Visit the Sami and Reindeer in a Day Trip from Abisko

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity allows you to visit Kiruna’s finest open air museum which is dedicated to and run by Swedish Lapland’s local indigenous people – the Sami. This exciting day trip will give you firsthand access to Sami handicrafts and to top it all off – you will get to experience the amazing lifestyle of the Sámi people and to get up close and personal, inside an authentic corral with Lapland's most iconic creature – the reindeer.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Entrance ticket to the Nutti Sami Sida open air museum, Café Sápmi & Handicraft shop

Time to get up close and personal with the reindeer

Optional guided tour. Starts 12:15PM and you report for it in the reception

Round trip transportation from Abisko/Björkliden to Jukkasjärvi, where Nutti Sámi Siida is located

Lunch is not included but can be purchased at Café Sápmi for an additional cost

Warm clothing

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

STF Abisko Turiststation

Abisko Turiststation 2, Abisko Sweden

Hotell Fjallet

Bjorklidenvagen 70 Bjorkliden Sweden

Abisko Mountain Lodge

Lapportsvagen 30 Abisko Sweden

Abisko Net Hostel & Huskies

Lapportsvagen 32 Abisko Sweden

Abisko Guesthouse and Activities

Kalle Jons Vag 5 Abisko Sweden

What To Expect

The open-air museum will teach you all you could ever want to know about Sami culture focusing on how traditional buildings are created, Sami lifestyle and how the Sami people interact with the local environment. You can even purchase a bag of Arctic moss and feed the reindeer which creates the perfect environment of a once in a lifetime photograph with these majestic creatures! All of this excitement will most certainly make you hungry! This visit includes an optional guided tour, but also access to a lovely café which is located inside of a cozy wooden teepee which is owned and operated by the local Sami community. Warm drinks, sandwiches and classic Swedish Fika is available for purchase.

3 hours • Admission Included

Options

Visit the Sami and Reindeer in a Day Trip from Abisko

Pickup included

Reviews

4.50

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

I’m disappointed!
barbaraeN3511NG,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
I was really disappointed. Apart from the fact that there were real reindeer there, nothing else matched the description of the tour. None of the people I met there were Sami. Not even the guide! There was hardly anything in the shop that was interesting to buy. The food served in the restaurant consisted of traditional Swedish meatballs and onion soup. How Sami is that? What a shame!
Learning about the sami and feeding reindeers moss
135sheenan,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Gavin was great! He is really knowledgeable about the area and was happy to let me combine the ice hotel in the same trip. The Sami guide was very friendly and I really enjoyed her tour. Learning about sami people and their way of life with the reindeer. I loved feeding the reindeer moss and seeing how excited they are by it! Would recommend this tour for anyone interested in the sami culture and meeting the reindeers :)
Thank you Miquel!
544pippab,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing experience with Miquel! He was not only incredibly friendly and welcoming but also so knowledgeable, both about the Sami museum and the local culture, as well as photography and the Northern Lights. His enthusiasm made the trip really special, and we learned so much along the way. Thanks to his tips, we even got some great photos! We’re really grateful for the experience and would highly recommend Miquel and Lights over Lapland to anyone visiting the area.
Sami Culture
Pioneer00412298700,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was it great site to visit. I had no previous knowledge of the Sami culture. During the drive to Kiruna, Sara shared a lot of her personal firsthand knowledge from having worked with Sami people in the past. She was very prompt in her pickup and transportation times.
Great visit !
João D,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our driver, Sara, was very kind and give us a lot of informations about the Sami culture on our way to Nutti Sami Siida. We stayed around 3 hours there and the guided visit with David was especially interesting as he is a reindeer herder himself ! Unfortunately there was no arctic lichen to give to the reindeer but we could move very close to them, so it was already very nice !
A day trip to visit the Sami and the reindeer
דליה ד,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Miquel was an absolutely amazing guide! He has deep knowledge about the Sami culture, which truly fascinates him, and he shares it with genuine passion. He’s also well-traveled and loves exchanging stories and travel tips, making him a wonderful conversationalist. At the Sami camp, I unfortunately had to wait about two hours before my tour began, which was quite frustrating. However, Miquel noticed my disappointment, showed great empathy, took the issue seriously, and promptly informed Lights Over Lapland. The company responded immediately, took full responsibility even though it wasn’t their fault, and went above and beyond to make things right. The tour itself was interesting and enriching, and thanks to Miquel’s kindness and the company’s professionalism, it turned into a very positive experience. I’m so glad I booked with them – they are truly the best company to explore Lapland with!
Sami living experience
angieo471,
Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It’s a worthwhile trip to stroke the reindeers and to learn and immerse in the culture and life of the Sami The joik - musical story telling of the Samis life’s - is beautiful and soothing, even to the reindeers Go towards the lake to understand the Sami calendar and way of life The cafe serves local food and has a beautiful warm fire
Informative and warmful
pvschubert,
Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great and informative tour and very impressive explanations. Impression seeing the reindeers live in the cage and to touch and feed them.
It was a bit boring and...
Samar A,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
It was a bit boring and freezing cold. The price was high. Maybe they could offer a simple lunch including their price.
Don’t miss the Sami and book with Gavin
I8841AOhollyp,
Dec 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were so excited to meet the SamI and Reindeer! What a fabulous trip! The best part of the trip was our tour operator Gavin Hewitt! So knowledgeable. Pointed out the Sami religious monuments on our drive in and how they rotate the reindeer. Thank you Gavin!!