Reindeer Safari And Wild Arctic Meal

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5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Norwegian and 1 more

Meet a free-roaming Sámi reindeer herd in the wild, then return to the family’s home to share an Arctic meal by the fire. Along the way, guests interact with tame reindeer, learn from working dogs, and experience Sámi life up close, not as a show, but as a living tradition.

What's Included

Sámi guide throughout the experience
Transportation to and from our herd
Joik performed
Photo oppertunerties & story telling
Wild, organic arctic food

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please be ready at your pickup location at the agreed time. We may contact you the day before with a time adjustment depending on weather and herd location. If you’re unsure, feel free to message us. We’re happy to help.

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Meeting point

We pick up in Kautokeino at your accommodation or a central point. You’ll meet your guide from Up North Sámi Adventures. We confirm guide name and contact in advance. Pickup from Alta (120 km) available for a fee. Contact us before booking.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Sámi Home: Travelers are welcomed at the hosts’ Sámi home in Kautokeino, where they are introduced to the day’s journey and learn the basics of reindeer herding culture.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Arctic Tundra and Free-Roaming Reindeer Herd: Guests travel into the Arctic mountains to meet a free-roaming reindeer herd in its natural environment. Along the way, there are opportunities to observe the animals, learn about their behavior, and, depending on the season and conditions, help feed the herd. The focus is on respectful, non-invasive interaction guided by Sámi knowledge and tradition.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Lavvu Camp and Sámi Meal Experience: Back at the family’s home, guests are welcomed into a traditional Sámi lavvu where a fire is always burning. A wild Arctic meal is prepared and served, often featuring moose, reindeer, or ptarmigan on request, followed by a sweet homemade dessert. Outside, some of the family’s tame reindeer are waiting to be gently met. Inside, stories are shared and joik is sung. The family’s dogs are part of the experience too. The herding dog may show how he helps guide the reindeer, and the hunting dog helps provide food like ptarmigan for the fire. These dogs are not just pets, but trusted companions who live and work alongside the family. You might even get a paw-shake. This final stop offers a glimpse into how Sámi people live closely with animals, the land, and the changing seasons. It is not a show. It is a way of life, and you are invited to be part of it.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Dining Experiences
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Winter Sports
Snowmobiling
Wildlife Encounters
Dinner
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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