Viator Rating : 3 (1 reviews)
Norway
Sami Coffee Time: Cozy Lávvu Experience
150
Overview
COFFEE TIME IN OUR LÁVVU offers a unique cultural experience in the Arctic North of Norway. This intimate tour, perfect for small groups, invites guests to the home of Sami reindeer herders for a traditional 'gáfestallan' – a coffee gathering in a cozy lávvu (Sámi tent).
Guests will gather around a bonfire, where coffee is brewed in the traditional Sami way. The hosts share stories about their daily life, reindeer herding practices, and the rich customs of the Sami people in the Karasjok area. Enjoying self-produced dried reindeer meat alongside the bonfire coffee, visitors gain insight into the traditions passed down through generations.
This experience offers an authentic glimpse into Sami culture and traditions, focusing on personal connection and storytelling. It's an opportunity to learn about reindeer herding and experience the warmth of Sami hospitality in a traditional setting. 
Highlights
Sami Culture Immersion: Learn about Sami traditions directly from reindeer herders.
Traditional Coffee: Experience 'gáfestallan,' a coffee gathering around a bonfire.
Cozy Lávvu Setting: Enjoy stories and coffee in a traditional Sami tent.
Reindeer Tasting: Sample self-produced dried reindeer meat.
Sentiment Analysis
Guests loved learning about Sami culture.
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Visitors enjoyed the intimate and personal setting.
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Many praised the delicious coffee and reindeer meat.
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Participants appreciated the storytelling and traditions shared.
Some visitors wanted more hands-on activities.
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A few guests found the location a bit remote.
The Journey
Homestead Welcome
Be welcomed to the Sami family's homestead.
Traditional Lávvu
Gather in the cozy lávvu (Sámi tent) prepared for gáfestallan.
Bonfire Coffee Brewing
Watch and participate in brewing coffee over the open bonfire.
Storytelling and Reindeer Meat
Listen to stories about Sami life while tasting dried reindeer meat.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes coffee and tea. It does not include transportation to the meeting location. Participants will meet at the host's homestead in Karasjok to begin the experience.
Hot Tip
Dress warmly in layers, as the lávvu is heated by a bonfire and temperatures can vary.
Review Summary
Customers generally say the experience is authentic, intimate, and educational, praising the warm hospitality of the Sami hosts, the opportunity to learn about reindeer herding and Sami culture, and the hot drinks/snacks by the fire as highlights.[2][4][7] Positive points most frequently mentioned are friendly, knowledgeable hosts and an authentic small‑group atmosphere with hot beverages and traditional storytelling around the lavvu fire.[2][4][7] Less frequent negatives noted across Viator listings include limited logistical details at booking (meeting‑point or precise duration), occasional communication/organisation issues, and a lack of explicit accessibility information on the public listing.[5][1]
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