Tromsø, Norway, Camp Day Tour: Reindeer Sledding + Reindeer Feeding + Sámi Culture

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☆ Long reindeer sledding, feeding and Sámi culture (25–30 minutes) ☆ Short reindeer sledding, feeding and Sámi culture (10–15 minutes) ✔ Experience a reindeer sled ride with our Sámi guide ✔ Visit a Sámi camp and feed the reindeer herd ✔ Enter a lavvu (Sámi tent) and enjoy a traditional hot meal ✔ Listen to traditional songs and stories about Sámi culture and history **Tour Introduction** Enjoy a reindeer sledding trip as you follow the reindeer through valleys and coastal areas. Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to feed 300 reindeer, then enter a traditional lavvu (Sámi tent) to enjoy a traditional meal cooked over an open fire. Finally, gather around the fire to listen to Sámi history, stories and traditional Sámi songs (joiking). **Itinerary** Pickup location: Bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset (Samuel Arnesens Gate 5, 9008, Tromsø) ··Morning tour pickup time: 9:45 ··Afternoon tour pickup time: 12:45 Drive to the reindeer camp: 30–35 minutes by bus Reindeer sledding experience: approx. 25–30 minutes (long ride) // approx. 10–15 minutes (short ride) Feed the reindeer: around the reindeer camp Lasso-throwing experience (not aimed at real reindeer) Enjoy a hot drink inside a warm lavvu (Sámi tent) Warm traditional lunch: Bidos (traditional Sámi stew), served with a hot drink and biscuits (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available) Sámi cultural storytelling Traditional Sámi song (Joik) performance Bus journey back to Tromsø city centre: approx. 30–35 minutes ··Morning tour return time: 14:00 (city centre) ··Afternoon tour return time: 17:00 (city centre) ☆Reindeer feeding and Sámi culture (no sledding) ✔ Visit a Sámi camp and feed the reindeer herd ✔ Enter a lavvu (Sámi tent) and enjoy a traditional hot meal ✔ Listen to traditional songs and stories about Sámi culture and history **Tour Introduction** Start your Sámi experience by feeding 300 reindeer, then head into a lavvu (Sámi tent) for a hot, traditional meal cooked over an open fire. Finally, gather around the fire to enjoy traditional Sámi songs (joiking), history, and stories. **Itinerary** Pickup location: Bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset (Samuel Arnesens Gate 5, 9008, Tromsø) ··Morning tour pickup time: 9:45 ··Afternoon tour pickup time: 12:45 Drive to the reindeer camp: 30–35 minutes by bus Feed the reindeer: around the reindeer camp Lasso-throwing experience (not aimed at real reindeer) Enjoy a hot drink inside a warm lavvu (Sámi tent) Warm traditional lunch: Bidos (traditional Sámi stew), served with a hot drink and biscuits (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available) Sámi cultural storytelling Traditional Sámi song (Joik) performance Bus journey back to Tromsø city centre: approx. 30–35 minutes ··Morning tour return time: 14:00–14:15 (city centre) ··Afternoon tour return time: 17:00–17:15 (city centre)

Important notes

Note: All times shown on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, civil unrest, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans involving other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of extra time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company accepts no responsibility for losses arising from travel arrangements you make yourself without allowing sufficient extra time. Thank you for your understanding.

Meals

Breakfast: at your own expense Lunch: at your own expense Dinner: at your own expense

Attraction details

Reindeer sledding

Reindeer sledding

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Ride a reindeer sled and get up close to the legendary reindeer. Reindeer sledding was not invented by the tourism industry; it is an ancient way for the Sámi people to travel. Sit in a wooden sled as it glides through snowy forests. Hop on the sled like Santa Claus and enjoy the fun of riding in a reindeer-drawn sleigh!

Reindeer Farm Visit: Short Sled Ride and Sámi Culture, Including Lunch

Reindeer Farm Visit: Short Sled Ride and Sámi Culture, Including Lunch

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Visit a local reindeer farm in Tromsø and enjoy an approximately 10-minute reindeer sleigh ride, taking in spectacular mountains and tranquil fjords along the way. Afterwards, you’ll have the chance to feed 300 beautiful reindeer, then enter a Sámi tent for a traditional hot lunch served with hot drinks and cookies. We’ll gather around the campfire to listen to Sámi history and stories, and enjoy joik, traditional Sámi songs.