Reindeer visit, and Sami Culture Including Lunch from Tromso

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‘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)

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

Options

Reindeer feeding 2022-23

Reviews

4.68

442 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

356

Definitely Recommend
Kristina K,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was 10/10 the best time. It was incredible to see all the reindeer and be able to be so close to them! The meal they serve is so delicious and the story time after feeding was also very informative and culturally immersive. I definitely recommend this experience!
Do Not Miss This One!
Deborah C,
Mar 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was one of the best run events of its type i have ever been on. Kudos to the multi lingual staff too! Organized, efficient, and our Sami guide and speaker Daniel was AMAZING! It was wonderful to be able to get right in amongst the reindeer, and feed them, and pet them, and interact. Talking with the guides was great too. So lnowledgeable and friendly! Lunch was delicious even though i felt badly eating reindeer since i had just met them! The gift shop was tiny and really expensive. But then again, this is a once in a lifetime moment so mementos are precious. Just wonderful all around!
Great learning experience.
Janice A,
Mar 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We enjoyed feeding the reindeer, even those who were impatient with us, and especially learning about the Sami culture from the reindeer herder.
Fun time feeding the...
Jessica S,
Mar 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fun time feeding the reindeer and seeing a Sami camp. The speaker was very interesting, and the staff were all very nice.
Pleasant enough afternoon!
michaelle k,
Mar 11, 2025
- Viator
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.