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Sami Culture and Short Reindeer Sledding from Tromso
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Sami Culture and Short Reindeer Sledding from Tromso

By Tromso Arctic Reindeer
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Enjoy your half-day tour as you invited by Sámi people to partake in their traditions. This tour takes you to a reindeer camp outside of Tromso, where you meet the animals, feed them, and then embark on a sled ride. Afterward, you gather insider a lavvu (traditional Sámi dwelling) for a delicious meal with enlightening conversation about the indigenous people of Northern Norway and to hear joik (traditional song).
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Ages 0-99, max of 70 per group
Duration: 4h
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Highlights
  • Get an inside look at the traditional lifestyle of the indigenous Sámi people
  • Enjoy a thrilling reindeer-pulled sled ride and feed the animals
  • Savor a delicious home-cooked, traditional Sámi meal
  • Round-trip transportation from Tromso 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
  • Use of warm overalls
  • Entry/Admission - Tromso
What's not included
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At your preselected time, meet the rest of your group in downtown Tromso. Board the coach and settle in for the journey out of Tromso and into the Arctic countryside. Upon arrival at the reindeer camp, meet your herder-guide and the animals. Take the opportunity to feed the reindeer under the guide's supervision. Afterward, board a sled pulled by reindeer and embark upon a thrilling ride across the snow. Next, it's time to head inside the cozy lavvu. Warm up with a hot drink as you hear stories about the culture of the indigenous Sámi people. Savor a delicious meal of traditional Sámi soup (bidos) and cake as your hosts introduce you to the joik. Afterward, return to Tromso, where your tour concludes with a drop-off back at the original departure point.

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  • Tromsø Arctic Reindeer Pick Up point, Samuel Arnesens gate 8, 9008 Tromsø, Norway
    - Pick up 9.45 (morning tour) / 12.45 (afternoon tour) at the corner of Bankgata and Fredrik Langes Gate - Our pick up guides wear blue 'Tromso Arctic Reindeer' jackets. - Please arrive with time to spare so we can ensure a prompt departure of 10.00 / 13.00.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 29507P6

    • 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
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Gluten free option available
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 29507P6

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    • Samuel Arnesens gate 8, 9008 Tromsø, Norway
      - Pick up 9.45 (morning tour) / 12.45 (afternoon tour) at the corner of Bankgata and Fredrik Langes Gate - Our pick up guides wear blue 'Tromso Arctic Reindeer' jackets. - Please arrive with time to spare so we can ensure a prompt departure of 10.00 / 13.00.
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      We had an amazing time meeting and feeding the reindeer. We were lucky enough for a large amount of them to come down to the feeding area even though the snow storm was quite heavy. Learning about Sami culture after the feeding was also amazing, so interesting and our guide Daniel was so lovely and funny! Such a great experience, highly recommend
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    • gailcoles77
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      A great trip
      What a great trip! Loved every minute of it. Learnt so much about the Sami way of life. The lunch was tasty and feeding the reindeer was so enjoyable. We couldn’t do the sledding element of our trip as the ground was too icy, but we were refunded promptly for that, but it certainly didn’t detract from our visit. Really, really enjoyable day.
      Written 5 April 2024
    • karinra
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      such a beautiful and happy experience
      such a beautiful experience! even though it was a big group of people in a big bus, it always felt personal and very chilled. the staff and the Sami people were super friendly and always up for a chat. we could ask all out questions and had really nice conversations with them. we spent quite some time feeding the reindeers and were able to walk around the land as far as we wanted. The traditional reindeer stew for lunch was delicious and the hot chocolate as well. the story telling from the Sami man was so sweet and funny. overall a very beautiful, fun and happy experience. was absolutely worth the money and i would totally recommend it to anyone visiting Tromsø during this time of the year.
      Written 31 March 2024
    • travellight721
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      Reindeer
      Reviews are accurate in their description of the days events. Clean bus picks you up on time. Very organized with pleasant staff. Feed the reindeer, take a ride in a reindeer sled with a warm reindeer "blanket", hot chocolate and cookies in a tent with fire anytime you like, Reindeer stew for lunch and a talk from one of the Sami who gave a talk about their culture and would answer any question you have. We had great weather and I can imagine how a different scenario could affect the day. Also website show they were fully booked for our only availability but after I sent an email they accommodated us! Highly recommended.
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      Must see, must do, must experience
      A magical sight to see so many reindeer clustered together. A truly unique and absolutely ahh-mazing experience to be in such close contact with the reindeer and to be able to feed them. They are so adorable and cute! Some would even try and get your attention by touching you with their hoof so that you would turn around and feed them. The two lovely Sami ladies were fabulous and they enlightened us with some facts about the Sami culture. Although the sleigh ride had to be canceled due to icy conditions, we had a wonderful time altogether!
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    • Raquelhess
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      Great tour
      Great experience with the reindeers and Sami people. The company is very organized and the place with the reindeers is amazing.
      Written 26 March 2024
    • ma_gorzataf584
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      Interesting experience
      There is a large terrain with the reindeer where you can walk and feed them from the bucket. The problem with our tour was that at that time the terrain was like a lake of melted snow with reindeer poop floating everywhere. Our shoes soaked and we spent two more hours in the tent, having a meal and listening the story of a Sami lady. We were cold despite the fire and my son got a fever after this trip. We were also smelling like smoke after sitting all this time inside the tent with a fire. The meal did not taste us. The best part of this trip for me were the stories told by the Sami lady. Of course reindeers are interesting as well, but they don’t like cuddles, and they are quite insistent when it comes to food;) But overall it was a good experience ;)
      Written 26 March 2024
    • Tracy F
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      Relaxed evening in a beautiful setting
      Perfect end to our trip. Came here on our last night. Very peaceful and serene setting. Little sled ride and reindeer feed. The tents with the campfires were cosy and the 3 course dinner was wonderful. Very well organised. The Sami woman sang happy birthday to me and gave me a beautiful gift. Loved hearing their stories and traditions around the campfire.
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      Enlightening experience
      We had the dinner version of this visit with the sweet reindeer, so we fed the herd in the dark as they butted their heads into our feed buckets. Then we trooped into a Sami tent where there was a fire and we were served reindeer stew, which I am afraid, I could not manage to eat, but my son liked it. The Sami host presented a talk about their history and culture, which seemed to be in line with many of the trajectories of indigenous peoples around the world. Enjoyable evening, but you may leave hungry if you are a picky eater!
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      Wonderful Tour.
      Excellent experience for both kids and adults. We learned about the Sami culture, and the guide graciously answered our endless questions.
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      Fantastic reindeer feeding experience
      Really friendly team, and the whole experience was smooth. The scenery was stunning, and there was plenty of time with the reindeer. The food was great and they catered for vegetarians, and the story telling afterwards was such a great experience. Would recommend to a friend :)
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      Tromso Arctic Reindeer: Highly recommended this experience
      Well put together experience by Tromso Arctic Reindeer. Gentle Reindeer Sledding, over only a short distance but made it suitable for all age groups. Loved meeting & feeding the Reindeer...there were some real characters! The Sami experience was excellent & made our day. The entertaining & informative talk by our 19yr old Sami guide who engaged us all informing us of past & present practices. So important to learn from history & about different cultural beliefs, dress & lifestyle. Great setting all sitting round on Reindeer hide covered benches with a roaring central fire in a big tent. Traditional Reindeer stew served was so delicious they generously allowed us a second helping! Great selection of gifts to buy onsite, with everyone so welcoming & helpful. In beautiful plateau setting surrounded by mountains. Good transport arrangements from Tromso.
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    kokthim
    Malaysia14 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    This must be one of the very popular day tours that tourist liked to join. 2 big buses full of tourist are going to feed the reindeer at the same time, what a chaos. If fun to feed the reindeer, take the sledge ride and listen to the Sami story.
    Perhaps the organiser can improve this tour by providing more details while we are inside the bus on the way to the farm. Many tour guides looks new to the job and all arrangement went loose without proper guidance while in the farm with reindeer.
    Written 2 April 2020
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    Jennifer B
    Stavanger, Norway17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    We went to Tromsø to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday. I booked this tour for us (2 adults and our 4 year old) this was one of the best tours we have been on ever! We loved our sledding trip and feeding the reindeer. The culture part was exceptional. I only had wished we could have had the culture part first so we could have more time to ask questions. We had to go straight back to the bus after the culture part. The Sami woman who spoke during our culture session was so passionate and amazing. It brought tears to my eyes and I only wish I could have expressed our gratitude to her for sharing with us. Our four year old loved every minute of it! She was learning about the Sami culture in nursery school and all the Sami were so kind to take pictures with her so that we could bring them back to her friends and teachers at nursery. I cannot recommend this tour more!
    Written 2 April 2020
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    Thank you very much for your detailed review and lovely words! We are extremely glad to hear such kind words and that you and your family enjoyed the trip with us. It was great to have you as our guest and we would love to welcome you again!
    Written 6 April 2020
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    Patricia H
    Camana Bay, Grand Cayman13 contributions
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    Jan 2020
    I booked this trip last minute and I was so glad I did. The reindeer camp and the Sami people were wonderful. Their stories and songs were charming, the reindeer stew was good and feeding the hungry reindeer was exciting. I took the short sleigh ride which was more than enough. Be sure to dress warm and do not miss this excursion.
    Written 11 February 2020
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    Thank you for your review and for visiting us. We are happy that you have had a fascinating experience at our camp! Special thank you for your mention about our meals. No worries about being cold - we offer blankets and warm jackets for everyone. In case you get super cold, you can stay in lavvu and warm up by the fire, while enjoying some cookies and hot beverages. Hope to see you again!
    Written 14 February 2020
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    Roo
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    Feb 2020 • Friends
    Most underwhelming part of my Tromsø trip. I am unsure how it has such a good review on trip advisor, makes me wonder if I can trust it anymore.

    Did not feel authentic at all, it felt like a tourist trap, pack people in to make profit, was not personal and members of staff were not friendly. Not worth the time or the money. Spend your money elsewhere.

    The meal was like a school dinner. The smoked salmon roll tasted like it was frozen, plus it could have been suitable for vegetarians since there was hardly any salmon. There was no dressing or seasoning on the salad. The bidos was okay but it was just a stew. The cake was dry, and not worth the calories.

    Feeding the reindeer was probably best part of it, however I could probably do something similar at a local farm for free.

    The sledding was far from thrilling. It was pathetic. I could walk faster since we were being led by a gentleman walking the reindeer. I would expect that it could be suitable for small children, but even a child would probably get bored.

    There was one sami guide, who was 23 years old. The talk was short and there was no time for questions. It would have been nice if this was at the beginning and there was actually a chance to ask questions and maybe meet more of the family.. Why is he on his own?

    Overall, the set up was too touristy and did not feel authentic. Apart from the sami guy and one lady on the coach, the members of staff were cold and it felt like they did not want to be there.

    The coach was packed with guests and for the amount of money spent, I feel like the trip could have been a lot better. I feel ripped off.

    Go out for a nice meal instead!
    Written 6 February 2020
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    Sorry to hear that you feel this was not a good experience. As you mentioned we mostly get 5 star reviews so most of the time we do get it right but in your case it appears we did not manage to meet your expectations. I will try to respond to your main points of complaint. The reindeers go as fast or as slow as they feel. We do of course always have a guide with the sleigh ride and this is for your safety. The food we serve is traditional sami stew called bidus. This is served at all Sami weddings and celebrations. We cook it over the open fire so the smoky flavours combine with the reindeer meat and vegetables. This is the Sami national dish and it is important that we share this with you. The sami culture normally lasts around 45 minutes but if you felt this was too short then we take this comment on board but we also have to find the balance between the reindeer feeding, sled ride activity and the culture. Depending of the day or evening you visit the number of sami reinder herders varies. I hope you understand that not all the sami reindeer herders can be there every day and evening. We do take your points very seriously and we will continue to do all we can to make sure all guests have a 5 star experience. We would also like to offer you a full refund. We don't ever want anyone to feel like they have been ripped off. Our intention is that guests leave with a memorable experience and a better understanding of sami culture. Please send me an email at info@tromsoarcticreindeer.com and we will give you a full refund.
    Written 7 February 2020
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    Lauren C
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    Amazing opportunity to meet the Sami reindeer herders and learn about their lifestyles. Feeding the reindeer was a lot of fun, and we later learned they are in fact wild reindeer. The Sami move them from the mountains to the camp during the winter to help them survive harsh weather conditions. Definitely worth the cost of the tour, knowing you are supporting the wildlife and the Sami herders. Unfortunately it was raining during the tour and the sledding portion was cancelled due to ice conditions, but I got refunded for that.
    Written 30 January 2020
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    Thank you for taking your time to write a review for us. We truly appreciate it. We are extremely happy you have learned new things for yourself during your visit to our camp. It is important for us that you get an insight into Sami culture and understand more about the Northern lifestyle. We are sorry to hear that there were unpleasant weather conditions during your visit to the Tromso Arctic Reindeer camp. But however, we do always offer refund or a change to other day, if the safety risks due to ice/snow prevent us from arranging an activity. Thank you for visiting us and your contribution to the Nordic wildlife - we are sure that the reindeers are very thankful too. Hopefully you will visit us again, and that time the weather will be perfect! You are warmly welcome!
    Written 7 February 2020
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    Klopot
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020 • Couples
    We had a fantastic morning tour with Tromso Arctic Reindeer!
    I would highly recommend this tour to everyone. From our own experience it is better to go at 10 am - you will have perfect light for pictures, it will be not that cold like in the evening plus on the way back you can stop at the Arctic Cathedral and go on top of the mountain by cable car for a nice view of Tromso.
    We took the package with the short sledding. It was 10-15 minutes and it was more than enough for a nice experience. The reindeer are beautiful and very friendly. All day with them passed so quick! In the same time there was time for everything: feeding, sledding, pictures, lunch and stories from the Sami people. People who live and work there are very warm, friendly and welcoming. It is an amazing unusual experience when all the people are seating around the fireplace and listening about the culture, traditions and life stories of the Sami people. This trip will stay in our memory forever.
    Written 16 March 2020
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    Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate this a lot. We are glad to hear that you had an unforgettable experience at our camp. Special thanks for your comment about our staff! We are warmly welcoming you to Tromso again!
    Written 3 April 2020
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    Andrés N
    Oslo, Norway36 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice half day tour from Tromsø. Buses depart from Radisson Hotel at 9 am. They take you around 25 minutes to the Sami camp where you can enjoy a very nice morning feeding reindeers, learning about Sami culture and reindeer sledding. Plus hot chocolate, coffee, te and reindeer stew (there is also a vegetarian options). The Sami guide was really nice, she gives you a very interesting talk about Sami culture around a fire in a tent. She also sings and yoiks wonderfully. The reindeers are beautiful. There are so many of them, you can feed them and sled around the camp. There are quite a lot tourists but it wasn't really a problem. Totally worth it.
    Written 16 February 2020
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    Thank you for writing such a kind review. We are extremely happy that you have had an awesome and memorable day with at our camp. It is really important for us. Hope to have you as our guest again!
    Written 16 February 2020
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    Deberly
    Rotterdam, The Netherlands96 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Sami people I met at the ranch were all very kind and the young girl talking to us in the big tent was a great storyteller

    Our reindeer stew was absolutely delicious and you also got free cookies, don't worry they also offer a veggie option.

    The actual reindeer themselves were alright to see, I'm definitely glad I went but wouldn't go again. I'd say this trip could be missed if you don't have enough time but it is nice to get to know more about the Sami culture.

    Reindeers are like all my deer experience, just like in Nara Japan, this time I was told they were friendly.

    They are to a degree but they are also very pushy for food, if you have food you will fight them. They will push you with their head/horns. It won't hurt but it's not a pleasant experience. So after 2 buckets I got tired of it and just focused on taking pictures

    Keep an eye out for the reindeer not wanting to be fed towards the back, sometimes they fights with their horns and this is beautiful to see, much better than being harassed for food.

    The ride around is pleasant but like other people have mentioned 10 minutes (the short one) is enough so I'm glad I picked this.

    It's slow and steady but worth it for the experience of doing it and a guide will offer to take your picture before you get out which is nice!

    The Sami shop is filled with souvenirs from the Sami people, you can also get these in Tomso but I think perhaps they're actually at a slightly better price here, especially the knives which you can take in a checked in bag.

    So if you want to get one, get it here.
    Written 29 December 2022
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    Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your experience from our camp! We really appreciate it. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the Sami storytelling and the traditional warm stew. Hopefully you took great pictures with our reindeers - we would love to see them! It would be a pleasure to welcome you again at Tromsø Arctic Reindeer and have a chance to show you even more of what our camp has to offer. Welcome!
    Written 20 January 2023
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    Elly D
    24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I spent my birthday here, and it was brilliant. A little disappointing that there was no snow for sledding, but no-one can control the weather! After a short bus ride, you arrive at the camp and are immediately introduced to the herd. You're given a safety briefing and a bucket of pellets and off you go! Before you know it, you are surrounded by these beautiful animals, some happy to eat from your bucket, some content to just meandre amongst you. There are some serious sized antlers to watch out for! There are Sami reindeer herders around who you can ask questions to, and an endless supply of hot chocolate and biscuits if you get cold. At lunch, everyone goes into one of the lavvos and you are served either reindeer stew or a vegetarian option, and here you are told all about the Sami culture, how things were, how things are, the practicalities of herding reindeer as well as the traditions and beliefs. Hand made artifacts are passed around to look at, stories are told, and a jolk is sang at the end, which is lead by a young Sami herder. A very interesting experience, I could have asked questions all day.
    Written 6 November 2022
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    Dear Elly, We are so honoured that you spent your birthday with us! We're so so happy that you enjoyed so much and that you were able to learn a lot. It always makes us happy when we get to share the culture with our guests. Welcome back anytime!
    Written 13 November 2022
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    MsolFC
    Malaga, Spain6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020 • Friends
    It was amazing to feed the reindeers. That night we couldn't see the northern lights but we had a really great dinner and an interesting speech about Sami Culture. The Reindeer Sledding Tour may be too short. But it was a great experience.
    Written 2 April 2020
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    Thank you for your review! I am glad to hear you enjoyed feeding the reindeer. I am sorry that you were not able to catch the Northern Lights that night and you think that the sledding part of the tour is too short. Thank you for the feedback! We hope you will visit us again soon and that you would get to experience the Northern Lights then!
    Written 6 April 2020
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