Year round activities

Tour of the Arctic Ocean

On a guided tour we explore the arctic nature of North Lapland and the Arctic Ocean. We also explore Inari Sami, North Sami, Skolt Sami and Kven cultures.  We observe birds and have a lunch on the shore of the Arctic Ocean.

Lappish Handicrafts

You have the opportunity to make your own Lappish souvenir.  You use materials such as reindeer leather and antlers.  You will also hear about traditional handicrafts.

Sámi Language  

You will learn basics and some useful phrases.

Vasatokka gps--adventure

Gps-adventure trail based on ceocaching.  You will learn basics of gps and orienteering. 

Reindeer farm Airamo

A great opportunity to visit in a local farmhouse. The owners of the house will tell you about the daily routines, reindeer herding, traditional handicrafts and everyday life.  The owners of the house will tell you how the traditional reindeer skin shoes and dried and softened sedge are made.  You will have a chance to feed the reindeers.  

Option: During the winter, it’s possible to visit the farm by skis or snowshoes and during summer by canoes.

Inari reindeer farm

Visit to Inari Reindeer farm.  The owners will tell you about Sámi culture and reindeer herding. You will have a chance to try throwing a suopunki (lasso) and feed the reindeers.  Hot drinks will be served in the cosy hut. You will also hear joiku songs.

Siida – Sámi Museum and Nature Centre

A guided tour to Sámi museum and Nature Centre. The exhibitions of Siida deal with the history and culture of the Sámi and nature in the northernmost Lapland. The high-quality permanent exhibitions are complemented by interesting changing exhibitions. (more www.siida.fi)

Visit to wild animal park

Visit to wild animal park and husky farm. You will also see other northern animals such as polecat and fox in the park. The owners of the park will tell you about their life with the dogs and dog training. The wild animal park is located about 3 km from Ivalo village so the visit is often on your way back home.