Reindeer Feeding and Sami Culture Including Lunch from Tromso

Name: Reindeer Feeding and Sami Culture Including Lunch from Tromso
Price: 1352 NOK
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.68 (486 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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.

3 hours • Admission Included

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

4.68

486 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

390

Great experience
michaelbQ4121ME,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really great experience meeting and feeding the reindeer. Lots of reindeer there and given ample food and time to interact. Aftwrwards given a hot soup meal followed by an interesting talk by a Sami. One of the most memorable experiences in Tromso.
Nice experience knowing the life of reindeer
Alicia H,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was nice to be with the reindeer and feed them and thus contribute to maintaining their way of life. Very interesting her pastor’s account of his year, and it was nice to be in the shelter with fire, reindeer stew and hot drinks.
Incredible!
324aislingb,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the most amazing time and would highly recommend! The trip was so well organised. Picked up from the bus station in Tromsø, drove a short distance outside the city, welcomed by the Sami culture, listened to songs and stories, fee the beautiful reindeer and interacted with them, gorgeous lunch - what more could you want!
A must do!
Aisling B,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Myself and my husband absolutely loved this experience. It was so well organised. Meeting at the bus station in Tromsø, a short drive outside of the city. We were so welcomed and learned about the Sami Culture, heard stories and tradition songs, fed the gorgeous reindeer and got a lovely meal cosied up by the fire!
Sami with Reindeer ride and dinner
manuello1974,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We also wanted to have this experience. Great to see reindeer up close. Great dinner. The only out of tune note? Too many people too many people. I think you appreciate the experience with smaller groups.
Awesome
Jenny B,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was so much fun. The reindeer feeding was fun. The lunch was great. The tent and fire were unique. The Sami stories were great. Highly recommended. If you are going during the polar night, go in the morning.
Great
ccC6702NS,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a good time feeding the reindeer, learning about Sami culture, and enjoying some food. The bus ride to camp was quick and comfortable, and the reindeer were spread out so we were able to feed them without it feeling crowded
Good activity from 1-4pm
salma A,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Camp is 40 minutes from tromso, feeding reindeer was nice, and having hot cocoa and cookies in front of the fire in sami hut The stew wasn’t the best but all else was okay
Fantastic Experience
Katie E,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an enjoyable experience! Transport from the bus terminal was on time and it was about 30 minutes drive away. Greeted in arrival and went and sat around a campfire while we were advised of the plan. Once this was done we went out to the reindeer herd (about 250 of them) and were able to feed and stroke them and get photos. They were all friendly and enjoyed their buckets of food. All looked very well cared for. After this we went for hot drinks and cookies before lunch around a fire again and this was lovely. Reindeer stew or a tomato/veg soup. I opted for the tomato soup as I couldnt bring myself to eat reindeer. Following our break for lunch we then learned about reindeer and the sami culture. Our host was fantastic and made the morning really enjoyable..i think he was called Johan. The guide on our bus was also very friendly and was offering tips of other things to do in Tromso. We enjoyed this tour so much we looked to go back but there is no availability for the time we have left in Tromso. We will be back next time though! Views are also breathtaking! Once we had
Super fun
Krishna P,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super fun and engaging. Great time with the reindeers and Yonas, the Sami leader who welcomed us to his family’s reindeer pack