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. Venue admission, return Murmansk transport and English-language accompaniment.
Year roundSámi Culture and Northern Animals from Murmansk
- Sámi culture and reindeer feeding
- Seasonal 600 m reindeer ride
DurationApproximately 4 hours
SeasonYear round
Meeting pointConfirmed before your tour
AccompanimentEnglish; activity language confirmed
Sámi Culture and Northern Animals from Murmansk
The reindeer-sleigh ride only runs once there's enough snow, generally from early December, and husky sledding is not part of this programme.
This day tour pairs a Sámi cultural programme with time around reindeer and huskies at a host venue in the Murmansk region. You hear stories by the fire inside a chum, play Sámi games, and feed the reindeer, with husky encounters and photos alongside warm outerwear provided for the visit. From early December, once there's enough snow, the visit adds a 600 m reindeer-sleigh ride; outside that window it stays focused on stories, games and the animals. Return transport from Murmansk and English-language accompaniment are included, and the visit runs year round, lasting about four hours.
Your tour programme
Sámi stories and games
Your host leads the cultural part of the visit at the venue: stories told by the fire inside a chum, followed by Sámi games. This part of the day runs with English-language accompaniment confirmed for your booking.
Reindeer feeding and husky encounters
You spend time with the venue's reindeer, including feeding them, and have husky encounters with photos. Warm outerwear is provided for this outdoor part of the visit.
Husky sledding is not part of this programme — the husky time is for meeting and photographing the dogs.
Food included in the visit
Reindeer broth and herbal tea are included. A full lunch of salad and hot soup is available as an optional extra at an additional per-person cost; mention allergies or dietary requirements when you book.
The seasonal reindeer-sleigh ride
From early December, once there's enough snow, a 600 m reindeer-sleigh ride is added to the visit. Outside that window, the day runs without the ride, focused on the cultural programme and the animals.
Transport and language on site
Return transport from Murmansk is included. The accompaniment is in English; the language used by venue staff and for any activity instruction is confirmed separately, since it can depend on which Sámi venue hosts your visit.
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
- Ask which Sámi venue you've been booked into — programmes, food and language details vary by host.
- Tell the team about allergies or dietary needs before booking, especially if you plan to add the optional lunch.
- Dress for outdoor time with the animals; the warm outerwear provided covers the visit, but layering underneath still helps.
- If visiting before early December or in a low-snow period, check whether the reindeer-sleigh ride will be running for your date.
- Confirm the optional lunch when booking rather than on the day, since it's an extra per-person cost.
Prices & options
Standard programme
Join a group
8,500 RUB
Per person. Sámi culture and reindeer feeding Seasonal 600 m reindeer ride. See the full inclusions and extras above.
Check availabilityYour own party
Private tour
| Party size | Per person | Party total |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 10 800 RUB | 21 600 RUB |
| 3 guests | 9 000 RUB | 27 000 RUB |
| 4 guests | 8 100 RUB | 32 400 RUB |
| 5 guests | 8 700 RUB | 43 500 RUB |
| 6 guests | 8 100 RUB | 48 600 RUB |
| 7 guests | 7 800 RUB | 54 600 RUB |
Private transport does not automatically include an exclusive activity session. The private price table is for the party sizes shown; contact us for other private arrangements. All prices are in RUB. Our team confirms dates and optional extras before booking.
For 2–4 guests we use a car; for 5–7 guests a minivan is needed and costs more. For 8 or more guests we arrange a minibus with a driver and guide; ask us for a quote.
Frequently asked questions
Is the reindeer-sleigh ride always included?
No. It's added only once there's enough snow, usually from early December; outside that window the visit runs without it.
Can we go husky sledding on this tour?
No — this programme includes husky encounters and photos, not husky sledding.
What's included to eat?
Reindeer broth and herbal tea. A full lunch (salad and hot soup) is an optional extra at an additional cost — flag allergies before booking.
How do we get to the venue?
Return transport from Murmansk is included.
What language is the tour in?
English-language accompaniment is included. Venue staff language and any activity instruction are confirmed separately for your date.
Which Sámi village will we visit?
The host venue is named in your itinerary; different villages run different programmes, so activities and food are confirmed for your assigned location.
How long does the visit last?
Approximately four hours.
When does this tour run?
Year round. Group departures are on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with availability confirmed before booking.
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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 80.5573 RUB per USD (2026-10-31). Prices are set in RUB.
Sámi Culture and Northern Animals from Murmansk
This day tour takes place at a Sámi venue in the Murmansk region, reached by return transport from Murmansk. The visit combines a cultural programme — stories by the fire in a chum and Sámi games — with time around the venue's reindeer and huskies, run with English-language accompaniment.
It's built as a cultural and animal-encounter visit rather than a husky-sledding trip: husky time is for meeting the dogs and photos, not sledding. The reindeer-sleigh ride is a seasonal addition that depends on snow, generally from early December, rather than a year-round feature of the programme.