A PEACEFUL WALK TO THE CALVING AREA
Season: 15. May - 15. June
Number of guests: 1-6
Degree of difficulty: 2/4
Place: Karasjok
Time: 6 pm
Duration: 4 hours
REINDEER CALVING EVENING 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 will guide you through a fantastic landscape - a 30 minutes long walk to the reindeer calving area. This walk tunes you into a deep and peaceful mind, we will tell you all about the landscape, the area, snow and mountains around us. When we arrive at the reindeer herd, 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 hot 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.
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. From there it is about a 30 minute long walk to the lavvo. If you do not have the opportunity to walk, we will recommend our day trip to our calving reindeer herd.
THIS TOUR IS FOR SMALL GROUPS, MAXIMUM 6 PERSONS PER TRIP
PRICE PER PERSON IS 4400 NOK / CHILDREN 2200 NOK AND INCLUDES:
- 4 hours tour from 18:00 pm
- Guidet walk to the lavvo and to the calving area (30 min)
- Dried reindeer meat snack
- Drink; homemade blueberry juice, mineral water on request
- fresh coffee brewed traditionally on an open fire
- Binoculars for loan
- Outerwear as winter suit, shoes and mittens for loan by request
PICK UP POINT
More info coming soon!