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Saami village

Embark on a journey to meet the indigenous people of the Kola Peninsula – the Sami, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the ancient culture of the North. A tour to a Sami village offers the chance to become a guest of a fairy-tale people who have cherished their traditions in Northern Russia for over ten thousand years. You will be warmly welcomed in a real Sami settlement amidst a quiet snowy forest. Here, near a cozy chum (Sami tent), guests get acquainted with reindeer – the good-natured giants of the North. You will be able to stroke their fur, feed them from your hand with lichen (reindeer moss), and even ride in a reindeer sled, just like a hero from a northern fairy tale. Nearby, blue-eyed huskies frolic, eager to play with you – in their company, a smile will not leave your face. The guardians of the village will invite you into a warm chum (tent), where over a cup of herbal tea, you will hear ancient legends and stories about the life of the Sami. In the dim light, the fire flickers, the aroma of the smoking campfire and northern herbs spreads. Perhaps you will even be offered to try on a bright traditional Sami costume to feel the colorfulness of this people. The atmosphere around is filled with magic: on a frosty day, the warmth of the hearth, the smell of lichen, and the gentle ringing of a drum create a sense of northern wonder. Such a visit to a Sami village will gift heartfelt warmth and new impressions for the whole family. Treat yourself to a meeting with a legend – book this journey and touch the living history of the Arctic. Duration: ~ 3 hours Program start: 10:00, 13:00, 16:00 Departure from your accommodation in Murmansk The program includes: • visit to the animal park: meeting Siberian huskies, meeting reindeer, feeding reindeer with lichen, photos with animals on your device • shaman's chum (tent): meeting with a Sami noid (shaman); stories about the culture of northern peoples; visit to a Sami chum (tent); tea drinking (northern tea – Ivan tea, cloudberry calyx, blueberry leaf) by the fire; tasting reindeer broth; making wishes • northern multi-sport: northern football; tug of war • photography in national costumes • reindeer sled ride ~ 500 m • banana ride ~ 500 m (if a free instructor is available) • transport support The final cost should be confirmed with the manager.