Your once-in-a-lifetime Sámi experience in Kautokeino

For adventurous travelers who want more than a tour: an unforgettable story to remember forever.

Imagine your own, personal Arctic tour

You’re not here for polished tourist traps or Instagram-perfect luxury.

You came all the way to Northern Norway because you want to see it as it truly is: vast, wild, cold, and breathtakingly beautiful.

With us, you don’t just visit the Arctic. You live it. You feel it. You breathe it. And if you’re lucky, you might even wake up with frost on your eyelashes and a reindeer outside your window.

We offer tailor-made experiences in our winter home and pastures, from a couple of hours to 1.5 days, for travelers who want a personal, immersive, and authentic Sámi experience.

We have been doing this for over 20 years.

A fantastic day

This was a really authentic experience with a reindeer herding family and we would thoroughly recommend it.

– Simon Rennie

Nothing short of amazing!

From start to finish, it was clear that this is a family-run operation dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich culture of the Sami people.

It was so much more than just a tour – it was a deep dive into a culture that has existed for thousands of years.

– F Tacoli

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Amazing experience

Thank you for this wonderful experience! We’d definitely come back again!

– Sally Ann

You’re searching for something real.

Something with depth. Something you can’t get from a tourist bus, a mass-produced show or a quiet museum visit.

Very limited availability. Inquire here

Reindeer herders are the bearers of traditional Sámi knowledge

knowledge that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Nils Peder isn’t someone who learned Sámi culture from books or weekend courses. He was born into it. Raised on the tundra. Shaped by the seasons. He has worked with reindeer his entire life, and still does, every single day. It’s his way of living – together with his family.

Nils Peder has spent years teaching and guiding visitors on the tundra, and he has a true gift for meeting people where they are. He has welcomed everyone: royalty, CEOs, athletes, adventurers, curious families… and travelers just like you, who want to understand the real Arctic.

Traditional Sami clothing in a snowy landscape, celebrating Sami culture and heritage.
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How it works

a tailored-made

experience personally for you

Let us know a bit about you, and we’ll send you a custom quote for your dream experience here in Kautokeino.

What kind of experience do you want?
How long do you want your adventure to last?

The classic 2-hour Kautokeino visit

Get to know our native lifestyle by hearing our story, feeding reindeer and sled with them. You can also try your lasso-skills! Afterwards we go into our heated lávvu and have some coffee/tea and snacks.

This 2-hour adventure includes:

  • Meet and get close with our kind and cozy reindeer
  • Feed the reindeer
    Hear real stories about our extraordinary life with reindeer husbandry
  • Relaxing reindeer sledding – 10-15 minutes

Price: From €200 per person

This sounds perfect

The full 1.5-day Arctic Expedition (private for you)

Kautokeino isn’t just a place. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment waiting to happen. Few travelers ever experience it like this: remote, personal, and intimately tied to Sámi culture.

The full 1.5 day adventure includes:

  • Snowmobile rides across the tundra
  • Visit our full reindeer herd
  • Ice fishing, bonfire, all meals included
  • Overnight in heated cottage or lavvo for true adventure
  • Personal guidance from our family: stories, songs, and laughter

Price example: From €2700 for 2 persons

Not luxury. Bumpy, cold, and absolutely real. This is for the adventurous who are ready to embrace the Arctic with all its raw beauty.

Wow, I love this
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“Beautiful experience, thanks Nils for sharing your culture and knowledge, thank you also to the girls that prepared the delicious food and were so nice to us even though was very late at night.”

Marie Justine Zaouali

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