Reindeer visit, and Sami Culture Including Lunch from Tromso

From NOK 1590

4.67

428 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

Baby car seats on the bus (only booster seats are available)

Options

Reindeer feeding 2022-23

Operated by Tromso Arctic Reindeer

Reviews

4.67

428 reviews

342

Pleasant enough afternoon!
michaelle k,
Mar 11, 2025
5.00
It was a very expensive trip for what it was but we had a good afternoon and enjoyed feeding the large herd of reindeer. Daniel the farmer was informative about reindeer farming in Norway. . It is definitely a do once experience rather than one to be repeated.
Super fun experience!
Ebelin G,
Mar 10, 2025
5.00
The reindeer were so cute. I'd recommend moving away from the crowds when feeding the reindeer as they can all swarm up around. It can get a little scary with all of them surrounding you. I'd also recommend bringing shoe spikes. They offered shoe spikes but they ran out. It was very icy when we went in February. The fire and soup were great!
Worth the trip!
Jennifer D,
Mar 5, 2025
5.00
We learned a lot about the Sami culture and traditions. The reindeer feeding was quite an experience! The food was great and the hosts were very welcoming.
Fun with reindeers
Jennifer H,
Mar 3, 2025
4.00
It is a great way to learn about this indigenous culture of Tromso while supporting their livelihood. The reindeer feeding is fun and entertaining. You learn a lot about reindeer and how important they are the Sami. The lunch is a bowl of soup, a hot beverage and some cookies, so do not expect to leave super full. Overall, I enjoyed it even though it was a little on the expensive side for the actual activity.
Wonderful experience
AdaCorina P,
Feb 28, 2025
5.00
Such a memorable experience! The reindeer are incredibly gentle, there were so many of them you didn't know which one to feed first. They will sometimes poke each other, but it's just a wonderful thing to watch, just nature taking it's course. The story of the Sami culture revolving around reindeer was really moving!