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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Patricia E
Bracknell, UK3 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
Fantastic to meet Petri. A real insight into his daily life as a reindeer herder. Great to sit and have coffee round the fire, and hear all about his life and herd. You get to sit among his beautiful herd of reindeer and it was great to touch them and watch them feed. Our favourite trip when visiting Hotel Korpikartano.
Written 14 March 2015
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Thank you for spending a little moment with me and my reindeer. And thank you for the valuation.
Welcome again to Inari-Saariselkä area .
Best regards Petri
Written 10 March 2016
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HoratioN05
London14 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
Petrus Matti is a Sami reindeer herder, as was his father and grandfather before him. He tends his herd in the same grounds as they did his only concession to modernity being he travels out to the forest on an uber cool snowmobile rather than skis. Out in a clearing he chants a sort of Joik which carries up to 5km and within minutes anything up to 100 animals join him. You and he feed them and then have sooty coffee around an open fire. He really is the real deal.
Written 24 January 2015
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Thank you for your valuation and first of all visiting me, my home and my reindeer. Welcome again to inari-Saariselkä area.
Best regards Petri
Written 10 March 2016
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Rupert E
London, UK146 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
Memorable visit to a friendly English- as well as Inari-Sami speaking family. we went at New Year for a three hour trip involving a snowmobile drawn sleigh ride across the frozen lake to visit his reindeer in a snow covered clearing in the wood. coffee and team on reindeer skins around a camp fire while learning what reindeer herding is like. then back to his modern house to meet his charming wife, learn how to lasso a reindeer and see how a traditional way of life has come through the now ended period of compulsory finlandisation to pick out the bits of modern technology and the modern world that it wants while staying true to its roots. finally back to our hotel by snowmobile. you can see Petri on YouTube entertaining UK celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey.; I back Petri. great trip for the children; very family friendly. extra warm gear available - it was minus 30 before wind chill on a blustery day the day we were there. longer trips including overnight (in summer) are available.
Written 12 January 2015
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Thank you for taking a little moment of you time to visit us and our reindeer farm. Thank you for your review as well.
Welcome again to Inari-Saarislekä area.
Best regards Petri
Written 10 March 2016
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cataloger
Huntington Beach, CA19 contributions
Sept 2019
Getting up close to these magnificent creatures was a real treat. The tour guide also gave much information about
Reindeer life through all seasons of the year.
Reindeer life through all seasons of the year.
Written 4 September 2019
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Thank You for a visit and rating.
Written 2 December 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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Lilia682
Singapore, Singapore155 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
If you want a truly authentic experience with a Sami, go for this experience with Petri. Our family of 8 thoroughly enjoyed our time in the wild and nature with the reindeers. Petri called out to them in the forest and it is amazing to see them trudge out of the woods to him. You get close to them for nice photos shots and some close ups. The reindeers are very friendly. You can ask Petri about the Sami way of life. We get some nice Finnish coffee before we head back to his home. You can also purchase genuine reindeers hide if you wish. Highly recommended.
Written 5 April 2018
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Thank you and welcome again
Petri
Written 27 December 2018
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ortalpeled
11 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
the tours are based on small number of people so its very nice. we went by the sledge to the forest and we had the chance to see, in the wild all the reindeer.
after a comprehensive explanation, along with coffee we went back to Petri's home and his lovely wife explained on the local customs and traditions
after a comprehensive explanation, along with coffee we went back to Petri's home and his lovely wife explained on the local customs and traditions
Written 19 February 2018
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Fabio
Mestre, Italy112 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
We’ll remember about this experience as one of the best moments we have had in Finland. You can really learn how is a reindeer herder’s life. Petri and his family are wonderful people, you would like to stay with them for a whole day. The tour starts with a snowmobile ride guided by Petri, you will go in the middle of the forest, where you will see many reindeer, attracted by the call of Petri. So petri will talk to you about his life and these animals. You’ll have time to enjoy this moment and take some pictures. After that, you’ll come back home where his wife will give you an explanation about the uses and customs of the Sami. Thank you Petri!
Written 10 February 2018
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K D H
Manlius, NY117 contributions
Apr 2017
The reindeer herd roams in the forest, they aren't fenced in. When the herder calls them for dinner, they emerge out of nowhere by the dozens. They aren't as big as cattle, but they aren't exactly tame, and are somewhat wary of strange people.
Written 26 June 2017
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Thank You
With Regards Petri
Written 3 April 2024
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YTrace
Hong Kong, China11 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
2 of us visited Petri's reindeer farm in Decemeber 2016. It is awesome experience for us who are living in Hong Kong. We are very lucky to have a chance joining this small group visiting. I was cheated by my husband that it is a tough visiting which I need to work and feed the reindeers. haha! It is the best activities ever in lapland which you can try both handmade sleigh with snowmobile and keep closely with reindeers. We safaried with reindeers and knew more about the autarkic daily life in lapland, such as taking care the business and reindeers, fishing in summer and hunting, no need buying foods from supermarket. Petri and his family enjoy their life so much. Petri got well-prepared, with tea or coffee which it is unexpected !!! How attentive he is!!! I felt sorry that this visiting idea come from Hong Kong people. but it is true that it is unforgettable for us and totally different with our life in HK! Keep up and all the best! I highly recommend this visit!!
Written 9 March 2017
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Thank You
With Regards Petri
Written 3 April 2024
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Bonjour, en tout combien de temps dure cette activité svp ? Merci. Laura
Hi ! How long does this activity last please ? Thk you. Laura
Written 14 November 2022
Hi, our orogram ladts for 3 hours.
You may see details of the visits on our we bpages.
Kirsi from Reindeer Farm
Written 4 January 2023
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!!
Written 5 December 2019
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
Written 2 January 2020
Hi, My friend and I are visiting Lapland in October. Do you have any activities available at that time? Thanks, Linda
Written 24 January 2019
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
Written 1 February 2019
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
Written 10 December 2018
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
Written 26 December 2018
Kittyloveshopping
Menlo Park, California
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.
Written 8 December 2018
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.
Written 9 December 2018
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!’
Written 10 November 2018
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
Written 10 November 2018
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 :-)
Written 4 November 2018
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
Written 4 November 2018
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 ?
Written 8 October 2017
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
Written 22 October 2017
AlexBH how did you book your tours and your rentals? Did you fly from helsinki?
Written 20 June 2017
You may book through the email: petri.mattus(at)gmail com
Regards. Petri and Kirsi
Written 21 June 2017
How do we book a tour? We will be visiting between Nov 28-dec 2
Written 20 June 2017
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.
Written 21 June 2017
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