SÁMI CULTURE EXPEDIENCE
January 30 – February 4, 2022
Jokkmokk, Sweden
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‘Culture Experience’
Unique winter experience
IMMERSED IN THE CULTURE OF THE SÁMI
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Ingredients:
Culture, Winter Market, Sámi, Huskies, Northern Lights, Enjoy & Experience
Get in real contact with the Sámi and experience the culture up close.
In the Netherlands, summers are traditionally the time for annual fairs.
Merchants come from far and wide to offer their wares.
This has been going on for centuries.
But in Jokkmokk, things are a little different.
Jokkmokk is located in the north of Sweden.
Just north of the Arctic Circle.
In Jokkmokk, the traditional winter market always takes place on the first weekend of February.
It has been for 415 years.
In the heart of winter, Sámi from across the region gather to trade, celebrate, and meet.
In the past, transport was over ice.
The rivers were the roads leading to Jokkmokk.
Winter was the perfect time when the reindeer roamed free and the Sámi could gather.
Nowadays, transport is by road.
But the variety of traditional costumes is still there.
For 415 years.
Join us at the Jokkmokk market during the Sami Culture Experience.
6-day cultural trip to the Sámi in Swedish Lapland.
- Visit the Jokkmokk winter market
- Hunt for the northern lights
- Husky trek
- Culinary excursion
- Reindeer farm visit
- Sami museum visit
- Elk and Wildlife safari
- Full board in hostel
The Sámi Culture Experience in Jokkmokk is a week-long activity package including accommodation in a guesthouse right in the center of the Jokkmokk winter market.
Enjoy the music and atmosphere at the market and try local dishes from the stalls.
In small groups, you’ll 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 already gathered around Jokkmokk to trade furs, silver, and other necessities.
In winter, the lakes were frozen, allowing traders to easily travel longer distances.
In the early 17th century, the Swedish king wanted to control the northern territories and saw this as a perfect opportunity to establish a permanent marketplace to collect taxes from the people.
The Jokkmokk winter market is still an annual event and has evolved into a festival featuring both the marketplace and various winter activities.
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This vacation trip is for you who …
… If you want to visit the Jokkmokk winter market and have time to fully experience the market and the surrounding nature. To participate in all activities, you must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, sit on the ground, and board a snowmobile pulk. Recommended age from 16 years. Please contact us if you have questions about physical options.
Food and accommodation
During your stay in Jokkmokk, you will stay in double rooms at 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).
Guides and activities
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.
Corona Measures
Prior to the trip
These arrangements supplement our travel conditions.
If the trip cannot go ahead due to corona measures in the destination country, there are two options.
1) We will move the travel date to a future date in consultation.
2) The trip will be canceled by us and you will receive a refund.
Should you cancel the trip yourself, our cancellation policy applies
During the trip
During the trip, we do everything we can to comply with the rules in force in the destination country.
If you have corona yourself during the trip, it is not advisable to join. We then recommend that you cancel.
Read all about the Arctic Adventure Corona measures here
Legal
The travel conditions of Arctic Adventure apply to the trip.
As a travel organization, Arctic Adventure is a member of the VvKR (Association of Small Travel Agencies).
For your financial security, we are affiliated with VZR guarantor.
We are insured for risk with the AON.
Program outline ‘Sámi Experience’ in Sweden.
A cultural introduction to Swedish Lapland.
Jan. 30 to Feb. 4
Day-by-day program
January 30 to February 4
Included meals each day marked O = breakfast, L = lunch and D = dinner
DAY 1 ARRIVAL JOKKMOKK (D)
At 3 p.m. a cab will be waiting at Luleå airport. This takes 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 every year during the Jokkmokk winter market. You can check into the guesthouse from 3 p.m. onwards. If you arrive a bit earlier, you can leave your luggage at the reception.
We gather at 6:00 PM at Jokkmokk guesthouse, where you will be staying this week. You will dine with your host, who will brief you on the upcoming program.
DAY 2 SAMI EXPERIENCE AND NORTHERN LIGHT EVENING (O, L, D)
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 watch the sky, hoping to catch a glimpse of the northern lights.
DAY 3 HUSKY TOUR AND LOCAL CULINARY SHOW (O, L, D)
The musher will pick you up from the guesthouse after breakfast and take you to their ranch just outside Jokkmokk. You’ll get to know their dogs and go on a dog sledding trip 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.
DAY 4 WILDLIFE WATCHING AND INAUGURATION OF JOKKMOKK WINTER MARKET (O, L, D)
After breakfast, we set off in minivans in search of the great Sarek moose. Protected from the annual hunting season, the Sarek moose grow larger than other moose. 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 have begun to transform into a marketplace. In the evening, you can attend the inauguration ceremony of the Jokkmokk winter market.
Activities during days 2-4 may be reversed depending on group size and weather conditions.
DAY 5 JOKKMOKK WINTER MARKET (O, D)
In the morning, your host will present the highlights of the winter market before you head out to explore on your own. The Jokkmokk winter market offers 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.
DAY 6 DEPARTURE TO LULEÅ (O)
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 leave the Jokkmokk winter market at 1:00 PM and arrive at the airport or Luleå city center by 4:00 PM at the latest.Luleå. (This is optional to book)
Feb. 4 through Feb. 9
Day-by-day program
February 4 to February 9
Included meals each day marked O = breakfast, L = lunch and D = dinner
DAY 1 ARRIVAL JOKKMOKK (D)
At 3 p.m. a cab will be waiting at Luleå airport. This takes 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 every year during the Jokkmokk winter market. You can check into the guesthouse from 3 p.m. onwards. If you arrive a bit earlier, you can leave your luggage at the reception.
We gather at 6:00 PM at Jokkmokk guesthouse, where you will be staying this week. You will dine with your host, who will brief you on the upcoming program.
DAY 2 JOKKMOKK WINTER MARKET (O, D)
In the morning, your host will present the highlights of the winter market before you head out to explore on your own. The Jokkmokk winter market offers 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.
DAY 3 HUSKY TOUR AND LOCAL CULINARY SHOW (O, L, D)
The musher will pick you up from the guesthouse after breakfast and take you to their ranch just outside Jokkmokk. You’ll get to know their dogs and go on a dog sledding trip 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.
DAY 4 WILDLIFE WATCHING AND EVENING NORTHERN LIGHTS (O, L, D)
After breakfast, we set off in minivans in search of the great Sarek moose. Protected from the annual hunting season, the Sarek moose 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 takes you outside Jokkmokk, where we have a warming fire and watch the sky, hoping to catch a glimpse of the northern lights.
DAY 5 SAMIAN EXPERIENCE (O, L, D)
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.
DAY 6 DEPARTURE TO LULEÅ (O)
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 9:00 AM and arrive at Luleå train station or airport by 12:00 PM at the latest. (This is optional to book)
Implementation of the trip
This is a group trip where you can register on an individual basis. The trip is operated by our local partner in Jokkmokk
Weather
A normal day in February offers temperatures from -10 to -35 degrees Celsius. We rent winter clothing and shoes.
Special diet
Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies.
Passport and visa
Be sure to check the current passport and visa rules for traveling to Sweden.
Insurance
We recommend that you purchase valid travel insurance.
Reservations
We may need to adjust the route and itinerary according to conditions for local reindeer herders, as well as current weather and snow conditions.
Fitness
No special fitness is required for this trip. However, it is important that you are healthy enough to ride a snowmobile or go out with the huskies. If you have any questions about your condition, please contact us.
Safety
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.
Participants in this trip
The trip is guaranteed and carried out together with Laponia Adventures in Jokkmokk.
There are still 7 spots available for this trip.
Who Joins our Adventures?
Participants in our trips often sign up alone.
It happens that couples sign up.
The age of most participants is between 30 and 50 years.
There are certainly exceptions. The youngest participant was 23 and the oldest 66.
The male-female ratio is 50/50. The more challenging treks attract slightly more men. 60/40. But often the distribution is nicely balanced.
Travel dates
Jan. 30 – Feb. 4, 2022
Departure
Jan. 30, 2022
Meet in Luleå at 3:00 PM at the airport or central station
Return
Feb. 4, 2022
You will be taken back to the airport or train station in Luleå
Transportation to Sweden
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.
Total Trip Cost
€ 2.032
This Includes:
- All transfers in and around Jokkmokk.
- All excursions
A host to help you with logistics and activity organization.- Visiting the annual fair
- Huskysafari
- Moose Safari
- Reindeer farm visit
- Culinary experience
- Sami museum visit
- All overnight stays
- 5 nights in a hostel in Jokkmokk
- Almost all meals from dinner on the day of arrival to breakfast on the day of departure.
- 1 lunch during the market day you must buy your own.
- Local guides who speak English and Swedish
- Options:
- Transfer from Lulea and back again € 196
- Single room supplement € 97 extra
- Winter clothing package including shoes € 196
- Contribution to the VZR guarantee fund
- Booking fees
This Excludes:
- Flights, train journey to the destination
- Travel Insurance
- Cancellation insurance
- Drinks personal expenses
- 1 lunch at the market
- Personal equipment (see packing list tab)
Please Note.
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 size is a maximum of 16 people.
We Provide
- Winter suit and boots times the husky
- Materials for the activities
- Communication devices
- First Aid
You Provide
Download the packing list here for the Sámi Culture Experience.
Beyond the normal things you need on vacation, consider the following:
Hygiene
- Personal medication
- Toiletries
Special clothing
- Thick socks
- Snow boots/warm high boots
- Slippers for the hostel
- Long underwear
- Warm pants
- Long thermal shirt
- Fleece/wool sweater
- Fleece jacket
- Ski jacket/ winter jacket
- Pair of gloves/mittens
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- And above all, bring your camera
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