Join Tromsø Reindeer Tour With Lunch to feed a herd of 300 reindeer, and dive into Sami culture with stories while enjoying a Sami hot meal and warm drinks by the fire.

About this activity

Tromsø Reindeer Feeding And Sami Culture Tour With Lunch

Duration: 4 Hours
Lunch & Transfer are included
Guide language: English
Mobile ticket
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance

Highlights

Enjoy a delicious traditional Sami hot meal prepared over an open fire
Visit the Sami camp and hand-feed a herd of 300 reindeer
Warm up with hot drinks and cookies in a cozy lavvu (traditional Sami tent)
Immerse yourself in Sami culture through Sami stories, history, and joiking (traditional songs)

Full Description

Tromsø Reindeer Feeding And Sami Culture Tour With Lunch

Your adventure begins with a meeting point in the city center, followed by a scenic 25 minute drive along the coast to the Reindeer camp.

Upon reaching the camp, you’ll be warmly greeted by reindeer and your Sami guide.

Experience the unique opportunity to feed a herd of 300 reindeer as they surround you, with some eating straight from your hands.

Next, step into a cozy, traditional Sami tent to enjoy a warm Sami Lunch prepared over an open fire. A vegetarian option is available to suit your preferences.

After the warm meal, relax with hot drinks and cookies while gathering around the campfire inside the lavvu (Sami tent). And listen to captivating Sami stories, learn about their history and life, and experience the enchanting joiking (traditional Sami songs). Immerse yourself in the magic of Sami culture!

Includes

Transfer From Tromsø
Reindeer feeding
Traditional warm meal – bidos, traditional reindeer stew (vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options also available)
Hot drinks (coffee, tea, hot chocolate) and cookies
Storytelling of Sami culture and a joik performance
Winter overalls and boots if needed

What to bring

At least two layers of warm clothing
Hat & mittens
Winter boots

Know Before You Go

Pick up at 9.40 am (morning tour) or at 12.40 pm (afternoon tour) at the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset, (Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008, Tromsø – Google maps link). Our guides wear blue ‘Tromso Arctic Reindeer‘ jackets
Please arrive on time
Detailed information, including phone number and address of the tour operator, are included on your confirmation email

Meeting Point

Bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset, (Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008, Tromsø)

Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø, Norway

Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø, Norway

8 reviews for Tromsø Reindeer Feeding And Sami Culture Tour With Lunch & Drinks

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Jan 15, 2025

Celine

Rated 5 out of 5

Really nice and special experience with lunch included in the traditional camp! A lot of reindeer there and we learned about the culture from the Sami host, very nice.

Jan 7, 2025

Hayden

Rated 5 out of 5

It was amazing and the reindeer were super cute! Highly recommended!

Jan 4, 2025

Natasha

Rated 5 out of 5

Me and bf met the guide and other guests at the meeting point and then we drove to the Sami Camp, lots of reindeer there waiting for us 🙂 super cute! We got to feed them by our hands and the host shared their life with us, really nice experience!

Dec 22, 2024