Sami Culture in Northern Sweden: The 9 Best Visits

1.Sami-Inspired BBQ Dinner with Northern Lights Chase

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 160 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $187Our pick

Sami souvas BBQ in a lavvu by the river near Kiruna, then chase the northern lights in minibuses with photo help.

“Really amazing experience!!! Our guide Anthony and Daniel are really really nice and responsible and friendly. They pick me up on time, tried their best to help everyone relax and become closer to each other. They made us a perfect BBQ, and take us to see the beautiful aurora. I love this experience and every person I met. Hope you all book it.”

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2.Sami Reindeer Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 3 hours · from $348

Hand-feed tame reindeer near Kiruna, learn Sami lasso throws, ride your own reindeer sled, and warm up with suovas lunch and stories.

“This was genuinely fantastic. The hosts were incredibly friendly and it was great learning about Sami culture. The food provided was very nice. Directly interacting with the reindeer was amazing. We got to feed them, walk with them, and go on a sled. Warm clothing is provided which is a great plus for tourists from warmer climates. I highly recommend this activity.”

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3.Icehotel and Sami Camp Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours · from $164Top rated

4-hour Kiruna day trip to Jukkasjärvi, a Sámi reindeer camp, and the Icehotel, with a small group guide and pickup.

“Ein toller Tag mit viel Spaß und vielen neuen Eindrücken. Danke an unseren Guide!! :-)) Er war toll!”

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6.Sami day tour adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $282

Kiruna Sami reindeer safari from Jukkasjärvi: snowmobile to camp, feed reindeer, sleigh ride, Sami-inspired food, English guide.

“Wunderschönes Naturerlebnis, netter Guide, der viel erklärt hat und direkter Kontakt mit den Rentieren”

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7.Sami Culture, Reindeer, and Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $165

Luleå Sami culture and reindeer tour with a warm lavvu lingonberry drink, plus science and a chance at the Northern Lights. 2 hours.

“it was amazing! To learn about the culture, the animals, having a drink around the Fire. Unfortunately no northern lights, but still rally amazing!”

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9.Lapland: A day on the trail of the Sami indigenous people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $133Best value

Follow the Vindelälven River through Sámi sites near Sorsele and Ammarnäs, ending with church visits, views, and campfire coffee.

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