A unique experience of Sami culture
On arrival, you will be by welcomed by traditionally dressed Sámi hosts. You get to meet the reindeer and step into a 'Lavvu', where examples of different Sámi costumes, equipment, and utensils.
We offer out-of-the-ordinary dining experiences. You can choose whether you want to enjoy traditional food and refreshments of tea or coffee and cake in our new restaurant or if you'd rather sit in the Lavvu and enjoy the bonfire heat before your next stop.
Reindeer ride
"The Northern Lights Mystery with Reindeer"
Reindeer ride in the evening
Duration 2 hours
Take a traditional Sami sledding trip with the reindeer. Our experienced guides will take you on an unforgettable tour of spectacular natural surroundings near Alta.
Experience the most beautiful dance in the sky and get to know the magic of the Northern Lights.
After the tour, you will be served bonfire coffee/tea with cake by the fire in the lavvo. The hosts will tell stories about Sami culture and history and end their tour with the performance of yoik.
If you want to eat lunch/dinner on the trip, this can be arranged. Price and options, send mail post@samisiida.no
Reindeer sledding in the siida
Sledding with up to 2 adults per sled. Warm clothes recommended, gloves and beanie. We have warm overalls that our guest can use.
Season:
Winter, pre-booking
Price:
1980 NOK / 990 NOK for children under 12 years
The best of Sápmi (winter)
We are Sami reindeer herders, reindeer is our life.
We welcome you to our camp, we will show you around and teach you more about the Sami people, indigenous people of the arctic north, our culture, history and lifestyle.
Our reindeers are ready for sledding, join them for a trip around the Sami siida camp. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to feed these magnificent reindeers.
Maybe we are so lucky to catch the Northern Lights dancing up above.
This is what you can experience at Sami siida in Alta.
Price:
975 NOK / 490 NOK for children under 12 years
Pure Sápmi
Guided tour of the siida: Here you will hear about Sami history, culture and traditions.
- All activities include serving with coffee and Siida cake
- Additional - food and beverages (soft drinks, alcohol) and transportation to Siida Camp
Season:
All year round, pre-booking
Duration:
1 hour
Price:
700 NOK / 350 NOK for children under 12 years
Exclusive offers
On request, Sami Siida offers exclusive experiences that take you even closer to the Sami people. Get a deeper insight into the Sami lifestyle and traditional culture.
Example.
Trip to the reindeerherd in the tundra. Experience real life reindeerherding. Daytrips and weekends.
Springmigration in april. Join this magnificent journey, following the reindeers when they decide to leave the tundra for the shore and better places to give birth.
Contact us for planning and price. Tel. +47 468 38 645
Post@samisiida.no
1. Staged performance of Sami traditional yoik and poetry in the Siida.
2. Stay with a Sami family in their home.
3. Experience the most beautiful adventure of the year – spring migration, where reindeer herders move with the herd from winter to summer pasture.
4. Reindeer slaughter - only available in periods (groups max 4 people).
5. Sale of small-scale food products and souvenirs from own reindeer husbandry.
6. Take a trip to the reindeer herd with the reindeer herders and experience their everyday life in the mountains.
Food experience
Next to the Sami camp you can enjoy a good meal. Choose from traditional Sami dishes and Norwegian home cooking from our restaurant, from the plateau, rivers and fjords. On the menu you will always find reindeer and salmon.
Stop by our cozy eatery for a Sami dining experience. We also have cakes, desserts, bonfire coffee and lavvupub.
If you are planning to have a seminar, meeting, birthday party, confirmation, or other events, just contact us and we will arrange it!
A 3-course dinner can also be ordered.
FINNBIFF – REINDEER SHAVINGS
Finnbiff is not only delicious, tasty and exciting - it is also some of the absolute healthiest meat you can eat. The reindeer live wild, eat healthily and travel long distances when they graze. They eat many varieties of lichen, herbs and heather, which help to give the meat a unique and mild game taste.
Our Finnbiff is served with homemade mashed potatoes, carrots, brussels sprouts and lingonberry.
allergens: 2
Kr. 309,-
BIĐUS
Biđus is a fantastic dish, a Sami gala dinner. Made with carrots, potatoes and long-cooked reindeer meat. Served with syrup bread.
allergens:1, 2, 5
Kr. 265,-
STEŽAN
The Sami reindeer schnitzel. Ground reindeer meat and a good breading. The dish originates from Kautokeino and has been given new life with us. Stežan is served with mashed potatoes, game salad, onions and lingonberry sour cream.
allergens: 3, 2, 6
Kr. 290,-
LUOSSA - SALMON
Baked in the oven, gives the salmon a crispy skin, which tastes amazing. This dish has become very popular with our guests. The combination of salmon, lemon sour cream, boiled potato, and the fresh salad, makes this a light and fresh dish.
allergens:2,4, 6
Kr. 290,-
GUOLLEGÁHKKUT - FISHCAKES
Verdde - guest friend. The reindeer herder and his guest friends on the coast exchange goods and services. The guest friends receives reindeermeat and the Sami get fish and shellfish. The fishcakes are made from haddock, served with boiled potatoes, butter and raw food.
Allergen: 4
Kr. 240,-
NINA MÁLI – NINA`s GREEN SOUP
Vegan soup, made with carrot, celery, leek, paprika, pretzels, tomato and rice noodles. Served with lingonberry bread.
allergens:3.7
Kr. 150,-
Allergens:
1. Gluten, 2. Milk, 3. Onions, 4. Fish, 5. Egg, 6. Citrus, 7. Celery
Our dishes are available both gluten- and lactose-free, consult your waiter.
Locally produced, short distance from the farmer, the sea and the plateau. The potatoes from Tangen farm, reindeer meat from Finnmark Rein and the fish from Kranes.
Workshop and seminar
Events must be pre-booked. Receive prices upon request.
Option 1:
«History of Sami reindeer herding»
Seminar about the Sami history, culture and traditions (duration 2 hours)
Option 2:
«Sami handicraft»
Course in traditional sewing (duration 3 hours)
Option 3:
«Sami traditional cuisine»
Cooking classes (duration 4 hours)
The best of Sápmi (summer)
When you arrive at Sami Siida, you will be greeted by a real Sami reindeer herder. You will get a tour of the Siida, where you can learn more about the Sami culture, history and lifestyle.
Throwing lasso is an important tradition for the reindeer herders. The host will show you how to throw lasso in the traditional Sami way.
While you are sitting by the fireplace, you will experience traditional entertainment by host (yoik-the Sami way of singing).
Additional drinks (soft drinks, alcohol)
Price:
745 NOK / 380 NOK for children under 12 years