Tromsø · REINDEER SLEDDING & SAMI CULTURE
These are working herds, and the families running them are herders before they are hosts. The 15 below range from an hour of sledding to a full evening of feeding, bidos stew and joik in a lavvo, priced, timed and clear about how long you are actually outside.
Tromsø reindeer sledding with a Sami guide, feeding 300 reindeer, warm lunch in a lavvu, and joik by the fire, all in 4 hours.
“Very interesting insight into the life of Sami people, plus the reindeers were cute. 😁”
Feed up to 300 reindeer by hand in Tromsø, then warm up in a Sami lavvu with lunch and joik songs plus stories.
“It's truly fantastic. Behind us are mountains where reindeer roam freely, and ahead are the snow-capped Arctic mountains and majestic rivers flowing around us. It's worth coming to Tromso for this tour”
Night reindeer sledding, a Sami dinner, and a real shot at the Northern Lights in Tromsø, with hand-feeding and warm fireside culture.
“Amazing experience feeding the reindeers, sledging and listening to the saami origin’s stories and songs! One of the best experience you can take in Tromso (if you don’t see reindeer everyday haha). Loved every second!”
Nighttime reindeer feeding and a candlelit Sámi lavvu dinner near Tromsø, with joik, Sami herder stories, and a chance of Northern Lights.
“From the moment we were picked up, everything felt easy and well organised. The coach was comfortable and we had a really warm welcome when we arrived. The Sámi gentleman who hosted us was genuinely lovely – you could feel how much he cares about the reindeer and his culture, and it made the experience feel really meaningful rather than touristy. The reindeer looked happy and well cared for, which was important to me. The team from Arctic Reindeer were also so friendly and informative and made everyone feel at ease. And the food… wow. I’ve never tasted salmon that fresh before. Such a special evening and one of the…”
Feed reindeer and take a short sleigh ride from Tromsø, then warm up in a lavvu with Sami joik and bidos.
“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).”
Half-day reindeer sledding and Sami culture from Tromso, with town transfers, a 30-minute reindeer sleigh ride, campfire meal, and joik.
“A great insight into the caring of the reindeer given by people who love and care for the animals and the way of life.”
Feed reindeer, hear Sami joik and stories, and enjoy bidos soup and cake in a warm lavvu, with round-trip transport from Tromsø.
“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!”
Guided snowshoeing near Tromsø with reindeer feeding and Sami hut lunch, plus hot drinks and cookies. Round-trip transport included.
“Everything was very well planned and executed by the company. All guides are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Probably the walk can be a bit longer”
Tromsø Sami camp in Lavangsdalen. Feed reindeer, try lasso throwing if time allows, and learn Sami culture in a warm lavvu.
“This was a very authentic experience that was not rushed or quick The guides were really helpful, serving traditional drinks and food. The reindeers were well taken care off also”
Reindeer sledding and hand-feeding with Sámi culture in Tromsø. Includes lunch, warm drinks, and shared transfer for $237.
“Fabulous Wonderful Learned about the Sami 200 reindeer And it snowed 🌨 45 minute journey depending where you are staying”
Sami-led reindeer sledding, warm Sami stew in a lavvu tent, and a real shot at the northern lights outside Tromso.
“It was nice and the reindeer soup was very good, loved the ride and got to see the aurora and feed the deers”
Sámi-led reindeer feeding and a brief sleigh ride near Tromsø, with 3-course camp dinner and a chance at northern lights.
“Nice experience, nice meal. Really had a good time with the reindeers and learning about Saami culture.”
Small group Tromsø trip with Arctic fjord views, Sami reindeer feeding in a lavvo, and a buffet lunch at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel.
“Loved this! The group was small and it was easier to connect with people, especially as a solo traveler. Got to spend so much time reindeer and feed them as much as we wanted- the hosts were lovely and so kind! The driver was safe and smooth as well- multiple stops to take breathtaking pictures. The food at the restaurant was absolutely delectable!”
Camp Tamok reindeer sledding from Tromsø with Sami stories, reindeer feeding, and a warm lavvu meal. Gear included in 7 hours.
“Brilliant fantastic day lovely family very knowledgeable atmosphere lovely staff great nothing to complain about”
Feed reindeer in the Lyngen Alps near Tromsø, warm in a Sámi lavvu, with transfers, hot drinks, and lunch included (about 4.5 hours).
“Great experience for kids and adults, learned and lieve the experience . Pick.up and drop off on time”
Every kind of Arctic day, and the best of each.
