Sami Culture and Short Reindeer Sledding from Tromso

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Visit a reindeer camp outside of Tromsø on this 4 hour tour that introduces you to a little Sami culture. You'll have a chance to feed a herd of 300 reindeer, take a 10-15-minute reindeer sled ride, and then gather inside a Sami tent for a hot meal and to hear stories about Sami culture around the campfire. A guide also performs a joik, traditional Sami folk song.

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

1

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
2

Enjoy a 10-15 minute sleigh ride as the reindeer guide you around the valley and along the coast. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to feed 300 of these magnificent animals before entering the gamme for a hot traditional meal cooked over the fire. Finish the day by gathering around the fire to listen to Sami history, stories and joiking (songs).

3 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points

Lunch

Snacks

10 to 15-minute reindeer sleigh ride

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

Short reindeer sled 2022-2023

Reviews

4.73

586 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Go and do this experience when in Tromso

    520jordanc,,Feb 9, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    A really worthwhile, well organised 4 hour trip m. Perfect for all ages.Really interesting to hear more about the Sami culture too.

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  • Good day out.

    heathersK9715SW,,Feb 6, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Only there for a day. Loved The Troll Museum. Very entertaining. Also did the Sami Experience. Feeding reindeer, sleigh ride and reindeer stew. Highly recommended.

  • Oh Deer!!!

    Nancy Z,,Feb 6, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was a wonderful experience! You really get up close and personal with the reindeer! If you are looking for real interaction with wildlife, you will love this! We learned so much about the Sami Culture and lunch was delicious. Take the longer sleigh ride, it is worth it just to take in the amazing scenery!

  • Great animals, exciting culture, but you could have done without the sled.

    davidjN9437EZ,,Jan 23, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Feeding and watching the reindeer was a wonderful experience. The food was very delicious and the short excursion to the life of the Sami and their culture was very interesting. The arrival worked great. Unfortunately, it did not seem that the few reindeer who lived there to the 10th century. Sometimes the same lap had to run in circles, while everyone else could run freely, are happy and like to do that. Someone ran away in front, so it was at most 5km/h. Similar to a pony farm. That's why we didn't go sledging. Next time I would only book feeding and watch the animals. Then they can decide for themselves whether to come to one or not. You don't miss anything. Scenic views are the same even without a sled.

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  • Great experience!

    Laetitia C,,Jan 22, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    That was really awesome. We loved everything. The welcome , the super well structured organization. The freedom once arrived to be able to see the reindeer and enjoy them for more than an hour. The tents heated with hot chocolate at will that allows to warm up and the meal very good too. One without fail! Thank you.

  • Have fun with the reindeer

    C2821ICjonathans,,Jan 20, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    You'll have a lot of fun with the reindeer. But there will be a lot of people there.

  • Defo worth a visit.

    Pete W,,Jan 15, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Hosts and experience overall - well organised snd not rushed. The Sami host Maria was amazing and explained how this experience funds and saves Sami herds. Meeting the reindeer was special the each have their own personality. I think there are a couple of different trips each one has a particular length of time for the reindeer sled ride - so consider the longer ride option. I wish we had now plus the reindeer stew was delicious.

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  • Authentic experience and some very happy reindeers!

    908nicb,,Jan 12, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Very interesting insight into the world of Norwegian reindeers and learning about the Sami culture. Really nicely done, we enjoyed the feeding and reindeer sledding and also definitely learnt a lot about the history and traditions of the Northern Sami people.

  • reindeer tour

    Tanca G,,Jan 10, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The tour was great.Sami people are very welcoming,friendly,They do speak good english.you can contact with animals as you want to do,places are under tent warm,Guides are intrested in with any problems,if you want to know Norwagian culture,you should join this tour.

  • Make this a stop on your Tromso tour!

    Fiona G,,Jan 3, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It was wild weather when we went so we knew the sledding part was cancelled. But when we arrived they told us we wouldn’t be feeding the reindeer either and to not go outside and the reindeer were not there. I think we were expected to sit there for 3 hours. In the end I asked if I could go outside and when we did a bunch of people followed. The reindeer WERE there and more came when they saw the people come outside so we eventually got to feed them. So it turned out to be great but was a bit of a weird start and felt initiated by us versus the people running the tour. I highly recommend this experience though.

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