Jotunheimen: Guided Reindeer Hiking Tour
ID: GYG1427340-2179185
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Join a guided hiking tour in Jotunheimen and explore typical grazing areas for reindeer. Learn about the history of reindeer and sustainable food production in the mountains.
Embark on a guided hike through the reindeer grazing areas of Jotunheimen. Follow your guide along trails, up to grassy plateaus, and through some rugged terrain. The tour starts typically with an ascent of appr. 300 - 500 heigh meters.
When you spot reindeer, take your time to observe them from a distance and learn about their importance to humans over thousands of years.
Discover how the last wild reindeer population is under pressure today. Gain a deeper understanding of sustainable food production and the mountain's resources.
Highlights
- Hike through the Jotunheimen mountains on a guided reindeer tour
- Explore typical grazing areas and learn about the history of reindeer
- Enjoy a high chance of seeing reindeer in their natural habitat
- Learn about sustainable food production in the mountains
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves hiking in mountainous terrain with an elevation gain of 300 to 600 meters.
The tour duration is 3-5 hours depending on reindeer location.
Participants should be prepared for variable weather conditions.
We meet at the hotel Bessheim. Parking is free for you here. You find the guide inside in the lobby, wearing an orange hat.
INCLUDED
- Guided tour in Jotunheimen
- Opportunity to see reindeer
- Learning about reindeer and sustainable mountain food production
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the starting point
- Meals
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
