Excursion

Sami village "Sam Syit"

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38 km



Sami village "Sam Syit" is a great choice for travelers who want to relax from the hustle and bustle of the city, for a couple who want to spend an unforgettable weekend, and it is also the perfect option for any company.


Among the Russian nature, in the depths of the Kola Peninsula, on the shores of the lakes, a Sami village is hidden, preserving the life of the ancient sami peoples from time immemorial. Deer, ancient totems, teepees and just a good friendly atmosphere: everyone will find what they are looking for here!


You will be met and greeted on the territory of the settlement in the sami language. You will plunge into the history and get acquainted with the sami way of life, take part in the raising of the national flag. In the Sami dwelling you will be treated to traditional dishes: "lim" (salmon soup), "pakula drink" (national herbal tea), Lovozersky bread.


During the tour of the settlement, you will see the national buildings: chums and kuvaks, visit the alley with the idols of the elements (fire, earth, water, air), touch the five enchanted idols - for love, for happiness, for luck, for fate and for health, which will surely fulfill your wishes! Getting to know the animals, feeding the deer with your hands, taking pictures with them will give you a lot of pleasure!


You will plunge into the world of the Sami, taking part in traditional games: "Tug of War", "Deer and Wolves", sami football, individually for men — throwing "nyartala" (arcana) on the antlers of the deer, for women - throwing willow rings, etc. After that, you will be able to take pictures in the national clothes of the indigenous people, buy amulets and crafts of the masters of traditional creativity, as well as ride a reindeer sled and a "banana" behind a snowmobile, and in the summer you will ride quad bikes!


* There are a lot of animals in the Sami village: rabbits, dogs and deer, all of them have long been used to each other. The appearance of a new animal can cause stress in animals and unpredictable consequences. To ensure the safety of you and your animal, we strongly recommend that you leave your four-legged friends at home when visiting the Sami village!


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