Sami culture and reindeer at the Arctic circle, 3 hours
- Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
- Product code: SamiCulture3h
Spend some magical hours at Anna and Erik’s camp at the Arctic Circle. Meet Anna and some of her reindeer, learn about the Sami culture, listen to joik and enjoy a traditional meal from the Sami kitchen in the lávvu.
Anna and Erik are an indigenous Sámi couple who lives the indigenous lifestyle based on reindeer herding. Anna will share her passion for the culture and the reindeer with you.
You will meet some of her reindeers in a corral. Reindeer are curious friendly animals and you will be able to get really close and feed them.
In the lávvu(tipi, traditional Sami tent) you gather around the fire and Anna will tell stories and you will learn about the Sámi history and culture. Over the open fire a lunch will be prepared. The ingredients will depend on the season and what nature has to offer but it will be local specialties such as fish, moose or reindeer (options for special dietary requirements can be arranged).
You will also get to listen to joik. Joik is the traditional Sami way of singing and to musically tell a story and remember the old times.
Welcome to spend some relaxing hours for all your senses!
Included
- Sámi guide
- Traditional lunch
- Meet and feed the reindeer
- Storytelling and joik (traditional music)
- The experience last approx. 3 hours
Location
Anna will meet you at the Arctic Circle monument at road 97, 15 km east of Jokkmokk.
NOTE! There are several arctic circle monuments. Be sure to come to the correct one.
For who?
You have to be physically mobile. In the lávvu you sit traditionally on reindeer skins on the ground so you need to be mobile enough to sit and rise up from the ground.
If you are unsure if you are able to take part don’t hesitate to send us an email and tell us about yourself and your worries.
No age limits.
Note! We will manually review the first bookings to make sure that the minimum number of participants (2 pers.) is reached to conduct the tour. We will confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order.
Until your booking is confirmed no payment or charges will be applied.
