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
536 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible must do experience
Travel62911504010,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an incredible experience, we came for the reindeer feeding and to pet and take some nice photos but what made this so amazing was the Sami culture, we learnt so much about them with a fantastic guide and we even sang some Sami Songs. We were really impressed with the Sami guides presentation skills and how he spoke and told stories about his culture and way of life. This is a must do experience for anyone in Tromso!
Wonderful
Yaser G,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best experience from our hole trip peaceful with the reindeer’s lovely story’s from the Sami man
Hear from a Sami guide
QIANHUI S,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful! Reindeers are cute. What really highlighted the tour is our Sami guide. He is passionate and you can feel the deep connection between him and his culture. Yoik (juoigan) singings are touching.
Beautiful kind people and reindeers
Willow C,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was so interesting learning about Sami culture and we had such a wonderful time
Loved this
U3654IKbarbaram,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting to hear about the Sami, and get all my questions answered about the reindeers, who were very sweet. We fed them before our lunch, which was reindeer stew! It tasted vaguely of lamb, and was very tender. Very enjoyable day.
Fun, culture and reindeer
Domenico17,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience feeding the rentie. See exciting story and culture narration of a Sami. Good jnd Nutritious lunch. Rentirs are free and have huge space to move such and look satisfied
Good experience.
661metter,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really nice experience. Fantastic surroundings and cute healthy reindeer.
Not worth the cost benefit
ERNILTON C,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Good activity. Nice to know the reindeer from close but I found the price very high for what it offers. I was hoping he would have more contact with Sami people and not just a member. The experience is more focused on feeding the reindeer. It was an activity that could even have a shorter duration, do not need if all this time. We liked it, but expected more.
I appreciate how there...
Margarita F,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00I appreciate how there was no reindeer sledding offered and they emphasized that reindeers are meant to be free creatures that roam the mountains. The animals looked health, well cared for. Daniel’s explanation of reindeer herding allowed us to appreciate the Sami culture. Hot drinks during the activity were much appreciated
Enough time with the reindeer, tasty meal and comfortable atmosphere
Bellopes,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When we arrived at the venue, we were provided with bars with feed to feed the reindeer and we were able to replenish the content as many times as we wanted. We spent more than an hour doing this activity and it was more than enough. We felt comfortable and in no hurry. The reindeer are well taken care of and they warn that they do not usually like to gain affection, which minimizes leaving them stressed. After that we could have coffee, tea and hot chocolate at will, with lots of cookies available, as well as a soup of rhinoceros or tomatoes with well-fried vegetables. A Sami person told several stories and points about their culture that were very interesting and then we left back to the city. I highly recommend this tour as an alternative to trench rides
From NOK 1,690.00
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