Kiruna Sámi Reindeer Feeding Experience
Period
Dec - Apr
Time
10:30
Duration
3 hours
Price
SEK 3150
Age
Minimum age: 3 years old
Sámi Reindeer Feeding Experience: Indigenous Culture and Reindeer Sled Ride in Kiruna
Join us for the authentic Sámi Reindeer Feeding Experience in the village of Rávttas, located outside of Kiruna. Here, you will encounter local Sámi people, learn more about Sámi culture and try out tradiditonal Sámi activities.
The Sámi Reindeer Feeding Experience takes you to Rávttas, a village about 20km from Kiruna. This area is classified as Natura2000 for its rich biodiversity that supports life for reindeer and other animals like the moose. Swedish Lapland has been home to the Sámi people and their reindeer for centuries. You will get close to our semi-domesticated reindeer—some of which are fed and cared for in corrals during the wintertime. This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into the traditional life of the Sámi, whose ancestors lived as nomads in this fantastic landscape.
The tour begins with a pick up in Kiruna, then we head towards the village, where you will be provided with a snow suit for warmth. Meet the reindeer and participate in feeding them. Some will even eat right from your hand. You will notice that the reindeer have different characters—some are lazy and some like to compete!
Learn Lasso Skills and Steer your own Reindeer Sled
Once we are more familiar with the reindeer, learn how throw the lasso like a reindeer herder, practicing a crucial Sámi skill. Each year, when we seperate the herds into family groups, we catch the reindeer by lasso.
After some instruction, everyone can go for a short ride with the reindeer sled in the forest around the track. You even get the chance steer your own sled if you want. After the ride, we will enjoy our lunch with ecological, smoked and fried reindeer meat (suovas), bread and coffee in the hut. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and listen to stories as we relax around the fire.
Essential Tour Details and Logistics
Pick up from Kiruna Tourist Information, Camp Ripan, Arctic Eden included, please speficy at the time of booking and be ready at 10:00 for pick up. Please note that we cannot pick up from any other locations outside of Kiruna. If you are arriving by car, please arrive by 10:30 at this address: RAUTAS 4, Kiruna, Sweden
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of booking.
Tour includes:
Transfer
Pick up from Kiruna Tourist Info, Camp Ripan and Arctic Eden
Traditional Sámi Lunch
Smoked and fried reindeer meat and warm drinks
Winter Clothing
Thermal overall