REINDEER CALVING - A ONCE IN A LIFE TIME EXPERIENCE

REINDEER CALVING DAY TRIP

Welcome to this unique adventure and to our calving reindeer herd here in Karasjok in Northern Norway. The trip to the calving area is a very special experience that few get the opportunity to experience, since this trip is unique and the only one of its kind in Norway that we know of.

We start the day with a 20 minutes long walk through a beautiful landscape to our herd. When we arrive, you can sit on a reindeer skin outside, and relax and enjoy the moment fully, and after a while you can join us around the bonfire, where we will tell you everything we know about reindeer calving. We will serve you broth and fresh coffee brewed traditionally on an open fire, and you will even get to taste dried reindeer meat. During this adventure you will also get the opportunity to feed the reindeer.

By visiting us, you will get to see the reindeer herd close up, and if you are lucky, you might even see reindeer giving birth. You will learn alot about our traditions and our culture - and this sure is - a once in a lifetime experience.

Miessemánnu - Reindeer calf month

Miessemánnu is known for calving storms. There may be days of sleet and snow showers. This is good weather for the female reindeer to give birth, as they get to be in peace and quiet, when the eagle is not hunting. We have a cozy lavvo, where you can warm up in case of snow showers and enjoy hot buljong. We have warm suits you can borrow, so you don’t freeze when you are out enjoying the fantastic what nature and the reindeer has to offer.

Nature is in full change now, and from the time the female reindeers begin to calve until the calving season is over, it can go from full winter to suddenly become summer. The amount of snow varies from year to year, so we must take certain precautions when it comes to transport to and from the lavvo and the reindeer herd. When there is a lot of snow, we drive with snowmobiles and sledges, and when there is little snow, then we walk. You will be informed of this the day before the trip.

During 15th of may – 20th of june 2020 we herd the female reindeers 24/7 while they are giving birth to reindeer calves, to prevent attacks from predatures like eagles, bears, wolverines, lynx and even crows.

It is a 5 minute drive from Karasjok center up to Guorpmet parking. From there it is about a 20 minute long walk to the lavvo and to the reindeer herd.

THIS TOUR IS FOR SMALL GROUPS, MAXIMUM 6 PERSONS PER TRIP

WELCOME TO US AND TO OUR REINDEER HERD!