also meet and feed the reindeer and relax by the fire in a kota.
How many reindeer are there?
Six. This is a small family farm, not a large reindeer park, so you get unhurried time with each animal.
Is the tour suitable for small children?
Yes. The experience is easy and family-friendly, with no age limit. The warm kota gives everyone a place to warm up.
Is the farm in Lapland?
No. The farm is near Oulu in North Ostrobothnia, just south of Lapland. You still get reindeer, snow and a warm kota without the long journey north.
Can we see the Northern Lights on the same day?
Not on this tour, as it runs in daylight. In the evening you can join our Arctic Northern Lights Camp in Nallikari.
Can you arrange this for a private group?
Yes. We run private reindeer farm experiences for families, companies and tour operators. Email travel@nallikarisafaris.fi.
Book your Oulu reindeer and sleigh ride experience today. December dates fill up first, so book well in advance.
Is the tour available at Christmas and New Year?
Yes, on selected dates. Please note that prices may be higher on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and other public holidays. December dates fill up first, so we recommend booking well in advance.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancel 14 or more days before the tour for a full refund, or 7–14 days before for a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure are charged in full.
Can you arrange this for a private group?
Yes. We run private reindeer farm experiences for families, companies, tour operators and travel agencies, with partner rates for the travel trade. See our private experiences for groups and tour operators page, or email travel@nallikarisafaris.fi.
