Reindeer visit, and Sami Culture Including Lunch from Tromso
Overview
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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‘s Included
Use of warm overalls
Pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points
Lunch
Snacks
Transportation to camp
Coffee and/or Tea
Guide
Anything not covered in Inclusions
Options
Reindeer feeding 2022-23
Operated by Tromso Arctic Reindeer
Reviews
357 reviews
Fantastic in every way
Samantha R,
Dec 23, 2024
5.0Fantastic day! The Sami culture is fascinating and the reindeer feeding was even better than we thought. Loved every part of it. We were hosted really well and everything was thought about. Enjoyed the log burning fire and the hot chocolate and even the reindeer soup! We all thoroughly enjoyed, thank you.
Wonderful Afternoon With The Reindeer
Patricia G,
Dec 21, 2024
5.0The reindeer were surprisingly sweet and there were hundreds of them on the day we were there. The Sami hosts were terrific and the stew, coffee, and hot chocolate were abundant. A wonderful experience all around.
Tip your guide generously
dawnstarr,
Dec 16, 2024
5.0Our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I have been on other tours by this company and have been impressed
Reindeer feeding and Sami culture
Narumol B,
Dec 10, 2024
5.0I really enjoyed this trip. My guide is nice. He also gave us great knowledge about nature of reindeer and Sami culture and history of Sami. I enjoyed with warm lunch. I was very satisfied with the trip and highly recommend that if you come to Tromso, you must join this activity
Does what it says on the tin
Steph P,
Dec 8, 2024
5.0This was a lovely few hours with the reindeers and learning about Sami culture and a year in the life of a reindeer shepherd. This trip does exactly what it says on the tin. Thankyou for having me.
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