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Sámi Living with Reindeer 4 Days with a Reindeer Herding Family

By Reindeer Island Hammerfest
Free cancellation available
Price is £2,474 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Immerse yourself in the tranquil life of the Sámi people over four days of winter living in the Arctic. Stay with a reindeer-herding family, where you’ll partake in daily tasks like caring for the reindeer and gathering firewood, all while surrounded by the stunning tundra. Enjoy homemade meals, nightly storytelling, and the chance to witness the Northern Lights on clear evenings. This unique opportunity to connect with nature and Sámi traditions offers a rare sense of calm and clarity amidst the winter landscape.

  • Duration: 4 days / 3 nights with small, intimate group sizes
  • Accommodation in traditional Sámi winter cabins with an optional lavvu night
  • All meals included, featuring local ingredients like reindeer meat and Arctic fish
  • Activities include snowmobiling, reindeer herding, and cultural guiding
Activity location
  • Alta
    • Alta, Norway
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Alta
    • Alta, Norway

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Sámi Living with Reindeer 4 Days with a Reindeer Herding Family in English
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • Opening hours: Sat 07:00-11:00
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£2,474.37 x 1 Adult£2,474.37

Total
Price is £2,474.37
Until Fri, 20 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travel insurance

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Introduction to Sámi Winter Life
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Traditional Sámi winter cabin (wood-heated, no running water, outdoor toilet)
Alta
  • 8h
Pickup from Alta or agreed meeting point and transfer to the winter grazing area. Travel by car and snowmobile sleigh into the Arctic landscape. Arrival at the traditional Sámi winter cabin, introduction to your host family, the surroundings, and practical information about cabin life and safety. Time to settle in, unpack, and get familiar with off-grid living. Depending on conditions, a short visit to the reindeer herd or nearby area.
Day 2: Reindeer Herding & Daily Winter Tasks
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Traditional Sámi winter cabin (Optional overnight stay in lavvu if conditions allow and agreed in advance)
Kautokeino
  • 1d
After breakfast, prepare winter gear and plan the day together with your hosts. Travel by snowmobile sleigh into the tundra to locate and check on the reindeer herd. Depending on weather and herd movement, you may take part in daily tasks such as checking animals, giving extra feed when needed, and learning how Sámi herders move with the herd during winter. Learn how tracks, snow, wind, and weather guide daily decisions. Afternoon return to the cabin for rest, firewood gathering, and simple winter tasks.
Day 3: Moving With the Herd & Sámi Winter Life
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Traditional Sámi winter cabin (Optional overnight stay in lavvu if conditions allow and agreed in advance)
Kautokeino
  • 1d
After breakfast, prepare winter equipment and discuss the day with your hosts based on weather, daylight, and reindeer movement. Travel by snowmobile sleigh into the winter grazing areas to locate and move with the herd. The day is spent following the reindeer through the tundra, observing herd behaviour, and taking part in daily herding tasks when appropriate. This may include checking animals, assisting with feeding if needed, and learning how Sámi herders guide and protect the herd during winter. Throughout the day, you learn how Sámi winter life adapts to changing conditions — reading tracks, snow quality, wind, and terrain. Breaks are taken outdoors or back at the cabin depending on conditions. In the evening, return to the cabin or lavvu for fire, food, and rest. Time is spent sharing meals, stories, and quiet moments in the Arctic winter.
Day 4: Farewell & Return
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Alta
  • 8m
Breakfast and final time in the winter landscape. Pack belongings and prepare for departure. Return journey by snowmobile sleigh and car back to Alta or agreed drop-off point. Goodbyes and end of experience.

Location

Activity location
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    Alta
    • Alta, Norway
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Alta
    • Alta, Norway

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