Reindeer Camp Dinner with Chance of Northern Lights in Tromso
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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The Sámi people and their reindeer have lived on this land for centuries, and today you are invited to share a glimpse of their traditional way of life.
Visit the reindeer camp and help feed a large herd of reindeer. Warm up with hot drinks around the fire and enjoy a relaxed 3-course dinner. Then, gather in a lavvu to hear stories about Sámi culture and life as a reindeer herder, accompanied by a traditional joik.
ITINERARY:
- Meeting Point: 17:40 at the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset
- 30-35-minute drive to the reindeer camp
- Feed the reindeer and explore the camp
- Warm up with hot drinks (tea, coffee, and hot chocolate) around the fire inside a candle-lit lavvu (traditional Sámi tent)
- Dinner featuring Bidos, a traditional Sámi stew, served with Sámi bread (Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available)
- Chocolate cake and blueberry dessert
- Listen to stories about Sami culture and history in the traditional lavvu
- Back in the city at about 22:30
Additional Info
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
Tours available from Nov 1st until the beginning of April
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
After meeting at the Prostneset bus terminal take the bus for a 30-35-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.
Sample Menu
starter
Smoked Salmon Salad
Fresh salad leaves with smoked salmon and a dressing (salad can be served without salmon for vegetarian / vegan guests)
main
Traditional Reindeer Stew (Bidus)
A tomato-based vegetable stew is also available (vegan) as well as gluten free alternative
dessert
Chocolate Cake and blueberries
What‘s Included
Local Sami guides to share the history and culture
Last minute bookings available subject to availability
Pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points
Coffee, tea and hot chocolate are available throughout the tour
Delicious cookies are available throughout the tour
3-course dinner consists of a smoked salmon salad, reindeer stew and chocolate cake. Vegetarian / vegan / gluten free options available.
Transport to camp (about 35 minutes each way)
Anything not covered in Inclusions
Baby car seats on the bus (only booster seats are available)
Options
Camp dinner
Reviews
80 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience and sharing of Sámi culture
eliassP9639DP,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The most amazing experience we've had while visiting Sápmi. As an Indigenous person from North America, it was an honor to be able to learn more about Sámi culture and resistence here in Sápmi. The reindeer were adorable, the food was delicious, and the stories and joiking were incredible. I recommend this to anyone visiting Romsa / Tromsø in Sápmi / Nothern Norway. Ollu giitu for sharing this experience with us (and apologies if I used any Sámi words incorrectly!)
Feeding Reindeer, Learning Culture — Totally Worth It!
Nathan S,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience overall — efficient, well organized, and a lot of fun. We loved feeding the reindeer, sampling the different foods, and learning more about Sami culture. The bus ride was smooth, though a bit clearer signage at the pickup point would have helped people know where to go. Otherwise everything went smoothly. Highly recommend!
It's not worth it. Expensive for what you deliver and you still get smoked out.
bragabarbara,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Total tourist catch. If you really want to feed the renes, go during the day. Little structure for the price it charges. We made the night tour, departing from the terminal of Tromso in two full buses. Upon arrival enter a tent and warn the program. Then feed the renes, the only positive point of the walk. Then enter a large cabin where there are large tables, hot chocolate, coffee and where dinner will be served. The food looked smooth, ready. After hours of waiting for dinner, they still leave us around 1h in the arrival tent to hear stories without excitement or any enthusiasm, with a very high fire that you come out smoked, burning eye and with an unbearable smell impregnated all over your clothes, skin and hair. It was made in just 2h, yet very expensive for what it delivers.
A unique experience
Doreen E,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The proximity to the reindeer was just fantastic. Even the food a must. Reindeer Stew. Be sure to put on warm clothes. We experienced a winter wonderland.
Amazing!!!!
Alexandre A,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Exceptional experience with Sami people. Feeding reindeer and local diner. We were lucky to see northenlight !!!
It was an ok tour! Stuff...
Yenifer P,,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It was an ok tour! Stuff were friendly, a lot of reeders to feed, food was good! Lovely spot for pics
good work
Mirukbhgf,,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00good and reputable companyetge4rrwfeghgfwertyuiophjklghjakhasdhkshdfjkbnfbkjdbcjebhfjhdfcjebkjfbkjbckwbkjbfwkjbfdkjvwkjdfvwfdwjkcfvjkjcb lkjnlkjdnlkwnklndlndlknwlkndlklkwdnlwkdnwkndk
A must do!
Junnay,,Feb 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Please make sure you do this tour to support the local Reindeer farmers. We had no idea that by visiting & feeding these beautiful creatures, we’re actually helping the struggling farmers who’s herds cannot get to their wild feed because of climate change & ice covering where they would normally travel. They are gentle, funny & adorable animals.
Enjoyable to get up close to reindeers
Jayne B,,Jan 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Lots of reindeers to feed buckets of pellets to. Some were a bit rowdy though with imposing antlers that were close to peoples’ faces so not for nervous people/children. Three course meal served in plastic bowls/plates was ok served in large hut with log fire. Short talk by Sami reindeer herder interesting. Northern lights mention in the title is misleading as you simply have a chance to see them because it’s dark and you are outside - nothing more than that. Overall enjoyable.
Great experience
Lucy G,,Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience. Lovely helpful staff, we loved feeding the reindeer and hearing about the Sami people. Highly recommend
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