This is a summer excursion dedicated to the Sami culture. The Sami people are nomads that have been living side by side with other Norwegians for many centuries. Seated together inside a Sami family Lavvu, you will hear folk tales and learn about Sami culture and history, including an introduction to traditional Sami handicraft. A warm meal based on Sami traditions will be served during the visit. You will get the opportunity to try throwing of the lasso, the traditional way to capture a reindeer for marking or slaughter. You will learn about handling of half wild reindeer. The excursion takes place at a Sami summer camp near the Lyngen Alps. A genuine Sami guide, English speaking, will accompany you.

We pick you up on our bus or minibus in the town centre of Tromsø, by the hotel Rica. The town centre is very compact, so you will easily find the pick up point. We then transport you a 90 minute drive out in the wilderness, to the starting point of the mountain hiking route.

Planning tip: Instead of going back to town after the evening excursion you can transfer directly to spending the night in a Sami tent or timber cabin in our wilderness camp – Camp Tamok  - located nearby. Check out “Night in Sami tent” and “Night in timber cabin” in the summer menu. If you spend the night in the camp, we can take care of your additional luggage during your stay, so that you do not need to pay for hotel in town the same night. After spending the night in the camp, you can of course also transfer directly to one of our adventures the following day.