Overview
Reindeer herding and ice fishing have been part of life in Sierijärvi for hundreds of years — try both.
SieriPoro is an authentic Lappish reindeer farm by Lake Sierijärvi, about 15 km from Rovaniemi. The family has herded reindeer here since at least 1800 and today looks after more than 200 reindeer of all ages.
First you ride a reindeer sleigh 2.5 km through the snowy forest. Then the guides take you onto frozen Lake Sierijärvi, show you how to drill a hole and fish through the ice — their own favourite hobby. You finish with hot berry juice and a Finnish pastry by the fire.
Your day
- 1
Pickup from your hotel
- 2
Reindeer sleigh ride, 2.5 km
- 3
Ice fishing on Lake Sierijärvi
Equipment and instructions included.
- 4
By the fire
Hot juice, pastry and your reindeer driving licence.
- 5
Drive back
What’s included
Included
- Transport from your hotel in Rovaniemi and back (within 10 km of the city centre)
- Warm winter overalls and boots
- 2.5 km reindeer sleigh safari
- Ice fishing equipment and instructions
- Guiding in English and Finnish
- Reindeer driving licence (a fun souvenir)
- Hot berry juice and a traditional Finnish pastry
Not included
- Pickup from places further than 10 km from the centre (possible for an extra fee, by arrangement)
What to wear: Overalls and boots are provided. Bring a warm base layer, a hat, gloves or mittens and a scarf.
Meeting point
Pickup from your hotel in Rovaniemi — e.g. Scandic Rovaniemi City, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Arctic City Hotel, Santa Claus Holiday Village, Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus, Apukka, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, Glass Resort or Lapland Hotel Sky Ounasvaara (anywhere within 10 km of the centre). The exact pickup time is in your confirmation. Coming by car: SieriPoro Safaris, Kurivaarantie 203, 96600 Rovaniemi.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 15 days before the tour. 14–8 days before: 5% fee. 7–3 days before: 70% fee. 2 days or less: 100% fee. If the tour is cancelled because of a lack of snow (November–December or April), you get a 100% refund.
If we cancel because of weather or animal welfare, you get a full refund or a new date.
Good to know
How does booking work?
Send us your preferred date and number of people. We confirm the time and pickup with the farm and reply by e-mail within 24 hours; you pay only after confirmation.
Is it suitable for small children?
It lasts about 3.5 hours outdoors, which can be long for very young children. Children under 15 join with their parents.
What if there is not enough snow?
Sleigh rides depend on snow. If the tour is cancelled because of a lack of snow in early winter (November–December) or in late spring (April), you get a 100% refund.
What are the cancellation terms?
Free cancellation up to 15 days before the tour. 14–8 days before: 5% fee; 7–3 days before: 70%; 2 days or less: 100%.