Stories by the fire in a chum, Sámi games, warm outerwear for the visit, reindeer feeding, husky encounters and photos, reindeer broth and herbal tea. A 600 m reindeer-sleigh ride is included when snow permits, usually from around 1 December. Ice floating with suit and briefing, venue admission, transport between activities and from Murmansk, and English-language accompaniment.
December to AprilSámi Village & Ice Floating from Murmansk
- Sámi village and ice floating
- Protective suit and briefing
DurationApproximately 5 hours
SeasonDecember to April
Meeting pointConfirmed before your tour
AccompanimentEnglish; activity language confirmed
Sámi Village & Ice Floating from Murmansk
Husky sledding and snowmobiling are not part of this programme, and a full hot lunch is an optional extra.
This one-day programme combines a Sámi village visit with ice floating in a protective suit, running on scheduled winter departures from December to April. At the village, you spend time by the fire in a chum, join Sámi games, feed reindeer, and meet the huskies for photos; a 600 m reindeer-sleigh ride is included once there's enough snow, usually from around 1 December. Reindeer broth and herbal tea are served during the visit. The programme runs about 5 hours total, with transport between activities and from Murmansk, and English-language accompaniment throughout the day. Husky sledding and snowmobiling are not included.
Your tour programme
At the Sámi village
The visit centres on time by the fire inside a chum, where your host shares stories, plus Sámi games. Warm outerwear is provided for this part of the day, and you can feed the reindeer and meet the huskies for photos.
Reindeer-sleigh ride
A 600 m reindeer-sleigh ride is included when snow conditions allow, usually from around 1 December. Outside those conditions, time with the reindeer is limited to feeding and photos rather than a ride.
Ice floating
Ice floating takes place in a protective suit, with venue admission and a safety briefing beforehand.
Food during the visit
Reindeer broth and herbal tea are included as part of the village visit. A full hot lunch — salad and a hot soup — is available as an optional extra; mention it when booking if you'd like it added.
Transport and language
Transport between activities and from Murmansk is included. English-language accompaniment runs through the day; the language used for hands-on activity instruction, such as the ice-floating briefing, is confirmed separately when you book.
What is included
Meeting and preparation
Your meeting point
We confirm the meeting point and departure time for this programme before booking. Tell us where you are staying when you send your request.
Before you go
- Wear warm layers and insulated footwear of your own underneath the provided outerwear — this is a winter outdoor visit.
- Tell the team about dietary requirements and the ages of any children in your group when booking, since activity participation requirements are confirmed with the venue.
- Request the optional hot lunch when booking rather than on the day.
- Confirm the meeting point, departure time and participation requirements with our team before booking.
- If you need a private departure instead of a scheduled group date, ask for a separate quote and confirm which meals and activities to include.
Prices & options
Current group prices and departure options are shown above. Ask our team for a separate private-tour quote.
Frequently asked questions
How does this differ from the Sámi Culture and Husky Sledding or Snowmobile day tours?
This programme pairs the Sámi village visit with ice floating in a protective suit. Husky sledding and snowmobiling are not included here — they're the focus of separate day-tour variants.
Is a meal included?
Reindeer broth and herbal tea are served during the village visit. A full hot lunch (salad and a hot soup) is optional and available for an extra charge if requested when booking.
What language is the tour in?
English-language accompaniment runs through the day. Language for hands-on activity instruction, such as the ice-floating briefing, is confirmed separately — tell the team your language needs when booking.
Is transport included?
Yes — transport between activities and from Murmansk is included as part of the programme.
Will we go on a reindeer-sleigh ride?
A 600 m ride is included when there's enough snow, usually from around 1 December. Outside those conditions, time with the reindeer is limited to feeding and photos.
What should we wear?
Warm outerwear is provided for the village visit, and you'll be given a protective suit for ice floating. Bring your own warm layers and insulated footwear underneath, since this is a winter outdoor day.
Can children take part?
Tell the team the ages of any children in your group when booking. Activity participation requirements, including for ice floating, are confirmed with the venue.
Can we book this as a private tour instead of a scheduled group date?
Yes — private options are quoted separately from the group price. Confirm which activities and meals you want included when requesting a quote.
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Plan your visit with us
Choose your date and the number of guests. Add an airport transfer or another tour, then send your request to our team.
USD amounts are approximate, using the site rate of 80.8664 RUB per USD (2026-10-29). Prices are set in RUB.
Sámi Village & Ice Floating from Murmansk
This day tour takes place at a Sámi village in the Murmansk region, running on scheduled winter departures from December to April. The village visit is built around time by the fire in a chum, Sámi games, and contact with reindeer and huskies, with a reindeer-sleigh ride added once snow conditions allow.
Within the range of Sámi-themed day tours, this variant is defined by its second activity — ice floating in a protective suit — rather than husky sledding or snowmobiling, which are offered as separate programmes. Transport from Murmansk and English-language accompaniment are included throughout the roughly 5-hour day.