Photo Staffan Widstrand, We seek us back to the origin and nature's vital beauty.

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1 Photo Staffan Widstrand, We seek us back to the origin and nature's vital beauty.

2 Photo Ted Logardt

3 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

4 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,

5 Geunja Sami Ecolodge, our meeting place Foto familjen Vinka

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9 Old and new taste sensations from Sapmi - Sameland Photo Staffan Widstrand

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11 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

12 Photo Staffan Widstrand and a guest

13 Photo: A guest

14 Laplandsafari 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 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

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16 Photo Bodil Elmhagen

17 Back to civilisation Photo Ted Logardt,

18 Special offer for participating at the European Congress of Mammalogy 2015 Facts Departure: August 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 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). Photo Staffan Widstrand 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. Ecotourism - enjoyable travel for all involved!

19 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) or info@lapplandsafari.se

20 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

21 Photo Staffan Widstrand