Sami Culture and Short Reindeer Sledding from Tromso
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Tromso, Norway
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enhance your experience of Norwegian traditions on a half-day reindeer sledding and Sámi culture experience from Tromsø. On arrival at the homestead, get acquainted with a herd of about 300 reindeer, then embark on a short and exciting reindeer sleigh ride through picturesque frozen landscapes. Warm up with coffee and classic Sámi dishes inside a lavuu (traditional Sámi tent) and listen to stories and songs derived from ancient cultural traditions.
- Feed a herd of reindeer and enjoy a sleigh ride
- Revitalize with classic Sami dishes and warm coffee in a lavuu
- Listen to cultural Sami stories and witness the performance of a 'joik' (Sami song)
- Round-trip transfers from central Tromsø included
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points
- Transportation to camp
- Guide
- 10 to 15-minute reindeer sleigh ride
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Anything not covered in Inclusions
- Baby car seats on the bus (only booster seats are available)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Bus TerminalBus terminal, Tromsø, Norway
- Pick up 9.40 (morning tour) / 12.40 (afternoon tour) at the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset. - If you enter the terminal via the main entrance opposite to Clarion the Edge, please walk through the building to the other entrance. - Our guides wear blue jackets.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
At a prearranged meeting point in Tromso city center, board a coach destined for the reindeer camp—a traditional homestead located in Tromso’s frozen wilderness. On arrival, greet your guide and enjoy a feeding session with a herd of around 300 reindeer.
After getting acquainted with the gentle creatures, board a sleigh for an exciting ride: as reindeer pull your sleigh over the snow, admire the frozen landscapes and snow-dusted flora of the region.
Next, make yourself comfortable in a lavuu; warm up with steaming coffee and listen to stories derived from ancient Sami culture. In the comfort of the tent, enjoy a fulfilling lunch of bidos (flavorsome Sami soup) and sweet cake as you witness the performance of a joik (Sami folk song).
When your tour concludes, return to central Tromso in a climate-controlled coach.
After getting acquainted with the gentle creatures, board a sleigh for an exciting ride: as reindeer pull your sleigh over the snow, admire the frozen landscapes and snow-dusted flora of the region.
Next, make yourself comfortable in a lavuu; warm up with steaming coffee and listen to stories derived from ancient Sami culture. In the comfort of the tent, enjoy a fulfilling lunch of bidos (flavorsome Sami soup) and sweet cake as you witness the performance of a joik (Sami folk song).
When your tour concludes, return to central Tromso in a climate-controlled coach.
Tromsø (Pass By)
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Tromsø Arctic Reindeer
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Tromso (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- What to bring or wear: Warm clothes (at least two layers), gloves, hat, and good winter boots
- Vegetarian / vegan option available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Gluten free option available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Elizabeth_S
What a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this. Feeding the reindeer and learning about the Sami and their culture was a great adventure.
Reviews
4.7
based on 593 reviews
Elizabeth_S, Feb 2026
What a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this. Feeding the reindeer and learning about the Sami and their culture was a great adventure.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Elizabeth,
We’re so happy to hear you had a wonderful experience with us!
It’s great that you enjoyed feeding the reindeer and learning about the Sami and the culture. We’re glad the day was such an enjoyable adventure and that you would recommend it to others.
Thank you for visiting us in Tromsø, welcome back ❄️
Karen_M, Feb 2026
It was amazing to see the reindeer herd in their natural environment. It was great to be able to feed them and wander through the herd. We loved the short reindeer ride and appreciated the woollen blanket. The favourite bit for me was the free hot chocolate and biscuits which were available for the duration of the visit. We enjoyed learning about the Sami culture too.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Karen,
We’re so happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience with us!
It’s great that you enjoyed seeing the reindeer in their natural environment, feeding them, and taking the short sled ride with the cozy woollen blanket. We are glad that learning about Sami culture made it even more special.
Warm greetings from Tromsø, we hope to welcome you back for another magical Arctic day! 🦌❄️
Johnpaul_L, Feb 2026
It was a really nice tour. Good overview and use of time. Perhaps a little pricier than would be expected for the quality of the tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Johnpaul,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your visit!
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it well organized with a good overview of Sami culture. If you have any further feedback you'd like to share, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@tromsoarcticreindeer.com.
Welcome back to Tromsø! ❄️
Reggie_S, Feb 2026
Great Tour. Same exact tour offered by the Cruise Line. A lot cheaper. Only drawback is you go to them. They are not there at your ship. Fun time feeding the Reindeer. Staff was terrific.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Reggie,
We’re so happy to hear you had a great time with us!
It’s wonderful that you enjoyed feeding the reindeer and appreciated the friendliness of our staff. We’re glad you chose to join us and that the experience was memorable.
Greetings from Tromsø, we hope to welcome you back for another magical Arctic day 🦌❄️
Melissa_C, Feb 2026
Really enjoyed the beautiful scenery with all the gentle reindeer. Feeding the reindeer and watching them interact was a unique experience. And the sled ride was so much fun. The Sami guide was very entertaining and informative. I would go back.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Melissa,
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and your time with our reindeers. Feeding them and watching their personalities come through is truly a special and unique experience.
Thank you again for visiting us, and we would be delighted to welcome you back in the future! ❄️
Diana_C, Feb 2026
This was a once in a lifetime experience for my partner and I. The reindeers are free to roam and come to you whenever they want to eat from the bucket of food provided. The scenery is beautiful and the short sledding was memorable. The storytelling was wonderful and we were happy to hear that we are promoting the Sami culture. The reindeer stew was really delicious.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Diana,
Thank you very much for your lovely review!
We’re so happy to hear that your visit was such a special experience for both of you.
It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the storytelling and learning more about Sami culture, we are grateful for your support.
Thank you again for visiting us, and we hope to welcome you back one day! 🦌✨
Nancy_Z, Feb 2026
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!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Nancy,
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience!
It’s wonderful that you got up close with the reindeer and enjoyed learning about Sami culture with us. We’re glad the lunch was delicious, and we agree, the longer sleigh ride is a fantastic way to take in the amazing scenery!
Warm greetings from the Tromsø Arctic Reindeer team, we hope to welcome you back for another magical day in the Arctic! 🤍✨
Tanca_G, Jan 2026
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.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Tanca,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the tour and felt welcomed by our Sami guides. It’s wonderful that you could spend time with the reindeers, stay cozy in the lavvus, and learn about the local culture.
Sending warm Arctic greetings from Tromsø, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future ❄️
Fiona_G, Jan 2026
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.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Fiona,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us!
We’re sorry for the confusing start to your visit and for how the situation was communicated upon arrival. The Arctic weather can be unpredictable, and decisions are sometimes made with safety in mind, but we understand how this may have felt disappointing at first. We truly appreciate your patience and initiative, and we’re glad to hear that the experience turned around and that you ultimately enjoyed feeding the reindeers and spending time with them.
It means a lot to us that you would still recommend the experience despite the challenges, and your feedback helps us improve how we handle and explain weather-related changes in the future.
Thank you once again for your understanding, we hope to welcome you again under calmer Arctic skies, and we send you our warm greetings from Tromsø! 🤍
Ani_A, Jan 2026
Very fun experience. Cutest reindeer herd ever! Definitely recommend for all to experience. Must do activity when visiting Tromso. Introduction to the Sami culture and experience well worth it!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Ani_A,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
We’re happy to hear you had such a fun time with our reindeers and that you enjoyed learning about Sami culture. Knowing that you consider this a must-do activity in Tromsø truly means a lot to us.
We hope to see you again on your next Arctic adventure, welcome back to Tromsø! ✨
Ariq_T, Dec 2025
I had a fantastic experience! The reindeers are cute, although one of them was a bit too eager during the feeding so it kept pushing the other reindeers (and me included) with its antlers. Nothing dangerous, but just keep an eye on their antlers! The sledding was nice, but I’m most excited about the Sami people. It was great learning about their history and culture while enjoying hot chocolate, cookies, and reindeer stew (vegan option available).
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Ariq,
Thank you for sharing a 5-star review!
We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience at our camp. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed spending time with the reindeer, feeding them, and learning about Sami history and culture. Hot chocolate, cookies, and reindeer stew make everything even cozier!
Wishing you a joyful New Year from Tromsø Arctic Reindeer, and we can’t wait to see you again ❄️
Paige_D, Dec 2025
We went to Tromso to see auroras -- which we did -- but this reindeer experience was unexpectedly right up there with the auroras for me! They are lovely!!! <3 Also, it was interesting to learn about Sami people around a warm fire. We took the shorter option for the reindeer-pulled sleigh, which gave us more time to feed and hang out with the reindeer.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Paige,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear that the reindeer experience was a highlight alongside the Aurora and that you enjoyed learning about Sami culture by the warm fire. It’s fantastic that the extra time with the reindeer made the visit even more special.
Happy New Year from our team at Tromsø Arctic Reindeer, we hope the magic of the Arctic stays with you long after your visit! ✨
kanika_s, Dec 2025
We were delayed by a few minutes and unfortunately missed the bus, but the camp was only about 30 minutes away and we were able to reach by Uber. Despite it being dark and cloudy, the overall experience was very enjoyable. Reindeer feeding was a highlight — the antlers can look a bit intimidating, but the reindeer are gentle. Sledding was fun as well, followed by lunch and learning more about the local culture. The experience ended on a beautiful note with a traditional yoik song performed by our guide, Inga
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Kanika,
Thank you for your kind review!
We’re delighted that you enjoyed feeding the gentle reindeer, the sledding, and learning about Sami culture, and that Inga’s joik made the experience even more memorable.
Wishing you a happy new year! ✨
Alison_O, Dec 2025
Well organised etc but like everything in Norway very expensive, €500 for one adult and 3 kids to spend 10 mins on reindeer ride (honestly kinda boring) and 20 mins feeding the reindeer. Listening to Sami lady speak about their culture, while interesting but honestly this is really not worth the money. If it had cost €50 each I would say yes do it, otherwise honestly don't spend the money on this, 4 hours of mostly sitting around or on a bus.
Melissa_V, Dec 2025
Reindeer everywhere! Beautiful setting to hear the Sami history and culture and pet/feed and go on a sleighride. Very immersing.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Melissa,
Thank you for your great review!
It’s lovely to hear how much you enjoyed the reindeer, the sleigh ride, and learning about Sami culture.
We hope the joy of your Tromsø Arctic Reindeer experience lingers long after your visit! ✨
Sophia_M, Dec 2025
Such a great tour! The reindeer were so pretty. You have plenty of time to feed them. Tour guides are very nice and super knowledgeable. This was our favorite tour in Norway because the result was nearly guaranteed, unlike other tours based around nature (which is no one’s fault).
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Sophia,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed meeting the reindeer and had plenty of time to feed them. It’s fantastic to know this tour was a highlight of your Norway trip!
Welcome back to Tromsø Arctic Reindeer 🦌
Tanyel_T, Nov 2025
It is a good experience however, long wait between activities. I would recommend it for families but be mindful of limited options on drinks and alternatives while waiting.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hey Tanyel!
Good to hear you enjoyed the experience, and we will take to heart your words about the waiting and limited drink options etc.
Hope to see you again! 😊
Myriam_A, Nov 2025
Wow, wow, wow! One of the best experiences we have ever had. This group is very well organized and there is a set schedule to follow. First you feed the reindeer, then you go on a sled (that was the best part), then you eat and last you hear everything about the sami culture. The sami culture is truly amazing they show you everything including the songs and have you sing as well. This tour is definitely one of the best ones we have been on.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hey Myriam!
We are glad to hear everything was to your liking and yes, the sledding really is the best 🙌
Wishing you a great rest of the year and welcome back any time!
Susan_W, Nov 2025
It was wonderful especially in the snow. Very well organised and the Sami hosts were informative and helpful throughout.
It made our brief Tromso stay very memorable.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Susan,
Many thanks for your visit and a kind review!
We are happy to hear that you experienced a true Arctic magic with us - surrounded by reindeers and snow ✨
Welcome back to Tromsø!
Christina_S, Nov 2025
The experience overall was nice. I enjoyed learning about the Sami culture and hearing the traditional yoik. The only reason I rated this tour as average was due to one incident. I went to use the restroom and came out to an extremely rude male employee yelling in my face “can you read?!” because I hadn’t realized that I’d stepped into a staff restroom. I was in there for all of 3 mins tops and didn’t intentionally use this restroom because I didn’t see the small “staff only” piece of paper on the door. As a single female traveler, being yelled at by a man- especially one who is an employee of a tour I paid to come on is very disheartening.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed learning about Sámi culture and experiencing the traditional yoik.
We are, however, truly sorry to read about the incident you described. This is absolutely not the standard of respect or professionalism we expect from our team, and we understand how upsetting and uncomfortable this must have felt. You should always feel safe, respected, and welcome with us.
We are addressing this matter internally to ensure it does not happen again. Thank you for bringing it to our attention so we can improve.
Nick_R, Nov 2025
This is a cultural experience with the Sami people and a chance to see and hear about their lifestyle, which is fantastic! A chance to meet, feed, and interact with the reindeer was wonderful. Unfortunately the weather precluded the sleigh riding experience but we didn't mind as we got to stand out with the reindeer in an Artic blizzard! Great experience, and thoroughly recommended.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🦌❄️
We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed learning about Sámi culture and spending time with our reindeer whilst braving an Arctic blizzard! It’s great that the weather didn’t dampen your spirits and that you still had a memorable experience with us.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for sleigh riding or another adventure sometime!
Natacha_G, Jun 2025
This was an experience of a lifetime! Did not expect that I would learn so much about the Sami people and that we would enjoy the reindeer as much as we did. The host were gracious and informative! This is quite possibly the best tour we have ever done!
ShuMui_H, Jun 2025
We had a great time feeding the reindeer, learning about the Sami culture, and partaking on the scenic sled ride! When we visited it hadn't snowed in a while, so 15min ride was more than enough, but if the weather is beautiful and there are snow on the ground, 30min ride could be a great deal!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and of course for visiting us.
We hope you will have memories that will stay with you for a life time and perhaps you will visit us again some time.
We wish you a wonderful summer and a life time of adventure.
Patricia_P, Apr 2025
Informative, felt welcomed and enjoyed all activities of tour: journey and bus stops, sled ride, hearing about reindeer and Sami life following nature and listening to Joiks. The warm fireside and hot drinks and trying reindeer stew.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hi Patricia,
Thank you for visiting us in Tromsø!
It's great to hear that you enjoyed every part of the activity and felt welcomed at our camp.
Looking forward to meeting you again in the future ❄️
Shahveer_M, Mar 2025
Loved the experience with the reindeers and the ride was amazing. The culture was well explained and feels good to know that our trip helps to directly support the reindeers and the Sami community, which is cultural and spiritual.
Kirsten_L, Feb 2025
Unfortunately the sledding part of the trip was cancelled due to the weather but that couldn’t be helped and it was still a great day. We enjoyed feeding the reindeer and learning more about the Sami culture in a really cosy lavu.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Kristen,
Many thanks for your visit and a review!
We are glad to hear that you had a great day with us despite the unpredictable Arctic weather conditions.
Greetings from the Tromsø Arctic Reindeer team, we look forward to meeting you again soon! 🤍
Manish_V, Feb 2025
Amazing farm with lots of reindeer , friendly staff . Saying that it is too close to the city, this leads to sledging getting cancelled regularly . My friends did another tour and they were able to do sledging over 2 days but our guys cancelled
Sukanta_J, Feb 2025
It’s a life time experience. Well organised and must do activity in Tromso. Learn more about Sami Culture and participate in multiple activities. Must recommend from my side.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Dear Sukanta,
Thank you for an excellent review and a recommendation!
We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the once-a-lifetime experience with us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
Rebecca_G, Feb 2025
Really excellent experience! Learning about the Sami culture in addition to getting to meet and feed the reindeer just made this a really great experience. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Dear Rebecca,
Thank you for your visit and a recommendation!
We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time meeting the reindeers and learning more about the Sami culture with us.
Welcome back! 🦌
Helen_D, Jan 2025
It was a fantastic and informative day out. The Sami people were very friendly and inviting, the food was delicious and the reindeer were adorable.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hi Helen,
Thank you for amazing feedback!
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed every part of the activity and had a chance to learn more about the local culture with us.
Welcome back to Tromsø Arctic Reindeer!
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