Spend four unforgettable days living alongside a Sámi reindeer-herding family in the Arctic winter.
This is not a tour — it is an invitation into a way of life shaped by nature, tradition, reindeer and the deep calm of the winter tundra.
At a Glance
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Season: December 25th – March 1st
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Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
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Group size: Small, intimate groups
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Accommodation: Traditional Sámi winter cabin (+ optional lavvu night)
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Meals & guiding: Included
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Northern Lights: High chance on clear nights
What You Will Experience
✔ Live with a Sámi reindeer-herding family
✔ Follow the herd and take part in daily winter tasks
✔ Travel by snowmobile into the Arctic wilderness
✔ Experience silence, firelight and slow winter days
✔ Northern Lights viewing on clear evenings
✔ Share meals, stories, joik and daily life
The Experience
Far from roads, cities and noise, Sámi winter life unfolds in one of Europe’s last true Arctic wilderness areas.
For generations, reindeer herders have followed the rhythm of the herd, the weather and the seasons.
During this four-day stay, you become part of that rhythm. Days are slow and practical: caring for the reindeer, gathering firewood, preparing meals and moving through the winter landscape as the Sámi do.
There are no fixed schedules.
Nature decides the pace.
You are not a spectator — you take part in daily life, spending evenings in the lavvu with fire, stories and silence beneath the Arctic sky.
For many guests, this experience offers a rare sense of calm, clarity and connection.
+ A Typical Winter Day
This is an example. Weather, daylight and the reindeer decide the details.
Morning – Breakfast & Planning
Wake up in the log cabin, enjoy a warm breakfast and discuss the day with your hosts while preparing winter gear.
Daytime – Visiting the Reindeer
Travel by snowmobile into the tundra to locate the herd. Depending on conditions, you may:
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check on the animals
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give extra feed
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practice basic lasso skills
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learn how Sámi move with the herd in winter
Afternoon – Fire, Food & Rest
Return to the cabin for lunch, warm drinks and rest by the fire.
Late Afternoon – Winter Tasks
Simple but essential tasks such as:
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gathering firewood
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fetching water
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preparing food
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learning traditional winter skills
This is where the slow-life feeling is strongest.
Evening – Dinner & Lavvu Time
Enjoy a homemade Sámi dinner with local ingredients. After dinner, gather in the lavvu for joik, storytelling and cultural insight.
Night – Northern Lights & Silence
Step outside into the cold, dark Arctic night. With no light pollution, the Northern Lights often appear above the tundra.
+ Accommodation & Food
Accommodation
You stay in a traditional Sámi winter cabin:
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Heated with firewood
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No running water
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Outdoor toilet
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3 bedrooms with twin beds
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Generator for charging phones/cameras
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No Wi-Fi — part of the experience
An optional overnight stay in a traditional lavvu is available for guests seeking deeper immersion.
Food
All meals are prepared by the Sámi family:
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Traditional homemade dishes
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Reindeer meat and Arctic fish
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Berries, bread, soups and stews
Vegetarian and dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.
+ What’s Included
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Pick-up & drop-off service
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All local transportation (snowmobile, sled, car)
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4 days with Sámi hosts
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Cabin accommodation (+ optional lavvu night)
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All meals and hot drinks
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Cultural guiding and daily activities
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Extra winter clothing if needed
+ What to Bring
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Proper winter clothing
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Thermal and wool layers
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Winter gloves and hat
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Winter boots (if you have)
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A sense of adventure and openness to slow life
Important to Know
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Weather conditions may affect activities
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Reindeer movement varies daily
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This is an off-grid, simple-living experience
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Guests must be comfortable with cold, snow and limited facilities
