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Local Life in Utsjoki

What is everyday life like in the Arctic, in the small Sámi village of Utsjoki in Finland?

75 euros
Meet at Shopping Center Uulan Säästö, Utsjoentie 1 OR request pick-up

Service Description

Hop on Travel Utsjoki´s minibus as we visit the Utsjoki Church and church huts by Mantojärvi Lake, Onnelantörmä by River Teno, Sámi Bridge, Village House Giisá and Áiligas fell. Your local guide will explain past and present environmental, social and cultural events and circumstances that have shaped the life of the village today. We stop at a cafeteria and local handicraft shop, where you can purchase handicrafts, hot drinks and pancakes or cinnamon buns. We walk short distances at sites, but the tour can also be modified to suit guests with physical mobility restrictions. This is a 2-3 hour guided tour by minibus. Starting point is at the parking lot of Shopping Center Uulan Säästö at Utsjoentie 1, 99980 Utsjoki. The price includes also pick-up anywhere within 10 km from Utsjoki village if needed, so contact us via email at arctic@travelutsjoki.com at least the previous day before 3 PM, and reserve and confirm your pick-up ! What you need to bring: Clothing according to weather, personal medication if needed, phone and/or camera, card or cash if purchasing local handicrafts or snacks from cafeteria. If you travel with a child under 12 yrs, contact us via email to book at least 3 days prior to the tour, as we need to arrange suitable safety seats in the minibus.


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Contact Details

arctic@travelutsjoki.com

Tenontie Deanugeaidnu, Utsjoki, Finland


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