Miessemánnu – Reindeer calf month May

Be guest among our precious reindeer herd. An exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits you when the reindeer herder meets you among hundreds of reindeer. It is a unique opportunity to watch new-born reindeer calves taking their first steps. Receive first-hand information by reindeer herders who conduct reindeer husbandry as a lifestyle based on traditional Sámi knowledge. Round off your visit by savouring a traditional Sámi meal in a lávvu-tent whilst sitting around a crackling open fire to get a real taste of Sápmi.

Highlights

• Being among a grazing reindeer herd

• Having the opportunity to observe cute, new-born reindeer calves, if conditions allow

• Learning about challenges of modern reindeer husbandry

• Enjoying a reindeer herder meal around a fire in a  lávvu-tent

Tour times

DAILY: 11 May – 4 June 2020, in the evening

Including return transfer from/to Kiruna or Icehotel by minibus

PICK-UP: 16.15 Kiruna Tourist Center or hotel, 16.45 Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi
DROP-OFF: Appr. 22.15 Icehotel, 22.45 in central Kiruna

Price

Including return transfer from/to Kiruna or Icehotel by minibus

Adult: SEK 2850 

Child (3-12 yrs): SEK 1425

Good to know

FOOD: Fried smoked reindeer meat, with flat bread and lingonberry jam, coffee/tea included.

EQUIPMENT: Appropriate and warm outdoor clothing recommended, not included.

GROUP SIZE: Min 2 people.

CONDITIONS: Guests participate in our activities at their own responsibility and are obliged to follow the safety instructions assigned by the guide. Tour will be adapted to prevailing weather conditions.

QUALITY: Nature’s Best Sweden labelled, and Sápmi Experience and Sustainable Arctic Destination certified.