Arctic Fjords and Reindeer Experience – Small group tour

Overview

6 hours 30 minutes

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Wondering Reindeer is Sami reindeer experience company ho is offering guests authentic Sami adventures.

We offer guests a small group tour (22 pers) around Kvaløya island with majestic mountains and arctic fjords. During the trip around the island, guests will join Sami reindeer herder and his reindeers when he feed the magnificent animals.

When the herd is gathered, there will be an opportunity to feed the animals by hand. Guests will also be gathering in traditional Sami lavvo (Sami tent) around open bonfire to enjoy Joik (traditional Sami songs) and learn more about Sami traditions.

During the roundtrip we will visit Sommarøy Arctic Hotel for lunch/meal made of local ingredients. Sommrøy is a fantastic place and a group of islands in the open sea 1,5 hours driving from Tromsø. Guests will have time to explore Sommrøy by walking around before we leave the fishing community.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

There will be lunch/dinner and plenty of coffee, tea, warm chocolate and biscuits/snacks. If you prefer alcoholic drinks like vin or beer you need to pay separat for this in restaurant

Warm termal suite, Warm shoes.

Choose one dish each from the restaurant menu. If restaurant serves large lunch buffet, that will be served instead of food from menu. There are options like vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free.

What To Expect

Kvaloya

Starts with buss tour on Kvaløya which is an island surrounded by majestic mountains and Arctic fjords. You will enjoy the view of the landscape along the coastal road while we drive. We stop at some suitable places to admire the landscapes we pass.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Visit the Sami reindeer herder and his reindeers. Guests will enjoy the reindeer herder calling for his reindeer. When the herd is gathered, there will be an opportunity to feed the animals by hand. Guests will also gather in a traditional Sami lavvo (Sami tent) around an open bonfire to enjoy Joik (traditional Sami songs) and learn more about Sami traditions.

2 hours • Admission Included

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Arctic Fjords and Reindeer Experience – Small group tour

Reviews

4.97

148 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

144

Amazing! Don't book any other reindeer experience
meic86,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was so so special. I urge anyone reading reviews of other companies to not think twice and book with wandering reindeer. As others have said, this tour is not " touristy", it is family run and a real experience spending the day with Ole, a Sami. The scenery along the way is breathtaking stopping at different mountains and Fjords. The reindeer herder, again he is Sami guiding us through and teaching us about his herd. We got to hand feed the reindeer as they moved around us. Then into the traditional Sami tent, the Lavvo, to learn more of the traditions and the singing. The bonfire was roaring and we had hot drinks and biscuits. There are boots and suits to borrow if needed. Nothing is rushed, you spend plenty of time with all the reindeer. In Sommery lunch was included with several options, and were large portions. To go with a small group and local you get a real personal experience, to top off as we were driving back to Tromso at about 3pm we could see glimmer of the northern lights. Ole drove out of his way to find us a dark spot to see them. You won't get this at another tour, you will get set times and 100s of people. This was one of the most special tours I've been on. Thank you Ole.
Wonderful experience
franklynalouishus,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have just returned from a truly fantastic day with Ole. This tour is really not " touristy" and you learn so much about the Sami people and their way of life. The scenery is breathtaking and we stopped along our route at some visually stunning mountain and fjord views as we travelled along Then we stopped at the reindeer herder, again he is Sami and we saw the traditions of herding. We got to hand feed the reindeer as they moved around us being inquisitive. Then into the traditional Sami tent, the Lavvo, to learn more of the traditions and the singing. The bonfire was roaring and we had hot drinks and biscuits. Ole does have boots and suits to borrow if needed. Nothing is rushed, you spend plenty of time with all the reindeer. On to lunch at a nice hotel, where the lunch was included wirh several options, and were large portions. Again we were able to walk around, taking photos and absorbing the stunning coastline and Fjords. If you want a real Sami experience, with wonderful people, spend the day with Wondering Reindeer, You will have a fantastic experience
Authentic experience. Loved it!
Brianna D,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What I loved most about this experience was that it was a small group and it felt like a very authentic experience, not overly touristy. Our guide was so nice, and the day was very well structured. It didn’t feel rushed. Getting to interact with the reindeer and learn about the Sami culture was so special! And the islands we visited were so beautiful.
Good experience with local Sami guide
Ruiliang L,
Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful experience, with actual Sami guide. Really wonderful experience feeding the reindeers and listening to stories from actual Sami people.
So good I downloaded TripAdvisor just to give them 5 stars!
Abigail G,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We got lost on the way to the meeting spot, but that was my fault for relying on Google maps and having a terrible sense of direction. Luckily, our tour guide actually called me to ask where I was and led me back to the meeting spot. We left pretty much on time, and hit the ground running. Olle (I might have misspelled it so I'm sorry but that's what it sounded like) was very good at informing us about Sami culture and history while we drove to several stopping points before we got to the reindeer. We stopped at a hotel in Sommarøy to use the restrooms and get some water and coffee. Some people got the chance to put on snow suits, but I felt confident enough in my clothing to not need it. Once we were back in the van, he kept speaking to us about the Nordic and Sami cultures and even spoke a bit of Sami language to us. We got to the reindeer area, which was not fenced in, so it was truly magical to see "wild" reindeer come running down the mountain at the sound of the bell! The reindeer herder (I apologize but I forgot his name) gave all of us food and instructions on how to feed the reindeer safely (be careful with your eyes!). The reindeer were very friendly and walked all around us the entire time, which was truly a wonderful experience! After feeding them for maybe an hour or so, we went into a Lavu tent, where our two guides provided us with hot chocolate, tea and biscuits! As we sat around the fire on reindeer pelts, we were told more about the Sami culture and how reindeer herding works. We learned about our hosts' families and traditions as well. After we finished our beverages, Olle took us back to Sommarøy to eat lunch, which was a very good buffet. We got the chance to speak and meet with other people on the tour, and afterwards, went out to the deck to take some pictures of the beautiful landscape. I truly enjoyed myself, and I would 100% recommend this to anyone who would love to meet some awesome reindeer and learn about Sami culture.
Extraordinary experience
Lily H,
Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a great experience. Although we faced a bad weather, our tour guide could find a good place to take a picture. He provided us with thermal suit so everyone was comfortable and warmth with the weather. It was nice experience in feeding the rain deer and got to know sami culture. The lunch was good. Really recommend this tour.
Bucket list moment
Sarah B,
Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Unforgettable experience with good tour guidance. At the reindeer farm was left free space and you could ask questions at any time. Tour in minibus with 20 people, not crowded, perfect!
Sami Reindeer Trip
M6420GBdeniseb,
Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed this fantastic tour! The Sami guide (apologies we can't remember his name!) was very friendly and informative, and we loved learning about the culture from him. We stopped at some beautiful places on the trip and got to take in the stunning views without feeling rushed. Meeting and feeding the reindeer was a highlight of the tour, with the added bonus of experiencing Sami culture in the tent. Our guide even sang his traditional songs for us which was a privilege. We stopped at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel for lunch. We expected a small buffet but were treated to a delicious meal, with lots of local options. The hotel was also in a lovely setting. All in all, we had a brilliant time and would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to explore the Fjords and meet sweet reindeers!
Wonderful experience!
szalaiaeron,
Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a wonderful experience. Our guide - a real Sami person - was very kind and knowledgable. We had a wonderful day in nature, also spend some time with reindeers and had a great lunch as well. Highly recommended!
Such a good day trip!
Karen Z,
Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The mountain and beach stops are so beautiful and it was really fun to see the reindeer! And the buffet lunch at the hotel was yummy! Overall it was a lovely day to get out and explore :)