Reindeer Feeding and Sami Culture Including Lunch from Tromso
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
The reindeer and the Sami have been living and working on this land for centuries and they have only recently invited guests to be part of their daily life. You will visit their camp and have a chance to feed the herd of around 300 wild reindeer who will swarm all around and some will even eat from your hands. You will then be invited for hot drinks around the fire inside a warm candlelit gamme (Traditional Sami Hut) where lunch, bidos, cooked over the open fire will be served (a traditional Sami stew which is often served at Sami weddings and other special occasions).
After lunch you will be invited into a lavvu (Sami tent) and gather around the fire to listen to stories about Sami culture and how it is to be a reindeer herder. The Sami guide will also perform a joik (traditional Sami song) for the guests.
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
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 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.
Start your Sami experience by hand-feeding a herd of 300 reindeer before entering the gamme for a hot traditional meal cooked over the fire. Finish the day by gathering around the fire to enjoy the sounds of joiking (songs), Sami history and stories.
What‘s Included
Pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points
Lunch
Snacks
Transportation to camp
Coffee and/or Tea
Guide
Anything not covered in Inclusions
Baby car seats on the bus (only booster seats are available)
Options
Reindeer feeding 2022-23
Reviews
544 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Snow was melting already,...
Shereen H,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Snow was melting already, the ground was slippery and covered with mud. Shoes and clothes got very dirty from this trip, the kids did not enjoy walking around in the mud. The bus drop off was at the side of the road and that was also a muddy trek getting to the camp. The reindeer were very pushy trying to get fed from the buckets, which was overwhelming for my youngest child. The Sami cultural talk was very informative and we were happy to be able to support them. Early spring is probably not the best time for this excursion.
Lovely experience
alalvarezsala,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The main activity of the tour is feeding the reindeer (there are more than 300, by the way) but apart from that, you will have the opportunity to learn the importance of this animal for the Sami people, the oldest indigenous people in Europe. The tour is hosted by a Sami couple that owns the farm and will teach you everything about their culture. The tour is very well organized and the tour guides are thoughtful.
Nice family plan
cpaolini24,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really nice activity for a family with young children
Beautiful experience
Julia M,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The reindeer and Sami were very friendly and it was fun to feed the animal. It was great.
Unjustified price
Fabrizio U,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00All in all, the experience is not terrible. Feeding reindeer is still a nice thing (although it would only take a few minutes and not almost two hours) and the Sami culture moment was definitely interesting. But the price of this activity is absolutely unjustified. It is true that in general excursions to Tromsø are very expensive, but in this case there is no explanation for why this exorbitant amount of money is needed to make a half-hour journey on a fifty-person bus, feed the reindeer (in fact doing their job), eat a tiny portion of stew and listen to twenty minutes of storytelling. In my opinion, the same activity could easily cost less than half and in that case my judgment would certainly have been positive.
Fun experience
James W,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Enjoyable experience feeding the reindeer and meeting the local people. Was a bit expensive and slightly too long but nonetheless a great experience.
Must see place for Learning Sami culture and understanding Reindeer behaviours.
159padmag,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a Brilliant experience learning about Sami culture. They took us in bus very comfortable and look after very well throughout the trip. We have been briefed about safety of feeding Reindeers and what a brilliant experience feeding them. We have been fed with delicious reindeer soup or vegetarian soup in the afternoon. Throughout the trip in the hut coffee,tea and cookies were served. Highlight was the wooden camp fire to keep us warm. Must visit place for unforgettable experience .
Incredible must do experience
Travel62911504010,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an incredible experience, we came for the reindeer feeding and to pet and take some nice photos but what made this so amazing was the Sami culture, we learnt so much about them with a fantastic guide and we even sang some Sami Songs. We were really impressed with the Sami guides presentation skills and how he spoke and told stories about his culture and way of life. This is a must do experience for anyone in Tromso!
Wonderful
Yaser G,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best experience from our hole trip peaceful with the reindeer’s lovely story’s from the Sami man
Hear from a Sami guide
QIANHUI S,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful! Reindeers are cute. What really highlighted the tour is our Sami guide. He is passionate and you can feel the deep connection between him and his culture. Yoik (juoigan) singings are touching.
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