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We seek us back to the origin
and nature's vital beauty.
Photo Staffan Widstrand,
Photo Ted Logardt
As a part of participating at the 7th European Congress of Mammalogy,
offered tailor made program for you and your family.
Mikael Vinka has along with his wife Ann-Kristine invited a few small groups during 30 years. Michael, your
host and guide lives his life deeply rooted in the Sami culture. He hunts, fishes, and is also taking part in
mammal inventories. He has also his own of reindeer in the mountains. Over the past decade he has helped
the arctic fox project with his local knowledge about both the mountains and the animals.
During two nights and three days, you are given a opportunity to visit Sapmi - Sameland in Vindelfjällen Swedish Lapland. Here every guest is welcomed as a family member.
Photo Familjen Vinka
With mountains on both sides of us we
travel into the trackless country to
Geunja Sami Ecolodge. Getting to the
farm is an experience in itself.
Photo Staffan Widstrand,
Geunja Sami Ecolodge, our meeting place
Foto familjen Vinka
Foto familjen Vinka
Old and new taste sensations from Sapmi - Sameland
Photo Staffan Widstrand
Foto familjen Vinka
Choose for yourself whether
you want to sleep on reindeer
skins in sami teepe (kåta) or
in Sami cottage nestled with
sheets.
A lovely mountain breakfast to
begin with!
Photo Staffan Widstrand,, familjen Vinka
Photo Staffan Widstrand and a guest
Photo: A guest
Laplandsafari
Day 1
Join a lemming safari in the mountains of Swedish Lapland
and visit a den with hopefully some arctic foxes.
You will be guided and stay with a Sami family (Swedish indigenous people)
into Vindelfjällen, one of Europe's largest protected area.
We pick you up at Arvidsjaur airport for transport to Ammarnäs, a two hour trip.
With mountains on both sides of us we travel into the trackless country to Geunja Sami Ecolodge. Getting the
farm is an experience in itself. Welcome drink and "Sami tapas", then short tour of the farm.The evening meal
is served in front of the fireplace in the Sami kåta where Mikael gives a first ”taste” of nature and Sami culture.
Choose for yourself whether you want to sleep on reindeer skins in Sami teepe (kåta) or in Sami cottage
nestled with sheets.
Summer nights are long and bright ! Possibility of night fishing and canoeing on your own or join a guided
boat trip into the beautiful delta with a fantastic bird and animal life.
Day 2
Vindelfjällen is one of Europe 's largest protected area and classic habitat for the arctic fox. A fantastic area
with beavers, otters, reindeer and moose. The area around Geunja Sami Ecolodge has a calcareous
vegetation with many alpine plants. From the mountain peaks we have a beautiful view down over the delta of
meandering streams and a magnificent mountain scenery. Often we see the golden eagle glide along the
mountainsides in search of food.
Today's highlight! Join a lemming safari and visit a den with hopefully some arctic foxes. We enjoy the
outdoor lunch over an open fire. In the afternoon we return to Geunja Sami Ecolodge for sauna and a three course dinner. Here every guest is welcomed as a family member. Overnight in Sami cottage or Sami Teepe.
Day 3
We end the day at Geunja with a lovely mountain breakfast. Possibility to pack a lunch box to have on the trip
home. Boat and car transportation to the airport. If time is given, we will visit the Sami craftsman on the way to
Arvidsjaur airport. Offer to extend the tour is possible.
Photo Staffan Widstrand, Ted Logardt, Bodil Elmhagen and Vinka
Photo Ted Logardt,
Photo Bodil Elmhagen
Back to civilisation…
Photo Ted Logardt,
Special offer for participating at
the European Congress of Mammalogy 2015
Facts
Departure: August 22–24. Offer to extend the tour is possible
Meeting point: Arvidsjaur Airport
Limited number of participants is available. Max 12 (minimum 4)
Meals: Starts with dinner. Departure ends with lunch or lunchbox
Price/person: 5800 SEK approximately 620 EUR (all payment in SEK)
Extra: Extra 24 hour: 215 EUR/person and extra beverage
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Transfer Arvidsjaur airport - Ammarnäs - Arvidsjaur Airport Car transport within
village of Ammarnas.
Boat transport to and from the Sami Ecolodge.
Full pension incl. beverage.
Accommodation in a 6-bed cottage in a comfortable bed with sheets in a heated
cabin (no electricity). Possibility to sleep on reindeer skins and an arctic birch-twig
bed in a traditional Sami teepee - turf cot (incl sleeping-bag).
Discover and take part in the daily life of a Saami settlement/ecolodge.
Fishing equipment and canoe available.
The Vinka family’s hospitality and guided wildlife tours for lemming and arctic fox
and nature/culture.
Wood-fired sauna (incl towel).
Payment: 30 days before arriving.
Insurance: Participation on the arrangement is on own risk. Make sure that you have the
right insurance.
Other information: Equipment list sent upon booking.
Photo Staffan Widstrand
Ecotourism - enjoyable travel for all involved!
What makes the difference ?
All the details and our uncompromising allegiance to
the culture and our meeting with you as our guest.
When you visit us, you contribute to natural and
cultural heritage for the preservation of the Sami
cultural heritage.
Welcome!
Mountain greetings
Michael & Ann - Kristine Wave
Reservations & Information
Geunja Sami Ecolodge
+46 (0) 952-60290 or [email protected]
”I have traveled around the world to experience
different people and cultures, but the Vinka family
beats the most ”
Hans Lindblad, globetrotter.
Photo Staffan Widstrand
Photo Staffan Widstrand