Experience the peaceful rhythm of Sámi life during the Arctic autumn.
A season of glowing tundra colors, quiet landscapes and crisp mountain air.
Join an Indigenous Sámi reindeer-herding family for up to 4 days in the Stilla region, just one hour from Alta, and take part in an authentic slow-life immersion surrounded by nature, culture and reindeer.
At a Glance
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Season: September 1st – November 15th
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Duration: 2–4 days
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Location: Stilla, Finnmark (approx. 1 hour from Alta)
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Group size: Small, intimate groups
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Accommodation: Traditional Sámi family mountain cabin
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Meals & guiding: Included
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Northern Lights: High chance on clear evenings
What You Will Experience
✔ Live with a Sámi reindeer-herding family
✔ Slow, mindful days in untouched Arctic nature
✔ Reindeer, autumn colors and peaceful landscapes
✔ Cultural insight through daily life, not performances
✔ Coffee by the fire, storytelling and silence
✔ Northern Lights on clear autumn nights
The Experience
Autumn in the Arctic is calm, colorful and deeply grounding.
The Stilla area — known for its open valleys, mountains, rivers and tundra — is the perfect setting for a slow-life journey with the Sámi.
During your stay, you live alongside a Sámi family whose daily rhythm still follows the reindeer. Days unfold naturally: checking the herd, preparing for winter, gathering firewood, walking the tundra, sharing meals and stories.
This is not a rushed tourist program.
It is an intimate cultural immersion, where weather, daylight and reindeer movement shape each day.
Expect simplicity, stillness and moments that stay with you long after you leave.
+ A Typical Day in Stilla
This is an example. In Sámi slow-life culture, nature decides — not the clock.
Morning – Breakfast & Planning
Wake up to silence in the Stilla valley. Enjoy breakfast and discuss the day with your hosts.
Daytime – Reindeer & Nature
Travel with the family to check the reindeer. Depending on the herd’s location, you may:
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observe and help herd the animals
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learn about autumn behavior and migration
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practice basic lasso skills
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walk and photograph the tundra in autumn colors
Afternoon – Slow-Life Activities
Quiet, grounding activities such as:
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gathering firewood
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preparing simple meals
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walking in the mountains
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knife skills or small craft traditions
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berry picking
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coffee and conversation by the fire
Evening – Dinner & Lavvu Time
Enjoy a homemade Sámi dinner with local ingredients. After dinner, gather in the lavvu for stories, joik, or quiet reflection.
Night – Northern Lights
Autumn nights in Stilla are dark and clear, offering excellent conditions for Aurora viewing.
+ Accommodation & Food
Accommodation
You stay in a traditional Sámi family mountain cabin:
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Simple, warm and comfortable
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Firewood heating
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2–3 bedrooms with single beds
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Generator for charging phones/cameras
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Outdoor toilet
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No Wi-Fi — part of the experience
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Lavvu available for gatherings or optional overnight stay
Food
All meals are prepared by the Sámi family using local Arctic ingredients:
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Reindeer meat
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Fish
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Berries
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Breads, soups and traditional dishes
Vegetarian and dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.
+ What’s Included
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Pick-up & drop-off (Alta or Hammerfest area)
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Transport to Stilla
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2–4 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 activities and guiding
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Extra warm clothing if needed
+ What to Bring
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Autumn outdoor clothing
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Thermal layers
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Gloves, hat and scarf
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Waterproof jacket
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Good hiking shoes
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Camera or phone
Important to Know
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Weather shapes the daily program
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Reindeer movement varies
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This is an off-grid, simple-living experience
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Guests must be comfortable with silence, nature and basic facilities
