Sami Culture and Reindeer Experience in Jukkasjärvi near Kiruna from Abisko

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Learn about Sweden's Indigenous people, the Sami, and meet adorable reindeer on this family-friendly excursion near Kiruna from Abisko!

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity allows you to visit Kiruna’s finest open-air museum which is dedicated to and run by the Sami, Swedish Lapland’s local indigenous people. This exciting day trip will give you firsthand access to Sami handicrafts and, to top it all off, you will get to experience the amazing lifestyle of the Sámi people and go inside an authentic corral with Lapland's most iconic creature: the reindeer.

You'll learn about Sami culture in the open-air museum, focusing on how traditional buildings are created, as well as the Sami lifestyle, and how the Sami people interact with the local environment. You can even purchase a bag of Arctic moss and feed the reindeer which creates the perfect environment for a once-in-a-lifetime photograph with these majestic creatures!

All of this excitement will most certainly make you hungry! This unique experience also includes access to a lovely café which is located inside a cozy wooden teepee that is owned and operated by the local Sami community. Warm drinks, sandwiches, and classic Swedish Fika are available for purchase.

For an unforgettable adventure in Sweden, book this unique Sami and Reindeer experience in Jukkasjärvi near Kiruna from Abisko today!

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Practical information

Course of events

- Pick up from your accommodations in Abisko or Björkliden (please see 'special terms' and specify when booking)

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Scenic transfer to the reindeer farm in Jukkasjärvi near Kiruna (approximately 1.5 hours)

- Arrival

- Meet your experienced Sami guide

- Learn about Sami culture, architecture, and lifestyle at the Sami Open Air Museum

- Meet the reindeer

- Optional guided tour

- Optional café stop to purchase drinks, pastries, or sandwhiches

-Return to the original departure point in Abisko or Björkliden (approximately 1.5 hours)

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Pick-up is offered from hotels in Abisko and Björkliden, please specify when booking.

For Hotels in Abisko, please be ready in the lobby 15 minutes before the departure time. If you are staying in Björkliden, please be ready in the lobby 30 minutes before the departure time.

Please be advised that although lunch is not included, food can be purchased at Café Sápmi at an additional cost.

In addition, all participants wear warm winter clothing, including hats and gloves as well as warm insulated winter boots and winter coats.

Bags of moss to feed the reindeer are available for purchase at an additional fee.

Meeting point:
Pick-up is offered from accommodations in Abisko or Björkliden (please specify when booking)
Spoken languages:Swedish, English
Included
  • Transfers to and from Abisko or Björkliden
  • Guide
  • Entrance ticket to the Nutti Sami Sida Open Air Museum
  • Reindeer Farm Visit
Excluded
  • Lunch
  • Winter clothing
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm winter clothing
  • Warm underlayers
  • Winter boots
  • Wool socks
  • Gloves
  • Scarf
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Snacks
  • Water

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Tara D., Germany — 08/03/2024
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Nice museum for 25€ but the bus tour was too expensive!

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