Sami Culture and Short Reindeer Sledding from Tromso
Description
Visit a reindeer camp outside of Tromsø on this 4 hour tour that introduces you to a little Sami culture. You'll have a chance to feed a herd of 300 reindeer, take a 10-15-minute reindeer sled ride, and then gather inside a Sami tent for a hot meal and to hear stories about Sami culture around the campfire. A guide also performs a joik, traditional Sami folk song.
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Itinerary
After meeting at the Prostneset bus terminal take the bus for a 25-minute drive by the nice coast of Tromsø to arrive at the destination, the Sami camp, where the reindeer and the rest of our guides will be waiting for you.
Enjoy a 10-15 minute sleigh ride as the reindeer guide you around the valley and along the coast. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to feed 300 of these magnificent animals before entering the gamme for a hot traditional meal cooked over the fire. Finish the day by gathering around the fire to listen to Sami history, stories and joiking (songs).
Drive back to the city centre. The bus will stop at the same place where you met our guides at the beginning of the tour.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What to bring or wear: Warm clothes (at least two layers), gloves, hat, and good winter boots
- Vegetarian / vegan option available
- Gluten free option available
Reviews(593)
We were fortunate that we had heavy snow the days we were in Tromso which made the Reindeer experience all the more special. We were on the front sleigh and had the reindeer from the sleigh behind at the side of us all the time, an amazing experience. Feeding the Reindeer was nice too especially the young ones. Hot drinks were available throughout the trip along with cookies. The traditional lunch was amazing, we thought it would feel odd eating reindeer stew having just fed the herd but it was delicious. The Sami talk was a little confusing as it was all in German so we went back outside to enjoy the scenery sat next to the open fire with hot chocolate.
Friendly and warm welcome. Beautiful discovery of reindeer and Sami culture. Sufficient time to enjoy the setting
Dear Claude, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the warm welcome, getting to know the reindeer, and learning about Sami culture. It’s wonderful that you had plenty of time to fully enjoy the surroundings. We would be delighted to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Tromsø! 🦌✨
Well organised and friendly. Found the gift shop expensive- 820nok ( £60) for a small bell, postcard and tea leaf strainer. Turns out all these items were sold in several other places- even the airport. Hope the profit supports the Sami
Dear Holly, Thank you for your review and for your kind words about the organisation and friendliness of our team, we truly appreciate that. Many of the items in our shop are sourced from local artisans, and supporting traditional craftsmanship is an important part of what we do. For any further questions, please feel free to contact us at info@tromsoarcticreindeer.com. Welcome back to Tromsø! 🦌
Learned about the Sami culture and got to feed reindeer and enjoyed reindeer stew, The night was made perfect by a spectacular Northern Lights show.
Dear Tim, We’re so happy to hear you had such a special evening with us! It’s wonderful that you enjoyed learning about Sami culture, feeding the reindeer, and tasting the reindeer stew. And how magical that the night was topped off with a spectacular Northern Lights show, it doesn’t get much better than that. Warm regards from the Tromsø Arctic Reindeer team, we hope to see you again one day 🦌✨
What a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this. Feeding the reindeer and learning about the Sami and their culture was a great adventure.
Dear Elizabeth, We’re so happy to hear you had a wonderful experience with us! It’s great that you enjoyed feeding the reindeer and learning about the Sami and the culture. We’re glad the day was such an enjoyable adventure and that you would recommend it to others. Thank you for visiting us in Tromsø, welcome back ❄️
It was amazing to see the reindeer herd in their natural environment. It was great to be able to feed them and wander through the herd. We loved the short reindeer ride and appreciated the woollen blanket. The favourite bit for me was the free hot chocolate and biscuits which were available for the duration of the visit. We enjoyed learning about the Sami culture too.
Dear Karen, We’re so happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience with us! It’s great that you enjoyed seeing the reindeer in their natural environment, feeding them, and taking the short sled ride with the cozy woollen blanket. We are glad that learning about Sami culture made it even more special. Warm greetings from Tromsø, we hope to welcome you back for another magical Arctic day! 🦌❄️
It was a really nice tour. Good overview and use of time. Perhaps a little pricier than would be expected for the quality of the tour.
Dear Johnpaul, Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your visit! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it well organized with a good overview of Sami culture. If you have any further feedback you'd like to share, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@tromsoarcticreindeer.com. Welcome back to Tromsø! ❄️
Great Tour. Same exact tour offered by the Cruise Line. A lot cheaper. Only drawback is you go to them. They are not there at your ship. Fun time feeding the Reindeer. Staff was terrific.
Dear Reggie, We’re so happy to hear you had a great time with us! It’s wonderful that you enjoyed feeding the reindeer and appreciated the friendliness of our staff. We’re glad you chose to join us and that the experience was memorable. Greetings from Tromsø, we hope to welcome you back for another magical Arctic day 🦌❄️
Really enjoyed the beautiful scenery with all the gentle reindeer. Feeding the reindeer and watching them interact was a unique experience. And the sled ride was so much fun. The Sami guide was very entertaining and informative. I would go back.
Dear Melissa, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and your time with our reindeers. Feeding them and watching their personalities come through is truly a special and unique experience. Thank you again for visiting us, and we would be delighted to welcome you back in the future! ❄️
This was a once in a lifetime experience for my partner and I. The reindeers are free to roam and come to you whenever they want to eat from the bucket of food provided. The scenery is beautiful and the short sledding was memorable. The storytelling was wonderful and we were happy to hear that we are promoting the Sami culture. The reindeer stew was really delicious.
Dear Diana, Thank you very much for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that your visit was such a special experience for both of you. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the storytelling and learning more about Sami culture, we are grateful for your support. Thank you again for visiting us, and we hope to welcome you back one day! 🦌✨
