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
525 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
Kloé C,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A magical experience! Discovering Sami culture and traditional singing was exciting and very rewarding. Feeding reindeer so closely was a truly timeless moment. And the meal around the fire, really cozy, warm and friendly. We leave with memories full of memories. I recommend with my eyes closed!
Very good experience
annemZ664DW,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time among the reindeer, I was a little bit afraid of the visit of (big) group but really it was very nice. The welcome is warm, the explanations about the Sami people and culture are exciting. Recommend without reservations!
Sami Culture is Fascinating.
SugarBee93,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a last minute "add on experience" and I am so glad we did it. Learning about the reindeer was fascinating and feeding them, no limit to the feeding pellets, was a really fun experience. Talking with the Sami on the premise and learning about the Sami culture was very informative. I learned so much on this trip. I cannot wait to buy a book on the Sami culture. I hope to visit a Sami camp again someday.
Great experience! The...
Greg B,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! The reindeer were awesome and the presentation about the Sami culture was fantastic. Highly recommended.
A visit with Sami and their reindeer.
L4592MZbartd,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a reindeer feeding with a Sami reindeer owner through BestArtic. He picked us up and took us to his farm. Along the way, we received information about the area and stopped at beautiful viewpoints. There was a herd of reindeer at his house that we were allowed to feed. After a while, we sat down with him in the lavvu, where he told us about the history of Sami culture: their life in nature, the reindeer, there clouding and so on. Very interesting. After this visit, we drove on to the sea through beautiful scenery. There, we were offered lunch. Very delicious. And we still had time to walk around. Afterward, we drove back to Tromso along a different route. It was a beautiful and very interesting day.
It's touristy, but...
RandyOToole,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’m not sure how easy/difficult it would be to experience a living authentic Sami community as a tourist, but if this is Plan B, then it’s a worthwhile experience. Feeding the reindeers may sound too touristy for some, but it was a first for me…and I found it interesting how small in height these reindeer actually are. The reindeer ride that followed was literally very laid-back, set against a multi coloured sky…during the ride, a Norwegian King Eagle glided directly overhead at close range…what an experience in itself. The afternoon concluded, around an indoor fire, with a Sami native giving us the history, challenges, etc faced by the Sami people…her English, delivery, etc was perfect. Highly recommended trip.
Friendly reindeers,...
Reinhard P,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly reindeers, amazing story telling guy named Daniel, good lunch, had lots of fun, great adventure, learned so much about the reindeers
Loved this adventure!!!
Donna V,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a well organized adventure. We really enjoyed feeding the reindeer! The talk about sami lifestyle and reindeer herder was so informative. Loved this adventure
Highlight
Polyne987,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience is absolutely worth every penny, especially for anyone wanting to learn more about Sami culture. The young Sami woman who guided us was incredibly interesting, energetic, and warm. She shared her knowledge with genuine passion and authenticity. The team was very helpful, the hot lunch was delicious, and the place was clean and well maintained. The reindeer were gentle and friendly, which made the experience even more special. Spécial thanks to the French guide she was very nice and helpful. A truly enriching and authentic experience that I highly recommend.
a little boring
klosez,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The activity is to feed the elk and listen to the story, personally prefer hardcore, was originally to watch another elk tour can't book this, slightly boring, like human and relaxed please ignore my assessment
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