BLUE LABEL ‘Culture Experience’ Unique winter experience
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Ingrediënten:
Cultuur, Jaarmarkt, Sámi, Husky’s, Noorderlicht, Genieten & Ervaren
Get in real contact with the Sámi and experience the culture up close. Summers in the Netherlands are traditionally the time for annual fairs. From near and far, merchants come to offer their wares. This has been going on for centuries.
But in Jokkmokk, things are a little different. Jokkmokk is located in northern Sweden. Just north of the Arctic Circle. In Jokkmokk, the traditional annual fair is always on the first weekend in February. It has been for 415 years.
In the heart of winter, Sámi gather from all over the region to trade, celebrate and meet. Transportation used to be on ice. The rivers were the roads that led to Jokkmokk. Winter the sophisticated period when the reindeer roamed free and the Sámi themselves could gather. Transportation today is by road. But the variety of costume that is still there. For 415 years.
Join the market in Jokkmokk during the Sami Culture Experience.
The Sámi Culture Experience in Jokkmokk is a week-long activity package including accommodation at the guesthouse right in the center of Jokkmokk’s winter market. Enjoy the music and atmosphere at the market and try local food from the stalls.
In small groups, experience dog sledding and search for the northern lights in a wintry landscape outside Jokkmokk. Experience Sami culture with a local family of reindeer herders, meet their reindeer and listen to stories around the fire.
More than 400 years ago, people in the north gathered around Jokkmokk to trade furs, silver and other supplies. In winter, the lakes were frozen and traders could easily travel longer distances. In the early 17th century, the Swedish king wanted to control the northern territories and saw this as an excellent opportunity to establish a permanent marketplace to draw taxes from the people.
Jokkmokk’s winter market is still an annual event and has developed into a festival with both the marketplace and various winter activities.
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…Want to visit Jokkmokk’s winter market and have time to fully experience the market and the surrounding nature. To participate in all the activities, you must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, sit on the ground and enter a snowmobile sled. Recommended age from 16 years. Please contact us if you have questions about physical options.
During your stay in Jokkmokk you will stay in double rooms in Jokkmokk guesthouse, centrally located in Jokkmokk. Both the rooms and common areas have a warm and homey atmosphere. You will be served a buffet breakfast and most dinners at the guesthouse and lunch are included in the activities or purchased at the market only. The last night you will sleep in Lulea. (See program description for details).
For day activities, you will be divided into smaller groups of up to 8 people. Dinner and some evening activities will all be together. We work with local guides and activity companies who have a good knowledge of the culture and history in the area. You’ll also have a local host to help you book additional activities or recommend things to do on your own. This vacation package is organized in cooperation with our Swedish partner Laponia Adventures, a guide company in Lapland, which organizes tours and expeditions in the Laponia World Heritage Site. It is one of them who will be your local host during the week.
Pre-Trip Arrangements These arrangements are in addition to our travel conditions. Should the trip be unable to go ahead due to corona measures in the destination country, there are two options. 1) We will push the travel date to a date in the future by mutual agreement. 2) We will cancel the trip and you will get your money back. Should you cancel the trip yourself, our cancellation policy applies During the trip During the trip, we make every effort to adhere to the applicable regulations that are in place in the destination country. If you have corona yourself during the trip, then it is iet wise to go along. We then recommend that you cancel. Read all about the Corona measures from Arctic Adventure
Arctic Adventure’s travel conditions apply to the trip. Arctic Adventure is a member of the VvKR (Association of Small Travel Agencies) as a travel organization. For your financial security, we are affiliated with VZR guarantor. We are insured for risk with the AON.
Jan. 30 to Feb. 4
Included meals each day marked with O = breakfast, L = lunch and D = dinner
At 3 p.m. a cab will be waiting at Luleå airport. This will take us to Jokkmokk in just over 2 hours. (This is optional to book) Jokkmokk is a small town just north of the Arctic Circle where the population doubles each year at the Jokkmokk Winter Market. You can check into the guesthouse from 3 p.m. onwards. If you arrive a little earlier, you can already leave your luggage at the reception. We will gather in the evening at 6 p.m. at Jokkmokk guesthouse where you will stay this week. You will dine with your host, who will brief you on the upcoming program.
We start the day with a buffet breakfast at the guesthouse. Today you will visit our friend Anna Kuhmunen from a local family of reindeer herders. You will have the chance to meet her reindeer, taste traditional Sámi dishes and listen to stories of her life and culture. In the afternoon you will have time to explore the town on your own and visit the local museum about the mountains and the Sámi people. Or try the sauna in the guest house? After dinner, we get dressed to look for the northern lights. A snowmobile takes you outside Jokkmokk where we have a warming fire and look at the sky, hoping to catch a glimpse of the northern lights.
The musher will pick you up at the guesthouse after breakfast and take you to their ranch just outside Jokkmokk. You will get to know their dogs and go on a dog sled ride through the winter landscape around Jokkmokk. In the afternoon, we visit Eva Gunnare. Eva is a local food connoisseur and she will introduce you to flavors of berries and plants from the area.
After breakfast, we depart by minibus in search of the great Sarek land. Protected from the annual hunting season, Sarek elk grow larger than other elk. In winter, they migrate to the forest area east of Sarek National Park, where they find food and protection from the harsh mountain conditions. We take you to some of the moose’s favorite spots. During the day, the streets in Jokkmokk began to turn into a marketplace. In the evening you can visit the inauguration ceremony of the winter market in Jokkmokk. Activities during days 2-4 may be reversed depending on group size and weather conditions.
In the morning, your host will present the highlights of the winter market before you head out to explore on your own. Jokkmokk’s winter market has a wide range of arts and crafts, as well as exhibitions, lectures and concerts. Lunch is at the market only, where you can find a variety of options. In the evening, we meet for dinner.
After breakfast, there will be a short time to go to the market. Visit the places you missed yesterday. Experience the festive atmosphere before you begin your trip to Luleå. Lunch is on your own. You must check out of your room by 11 a.m. at the latest, but you can leave your luggage in the luggage room if you wish and also use the common kitchen. We will leave Jokkmokk’s winter market at 1 p.m. and arrive at the airport or downtown Luleå no later than 4 p.m. (This is optional to book)
Feb. 4 through Feb. 9
Included meals each day marked O = breakfast, L = lunch and D = dinner
At 3 p.m. a cab will be waiting at Luleå airport. This will take us to Jokkmokk in just over 2 hours. (This is optional to book) Jokkmokk is a small town just north of the Arctic Circle where the population doubles each year at the Jokkmokk Winter Market. You can check into the guesthouse from 3 p.m. onwards. If you arrive a little earlier, you can already leave your luggage at the reception. We will gather in the evening at 6 p.m. at Jokkmokk guesthouse where you will stay this week. You will dine with your host, who will brief you on the upcoming program.
In the morning, your host will present the highlights of the winter market before you head out to explore on your own. Jokkmokk’s winter market has a wide range of arts and crafts, as well as exhibitions, lectures and concerts. Lunch is at the market only, where you can find a variety of options. In the evening, we meet for dinner.
The musher will pick you up at the guesthouse after breakfast and take you to their ranch just outside Jokkmokk. You will get to know their dogs and go on a dog sled ride through the winter landscape around Jokkmokk. In the afternoon, we visit Eva Gunnare. Eva is a local food connoisseur and she will introduce you to flavors of berries and plants from the area.
After breakfast, we depart by minibus in search of the great Sarek land. Protected from the annual hunting season, the Sarek land grows larger than its relatives. In winter, they migrate to the forest area east of Sarek National Park, where they find food and protection from the harsh mountain environment. We take you to some of the moose’s favorite spots. After dinner, we get dressed to look for the northern lights. A snowmobile will take you outside Jokkmokk, where we have a warming fire and look at the sky, hoping to catch a glimpse of the northern lights.
We start the day with a buffet breakfast at the guesthouse. Today we visit our friend Anna Kuhmunen from a local reindeer herding family. You will have the chance to listen to stories from her life and culture, meet their reindeer and taste traditional Sámi dishes. In the afternoon you will have some time to explore the town on your own and visit the local museum about the mountains and the Sami people. Or try the sauna in the guest house. In the evening, we meet for a closing dinner together. Activities during days 3-5 may be alternated depending on group size and weather conditions.
After breakfast there will be a short time to visit the village before you begin your journey to Luleå. You must check out of your room by 11 a.m. at the latest, but you can leave your luggage in the luggage room if you wish and also use the common kitchen. We can arrange transportation to Luleå airports or Luleå train station. We will leave Jokkmokk around 9 a.m. and arrive at Luleå’s train station or airport no later than noon. (This is optional to book)
This is a group trip where you can register on an individual basis. The trip is conducted by our local cooperation partner in Jokkmokk
A normal day in February offers temperatures from -10 to -35 degrees Celsius. We rent winter clothing and shoes.
Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies.
Be sure to check the current passport and visa rules for traveling to Sweden.
We recommend that you purchase valid travel insurance.
We may need to adjust the route and itinerary according to conditions for local reindeer herders, as well as current weather and snow conditions.
No special fitness is required for this trip. However, it is important that you are healthy to ride a snowmobile or go out with the huskies. If you have any questions about your condition, please contact us.
A Swedish- and English-speaking tour guide will be present throughout the trip. The trip has no extremely dangerous parts. Although an accident can always happen. We are in populated areas so help is quickly on the scene or available.
The trip will continue and be conducted in conjunction with Laponia Adventures in Jokkmokk. There are still 7 spots available for this trip.
Participants in our trips often register alone. It is common for couples or couples to register. The age of most participants is between 30 and 50. There are certainly exceptions. The youngest participant was 23 and the oldest 66. The male-female ratio is 50/50. The tougher tours attract just a little more men. 60/40. But often the distribution is nicely even.
Jan. 30 – Feb. 4, 2022
Jan. 30, 2022 Meet in Luleå at 15:00 at the airport or central station
Feb. 4, 2022 You will be taken back to the airport or train station in Luleå
Flights book yourself. You can also come to Sweden by your own car. Or a combination. For example, by plane to Stockholm and then by night train to Luleå. We are happy to advise you on this and, if required, book the appropriate tickets. Count on about €400 for a round trip, if you are going to fly.
€ 2.032
This is an individual group tour. You can sign up for this trip individually. The trip is operated by our Swedish partner Laponia Adventures. The group of participants is up to 16 people in size.
Download the packing list for the Sámi Culture Experience here. In addition to the normal things you need on vacation, take a moment to consider the following: Hygiene
Special clothing
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