Sami Adventure and Riverboat Trip in Maze
Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Sami Adventure and Riverboat Trip in Maze
Gain insight into the history and culture of the Sami on an enjoyable excursion to the settlement of Maze, a small village of about 350 people near the Kautokeino River. You'll be warmly welcomed by a local Sámi host eager to share their rich heritage. Discover the art of reindeer herding, explore the meaning of duodji (Sámi handicrafts), and learn about their deep bond with the land and its natural resources. Every story, every tradition comes alive, offering you an authentic glimpse into one of the world's most resilient cultures. After a traditional lunch of reindeer soup with bread, you'll embark on an unforgettable riverboat journey along the Kautokeino River, gliding through untouched Arctic wilderness. Marvel at rugged mountains, serene forests, and vast tundra, feeling the tranquility and power of nature all around you.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Have your camera ready – you never know when a resident reindeer will be ready to join you in a selfie.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Once out of Alta you'll travel south across Finnmarksvidda, one of Norway's largest mountain plateaus and the home of Norway's Sami people. The plateau is filled with flowers and plants, birch trees, bogs and glacially formed lakes.
Points of interest
Maze Sami Village
Schedule
Special Notes
Tour may operate in reverse order.Minimum age to participate is 12. The lunch may also be scheduled after the riverboat tour.
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Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Sami Adventure and Riverboat Trip in Maze
Gain insight into the history and culture of the Sami on an enjoyable excursion to the settlement of Maze, a small village of about 350 people near the Kautokeino River. You'll be warmly welcomed by a local Sámi host eager to share their rich heritage. Discover the art of reindeer herding, explore the meaning of duodji (Sámi handicrafts), and learn about their deep bond with the land and its natural resources. Every story, every tradition comes alive, offering you an authentic glimpse into one of the world's most resilient cultures. After a traditional lunch of reindeer soup with bread, you'll embark on an unforgettable riverboat journey along the Kautokeino River, gliding through untouched Arctic wilderness. Marvel at rugged mountains, serene forests, and vast tundra, feeling the tranquility and power of nature all around you.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Have your camera ready – you never know when a resident reindeer will be ready to join you in a selfie.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Once out of Alta you'll travel south across Finnmarksvidda, one of Norway's largest mountain plateaus and the home of Norway's Sami people. The plateau is filled with flowers and plants, birch trees, bogs and glacially formed lakes.
Points of interest
Maze Sami Village
Schedule
Special Notes
Tour may operate in reverse order.Minimum age to participate is 12. The lunch may also be scheduled after the riverboat tour.