Sámi Experience
A day with the Sámi people. We take you to Gállogieddi and Várdobáiki Sámi Centre. Two places where the history and traditions of this landscape are still alive.
We take you to Gállogieddi, a reindeer herder's farm dating back to the 1700s, and to Várdobáiki Sámi Centre. Our Sámi hosts share the stories and traditions of a people rooted in this landscape for centuries. Gather around the fire, gaze into the flames, and listen to the history that belongs here.
The Experience
We pick you up from your hotel and take you into a part of northern Norway that most visitors never find.
At Gállogieddi, a reindeer herder's farm that has stood since the 1700s, time moves differently. Your Sámi guide walks you through the grounds and tells the stories of the people who have lived here across generations. Around the fire, the history of this landscape comes alive.
From Gállogieddi we continue to Várdobáiki Sámi Centre, where culture, food and tradition come together. Before we drive you back, we sit down for a warm traditional lunch.
A full day. A different kind of story.
Highligts
From 1790nok per person
Visit Gállogieddi, a reindeer herder's farm dating back to the 1700s
Guided tour of Várdobáiki Sámi Centre with local Sámi hosts
Gather around the fire and hear the stories of this landscape
Warm traditional Sámi lunch included
Small group, personal experience
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Harstad or Narvik
Good to know
Departs from: Your hotel in Harstad, Narvik, Evenes or Bjerkvik
Duration: Approximately 5 hours
Pickup: Approximately 10:00 from your hotel
Drop-off: Approximately 15:00 at your hotel
Transport & Transfer: Minivan (up to 8 people)
Difficulty level: Easy
Guide language: English, Norwegian
Good to know
Dress for spending some time outside, the Arctic winter can be cold. We recommend warm clothes and good shoes.
Driving distance
We drive towards the clear skies. Depending on conditions, we may drive anywhere from 30 to 400 km during the evening. The tour typically lasts 4 to 7 hours, it all depends on the weather and solar activity.
Photos included
During every tour we capture the evening for you. Photos from the night are shared with all guests after the tour. Bring your own camera or phone — your guide has a photography background and is happy to help you get the best shots.
High resolution files are available to purchase after the tour, so you can print quality prints when you get home.
FAQ
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Gállogieddi is a historic reindeer herder's farm that has been part of the Sámi landscape since the 1700s. The farm is managed by Várdobáiki and gives visitors a glimpse into the traditional life and livelihood of the Sámi people in this region.
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Várdobáiki is a Sámi cultural centre located in Evenskjer, Tjeldsund. It serves as a meeting place for the Sámi community and offers exhibitions, guided experiences and a connection to the living culture and history of the Sámi people in southern Troms and Nordland.
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A warm traditional Sámi lunch is served at Várdobáiki. If you have dietary requirements such as allergies or are vegetarian or vegan, please let us know when you book and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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Yes. The experience is calm, accessible and suitable for all ages. Children are welcome.
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Dress for spending some time outside. The Arctic winter can be cold, so we recommend warm clothes and good shoes.
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