Arctic Sámi Village is a natural and genuine choice for a traveler, who is looking for untamed nature and an original culture.

Utsjoki offers a natural environment to slow down – to breathe freely, smell the fragile fragrances of the pristine northern nature, savour the delicacies that the forests and sparkling waters have to offer. The vibrant Sámi culture is full of stories, things to see and experiences for everyone. During your stay you will learn a lot about nature, reindeer & reindeer herding, local people and the life in this small northern village. Come and enjoy the slower lifestyle in Utsjoki.

Utsjoki, the land of the Sámi, is the northernmost municipality in Finland and the only municipality where the majority of the 1400 inhabitans are Sámi. The sámi culture still lives very strongly in Utsjoki and there are more than 10.000 reindeer in the area. In winter the Northern lights, the starry heavens and the moon lend a mystical twilight which hangs suspended above the landscape. In summer Utsjoki has the lengthiest period of the Midnight Sun. There are three “Ailigas” – “holy fells” In the municipality, of which one raises its lofty peak in the vicinity of the village. During the safaris and treks you may see the ptarmigan, which is the world ́s northernmost arctic fowl. Elks, wolfs, lynxes, wolverines, foxes, eagles and the great grey owl live also here.

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DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Ivalo Airport
DEPARTURE TIME Departure from accommodation at least 6 hours before the flight.
INCLUDED
Meals Accommodations
Transportation Professional guide
Winter clothes All activities
NOT INCLUDED
Airfares
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Day 1: Arrival

Following your flight into Ivalo, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Utsjoki. The northern skies are visible all the way to your destination and many have witnessed a display of the Aurora already during the transfer – what a way to be welcomed!

Depending on when your flight lands, you will either have dinner in the restaurant on arrival or a packed dinner during the journey. Your Sámi hosts will greet you at your accommodation. You can head to your cabin or hotelroom to enjoy your first peaceful night in the very north of Finland.

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Day 2: Snowshoe Tour In The Sacred Valley

After breakfast you will meet your guide who will give you the warm winter clothes. You will do a Snowshoe tour to the nature nearby with your guide, who will tell you about the nature and animals. You will also learn how to read animal footprints and how to light fire. The valley is a historically significant sacred area of the Sámi people since thousands of years. There are lots of historical signs of ancient times. Duration 2 h. Lunch in restaurant. The afternoon is free time. The dinner is served at our restaurant in the evening.
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Day 3: Reindeer Safari and Sámi Culture

Today you will get to know better the reindeer, which are very important to the Sámi culture and history. After breakfast there will be a short transfer to the reindeer fence nearby. You will meet and feed the reindeer before starting a short reindeer safari. Warm drinks will be served by the campfire in a traditional “Lavvu” after the reindeer safari. Your guide will tell you about the reindeer and the life of Sámi. Duration 2h. Lunch in restaurant. The afternoon is free time. The dinner is served at our restaurant in the evening.
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Day 4: Husky Safari in Tana

After ca. 60 minute drive, we will arrive at the husky farm on the Norwegian side of the border river Teno. At the husky farm the dogs will greet you with a friendly bark, eagerly waiting to take you for a safari. Once the guide has given the instructions for the husky ride, we can start our journey into the imposing fell landscape. After the 2 hour safari, we will enjoy hot beverages and a small snack by open fire. During the break the guide will tell you about his Arctic family members, the huskies and life at a husky farm. Before the transfer back to Utsjoki you will have time to say goodbye to the dogs and take photos. Total duration of the program is ca. 4 hours, including transfers. Lunch in restaurant. The afternoon is free time. The dinner is served at our restaurant in the evening..
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Day 5: Free Day

After breakfast you will have a free day. You can relax and enjoy the silence of the area, or instead do a snowshoe or cross-country skiing trip in the nearby nature by yourself. You can also take a walk to the village house Giisa, where the locals like to come to share the news of the day. There is also a local handcraft shop located in Giisa. Lunch and dinner will be served at our restaurant. During your free days you are able to book various optional activities.
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Day 6: Free Day

 After breakfast you will have a free day. You can relax and enjoy the silence of the area, or instead do a snowshoe or cross-country skiing trip in the nearby nature by yourself. You can also take a walk to the village house Giisa, where the locals like to come to share the news of the day. There is also a local handcraft shop located in Giisa. Lunch and dinner will be served at our restaurant.  During your free days you are able to book various optional activities. 
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Day 7: Traditional Dinner in Fállegoahti

After breakfast you can relax or book additional activities. Lunch will be served at our restaurant. Highlight of the day is the traditional dinner in Fállegoahti. The hut has received its name from a hawk, who nested near the hut, on the Norwegian side, across the river Teno. The hawk still lives on the area, as she can be seen flying low on the river Teno valley and thus keeping us entertained, and those visiting the hut during summer nights. During the dinner, you will hear lots of stories about Sámi life and the history of the culture. After the dinner, we will calm down and listen to an enchanting Sámi yoik performance. Your guide is dressed in his traditional Sámi dress, gákti.
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Day 8: Departure

After breakfast you will be transferred to the Airport. Departure.