Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
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I am Sámi reindeer herder Petri Mattus and I invite you to my home and reindeer farm to be my family´s quest. As my guest You will see the free roaming reindeer. Remember to make a reservation! On reservation you have a chance to join our everyday life for a little moment. During the winter months (Mid December - April) we offer our program, which takes you to the wilderness to in a sledge pulled by a snowmobile. Reservations required. In May You may join us to see the new born calves. Please, make a reservation at least the day before. Our main work is reindeer herding and some days are reserved for reindeer work only and visits for the guests are limited because of that. Reservations Required
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emily462
Atlanta, GA34 contributions
Feb 2019
Kirsi and Petri provided an excellent and informative tour! The experience of being amongst the reindeer was fabulous and it was fascinating to learn more about Sámi culture and the life of reindeer herders and their families. Clothes provided were wonderfully warm and Kirsi’s pastries were delicious. Definitely recommend for an incredibly unique experience!
Written 20 February 2019
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We are happy to hear Your kind words. Thank You very much for visiting.
Regards Kirsi and Petri
Written 21 February 2019
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Roving653086
Brisbane, Australia17 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
We read some of the reviews for Petri Mattus' Reindeer Farm and thought we had to visit. I'm so glad we did we had a great experience visiting Petri's reindeer farm! We all really enjoyed it, our 3 children (aged 4 through 10) loved it.
We had no trouble booking via email obtained through Petri's website and the directions took us from Inari right to his door. Petri met us and provided additional socks, bigger shoes, full overalls over the top of our snow gear, plus gloves balaclavas and helmets. Fully kitted out we took a seat in the sled (our family of 5 plus another couple). Petri towed us behind the snow mobile across the frozen lake and through the forest to a clearing and called out to the reindeer, some were already there waiting and many more came running! Petri set up a camp fire and made coffee, tea and hot chocolate and provided cinnamon rolls while he talked about reindeer and reindeer herding. It was really interesting! We then went back to Petri's house where we met his wife Kirsi. Whilst all rugged up we were a bit cold on return, Kirsi helped our little one get out of the additional clothes and rubbed her hands to keep her warm and even offered to rub her feet! Kirsi talked about the Sami culture, the Inari Sami language and schooling. It was really interesting. To finish the visit we tried our hand at lassoing a reindeer and then Petri lassoed one of children! It was cold but it was great. We loved it! Go and visit if you can- be sure to book ahead, it is a working farm. Thanks Petri & Kirsi
We had no trouble booking via email obtained through Petri's website and the directions took us from Inari right to his door. Petri met us and provided additional socks, bigger shoes, full overalls over the top of our snow gear, plus gloves balaclavas and helmets. Fully kitted out we took a seat in the sled (our family of 5 plus another couple). Petri towed us behind the snow mobile across the frozen lake and through the forest to a clearing and called out to the reindeer, some were already there waiting and many more came running! Petri set up a camp fire and made coffee, tea and hot chocolate and provided cinnamon rolls while he talked about reindeer and reindeer herding. It was really interesting! We then went back to Petri's house where we met his wife Kirsi. Whilst all rugged up we were a bit cold on return, Kirsi helped our little one get out of the additional clothes and rubbed her hands to keep her warm and even offered to rub her feet! Kirsi talked about the Sami culture, the Inari Sami language and schooling. It was really interesting. To finish the visit we tried our hand at lassoing a reindeer and then Petri lassoed one of children! It was cold but it was great. We loved it! Go and visit if you can- be sure to book ahead, it is a working farm. Thanks Petri & Kirsi
Written 12 January 2019
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Thank You for visiting our home and reindeer farm - and rating ofcourse.
Happy New Year
Regards Kirsi and Petri
Written 12 January 2019
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Sara Sami
Bahrain9 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
There's not much to see around here except a few reminders and some history about the area but it was nice nevertheless.
Written 6 January 2019
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Thank you for rating. I am sorry to hear that your visit has not completely met your expectations. I wonder if you have visited us before we were able to start our season this year. The snow came very late last year (2018) and we started our normal program mid december. This would mean that you have been on a short visit, clise by our house. We do these some times for our close by hotel, when they request it. I hope you will have a possibility and interest to join us to the wilderness to see the reindeer.
Happy New Year
Regards Petri
Written 12 January 2019
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Gert
Berlin, Germany16 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
This is once again a must-do in Finnish Lapland. Petri is a celebrity, as many film-makers visit him for his dedication to reindeer and his Sami-way-of-living.
It was a wonderful activity to start a holiday in Lapland. Petri and his whole family are great hosts and we got a full insight into the life of a reindeer herder in Lapland. It is a truly mystical (very zen!) life they live and the ride to the reindeer feeding place was fantastic. We got to socialize with the animals and once they got used to us, it was no problem for them to pat them.
Special thanks to Petri's wife for giving a great insight into the Sami culture!
It was a wonderful activity to start a holiday in Lapland. Petri and his whole family are great hosts and we got a full insight into the life of a reindeer herder in Lapland. It is a truly mystical (very zen!) life they live and the ride to the reindeer feeding place was fantastic. We got to socialize with the animals and once they got used to us, it was no problem for them to pat them.
Special thanks to Petri's wife for giving a great insight into the Sami culture!
Written 3 January 2019
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Thank you for visiting us and rating our program.
Regards Petri and Kirsi
Written 4 January 2019
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J v B
Jersey, UK3 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
just fantastic experience. not touristy at all. Petri and his wife welcome you to their very different world
Written 1 January 2019
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Thank you for visiting our home and world of reindeer.
Kirsi and Petri
Written 2 January 2019
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Magdalena D
48 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
First - be aware that the only sign they the farm is the number of the road on the post. We missed it. Other than that, you are in for a fabulous visit. Petri and wife will outfit you with warm gear, you will ride a sleigh to a rain deer spot in the forest where the herder tries to bring them about for some much needed winter feed. Around the fire you will have coffee tea cakes and lovely genuine Sami reindeer culture story. We were surrounded by reindeer that emerged from forest after the call. Everything was awesome - in Petri house you will learn about phenomenal efforts of cultural circles to revitalize Sami language, you will if you are good meet Elma the resident reindeer (other reindeer are free animals and roam forest so they have to be summoned). We would love to come one day in May to see the babies. This was a visit we will cherish as one of the most profound Sami experiences. And the owner and his wife are just genuine, caring and thoughtful people.
Oh - if you plan to buy rain deer pelt Petri has the best price and nicest selection of high quality. You have to pay cash.
Oh - if you plan to buy rain deer pelt Petri has the best price and nicest selection of high quality. You have to pay cash.
Written 26 December 2018
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Thank you for visiting us and welcome back!
Kirsi and Petri
Ps. By the way Elma-reindeer is also free to go where ever she likes ;0)
Written 27 December 2018
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Ericfrom1965
Gorinchem, The Netherlands24 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Must do!
Very nice excursion done by Petri and his wife. Gives a good insight in the reindeer way of life.
Very nice excursion done by Petri and his wife. Gives a good insight in the reindeer way of life.
Written 26 December 2018
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Thank you for visiting us. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests at our home and reindeer farm.
Regards Kirsi, Petri and the boys
Written 26 December 2018
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Mishkamitten
Staines79 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
A small group of us (9 in total) travelled to Petri's house. We were warmly welcomed, fitted with helmets and then taken by sledge, pulled by his snowmobile, deep into the forest, where he stopped and called his herd. It was amazing to see them run to meet us and we spent a wonderful couple of hours surrounded by the herd, listening to Petri sharing details of his life with us. He is an excellent speaker, witty and engaging, with a real talent for drawing people in. He built a fire and made us comfortable on reindeer skins, before producing a kettle and brewing coffee and tea, even producing home made cinnamon buns for us. It was a beautiful experience, relaxing round the fire, chatting and asking questions, laughing and watching the reindeer feeding. When we returned, he invited us into his beautiful cottage so we could see how he and his family live. A unique experience and one I shall treasure for a long time.
Written 21 December 2018
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Thank you for beeing our guest for a little moment in our home and reindeer farm.
It was my pleasure.
Regards Petri
Written 26 December 2018
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Yulin K
14 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Today's experience is amazing, Patris was very kindly accepted our last minute booking yesterday. Then today we joined a group of other 7 people, visited the reindeer farm, where he showed us his passion as a reindeer herder. Had a open fire and a cup of hot tea. Once we got back, he also showed us his house and his life. Such a wonderful experience.
Written 18 December 2018
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Thank you for coming and for beeing interested of our lifestyle.
Regards Petri
Written 26 December 2018
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Aga U
2 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Coming to the reindeer farm was the best decision ever ! Petri is an excellent guide. He took us to see the reindeers, started a fire, prepared some tea and coffee. The experience is unbelievable. He is the real deal. You can see the animals in their natural habitat. If You have the chance to visit his farm, DO IT ! You won’t regret it!
Written 14 December 2018
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Thank you for visiting our home and reindeer farm. It was our pleasure and wellcome again!
Regards Petri
Written 16 December 2018
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Lo83400
Hyeres, France1,004 contributions
Bonjour, en tout combien de temps dure cette activité svp ? Merci. Laura
Hi ! How long does this activity last please ? Thk you. Laura
Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
Inari, Finland5 contributions
Hi, our orogram ladts for 3 hours.
You may see details of the visits on our we bpages.
Kirsi from Reindeer Farm
Hello, my son and I will travel in a few months.
I would like to know when it is the best time to visit and enjoy your farm in March, April or May. Which of these three months would be better to visit you?
thanks!!
Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
Inari, Finland5 contributions
Hi, thank You for the message.
We have the reindeer herder's dsy - program available till the end of April. And calfing - program 10th-20th May. They are very dufferend, but in both you get close to the reindeer.
Un March we still have a good winter and I recommend that. The program is still possible in April, but You never know how fast the spring comes and the snow condition change. We do carry out the program then as well.
Welcome to Inari
Regards Kirsi and Petri
Voyager304746
5 contributions
Hi, My friend and I are visiting Lapland in October. Do you have any activities available at that time? Thanks, Linda
Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
Inari, Finland5 contributions
Hi,
Thank You for asking. Unfortunstely the reindeer sre that time not yet under the winter herding. Since we offer programs in thr wilderness only during the winter herding season we have no programs in October.
But welcome ti Inari-Saariselkä area.
Regards Kirsi from Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
Yuki984
Turin, Italy7 contributions
Hello we would like to visit your farm tomorrow morning. Is it possible? from what time? how long does it take the visit? Thanks a lot
Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
Inari, Finland5 contributions
Hi, I am so sorry that I have not seen your question here. At that time we did not have the season for taking guests going on yet, since this year we did not have any snow yet at time.
The best way to make a reservation us to send email.
Regards Petri
Kittyloveshopping
Menlo Park, CA
I'm so attracted to your farm but some of these reindeers look so hungry and skinny. Our family is planning a trip so hope we can come visit. Hope all's well with all the animals and farm.
Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
Inari, Finland5 contributions
Hi, thank you for your message. The reindeer are free animals and they live free in the nature. I don't know which animals seem hungry. Our reindeer are doing fine.
The reindeer find their food in the nature. Sometimes the winter conditions may be hard and the ground gets frozen, then the animals have difficulties to get enough food. But then we offer them extra food in the nature.
We also have a possibility to bring some reindeer home and give them extra care, if they are in crtical condition. This is needeed rarely.
Sharlie9776
96 contributions
Hello, we would like to stop by for a tour of the farm tomorrow, November 11. Would this be possible? We have a car. Thank you!’
Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
Inari, Finland5 contributions
Hi, thank you for for your interest to visit our home and reindeer farm. The reindeer are semidomestic animals and they live free in the wilderness. The rrindeer are under einter herding from December till April.
We offer programs only during the winter herding. So unfortunately it is not possible at this time yet.
But thank you for asking. Have a good time in Inari-Saariselkä area.
You may read more about us on our web pages.
Best regards Petri
Heather JC
Cardiff, UK17 contributions
Hi there, I would love to visit but will be staying in Ivalo. Without renting car and driving, what would be the best solutuon to getting to the reindeer farm? Many thanks, Heather :-)
Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
Inari, Finland5 contributions
Hello,
Thank you for your request.
Unfortunately there is no public transportation between Inari and our house.
Some bus connections are between Ivalo and Inari.
You may ask taxi from inarintaksipalvelu fi
When would you be visiting?
Best regards Petri
Francine V
3 contributions
Hello we are going to Ivalo 7 to 12 dec 2017, we would like to visit the Reindeer Farm and also a tour. Can we book this excursion and what is the price for 2 Adults ?
Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
Inari, Finland5 contributions
Hello, thank you for you message. I am glad to hear that you are interested of visiting our home and our reindeer farm.
The price is 125€/person for a party of two.
You may send us email on about the possible visit on gmail.
Welcome to Inari-Saariselkä area!
Regards Kirsi and Petri
flyingfriendlyskies
Manila, Philippines37 contributions
AlexBH how did you book your tours and your rentals? Did you fly from helsinki?
Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
Inari, Finland5 contributions
You may book through the email: petri.mattus(at)gmail com
Regards. Petri and Kirsi
flyingfriendlyskies
Manila, Philippines37 contributions
How do we book a tour? We will be visiting between Nov 28-dec 2
Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
Inari, Finland5 contributions
Hello, thank you for your message. Welcome to Inari!
You may send us email to petri.mattus(at)gmailcom to make a booking.
We are working on our new web pages and soon you will be able to get information through them, but for now they are out of use.
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