From Abisko: Sami Village Visit with Reindeer & Snowshoeing

Visit a Sami village on a guided tour from Abisko. Meet a Sami reindeer herder, trek through the wilderness on a snowshoe hike, and spend time with a reindeer herd.
Begin your adventure in the Sami village of Rautas, approximately 45 minutes from Abisko. Meet your guide, an authentic Sami reindeer herder, and prepare for a spectacular hike through the wilderness to spend time with his reindeer herd.

Put on snowshoes designed to make your Arctic trekking adventure as authentic as possible. Walk along the shore of the spectacular Rautas River, which originates deep in the backcountry of Lapland’s pristine wilderness.

See soaring mountain peaks, an incredible pine tree forest that has stood for thousands of years, a beautiful river valley, and experience more clean, crisp air than you ever thought possible. The walk is extremely beautiful and varies in length from 1 to 3 km depending on snow conditions.

Once you arrive at the Sami village, your guide will take you to his reindeer corral, where you will get to spend lots of time with Lapland’s most iconic animal: the reindeer. Spend time in a real teepee, enjoy time around a crackling birch fire, and listen to intriguing stories about life as a reindeer herder in the wilderness of Lapland.

Feed the herd with their favorite food, lichens, and ask your Sami guide questions about life as a reindeer herder in Europe’s last true wilderness.

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.

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.