Short Reindeer Sledding, Reindeer Feeding and Sami Culture
Overview
Enjoy a 10 to 15-minute sledding 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 (traditional Sami songs).HIGHLIGHTS✔ Join our Sami guides for a round of reindeer sledding (about 10-15 min)✔ Visit the Sami camp and feed the reindeer herd✔ Gather inside the lavvu (Sami tent) for a traditional hot meal✔ Listen to joiking and stories about Sami culture & history
What to expect?
Enjoy a 10 to 15-minute sledding 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 (traditional Sami songs).HIGHLIGHTS✔ Join our Sami guides for a round of reindeer sledding (about 10-15 min)✔ Visit the Sami camp and feed the reindeer herd✔ Gather inside the lavvu (Sami tent) for a traditional hot meal✔ Listen to joiking and stories about Sami culture & historyITINERARY
Pick up is at the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset, (Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008, Tromsø - Google maps link)
Pick up time for morning tour: 9.45
Pick up time for afternoon tour: 12.45
- 25 min bus drive to reindeer camp
- Feeding of wild reindeer around the reindeer camp
- Guests can test lasso throwing (not on real reindeer)
- 10-15 min reindeer sledding ride
- Hot drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate) around the fire inside a warm candlelit gamme (traditional Sami hut)
- Warm lunch of bidos (a traditional Sami stew) with more hot drinks and cookies (vegetarian option possible)
- Storytelling of Sami culture
- A joik performance (traditional Sami folk songs)
- 25 min bus ride back to Tromsø city centre
Return time for morning tour: 14.00 in city center
Return time for afternoon tour: 17.00 in city center
TOUR START TIME
10.00 (13.00 on selected dates)
MEETING POINT
15 min before tour start time at the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset, (Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008, Tromsø - Google maps link)
DURATION
4 hours (incl. transportation)
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
✔ Transportation
✔ Traditional warm lunch
✔ Hot drinks & cookies
PLEASE BRING WITH YOU
- At least two layers of warm clothing
- Hat, mittens
- Winter boots
PRICES
LOW SEASON
Nov 1st - Dec 12th 2025 | Jan 12th - Feb 12th 2026 | March 9th - April 5th 2026
Adults: 1,890 NOK
Children 3-12 years: 945 NOK
Children under 3: Free
HIGH SEASON
Dec 13th 2025 - Jan 11th 2026 | Feb 13th - March 8th 2026
Adults: 2,090 NOK
Children 3-12 years: 1,045 NOK
Children under 3: Free