Jaakkola Reindeer Farm
Jaakkola Reindeer Farm
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Jaakkola reindeer farm is 30-years old, family-runned tourism company in a neck of Luosto. Jaakkola arranges reindeer farm visits, reindeer safaris, ice-fishing tours, Northern light tours, trekking tours and theme dinners. At farm the visitors will meet friendly reindeer, hosbitable locals and learn about reindeer herding and Saami lifestyle.
Luosto, Finland
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baileys456
Saltash, UK205 contributions
Dec 2022
Booked this on our Nordic Experience holiday, with Lapland Safaris Luosto, the office was next to our hotel.
Wearing our warm overalls we were taken by mini bus to the farm. The smooth, quiet sleigh ride was wonderful. Thomas our guide gave us so much information. We fed them afterwards and to see them up so close was amazing.
We then went into the big wooden hut with a log fire for hot berry juice and to meet the owner who showed us products and answered any questions we had. She gave us the history of the Sami tribe.
This excursion had been shown on TV, Gordon, Gino and Fred desperately searching for Santa.
Wearing our warm overalls we were taken by mini bus to the farm. The smooth, quiet sleigh ride was wonderful. Thomas our guide gave us so much information. We fed them afterwards and to see them up so close was amazing.
We then went into the big wooden hut with a log fire for hot berry juice and to meet the owner who showed us products and answered any questions we had. She gave us the history of the Sami tribe.
This excursion had been shown on TV, Gordon, Gino and Fred desperately searching for Santa.
Written 21 January 2023
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Patrick H
3 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
We took our two young children to both the reindeer sleigh ride experience and the Kota dinner. Both experiences were fantastic and will be cherished family memories. The farm is family run and you can feel their passion for what they do. Highly recommend.
Written 6 January 2025
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SheilaMalig
Singapore, Singapore84 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
From the we go down from our coach and take a walk towards the farm we are welcome by one of the staff to give us briefing and pracautions when riding in a Reindeer sledge. As we waited for our turn we enjoy playing in the snow. The reindeer sledge is fine. Its a short ride and not very fast as the husky ride. And we just had a one round of ride. After that we are given a chance to enter the ranch to feed the reindeer. Its having been with the reindeer inside the ranch but they are sensitive to be touch and any loud sounds reindeer don't like it. And the best part of being here aside from the activities is the progarm and story they prepared during dinner, the food are so nice. Taste really a local food here we are given again a reindeer soup! And a license to drive a reindeer. It's really full of fun to be here.
Written 22 January 2019
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Dear Sheila,
thanks for your time to write a review and description of your program. You were taking a part of a "Wondeful North" including many attractions and experiences in one package. We are so glad that during your tour, you stopped by also at our reindeer farm. We are also happy to hear that you liked our reindeer soup lunch. Now you can say that you really have tasted something very local. We hope that there are plenty of good memories of your Arctic tour and we will see you one day again. Hugs for you! Kind regards, Anu
Written 20 May 2019
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Mum and Wife
West Yorkshire, UK107 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Visited here last week as a family of 5 with my 2 year old daughter. Made to feel very welcome and all the staff were friendly. The reindeer talk after was extremely interesting.
Would recommend anyone to go here.
Would recommend anyone to go here.
Written 14 December 2018
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Alex M
New York City, NY44 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Had a wonderful time at the reindeer farm. We were able to pet and feed the reindeer. Our guide Jenna gave us some interesting information and prepared us for the ride. The ride itself was magical! It’s not every day that you are able to ride a reindeer sleigh thru the gorgeous snow capped forest. After half an hour we returned and entered the warm hut where we had hot drinks and homemade pastries. Jenna then answered some questions. Thank you Jenna and everyone at the farm! Had a great time!
Written 9 February 2019
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Dear Alex,
thank you for your review and kind words. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your farm visit and also the sleigh ride through the snowy landscapes. We are happy to tell greetings and such a positive feedback to our lovely guide, Jenna. Hopefully we meet you soon again. BR, Anu
Written 16 February 2019
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cyrealkiller
Copenhagen, Denmark6 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
This is a family business and you feel it, people are very kind and attentive, very talkative and interesting, we enjoyed staying there, meeting their reindeers that they treat really well and look happy. Even with the little snow we had they arrange something for us. I would definitely recommend this family farm business, the surroundings are really beautiful and people are extremely nice and passionate!
Written 4 December 2018
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lautjuhhh88
Hilversum, The Netherlands3 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Dear Una,
We enjoyed it so much!
Thanks for an amazing day!
Great service, sweet people and a beautiful reindeer farm!
Wish you all the best!
We enjoyed it so much!
Thanks for an amazing day!
Great service, sweet people and a beautiful reindeer farm!
Wish you all the best!
Written 19 February 2020
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DiSetch
New York City, New York82 contributions
Dec 2019
We took an hour long reindeer ride, then had a small talk about the reindeer and then got to feed and meet a bunch of reindeer. The staff was very friendly and eager to please. The reindeer seem happy and well cared for. The prices aren't bad. This was just an overall fun and pleasant experience. Thank you!
Written 5 December 2019
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Thomas D
2 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Finland team very pleasant
Amazing ride of 30 mn in a very quick area
very interresting discussions with possibility to discuss about the country and sami culture
Amazing ride of 30 mn in a very quick area
very interresting discussions with possibility to discuss about the country and sami culture
Written 30 January 2019
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Dear Thomas,
thank you for your nice review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit at our farm. We always intend to share information about the local life during the tours and we love to hear that you appreciated our chatting.
Hopefully see you again one day. All the best, Anu
Written 20 May 2019
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Leane D
Redditch, UK146 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
We visited on the firat morning of our holiday for our taster trio. We spent the morning riding the reindeer sleigh, riding the huskies, riding a snow mobile and the kids rode the mini scdoos. There was also sledging, a cafe and a local telling stories. We then revisited the following day for our reindeer excursion. We spent just over 2 hours at the farm feeding the reeindeers and going on our sleigh ride. We also drank warm berry juice while listening to stories from the owner. It was a truly magical day and the kids lived feeding the reindeers.
This is a family run farm and is not over run with people and only a certain number of spaces are sold per trip.
Would definatley recommend a trip of you are visiting Lapland.
This is a family run farm and is not over run with people and only a certain number of spaces are sold per trip.
Would definatley recommend a trip of you are visiting Lapland.
Written 26 December 2017
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Dear Leane,
thank you for visiting our farm and also taking your time to write a nice review. We are happy to hear that you and your kids loved the place. Hope to see you soon again.
Kind regards, Anu
Written 21 August 2018
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How can i book a visit, including transportation ( from luosto), riding a reindeerslee and lunch
Written 27 January 2020
Hi, can anyone advise how to book a visit directly with the farm please? I have sent an email last week but still haven’t heard back from them yet...Thanks
Written 19 December 2019
Hi, I've tried to contact you by email and phone to book a visit to your farm - can you please let me know the best way to contact you?
Written 21 February 2019
Hi, I can send you their contact details to your email. Kindly, write down your email add here if that is okay with you?
Thank you and have a nice day.
Written 22 February 2019
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