Destination Sápmi 2023

KARASJOK

Experience the reindeer calving season

Reindeer calving in Karasjok – Day trip: A once in a life time experience.

Welcome to this unique adventure and to our calving reindeer herd here in Karasjok in Northern Norway.

We start the day with a snowmobile trip through a beautiful landscape to our herd, a 10 minutes long ride. If there is little snow, then we will walk or go with the ATV instead. We will inform you about the snow conditions in advance.

When we arrive, you can sit on a reindeer skin outside, and relax and enjoy the moment fully, and after a while you can join us around the bonfire, where we will tell you everything we know about reindeer calving.

We will serve you fresh coffee brewed traditionally on an open fire, and you will even get to taste dried reindeer meat. During this adventure you will also get the opportunity to feed the reindeer.

By visiting us, you will get to see the reindeer herd up close, and if you are lucky, you might even see reindeer giving birth. You will learn alot about our

traditions and our culture - and this sure is - a once in a lifetime experience.

ÁLDU AS www.aldu.no post@aldu.no +47 905 12 935

What to bring: Bring warm clothes. We recommend two layers of wool for underneath the winter suit. They may smell a bit of smoke afterwards.

Included: Home made dried reindeer meat snack, mineral water, fresh coffee, binoculars for loan, outerwear as winter suit, shoes, mittens, balaclava and a helmet for loan on request

Time: 11 am every day

Duration: 3 hours

Degree of difficulty: ¼

Number of guests: 1-4

Price 2023/24: NOK 4400,- per person

Children (4-14 year): NOK 2200,-

Season: 15th of May – 20th of June

Age limit: 2 year

*Also available as evening trip

ÁLDU FAMILY: From the left: Bjørn Petter, Malin, Sire Márjá and Piera Ailu.

Gáfestallan lávusCoffee time in our lávvu

We would love to invite you to our homestead and join us for gáfestallan in our cozy lávvu where we make fire and brew the world’s best coffee, made over the fire.

Gáfestallan is a traditional social happening, mainly for the Northern Sámi where we share stories about daily life and happenings while drinking coffee.

While enjoying your fresh coffee and having a taste of our self-produced dried reindeer meat, we will let you in on our way of living as Sámi people and

reindeer herders and of course you will hear more about our Sámi traditions and customs in the Karasjok area (Arctic North of Norway).

Your host is English-speaking and loves to share their knowledge and stories about her family’s way of living, their traditions, and customs as Sámi reindeer herders.

We will also let you in on the meaning of our company name Áldu which is quite special and give you an insight into the women’s role (both modern and traditionally) in reindeer husbandry.

Gáfestallan lávus - Coffee the Sámi way in our lávvu (Sámi traditional tent).

What to bring:

Bring warm clothes. We recommend two layers of wool for underneath the winter suit. They may smell a bit of smoke afterwards.

Included: Dried reindeer meat snack, fresh coffee or/ and tea, outerwear as winter suit, shoes and mittens for loan on request.

Time: 12:30 pm every day

Duration: 2 hours

Degree of difficulty: ¼

Number of guests: 4-20

Price 2023/24: NOK 1075,- per person

Children (4-14 year): NOK 540,-

Season: 01st of November01st of April

Age limit: 0 Year

Worlds best coffee: In the lavvo you will be served fresh brewed coffee over open fire, while the host will share about her familys reindeer herding and their traditions.

This trip can be combined with ”Reindeer feeding”.

Visit us at our homestead where we feed and tame reindeer

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REINDEER FEEDING:

As Sámi reindeer herders we continue with a traditional custom where we tame selected male reindeers for sledding as one means of transportation.

Every day at 10am we feed the male reindeers located at our homestead and clean their surroundings. Join us for a unique moment when feeding our reindeer located at our homestead in a beautiful winter nature scenery.

While feeding the reindeer we will share more information and stories about our way of life as Sámi reindeer herders, our traditions and customs within reindeer husbandry in the Karasjok area in Finnmark (Arctic North of Norway). Which is also one of the last areas in the Nordic countries where reindeer can roam freely and where we still maintain our traditional nomadic lifestyle parts of the year. Your guide and host is English-speaking and loves to share their knowledge and stories about the way of living, traditions, and customs as Sámi reindeer herders.

What to bring:

Bring warm clothes. We recommend two layers of wool for underneath the winter suit. They may smell a bit of smoke afterwards.

Included: Outerwear as winter suit, shoes and mittens for loan on request

Price 2023/24:

NOK 750,- per person

Children (4-14 year): NOK 375,-

Time: 10 am every day

Duration: 1 hour

Degree of difficulty: ¼

Number of guests: 4-20

Season: 1. November – 1. April

Age limit: 0 year

This trip can be combined with “Gáfestallan lávus - Coffee time in our lávvu”

A guest feeding our reindeer in beautiful nature surroundings at our homestead in Báhkiljohka in Karasjok.

Visit our Sámi family and hear about the 8 seasons and the northern light stories and myths

Northern lights in Sápmi

Welcome to our cosy lavvo at our homestead here in Karasjok, in Northern Norway. We will share stories about life as reindeer herders, and the activities we do during our eight seasons. You will have the opportunity to meet our reindeer, feed them and take photos.

We will serve you coffee or tea and our homemade dried reindeer meat in the lavvo. In the meantime we talk about «Guovssahasat», the Sami word for Northern lights. It literally means ‘the light you can hear’. You will hear stories and myths about the Northern lights in Sápmi, how they affected us in the past and how we regard the phenomenon today.

After a warming cup of coffee you can join us outside while we wait for the lights to appear. If they are not visible we will try to call on them with a

«luohti», wich is a Sami way of singing. If the sky is cloudy and snowy we may not be able to see the northern lights. But if we are lucky and the skies are clear, we might catch a glimpse of the aurora dancing above us.

After your visit, you will have learned about our life above the arctic circle and how we have lived in harmony with nature and the animals.

What to bring:

Warm clothes to wear outside and around the fireplace. They may smell a bit of smoke afterwards. We recommend to bring a tripod in case of good northern light conditions.

Included: Homemade reindeer meat snack, coffee/tea, winter clothes for loan on request.

Tour time: Time varies depending on light conditions.

Duration: about 2-3 hours

Degree of difficulty: ¼

Number of guests: 4-20 pax

Price 2023/24: NOK 1690,per person

Children (4-14 year): NOK 845,Season: 01.11.22-01.04.23

Northern lights in Sápmi overnight stay in traditional lavvo

Stay the night next to open fire with reindeer close by, listening to stories about our ancestors dancing in the northern lights.

We welcome you at our homestead here in Karasjok to spend a night under the stars and, with a bit of luck, under the magical Northern lights. Once you are settled and comfortable in your lavvo, the traditional Sami tent you’ll spend the night in, we will visit you in there to share stories about our life as reindeer herders, and the type of activities we do during our eight seasons. You will have the opportunity to meet our reindeer, to feed them and take photos.

You can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and our speciality of dried reindeer meat while we tell you about Guovssahasat, the Sami word for Northern lights, which literally means ‘the light you can hear’. We will share stories and myths about the natural phenomenon in Sápmi, how the lights have affected us in the past and how we regard them today.

After a warming cup of coffee you can join us outside while we wait for the lights to appear. If they are not visible we will try to call on them with a «luohti», wich is a Sami way of singing.

If the sky is cloudy and snowy we won’t be able to see the aurora, but if we are lucky and the skies are clear, we might get to witness the dancing, colored lights.

After our visit you will have the lavvo for yourself

You can take the reindeer hides outside, lie down, watch the skies and enjoy the moment. You’ll have access to your own toilet in the main house. In the morning we will wake you with breakfast and we’ll show you how to make fresh coffee in the lavvo if you want to.

A night in the lavvo is truly special and a unique opportunity to be as close to nature as you can get. You’ll fall asleep to the softness of the reindeer skin you lay on and the warmth and light of the fire. Perhaps you even get to see the Northern lights from inside the lavvo. In the morning you’ll wake up to a cracking fire – that is, if you manage to keep the fire going throughout the night.. If not we can come and help you warm up the lavvo again.

What to bring:

Bring warm clothes.

We recommend two layers of wool for underneath the winter suit. They may smell a bit of smoke afterwards. We also recommend you to bring a tripod in case the weather conditions are good.

Included: Reindeer meat snack, coffee/tea, winter clothes and sleeping bag for loan, breakfast.

Price 2023/24:

NOK 3590,- per person

Time: 6pm – 11am

Duration: 17 hours

Degree of difficulty: 2/4

Number of guests: 1-6 pers

Season: 01.11 - 01.04

Age limit: 18 years

Grouse hunting

We will transport you to hunting area and provide you with a camp. The tents are equipment with gas heater or woodburning oven, Foldable beds lined with reindeer skins or other soft material

We don’t have permanent locations for the tent-camps, the hunting camp locations will be decided some time before arrival. This is to get the best hunting spots.

Price: From 7500,- per pers

Min/max: 2-10 pers

Included: Prepared hunting camp and ATW transport

Duration: Optional

Season: 10. September - 1. November

5 day expedition

Included:

• Reindeer sledding with Sami culture

• Huskysafari

• Icefishing

• Shuttle from and to the airport

• Accomodation and meals

• Icebathing

• Kiting lesson

• A chance to see the Northern Lights

• Fishing equipment

The experience: Escape into the wilds of Sápmi with Samipath´s unforgettable 4-day expedition. Embrace the winter wonderland as you explore the breathtaking landscape with reindeer sledding, husky safari, skiing, snowmobiling and even kiting on the frozen lakes.

Discover the rich and unique Sami culture and traditions as you experience traditional Sami food and overnight stays in big tents warmed by traditional fire. For the adventurous souls, experience the thrill of icefishing, icebathing and chance to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights dancing above.

Requirements

Good health. Packing list will be sent.

Price:

NOK 22000,- per person

Min/Max: 2-8 pers

Season: 3. December - 15. April

5 day packrafting

This is a trip where we paddle most of the trip. The raft we use is a packraft. Packrafts are forgiving—they bounce of rocks, float over shallow obstacles.

We will be fishing a lot on the trip and sleep in tents. Last night will be in a mountain lodge with a nice sauna. Transport from and to Alta airport is included. The trip will start in Alta and end in Suosjavri.

Requirements Good health and warm clothes. Packing list will be sent.

Price:

NOK 12900,- per person

Duration: 5 days

Min/Max: 1-6 pers. Bigger groups on request

Included: Guide, packraft, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, lifejacket, breakfast, lunsj, dinner. sami culture insight and sauna the last day

Season: 13. July – 30. September

Packraft expedition

Husky expedition

We would like to offer you an unforgettable 5-day husky expedition for Christmas and Easter.

Our expedition includes a range of exciting activities that aresure to create lasting memories.

Requirements

Good health and warm clothes. Packing list will be sent.

Price: 19000,- per pers

Duration: 5 days

Min/max: 1-4 pers.

Bigger groups on request

Included: Guide, dogsled and dogs, tents, icefishing equipment, 3 meals

Season: Christmas and easter

Our expedition also includes ice fishing, where you can try your hand at catching your own dinner from the crystal-clear waters. There is also a chaceto see the stunning Northern Lights, which dance across thesky in a mesmerizing display of colors.

You will spend the nights sleeping in cozy tents surrounded by the peaceful silence of the wilderness. All meals are included.

SAMIPATH

SAMIPATH@GMAIL.COM

+47 973 21 230

5-day husky expedition

Northern lights chase on snowmobile

1 week northern lights chase.

We would like to offer you an unforgettable 1-week northern lights chase in Karasjok, where you can immerse yourself in the fascinating Sámi culture and experience the thrill of ice fishing. Our expedition includes a range of exciting activities that are sure to create lasting memories.

In the evening, we will embark on an exciting northern lights chase on snowmobiles, to search for the elusive aurora borealis. Wewill takeyou to the best spots to see the northern lights and provide you with tips on how to capture this stunning natural phenomenon on camera.

Requirements

Good health and warm clothes. Packing list will be sent.

Price: 22000,- per pers

Duration: 7 days

Min/max: 1-6 pers.

Bigger groups on request

Included: Guide, warm clothing breakfast, lunsj, dinner. Sámi culture insight, sauna, accomodation.

Season: 2. January - 30. Mars

Live the Arctic life

Experience the magic of the Northern Lights like never before with the Aurora sled overnight camp! Imagine snuggling up in bed, gazing through the roof windows, and witnessing the mesmerizing dance of the aurora borealis above you. Our sled is the perfect way to fully immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the Arctic.

But that’s not all! We also provide warm toilet facilities and a sauna tent, so you can relax and unwind after a day of exploring the breathtaking wilderness of Karasjok. And getting to and from the sled is half the fun, with snowmobile transportation (sled with reindeer skin) included to add to the excitement.

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and embark on an adventure of a lifetime with us.

Book now and create memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Northern Lights in the most unforgettable way possible.

Join us on the Aurora sled overnight camp and make your dreams a reality!

Requirements

Good health and warm clothes. Packing list will be sent.

Price 23/24:

NOK 8500,- per night

Included: Transport to the camp, fuel, winter overall, helmet, balaclava, shoes and gloves.

Food: Evening box with cured meat, biscuit, Bread roll++

Breakfast box: serials, bread ++ 2 nights stay includes dinner, sámi reindeer stew. Additional meals on request.

Duration: One night or more

Min/max: 1-8*

Season: December - April

Age limit: 12 year

*if combined with our Arctic Lavvo with windows in the roof (+NOK 5900,- 2 pax and + NOK 8000,- 4 pax ) | Arctic pentagon tent (+ NOK 4200 2 pax)

Experience the Arctic life in Karasjok with our Aurora Sled adventure!

Gold mining in the Arctic

Looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure? Look no further than Viddeliv’s ”Be a goldminer for a week in the Arctic” experience! Hop on an ATV and embark on a thrilling 3-hour journey into the Arctic plateau to our gold camp, where you’ll have the chance to strike gold just like the pioneers of the past.

Gold panning in the Arctic dates back to 1863, when the first gold spec was discovered in a small river here in Karasjok and sparked a gold rush. Now, you can be a part of that history and experience the thrill of the hunt for yourself.

Try your hand at gold mining in the Arctic with Viddeliv. Our expert guides will show you the ropes and provide you with all

the equipment you need to start panning for gold. Whether you strike it rich or not, you’re sure to have a blast and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Viddeliv frank@viddeliv.no +47 958 70 739

Requirements

This trip is suited for adults or families and require a drivers licence if you are to drive an ATV.

Duration:

7-Days

Price 23/24:

NOK 21000,- per person

Or 79000.- for the whole camp

Included: All food is inclusive

Goldmining equipment

Duration: 7 days

Minimum number of guests: 3

Maximum number of guests: 10

Season: July - August

Age limit: 8 year

Gold panning in the arctic can be fruitful

Be a goldminer for a week in the arctic.

Arctic summer fishing adventure

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a newcomer to the sport, Viddeliv has everything you need for an unforgettable flyfishing experience in the Arctic Norway, Karasjok region. Our expert guides know every inch of the water and can help you hook the biggest and tastiest trout in the area.

But that’s not all - you’ll also have access to the best equipment on the market, ensuring that your fishing adventure is smooth and seamless. And with jaw-dropping landscapes to explore, be prepared for breathtaking views around every bend.

So why settle for mediocre fishing when you can have the trip of a lifetime with Viddeliv? Book today and discover the magic of flyfishing in the Arctic Norway, Karasjok region!

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Requirements

This trip is only suited for adults and require a drivers licence if you are to drive an ATW.

Price 23/24:

NOK 31 000,- for 3 pax camp

NOK 46 000,- for 5 pax camp

Guide price 8 000,- per day

Included: Well equipped camps with bed, outdoor toilet, canoe and packraft is included in som camps.

ATV/ UTV transport

Duration: 5-6 days

Minimum number of guests: 1

Maximum number of guests: 10

Season: July 1st – September 5th

Age limit: 10 year

Ice fishing Adventure

Experience the thrill of arctic ice fishing: A bounty of catch awaits!

Looking for an Arctic adventure?

Look no further than Viddeliv’s ice fishing tours! Experience the thrill of the catch as you reel in trout, arctic charr, Bass and Pike from the Arctic tundra’s vast amount of lakes.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there - our tours include snowmobile transport to truly immerse you in the snowy landscape.

So why wait? Book your Arctic ice fishing adventure with Viddeliv today and experience the bounty of the North!

Requirements

This trip is only suited for adult

Price 23/24:

NOK 5 900,- per person for a 3-day ice fishing trip, camp included. 20 000,- for up to 5 guests, transport and camp included Guide 8 000,- per day

Included: Snowmobile hire, fuel, winter overall, helmet, balaclava, shoes and gloves.

Duration: 3 days

Min/max: 1-20

Season: January - April

Age limit: 16 year

Predator fishing in the arctic

Get ready to reel in some serious catches with Viddeliv’s expert predator fishing tour!

In may and june, we’ll take you out on the great lakes for an unforgettable seatrout fishing experience. Hop aboard our boat and let our experienced guide lead you to the best spots for reeling in these elusive fish. And if that’s not enough, we also offer bass and pike fishing from land during may to august.

Our expert guide knows the ins and outs of the vast lakes, ensuring that you’ll be fishing in the best locations for the biggest catches. With our top-of-theline equipment and insider knowledge,

you’re guaranteed to have the fishing trip of a lifetime.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the thrill of predator fishing with Viddeliv. Book your tour today and get ready for an adventure you’ll never forget!

Requirements

Suited for able bodied adults and teenagers.

Price 23/24:

From NOK 8500,- per day

Included: Boat hire, fishing equipment, food box and guide

Duration: 5-8 hours

Minimum number of guests: 1

Maximum number of guests: 3

Season: May - August

Age limit: 12 year

Live a winter adventure with reindeer and sledge!

We, Heidi Kamilla and Nils Jovnna meet you at the parking place near Bieskkangeiadnu. From here it takes only few minutes walking to reach our sami siida. There, we have a comfortable and warm lavvu and will serve you as a welcome gift a coffee prepared on the fire. The sami life on the Finnmark plateu is a lot about the reindeer and that is also the case during this experience. You will e srved reindeer meat and the adequte beverage just as we like to eat it ourselves. After this little meal, we tell you about our ancestors used the rein-

deer sledge and how we use it nowdays. You will learn how you have to behave when we are among reindeer.

Now let`s go and meet the reindeer. We rent reindeer and ledges. Then you can enjoy fantastic tour in the surrounding marvellous woods. The tour in autonomy lasts 15 minutes but can be extended if you wish so. Welcome to an amazing morning afternoon in our home and with usin our siida on the plateu

Price: NOK 2500,- per person NOK 1800,per person

Included: Warmed lavvu, reindeer sledging, and meal.

Duration: total about 2 -3 hourswith driving

Minimum number of guests: 2

Maximum number of guests: 14

Season: January - April

Clothing: good winterboots Winter pants, winter jacket, scarf and mittens

*if combined with our Arctic Lavvo with windows in the roof (+NOK 5900,- 2 pax and + NOK 8000,- 4 pax ) | Arctic pentagon tent (+ NOK 4200 2 pax)

GUOVDAGEAIDNU

JUHLS SILVERGALLERY

– an oasis on the Arctic tundra –

In 1959, Frank and Regine Juhls started Finnmark’s first silver workshop, before there was a year-round road connection to the village. This would become their life’s work - Juhls Silver Gallery. For 60 years they have created and built...a long and fruitful life that has left its mark. The house emphasizes the generous and gently rolling shapes of the tundra and is an oasis of human creativity.

Over the years, the place has evolved into a gem of personal architecture. Behind the life’s work lies a sincere desire to create something beautiful and an indomitable joy in working. Y ou will find the site on a hill above the river just outside the beautiful village of Guovdageaidnu (Kautokeino).

Historical jewelry, traditional Sami silver, and contemporary designs are sold in the store. All jewelry is made entirely in the workshop in Guovdageaidnu (Kautokeino). Craftsmanship and professional pride are strongly emphasized, and we aspire to a sustainable and ethical production with regards to the environment, culture, and society we live in and are part of.

Recommendations: Request a tour to truly understand the many contrasts and fascinating background. Larger groups should book a tour in advance.

Price: Free of charge. Applies during regular opening hours.

Duration: 1-1 1/2 hour

Minimum number of guests: 1

Maximum number of guests: 80

Season: All year

Age limit: None www.juhls.no

We have our own outlet for both jewelry and Nordic design.

A visit to Juhls is balm for the soul and a feast for the eyes. Everyone, regardless of age, will create memories to take with them here.

The Great Arctic North

Join us for a journey in the nature. We take you for a guided walk where you will learn how we use our nature as a pharmacy.

A nice educational trip for both adults and children. As well as a great adventure for a family.

You will learn about Sami food traditions and Sami medicine traditions. After the tour we have some challenges and competitions.

We end the tour in our base where you will gain insight into how we refine nature’s goods into tasty local food products.

The trip with us will give you an insight into our knowledge of traditions when it comes to Sami traditions.

Good to know: Rose bay can be used as flour.

Requrements: The trip is suitable for the curious and eager to learn who like to see, feel and learn as well as taste, while on a trip. The tour requires you to arrive on site by either car or bus. About 20-30 min drive from Alta. When you book the trip, you will receive accurate address.

Price: NOK 6800,- per person Familiy 2+2 NOK 16200,-

Included: Tour in nature with communicator, equipment you otherwise need, storytelling, experiments, food and drink.

Duration: 4 hours

(total about 1 hours driving)

Minimum number of guests: 4

Maximum number of guests: 10

Minimum families: 1

Maximum families: 3

Season: June to September

Age limit: 16 year and up to individual groups. For Family groups we will adjust the trip suitable for the youngest member.

The Great Arctic North

All inclusive! We invite you to a unique little adventure to Sápmi. The day will be filled with ice fishing, ice bathing, skating with bonfires, visiting reindeer and lots of good food.

It’s not always that you need comfort and pleasure to enjoy life. We hope you enjoy some challenges in everyday life in between sessions. Come with us to Finnmarksvidda where you live along with nature.

We invite you to ice fishing with both lures and nets. If the weather permits, it will be possible to skate on the ice under the stars and possibly the Northern Lights before we end the trip with, among other things, ice bathing and Sami food from the local area.

Arctic URBI AS post@arcticurbi.no

www.arcticurbi.no

+47 922 92 032

Good to know: Blood pancakes. There are two types of iron: heme iron and non-heme iron. Heme iron is found in animal sources, like reindeer, and is more easily absorbed by the body than non-heme iron found in plants. Of heme iron, about 15-35% is absorbed, while of non-heme iron, only 2-20% is absorbed.

Requrements: This trip is only suited for adults. You must like a challenge and endure being outside for a longer period. Bring swimming clothes.

Price: NOK 65800,- per person

Included: Snowmobile hire, fuel, winter overall, helmet, balaclava, shoes and gloves. All food- and transport coverage for the day with us.

Additional services upon request: Hotel with breakfast.

Transport b/f airport.

Duration: Experience 10 hours + Transport and 1 night

Minimum number of guests: 2

Maximum number of guests: 12

Season: November to February

Age limit: 18 years or older. Max 65.

Experience a luxurious accommodation. Meet the combination of tradition and cultural heritage with comfort and modern solutions.

Luxurious Sámi glamping

Welcome to our village Maze, a small Sami pearl between Alta and Guovdageaidnu. We look forward inviting you to a different kind of luxurious accommodation experience.

A combination of tradition and modern equipment in our huts, each designed with their own story to give you an insight into our cultural heritage and traditions. As our guest, you will get an insight into our daily life as a Sami reindeer herding family, our harvesting traditions and culinary traditions.

In Sápmi we have eight seasons in a a year with different activities for each season. The activities you can participate in will vary throughout the year for each season. Read more about what a weekend with us can look like.

With us you get to live close to nature with a magnificent view of our local nature and the famous Maze-Alta river that flows by. Breakfast is served on our big Lavvu with local ingredients.

We recommend combining this product with our other activities.

Price: NOK 4800,- per person

Included: The rooms are equipped with their own private toilets, comfortable beds and ceiling windows with opportunities to view the Northern Lights. The shower is located in a separate building. Breakfast included.

Duration: Winter: We reccomend at least 2 nights, to enjoy our other activitites.

Season: Open all the year around

Čávzo Safari www.sautso.no

post@cavzo.no

+47 959 73 963

Minimum: 2 persons

Maximum: 6 persons

An unusual Lavvu Restaurant experience in our Goahti. We would like to offer you a three-course Sami meal produced from local ingredients.

Sami Restaurant Experience

Accompanied by the view of our tame reindeer and the local nature with the famous Máze-Alta river flowing past, we would like to invite you to enjoy homemade Sami cuisine prepared with local ingredients.

We will serve reindeer meat and other local ingredients in the traditional way with modern twists. Each dish has its own history associated with it.

The menu varies according to our 8 seasons. You can choose a two- or three-course meal. All the courses are distinctive Sami dishes linked to our traditions with a modern twist.

Our Goahti is a modernized version of a Sámi Traditional Goahti.

Welcome for a different kind Restaurant experience!

We recommend combining with our other activities such as:

• Ráidu – Traditional Reindeer driving

• Unique to Čávžo Canyon with an unforgettable nature experience

• Luxurious Accommodation

Price: From NOK 800,- per person

Season: Open all year round

Minimum: 2 persons

Maximum: 30 persons

Čávzo Safari

www.sautso.no

post@cavzo.no

+47 959 73 963

Čávžo Canyon an unforgettable nature experience

One of few riverboat tours to Čávžo – Sautso Canyon, with exclusive access and delicious coffee break by the riverside overlooking the canyon.

The area around Čávžu - Sautso canyon is the reindeer grazing area of our siida and you will therefore meet locally known guides who can always tell you the little extra either about the riverboat, the nature and the surrounding landscape and not least the dam. At Čávžu - Sautso, we will go inside the mountain, and you will hear more about its technical details. Before we head back home to Máze, we will invite you to a small gáfestallan in the lavvo we have set up by the dam. Gáfestallan is our way of telling more about each other and getting to know each other over a good cup of campfire coffee and a small snack.

We will tell you the story about the gigantic hydropower dam and how it could have drowned the village if not for Norways biggest demonstration for the fight for Sámi rights.

This is a unique experience for those who want to indulge the wonderful nature from Máze to Čávžo - Sautso canyon with a traditional river boat. With an almost exclusive Sámi population, many living a reindeer-herding lifestyle, Máze itself is a quiet spot between

the city Áltá and the town Guovdageaidnu (Kautokeino).

We recommend combining with our other activities such as:

• Sami Restaurant Experience

• Luxurious Accomodation

Price: NOK 1200,- per person

Included: life wests, planket of wool, simple rain poncho

Duration: approximately 5 hours.

Season: July - September

Minimum: 2 persons

Maximum: 30 persons

Join us for a tour in our traditional riverboat and enjoy our stories about the local history of Máze and the historical cemetery Máze Zion

Historical riverboat trip in Máze

You get to experience the amazing nature of Maze with a small guided tour down the river in the Sámi village Máze before we drive up to Máze Zion where you can hear about its historical meaning and founding story.

The historical churches cemetery is quite special considering that the

names are written with the ancient Sámi way of writing names.

We round off our tour by gathering in our Lavvu, our traditional Sámi tent, for a traditional two course meal.

We also recommend combining this activity with:

• Sami Restaurant Experience

• Luxurious acomadation

Price: From NOK 1700,-

Included: Life jacket, blanket of wool, Two course Sami meal which can be replaced with Sami snacks.

Duration: 5 hours (1 h drive one way)

Minimum number of guests: 2

Maximum number of guests: 30 Larger groups is possible on request.

Season: July - September

Age limit: None

Čávzo Safari

www.sautso.no

post@cavzo.no

+47 959 73 963

Ráidu – a cosy reindeer sledding winter experience

Right up until the 60s, Ráidu was a common sight in Máze and on the tundra, because today’s roads were first built then and new machines such as the snowmobile did not exist. Today, we still tame reindeers in the traditional way, both to be able to take care of traditional knowledge and to keep the heritage alive, and because we use our tame reindeer during the reindeer migration.

These are magical moments that are worth experiencing. By the way, did you know that Máze was the inspiration for the Disney movie Frozen 2?

After we return to the camp, we move into the heated lavvo, sit around the fire and listen to stories about old traditions and customs such as the proposal ride, while we enjoy a good cup of coffee

from the fire and strengthen ourselves with a small Sami snack.

We also recommend combining this activity with a Sami meal consisting of the Sami festival meal biđos with home-baked bread. The dessert consists of “Mountian Gold”, also called cloudberry, with whipped cream, coffee and cake.

Imagine a small village covered in snow and you’re cuddled up on big reindeer hides on a sleigh pulled by reindeers.

Price: NOK 1200,- per person

Included: Blankets of whool

Duration: 2 hours

Season: December - 15th April (Possible earlier and later if the weather allows it)

Minimum: 2

Maximum: 30

+47 959 73 963

Explore Sápmi with snowmobile

It is very nice to explore the whole Sápmi destination by snowmobile.

Requirements

This trip is only suited for adults and require a driver licence. It is also possible to do the trip in the evening/night as a Northern Lights Safari.

Price: NOK 2390,- per person

Included: Snowmobile hire, fuel, winter overall, helmet, balaclava, shoes and gloves. Hot beverage and a snack.

Duration: 3 hours

(total about 2 hours driving)

Minimum number of guests: 6

Maximum number of guests: 26

Season: December - April

Age limit: 16 year

Join us on a scooter tour, experience our beautiful, raw nature and learn to throw the lasso. The tour starts from the Thon Hotel where the guests are given winter clothes. We drive two people per snowmobile and the trip takes us to a lavvu where the guests are welcomed with joik, traditional Sami food and drink, and where they can learn more about the Sami and our cul-

ture. It will be too exciting to see who wins the prize in the lasso throwing competition.

Photo: Morten Brox

Explore Sápmi

Private nature and magical experiences

Welcome to Kautokeino, the beating heart of Sápmi and the home of the proud indigenous Sámi people. We present to you a magical adventure comprising of truly authentic experiences.

Requirements

This trip is only suited for adults and require a drivers licence, and good health since we are sleeping outside in a lavvo.

Price: NOK 9450,- per person

Included: Day 1: Scooter trip to an untouched area on the plain with accommodation and local authentic food in lavvo and local guide. Day 2: Breakfast on a fire, ice fishing with lunch and scooter trip to a reindeer herd. Jacuzzi and sauna with accommodation at the hotel including a 3-course dinner.

Duration: 48 hours (total about 6 hours driving)

Minimum number of guests: 6

Maximum number of guests: 16

Season: December - April

Age limit: 16 year

Northern Light

Requirements

This trip is only suited for adults and children and require a drivers licence, or sit comfortably in the sledbehind the scooter.

Price: NOK 2450,- per person

Included: Snowmobile hire, fuel, winter overall, helmet, balaclava, shoes and gloves. Hot beverage and a snack.

Duration: 48 hours (total about 6 hours driving)

Minimum number of guests: 6

Maximum number of guests: 26

Season: December - April

Age limit: 16 year

The northern lights, the moonlight and the clear clean the starry sky gives the dark time in the arctic a different, blue and spectacular light. We drive with snowmobiles into the vastness in search of the beautiful and mythical the northern lights. Join the hunt for the Northern Lights. The trip starts from Thon hotel where guests are given warm winter clothes. We drive 2

people per snowmobile and pray to the weather gods that the northern lights will show us their spectacular light show this evening.

Northern light trip by snowmobile

Excursion to reindeer herd.

Reindeer herd

Kautokeino is Norway’s largest reindeer herding municipality where the traditions are still maintained. Join us for a trip to the reindeer herd and experience the everyday life of a reindeer herder in the mountains. On this tour, you also get the opportunity to take in some beautiful scenery and capture some close-ups

of the reindeer. Along the way, we will also stop by a lavvu, where we can get heat from the fire, drink coffee and enjoy a good portion of traditional Sami feast food “Biđus”. We drive two people per snowmobile and the trip starts from the Thon hotel, where the guests are given a warm welcome outerwear.

Hættas Opplevelser www.hattasopplevelser.no contact@hattasopplevelser.no +47 930 686 58

Requirements

This trip is only suited for adults and children and require a drivers licence or sit comfortably in the sled behind the scooter.

Price: NOK 3590,- per person

Included: Snowmobile hire, fuel, winter overall, helmet, balaclava, shoes and gloves. Tradisonal food and hot beverage.

Duration: 3-5 hours (total about 2-3 hours driving)

Minimum number of guests: 6

Maximum number of guests: 30

Season: December - April

Age limit: 16 year

River boat with fishing and Sápmi culture.

Riverboat Safari

In Kautokeino, nature is our source of food and the food is based on what nature gives us for every season of game, fish, birds and berries. It tastes heavenly, and best of all, it’s completely free! In the hunt for the ”secret” fishing lakes, the best hunting grounds or the best cloudberry ants, it is good to have a local acquaintance with you.

The tours include transport, traditional Sami food, and with a local acquaintan-

ce along for the ride, you will of course learn more about the Sami culture.

Requirements

This trip is only suited for adults and children.

Price: NOK 1590,- per person

Included: Riverboat, life jacket, fishing equioment, tradisjonal food and hot beverage.

Duration: 3-5 hours (total about 2-3 hours driving)

Minimum number of guests: 2

Maximum number of guests: 10

Hættas Opplevelser www.hattasopplevelser.no contact@hattasopplevelser.no

Season: June - August

Age limit: 6 year

Sámi experience with action and excitement

Sokki Adventure is known for their adventurous ways of Sámi storytelling often combined with activities engaging the guests in fun competitions such as trying your hand at traditional Sámi lasso throwing with contests or reindeer racing with traditional sledges.

Join us for your fun Sámi adventure at our camp in Guovdageaidnu (Kautokeino). Safety comes first with us, hence instructions will be given before all activities. When it comes to reindeer racing with the traditional sledges, you will get to try slowly together with us, before you can try by yourself.

The lasso throwing competitions await with a prize for the winner who manages to show the best knowledge.

After a couple of hours with outdoor fun, we will regain our energy with a warm Sámi meal in our lavvo. We serve biđus, made from first-class reindeer

meat accompanied with bread, juice and campfire coffee. Listen to more of our stories and the traditional Sámi joik.

Requirements

Warm clothes and a good mood are recommended

Price: NOK 2660,- per person

Included: Activities, storytelling and festive dinner.

Duration: 3 hours

Minimum number of guests: 3

Maximum number of guests: 40

Season: Nov - April

Age limit: 1-90

Festive meal Biđus with joik and stories about Sámi culture ©Sokki Adventure

A deeper insight to the living Sámi culture

Would you like to take part in a distinctive Sami experience?

Join us at our camp in Guovdageaidnu (Kautokeino) for a day of storytelling and activities with Sokki Adventure, giving you an unique possibility to get close to the living Sámi culture, the way of living as semi nomadic reindeer herder combining both tradition and modern equipment, and our food cradle providing the locals with the purest ingredients one could wish for.

Through our activities you will learn more and can try your hand at traditional Sámi lasso throwing.

Our lavvo at the campsite is the cosy backdrop where you can listen to the many and varied stories Aslak, owner of Sokki Adventure, has to tell, accompanied by a taste of local sámi food and a joik or two for a musical ending of your insightful day.

Requirements

Warm clothes and a good mood are recommended

Price: NOK 2260,- per person

Included: Activities, storytelling and tradional food.

Duration: 3 hours

Minimum number of guests: 3

Maximum number of guests: 40

Season: Nov - April

Age limit: 1-90

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Sámi storytelling at Sokki Adventure.

Unique experience with reindeer herders – Spring migration

Have you always dreamed of joining reindeer herders for spring migration with their reindeer herd? This is your chance!

Reindeer herding is managed by Sami reindeer herders in the traditional way somewhat modernized, and reindeer herders are semi-nomadic to this day. This means that we move with the herd from winter pasture to summer pasture.

We will offer you a unique trip with us to the mountains in fantastic nature where the reindeer herd is, to move the reindeers towards the summer district by the coast. Our winter district is in Kautokeino and we will move the reindeer herd over the tundra all the way to the coast.

You will have the opportunity to live in a traditional lavvu and eat traditional Sami food, which mostly consists of reindeer meat.

The activities consist of, among other things, moving the herd, herding the reindeers, ice fishing and making of Sami meals. But just the stay in the lavvu in total silence with the view of reindeers on snow covered tundra away from stress of sivilication, is a holiday on its own.

Reindeer herders move with snowmobile, but you will have the opportunity to move traditionally with reindeer sledding.

Price: From NOK 32500,- per person. Check our brochure for more information.

Included: Outer clothing included All meals included. Accomodation in a heated traditional lavvu (tent), warm sleeping bags. We can help to arrange transportation from Airport.

Duration: 4 nights and 5 days

Minimum number of guests: 2

Maximum number of guests: 6

Season: 6th of May - 10th of May Loaidu www.loaidu.no

post@loaidu.no

+47 959 73 963

Unique stay at a reindeer herd with Reindeer herders

Have you ever wondered what a day with Reindeer herders looks like?

Join us for reindeer herding in a traditional way with modern and comfortable solutions.

Sami Reindeer herders still practice reindeer herding in a traditional way, but modernized.

We want to welcome you to us in Kautokeino for a stay at our reindeer herd in Kautokeino community, 50 km away from the village.

Sami reindeer herders follow the reindeer herding year through the eight seasons we have in a year, and in winter time we herd the herd every day.

You will have the opportunity to live in our small cabine with comfortable beds, warm fireplace in the middle of nowhere..

The activities consist of, among other things, reindeer herding, migrating, gathering the herd and other work. And other activities such as harvesting what nature has to harvest in each season, ice fishing or fishing with a pole in the summer.

The activities are seasonal and depends on when you visit us.

Price: NOK 19000,- Check our brochure for more information.

Included: All meals included Accomadation in a traditional and comfortable cabine.

Outerwear

Duration: 3 nights and 4 days

Minimum number of guests: 2

Maximum number of guests: 10

Season: December - March

Ice fishing with Reindeers as transportation

We want to invite you to join us for some Ice fishing in our local lakes with arctic char in.

We will also serve you Traditional Sami meals of either Arctic Char or Reindeer meat cooked on open fire by the lake inside a traditional Sami tent called lavvu.

You can hear stories about our culture and way of life while enjoying Sami tra-

ditional meals and hot beverage inside the lavvu.

We will travel by Reindeersledding, which is how Sami people travelled before the roads came in the 1960s. The lake is located 3-4 km away from the main Road.

You have to be in good shape in order to participate in this activity.

We recommend the Luxurious Sámi glamping with Čávžo Safari.

Loaidu www.loaidu.no

post@loaidu.no

+47 959 73 963

Price: NOK 2500,- Check our brochure for more information.

Included: Sami Meal

Extra: Accomodation.

Duration: Daytrip, 4-5 hours

Minimum number of guests: 2

Maximum number of guests: 10

Season: All the year around

Have you ever dreamed of visiting a Reindeerherding family at their home?

This is your opportunity. The Oskal Family is a family over 3 generations and they would love to welcome you to their home as their guests.

Visit a reindeer herder family at their home

This is an exclusive and unique opportunity to meet a reindeer herding family. We will welcome you to their home and as a guest in their home they will serve you Sami traditional meal which is seasonal. You will also be able to participate in some traditional activities which are also seasonal, such as making of “Duodji”, Sami traditional handcraft.

Did you know the Sámi have 8 seasons in a year? Each season has its own activities and meals that belong to that season.

Sámi people are proud of their cultural heritage such as their traditional outfits and those are only meant for Sámi people to wear. But they would love to borrow you other traditional outwear

such as shoes, hat and mittens made of reindeer skin while you are visiting them. Imagine wearing warm boots made of reindeer skin, they say it feels like walking barefoot, but your feet are still warm.

They have a stationary home located 30 km away from Guovdageaidnu (Kautokeino) village. The main herd is on the mountain, but they always have some tame reindeers at their home.

Price: From NOK 4000,- Check our brochure for more information.

Included: Sami Meal

Extra: Accomodation.

Duration: Daytrip or from one night - 4 nights

Minimum number of guests: 2

Maximum number of guests: 8

Season: October - May

Loaidu

www.loaidu.no

post@loaidu.no

+47 959 73 963

Exciting reindeer sledding competition

Sámi reindeer herders arrange championships in Reindeer sledding?

Do you want an exciting and fun competition challenge with your friends or family?

Reindeer herders arrange a Championship among eachother in Reindeersledding every year. We also arrange an exciting Reindeer competition for our guests, and now you can participate!

These are magical moments that are worth experiencing.

By the way, did you know that Máze was the inspiration for the Disney movie Frozen 2?

More about reindeersledding: Today, we still tame reindeers in the traditional way, both to be able to take care of traditional knowledge and to keep the heritage alive, and because we use our tame reindeer during the reindeer

migration. After we return to the camp, we move into the heated lavvo, sit around the fire and listen to stories about old traditions and customs such as the proposal ride, while we enjoy a good cup of coffee from the fire and strengthen ourselves with a small Sami snack or Sami traditional meals.

We recommend the Luxurious Sámi glamping with Čávžo Safari.

Price: NOK 1200,- per person

Included: Blankets of whool

Duration: 2 hours

Minimum number of guests: 2

Maximum number of guests: 30

You have to be in good shape in order to participate in this activity.

Season: December - 15th April (Possible earlier and later if the weather allows it)

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Whale and seabird cruises

On this whale and bird safari departing from Burfjord, we sail out of Burfjorden and into Kvænangsfjorden while admiring the fantastic coastal landscape. The Kvænangsfjord is where the herring enter in October, and large gatherings of whales are here to feast on their ”food platter”. Whale species such as killer whales, humpback whales and fin whales can be found here. In this

area where the whale stays, there is also a great opportunity to see the king of the air, the sea eagle.

There are also many other bird species there. The stay on board the boat has a duration of 3 hours. The boat spends a short time out to the whales, so there is plenty of time to observe and photograph them.

Price: NOK 2790,- per person from Kautokeino. NOK 1600,- per person by meeting at the quay in Burfjord

Included: Bus roundtrip Kautokeino – Burfjord. We offer coffee/tea and biscuits on board. Warm suits are provided to everyone. You can also enjoy different beverages on board (we have a liquor license).

Duration: 9 hours (3 hours at sea)

Minimum number of guests: 15

Maximum number of guests: 48

Season: November - February

Age limit: No age limit. But be aware that the sea can occasionally be rough, and that three hours on the sea can be challenging for the little ones.

An exclusive 48 passenger boat takes you safely out to where the whales are. (Photo: Lodin Johannes)

Photo Marten Brill

Come out to sea with us and experience wildlife from a boat.

Time-out with a family of reindeerherders

Time-out with a family of reindeerherders .

Do you want to learn more about Sápmi? Here you have the opportunity to join a 4-day trip across snow-covered expanses, where a warm cabin 10 miles from civilization awaits.

The trip includes a 7-mile snowmobile ride out into the plains, with some short breaks.

Requirements

It is important that you sit calmly on the snowmobile or in the sled. It is also important to wear warm clothes. Feel free to bring some snacks for the trip

Price: NOK 29 500,- per person

Duration: 4 days

Minimum number of guests: 2

Maximum number of guests: 5

Season: January - April

Amas

www.amas-as.com

post@amas-as.com

Age limit: 13 years

PORSANGER

A home on your journey in Finnmark

Stop by for lunch, stay the night or enjoy a mouth watering dinner based on local ingredients.

Lakselv Hotel is located on a hill with a great view of the Porsangerfjord. The hotel is located 1.5 km from Lakselv center and 3 km from Lakselv Airport.

We are an ideal starting point for excursions to the North Cape, Finnmark and destination Sapmi.

Staying here, you don’t have to walk far outside the hotel to find great viewpoints for watching the northern lights.

You might even see it from your room, if you turn down the lights.

From the hotel you have easy access to the nature.

Do you want to go for a hike or visit some local activity-companies?

Our reception is happy to help you out with information.

We can offer 44 double and single rooms (also allergy rooms) all in calm environments with shower, WC, cable TV and free WiFi. We also have a restaurant and conference fasilities.

Price: From NOK 1190,- per person

Included: Breakfast, free WIFI, free parking

Season: All year, except Christmas and Easter holidays

Age limit: No age limit

We have bikes, kicksleds, saunas and powerstation for el-cars for rent.

Experience

Visitor Centre Stabbursdalen National Park

Our exhibition gives you a thorough introduction to Finnmark`s natural and cultural history. In addition, we have a newly opened and worthly presentation of Stabbursdalen National Park.

Our film “Blue days and golden nights” is a beautiful tribute to nature and people in the north.

You are heartily welcome to make use of our outdoor area with its turf hut, shelter, campfire place and seating.

Stabbursnes Naturhus og Museum www.stabbursnes.no

naturhuset@stabbursnes.no

+47 784 64 765

We have a shop with a lot of nice products and souvenirs (SNM).

Requirements:

You can lend an audioguide to the exhibition and listen to English, German, Norwegian, Sami or Kven language.

Price:

Adults NOK 100,- in our opening hours.

Included: Entrance in exhibition and film. Audioguide.

Duration: 1- 1 ½ hour

Minimum number of guests: 1

Maximum number of guests: 80

Season: All year

The Centre is the starting point for Stabbursnes nature and culture trail.

the fantastic nature and the cultural diversity in Finnmark through our exhibition and film.

Visitor Centre Stabbursdalen National Park

Experience the fantastic nature and the cultural diversity in Finnmark through our exhibition and film.

A guided tour in our exhibition gives you a thorough introduction to Finnmark`s natural and cultural history. In addition, we have a newly opened and worthly presentation of Stabbursdalen National Park.

Our film “Blue days and golden nights” is a beautiful tribute to nature and people in the north.

You are heartily welcome to make use of our outdoor area with its turf hut, shelter, campfire place and seating.

The Centre is the starting point for Stabbursnes nature and culture trail.

Requirements:

Guiding in the exhibition must be ordered in advance.

Norwegian or English language.

Coffee and waffles can be o rdered in addition, NOK 45,- pp.

Price:

Adults NOK 140,- in our opening hours

Included: Entrance in exhibition and film

Duration: 1 ½ hour

Minimum number of guests: 10

Maximum number of guests: 80

Season: All year

Stabbursnes Naturhus og Museum

www.stabbursnes.no

naturhuset@stabbursnes.no

+47 784 64 765

We have a shop with a lot of nice products and souvenirs (SNM).

Europes Northernmost Archipelago

- hiking or kayaking

Midnight sun in Porsangerfjorden

In the summer the fjord is svimming in sun both day and night, and we are all drawn to it.

If you want to come closer to the fjord, kayaking in the arctic is an memorable experience. The fjord is filled with small islands, and we will padle towards the famouns Reinøya, with unique geological formations.

For more of the midnight sun experience, we reccommed a guided Midnightsun hike to get the very best view of the fjord as the sun gets nice and low in the horizont, without ever leaving completely. Early, and late, in the midnight sun season, the sky lights up in amazing colors.

Kayaking is a great way to experience the arctic. Many are tempted by the chance to glide silently through the water and enjoy the magnificent nature in a peaceful manner.

Demands: Medium physical

Price 2023/24:

Kayakking: NOK 2200,- per person

Midnight sun hike: NOK 1200,per person

Included: Kayakking: Kayak, warm and modern drysuite, life west, experienced guide, snack and hot beverage.

Midnight sun hike: Local guide, hot beverage and snack.

Time: Kayak: 4 hours

Min/max pax: 2-6 persons

Time: Midnight sun: 2-3 hours

Min/max pax: 1-20 persons

Season: Kayakk: June - October

Midnights sun hike: June - July

Age limit: 16 years for Kayak, 8 years for hike

Finnmark fall-time with Sleddogs

Learn about sled dogs – fall training or hiking to Silfar Canyon

Dogsledding with Pirate Huskies is more than stading behind a team of dogs. You will learn how to preapare and harness the dogs in your team, and help get ready.

You will also stear the wagon yourself. A professional guide will show the way, and answer all your questions about dog-sledding and Huskies.

Join us for a nice day along Børselva River with a Hike to Silfar Canyon.

When the sun hits the water you can see how clear green it looks reflected by the ganite rocks forming this amazing Canyon. This should be on everyones bucketlist.

Demands: Suitable for everyone, not recommended for people with back issues or pregnant woman.

Price 2023/24:

Dogsledding on wheels: NOK 1800,- per adult, kids under 16 years NOK 900,-

Hiking to Silfar Canyon: NOK 550,- per adult, NOK 250,- per child.

Included: Guiding. Hot beverage and a snack.

Time:

Dogsledding on wheels: 3 hours (about 1 hours driving).

Min/max number: 1-6 persons

Hiking to Silfar Canyon: 3 hours. Min/max number: 4-20 persons

Season: August - October

Age limit: 8 year (16 to drive the dog team)

Dogsledding – learn to mush

Ready to learn how to do dogsledding?

At Pirate Husky you are a part of the whole experience. We will teach you how to prepare the dog teams, and how to drive the sled. Hear the howling og eager sled dogs as we preapare for the trip, feel the butterflies in your belly as we start out from the kennel, and the silence that covers us as we sled into the arctic nature. Are you ready for the challenge?

We have different trips of length and challenge, from our short trip “A taste of Dogsledding”, our most popular trip “Halfday dogsledding” or if you really want to test the musher life, “Full day dogsledding”.

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Requirements

The trips are suited for everyone. It’s however not recommended for people with back problems, or pregnant woman.

It is also possible to do the trips in the night as a Northern Lights hunt.

Prices 2023/24:

Halfday tour, 10 kilometer mushing/ 3 hour activity. NOK 2200,- per adult, NOK 1100,- per child up to 16 years.

“A taste of dogsledding” about 4 km/2 hours activity, NOK 1200,- per person, children NOK 600,- up to 16 years old.

Full day dogsledding, about 30 km/6 hour activity

NOK 3900,- per person, children up to 16 years old NOK 1950,-

Included: Guiding. Hot Beverage and a snack. The full day trip also includes lunch.

Minimum number of guests: 1

Maximum number of guests: 9

Season: December - April (as long as we have snow)

Age limit: 8 year (16 to drive the dog team)

Meet the Pirate Huskies

Our pack of 30 pure breed

Siberian Huskies and the Pirate Lulu

All year around we welcome guests to come meet the pack – you can come train the puppies towords a life of sledding and cuddeling – or go for a hike with some of our happy sleddogs. We have daily departures for «Hiking with Huskies» and «Puppy training».

See their enthusiasm and joy as they get to meet new people and explore the world with us.

Lenght and degree of difficulty can be adapted to the guests, and of course the dogs.

Demands: Suitable for everyone

Price 2023/24:

Hiking with Huskies: NOK 650,per person. NOK 450,- per child

Puppytraining: NOK 600,- per adult NOK 300,- per child up to 16 years

Included: Guiding. Hot beverage and snack

Time:

Hiking with Huskies: 3 hours

Puppy training: 2 hours

Minimum: 2 guests

Maximum: 20 guests

Season: All year

Age limit: No limit

Experience the north from the comfort of Finnmark Turbuss

We offer bus transportation, package tours and tailor-made tours for companies, organizations, associations and others. We are happy to set up the whole trip for you and can organize accommodation, dining and activities.

We have taxis, maxitaxis, minibuses and buses for smaller and larger groups. We have buses that are equipped with

toilet w / sink, monitors, refrigerator and coffee machine.

Our buses are modern and combined with our long experience, can we therefore promise safety, high quality, good comfort and personal service on our trips.

Price: Contact us for a price offer on your visit to Finnmark

Included: Top notch service and experienced drivers

Duration: However long you wish

Season: All year around

Age limit: No age limit

The magic of the sky: Northern lights with local charm

Spend

Have you heard about the northern lights, but never seen them? Then join us on the chase for that magical light!

We meet at our home place Wild Caribou where we give you a warm welcome. We will make you ready for some hours of typical Norwegian outdoor life and head out for a walk on our Tranquillity Path. We will guide you through the arctic nature with wild animal life close by, tell you the story about our sculpture “The original icon of Wild Caribou” and introduce you to the science of Northern lights.

After the tour, we light a fire under the star sky, enjoy hot beverages, and while the fire is crackling we wait for the Northern lights to appear!

If we are lucky, right above us they suddenly dance over the sky - a goosebump-experience!

In order to catch memorable pictures we walk around in our Oasis of calm to find the best shooting places. One of our favorites is the “Falcon´s nest” - a tower above the trees from where you have the view to all directions of the sky!

Last, but not least, we show you our own atelier, where we lovingly forge silver jewelry. All our jewelry is arctic nature inspired - memorable pieces that talk to your soul and for sure are a wonderful memory to bring home.

Included: Guide, hot beverage, light snack

Time: 6 pm to 9 pm

Degree of difficulty: 1/4

Capacity: 2-4 pax

Price winter 2024: NOK 1290,-

Season: 1. November to 1. April

Where: Wild Caribou AS, Lakselv

What you need: Warm clothes and boots, patience and a lot of joy!

A good camera with tripod, ideally a DSLR for best shots.

Falcon´s nest.

an evening together with us around the bonfire as we scout for the Northern lights.

The cosiness of an Arctic Lavvu Eat - Relax - Walk

Change your car window view into a walking experience and revitalise in our Oasis of calm

Have you been driving long and feel the urge to stretch your legs? Then you are on the right place!

Here at Wild Caribou we have all you need to turn your pit stop into a wonderful nature experience.

By your arrival you will be welcomed with a local and tasty meal in our homely and warm traditional tent - a lavvo. While you eat you can enjoy the relaxing crackling of the bonfire, drink Norwegian coffee prepared on the fire and appreciate the wild forest.

After the meal our Oasis of calm is waiting for you. The Tranquillity path is leading you. Along the way you find panels with information about arctic fauna, flora and natural phenomena.

A bird tower with nice view, our sculpture “The original Icon of Wild Caribou” made out of a thousand of reindeer antler, the plasking salmons in the river and our polar dog kennel are some of the highlights during your walk.

At the end of your walk you will reach our shop. Here you can find our handmade silver jewellery - inspired by arctic nature and nordic culture, and also many other unique memories from Norway.

Included: Lunch or dinner, entrance fee Time: Lunch 10AM2PM / Dinner 2PM-5PM

Degree of difficulty: 1/4

Capacity: 15-45 pax

Price summer 2024: Lunch 580 p.p

Dinner NOK 780 p.p

Season: 1. June to 1. Oktober, 2023

Where: Wild Caribou AS, Lakselv

Wild Caribou AS www.wildcaribou.no post.wildcaribou@gmail.com +47 400 78 142

Parking: Free parking, bus parking available

Wild Caribou lavvo.

The Original Icon of Wild Caribou.

Spend an extraordinary night under the Northern lights

Magical glamping night under the Northern lights

You want to make your adventure in Northern Norway more exciting?

Then our Aurora Dome is just made for you. The Dome gives you an enjoyable way to spend a night in the wilderness watching the Northern Lights. With the window in the top you have a wide view into the sky, the see through side wall is directed towards our own build sculpture “The Icon of Wild Caribou” and into wilderness.

The scenery into nature is breathtaking even on cloudy nights, where the Northern lights may not appear! Wild arctic animals, like foxes, elks, hares and deers, live around us and may show up.

To make your experience of feeling the heartbeat of the Arctic complete you can stroll along our path of silence, through arctic forest and along slow river. You will

find information about the animals and natural phenomena.

A local and ecological snack is waiting for you when you arrive and in the morning we serve you a good breakfast with local ingredients and eggs from our chickens. Feel free to bring with you a dinner to prepare and enjoy around a bonfire in front of the Dome.

Included: Overnight with breakfast, entrance Oasis of calm with attractions

Degree of difficulty: 2/4

Capacity: 1-3

Price winter 2024: 2299 NOK, 3thd guest 550 NOK

Season: 16. Oktober to 14. Mai

Where: Wild Caribou AS, Lakselv

Wild Caribou AS www.wildcaribou.no post.wildcaribou@gmail.com +47 400 78 142

Parking: Free parking available

The Dome is available all year.

The bathroom is shared with our Wildwood Cabin (2 pax)

Experience the Arctic nature on snow shoes

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Choose to go for this amazing adventure!

We strap on the snow shoes and dive straight into to wonderful Norwegian winter wonderland!

From our base Wild Caribou we head out into the wilderness. From there we find a track we can follow through arctic forest, along a frozen river and, if the weather allows it, into the lower mountains. We follow wild animal tracks and see how animals live and survive in the snowy nature, at the same time we explore the surroundings.

We will be rewarded with nice views along our trip!

The trip goes about 3 to 4 hours and, halv way, we relax around a bonfire and eat a tasty snack prepared on the fire.

Included: Snow shoes with poles, snack, hot beverage, bonfire

Degree of difficulty: 3/4

Capacity: 1-4

Price winter 2023:

1250,- NOK p.pax

Season: January to April

Where: Wild Caribou AS, Lakselv

What to bring: Good shoes covering your ankles, warm clothes, water bottle

*We offer this experience also as shorter trip (2 hours)

Cuddle big polar dogs!

Join us in our dog yard and leave with big dog prints in your heart.

Learn all about our fluffy Greenland dogs, from their way of living in a pack to their life as sled dogs. Share big hugs and take stunning selfies.

If you are a big dog lover then this is an experience that forever will stay in your heart!

Let our furry sled dogs speak to your heart.

Included: Guide, hot beverage, overcoat

Number of guests: 2 to 6 persons

Price 2024: NOK 750,- p.p

Time: 2 hours

Season: All year

Where: Wild Caribou AS, Lakselv

What to bring: Good shoes covering your ankles, warm clothes

Parking: Free parking

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www.wildcaribou.no

post.wildcaribou@gmail.com

Your ‘Verdde’, in the heart of Finnmark

We offer comfortable and affordable accomodation in the city center, close to nature, culture & friendly people.

Verdde is the short version of the sami word ‘verddevuohhta’. It translates to «guestfriend» and is the story of how people in the area at all times have helped eachother survive. We want to live up to this tradition and will provide our guests with advice on what to do and see when they visit us.

Our desire is to help give our guests the opportunity to learn about and experience the uniqueness of our nature

as well as the Sami and Kven language and culture. We offer the best starting point for exploring the surrounding area and the region, located in the heart of Lakselv.

Price: From NOK 1100,per person

Included: Breakfast, free parking, WIFI, Cast to TV.

Facilities: 40 rooms, mostly economy standard.

Restaurant; Verdde Mat & Vinhus.

Today, the rooms meet the basic needs of our guests; they are warm, clean and have comfy beds. We are renovating the rooms in the spring of 2023 to lift the standard. Picture for illustration.

Verdde Mat & Vinhus is our restaurant, local ingredients are the basis of our menu. It is newly renovated, and seats 80 - 100 persons.

TANA AND NESSEBY

Try dogsledding

Do you want to try driving your own dogsled? This is an exclusive way of travel, and a smart way to get out into the nature winter time.

We will take you up to the wide mountain plateau, enjoy the wild and untouched nature of the Arctic, as a true Nordic explorer. You will drive your own dogteam behind a professional guide.

We also offer Northernlight-trip by dogsled.

TANA HUSKY post@tanahusky.no

+47 988 99 665

Dogsledding: The silent way of travelling in the arctic nature.

Requirements

You need to be fit, so that you can help the dogs in the uphills.

Price:

NOK 3250,- per person daytrip

NOK 11250,- overnight-trip

Included: Dogsledhire, winter overall, shoes and gloves. Hot beverage and lunch around an open fire. Overnight trip: cabin, sleepingbag, dinner

Duration: 6 hours daytrip

24 hours overnight-trip

Minimum number of guests: 1

Maximum number of guests: 8

Season: November -- May

Age limit: 4 years daytrip

10 years overnight-trip

Meet the Sámi Musher

Lecture about sámi culture in the Tana and Nesseby region and about long-distance sleddog competitions

Dag Broch is a teacher at the local upper secondary school, father, passionate musician and an enthusiastic Sámi Musher, using ancient sámi skills to compete in long distance dogsledding races.

Requirements

A room with projector

Or you can book the lecture at our place in Tana

Price: NOK 3000,- per lecture

Duration: 45 minutes

Season: All year

Join Dag for his special and personal stories and broaden your cultural horizon about the diversity within this indigenous people’s lifestyle and way of living.

Concert with songs in Sámi, Finnish and Norwegian.

Concert with music from the North

Inkeri and Dag presents songs and music from the North.

Join them at their base in Tana or book them for a special occasion on your adventures in Sápmi.

Requirements We can perform anywhere anytime

Price: NOK 5500,- per concert

Duration: 45 minutes

Season: All year

Meet the reindeer Hans

Meet the reindeer Hans and his herd up close.

Do you want to meet Hans and the rest of the herd? Sit around the fire with something hot in your cup and hear the story of the reindeer’s important role for the Sami people throughout the 8 seasons?

If you’re lucky, you can even experience the majestic northern lights, while feeling the presence of the reindeer herd.

Requirements

It is important to dress appropriately for the conditions. The reindeers are located between Karlebotn and Varangerbotn, so we recommend you hire a car. If you are staying at the 8 Seasons hotel, it is approx. 7 minutes’ drive.

Price: NOK 600,- per person

Included: Hot drinks around the fire. Reindeer feeding.

Duration: 1 hour

Minimum number of guests: 2

Maximum number of guests: 13

Season: December - April

Age limit: No age limit

Our reindeer are friendly and children can safely experience them up close.

Photo: Lena Kristensen

8 Seasons mini-hotel

Mini concept hotel in exotic surroundings in the heart of Varanger

With inspiration from both nature, local culture and the 8 seasons of reindeer herding, we are the perfect place to stay to experience peace and quiet. Here you can easily come in contact with the local population and experience the unique hospitality we have here in Finnmark.

8 Seasons has only 8 rooms where each room represents its season. Restaurant on the 1st floor.

All rooms have a private bathroom with toilet and shower. Our rooms

We have family rooms, double rooms and single rooms.

Price:

See our website www.8seasons.no

Included: Breakfast, wifi, parking and access to a fitness centre.

Mini photo exhibition in the hallway with photos and exciting history from Finnmark.

8 Seasons www.8seasons.no

post@8seasons.no

+47 918 54 888

OTHER LOCATIONS

Short stories of Sámi culture

Get a unique insight in the Sámi culture in cozy surroundings by the bonfire in a lavvo at Sami Siida. Our local guides will lead you into the Sámi way of living, traditions and history through their storytelling.

You will experience the power of joik and get the opportunity to look at and feel traditional clothing that Sámi still use.

In addition, you can test your lasso throwing skills and hop on one of our reindeer sledges, circling around the Sami Siida site in laps.

SAMI SIIDA

post@samisiida.no

+47 468 38 645

Requirements

This experience is for everyone. Short distance walking.

Price:

NOK 1295,- per person

Included: Winter overall. Hot beverage and a snack.

Duration: 1 hours

Minimum number of guests: 2

Maximum number of guests: 40

Season: November - April

Age limit: 0 year

Our small onsite exhibition of Sámi duodji – traditional handicraft.

Snippets of our history and living heritage with insights into traditions, traditional knowledge and handicraft.

Meet our tamed reindeer - fantastic animals which you can experience up close.

Reindeer cuddling

Taking care of the animals is top priority at Sami Siida. The reindeer are here all year long. Some come at fall and others are born here in spring. Meet and feed the magnificent animals. Get to know them through our experienced guides. They will give you a better understanding in reindeer and reindeer herding in Norway.

You will get the once in a lifetime chance to be close to reindeer and get your picture taken with them.

If weather and light conditions are optimal, you can get the opportunity to experience the magical Northern lights dance across the sky.

SAMI SIIDA post@samisiida.no

+47 468 38 645

Requirements

Walking distance to the reindeer fence.

Price: NOK 595,- per pers.

NOK 895,- per pers. inkl. guide

Included: Lincon or pellets

Duration: 30-45 minutes

Minimum number of guests: 1

Maximum number of guests: 40

Season: All year

Age limit: All ages

Northern lights adventure with reindeer

Experience reindeer raid in the old traditional way, in a sled, behind a reindeer, chasing the northern lights.

Reindeer play a central part of the Sámi culture and have been used to transport people for generations. On this trip you can enjoy silence, in a sled behind a reindeer just listening to the reindeers’ hooves crackling in the snow.

Our Sámi guides take you to a Lavvo, where you will hear about the Sámi culture in the pleasant surroundings around the bonfire. You will get a fascinating sight into their special semi-nomadic culture.

If weather and light conditions are optimal, you can get the opportunity to experience the magical Northern lights dance across the sky.

Requirements

This trip is not recommended for pregnant women or people with severely reduced mobility. 2 people in each sled. Warm clothes, mittens, hats and warm winter shoes.

Price: NOK 1980,- per person

Included: Winter overall. Hot beverage and a snack.

Duration: 2 hours

Minimum number of guests: 2

Maximum number of guests: 12

Season: November - April

Age limit: All ages

Sleighride is the traditional sámi way of travel.

Reindeer herder for a day?

Join a Sámi reindeer herder to his herd and get an unforgettable experience in scenic surroundings.

A day with a reindeer herd is a phenomenal way to get up close to the semi-nomadic life of the Sami people who practice reindeer herding. You will have the opportunity to take part in their everyday life as a herder.

Reindeer herding involves controlling the herd and getting them to graze.

The herder must be able to anticipate the animals’ movements based on their knowledge of the reindeer’s natural behavior during different seasons.

In almost untouched Norwegian nature, you will be able to experience reindeer up close and be served traditional Sami food in a lavvo, a traditional Sami tent.

Forget about time, enjoy the sound of silence and feel the closeness to nature!

Weather can vary from freezing cold to brilliant sunshine, making this experience truly special.

SAMI SIIDA post@samisiida.no

+47 468 38 645

Requirements

This experience is for the adventures. Warm clothes, mittens, hat and warm shoes.

Price: From NOK 5000,- per person

Included: Winter overall.

Hot meal and hot beverage and snack.

Duration: Minimum 8 hours

Minimum number of guests: 4

Maximum number of guests: 12

Season: Desember - March

Age limit: 5 year

Real life reindeer herder

Experience the rich and exciting sami reindeer culture while gathered around the campfire together with us. Listen to the fire crackling, enjoy the silence og let your thougts fly.

Our stories begins by the campfire!

Do you want to experience the rich and exiting traditional Sami reindeer culture? We will gather around the campfire. We will be serving you coffee or bouillon as we talk together and tell you stories about our life with the reindeer, nature, weather, myths and sámi fairy tales. Together with you, we will prepare and eat snacks made of sámi traditionally food. The campfire has always been a place where the family and guests gather because the campfire has always given us both the heat and the light through the eight seasons here in the arctic region.

Price: On request

Customized events: On request

Included: Coffee, bouillon and taste of sámi traditional food

Duration: 2 hours

Minimum number of guests: 10 Maximum number of guests: 50

Season: 1. june – 30. september

Shopping: Traditional sámi duodji/ handicraft and souvernirs made by the reindeer herding family and other local craftsmen of Sápmi.

Facilities: Sustainable toilets

Others: Some parts accessible for wheelchairs

We are a reindeer herding family where several generations work together and together, we will tell you about how the living Sámi culture came to be up to today, tomorrow and in the future.