TROMSØ
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The 10 most popular reindeer & sami culture in Tromsø. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Ride a reindeer sled near Tromsø, feed a 300-strong herd, warm up in a lavvu with Sami stew and joik singing on a 4-hour tour.
“Very interesting insight into the life of Sami people, plus the reindeers were cute. 😁”
Hand-feed 300 reindeer from Tromsø, warm up in a Sámi lavvu with lunch, then finish with joik songs and stories.
“An activity you should not miss while in Tromso. Feeding reindeers was such a fun activity: 250 reindeers are waiting to be fed, they are very friendly and you have the opportunity to take amazing photos. This activity is giving you also the opportunity to learn about Sami, the indigenous population in the area. The…”
Night reindeer sledding near Tromsø with a Sami dinner, stories and joik, plus a real shot at Northern Lights above the camp.
“We really enjoyed the whole experience, going on a reindeer sled, feeding them, seeing Northern Light and dinner. I found it special getting to know Sammi culture and singing at the end was fantastic. I done this experience as 30th Birthday and they gifted me a traditional cup, which was very sweet of them. Thank…”
Feed reindeer by night in a Sámi lavvu near Tromsø, then enjoy a 3-course bidos dinner and catch a Northern Lights glimpse.
“Wonderful tour. My family and I enjoyed feeding the reindeer and immersing ourselves in the Sami culture.”
Self-drive husky sledding in Tromsø with warm gear, 70–80 minutes on the Arctic trail, then cake and hot drinks in a lavvu.
“We got super lucky! It was a sunny day with fresh powder from the night before. A few Alaskan Huskies were slightly scared of people while most were happy, barking. howling and rearing to go. Once they get going, they want to run all out and you have to slow them down and sometimes help…”
Sami reindeer camp near Tromsø: feed 300 reindeer, take a short sled ride, warm up in a lavuu with joik and lunch.
“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!!!”
Half-day Tromsø reindeer sledding with Sami stories, joik, and a warm lavvu meal. Transfers included in English.
“Well organized,didn't need snow grips there. Free hot drinks which was nice after feeding the reindeer. Lunch was very nice and Sami talk informative Scenery stunning”
Feed 300 reindeer in Tromsø, warm up in a lavvu tent, and enjoy Sami storytelling, joik singing, and bidos lunch for about 4 hours.
“We had a lovely day here, the reindeer feeding was absolutely amazing! we got so much time with them, which i absolutely loved! 🤍 the only slightly bad point that i would make is that it was a very busy tour with a lot of people there!”
Tromsø snowshoeing with reindeer feeding and a warm Sami hut lunch, with round-trip transport from the city. 4 hours.
“It was a really nice trip! It was well organized and we had a really good time. The weather wasn't that good, but our guide made the best out of it and we could really enjoy it! Such beautiful landscape!! The reindeers were my personal highlight they were just so friendly! And the food was…”
Tromsø reindeer camp in Lavangsdalen: feed reindeer, try lasso throwing, warm lavvu snacks, and a small-group Sami culture talk.
“This was a super activity, we went with our 16 y/o daughter who thoroughly enjoyed feeding the reindeer - as did we! Learning a little about Sami culture and history was interesting and a highlight was listening to the reindeer herder’s joik (traditional singing) around the fire. Loved it!”
