Reindeer Safari And Lavvu dinner
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Sámi guide throughout the experience
- Transportation to and from our herd
- Joik performed
- Photo oppertunerties & story telling
- Wild, organic arctic food
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
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Ratings come from 7 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- 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.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Up North Sami Adventures
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Norway, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 172% above the median of the 183 experiences we list in Norway, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 65 of 183.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Norway, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
