Duration

7-8 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Age

8+

Price from

on request

5000

kr

Reindeer Calving Experience

Witness what few ever do — the first breath of new life, surrounded by snow

Due to it's nature, this activity has extremely limited availability from May 4 - 20 only, with limited amounts of spots.

This is where we go to be with our animals. A quiet mountain valley, snow-covered and still, where the herd gathers to calve. The reindeers know this place. And they know us.

Every spring, new life begins here. And while we live it every day, this moment is rarely shared.

For a short window in May, we open the door to a handful of guests. Not to watch from a distance, but to be there. Among the herd. Feeding them. Moving through the same landscape we do. If the timing is right, you may witness a newborn calf take its first breath.

You’ll travel with us by snowmobile sled, seated on warm hides. The reindeer will come close, not because they’re tame, but because they trust us. And when you’re with us, they’ll trust you too.

We sit together around the fire, and share what the land has given us: reindeer, moose, ptarmigan. Wild, real, and cooked the old Sámi way. You won’t find this in any restaurant. These are ancestral preparations, made to be eaten right here in the wild, with the reindeers close and the mountain around us.

In the quiet, with the herd nearby and the fire burning, the moment often calls for a joik. Not planned, not performed. Just part of the moment. Like the reindeer. Like the snow. Like you being there.

Highlights

  • Be among the reindeer herd during calving season
  • Ride on a traditional sled pulled by snowmobile
  • Help feed the herd and observe their natural behavior
  • Chance to witness a newborn calf take its first breath
  • Sit around the fire and share a traditional Sámi meal
  • Hear stories and joik, surrounded by the sounds of the herd
  • Incredible photo opportunities in a wild Arctic landscape, with the Kvænangen peaks in the background
  • Deeply personal, extremely limited access experience

  • Sámi guide from an active reindeer herding family
  • Snowmobile sled transport with warm reindeer hides
  • Reindeer feeding and close interaction
  • Traditional Arctic meal and hot drinks
  • Warm outer clothing available if needed
  • Flexible pickup from Alta, Storslett or nearby areas

  • For individual travel bookings:
    • For all activity products, the following cancellation fees apply:
    • More than 24 hours to departure: Free cancellation
    • 24 hours or less to departure/no show: No refund
  • Different policies apply for group bookings
  • You can find our full cancellation policy here
  • We recommend all our guests to have their own travel and health insurance to cover unforeseen events outside the travel operator’s control and injuries.
  • This trip is not recommended for those who have back problems or for those who are pregnant.
  • Wear warm clothes and shoes in accordance with the weather forecast and season.
  • Changes may occur due to weather. Æventyr reserves the right to change the itinerary or cancel the trip if the weather conditions appear unsafe or if the minimum number of participants is not met.
  • For individual travel bookings:
    • For all activity products, the following cancellation fees apply:
    • More than 24 hours to departure: Free cancellation
    • 24 hours or less to departure/no show: No refund
  • Different policies apply for group bookings
  • You can find our full cancellation policy here
  • We recommend all our guests to have their own travel and health insurance to cover unforeseen events outside the travel operator’s control and injuries.
  • This trip is not recommended for those who have back problems or for those who are pregnant.
  • Wear warm clothes and shoes in accordance with the weather forecast and season.
  • Changes may occur due to weather. Æventyr reserves the right to change the itinerary or cancel the trip if the weather conditions appear unsafe or if the minimum number of participants is not met.
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