Reindeer Feeding & Sámi Culture

Day experience · with our Sámi family

Reindeer Feeding & Sámi Culture

Hand-feed a herd of 300 reindeer, then share a traditional meal and Sámi stories around the fire — no sledding.

4 hoursNo sled rideFrom NOK 1,4904.7 · 10,000+ guest reviews

Quick facts

Duration
4 hours
Reindeer sledding
Not included
Starts
10.00 (13.00 on selected dates)
Food
Warm lunch, hot drinks & cookies
Age limit
All ages welcome
Season
Every day from Oct 31st 2026 until April 4th 2027

From NOK 1,490

per adult · choose your date below to see the exact price

4.7· 10,000+ guest reviews

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Start your Sámi experience by hand-feeding a herd of 300 reindeer before entering the lavvu for a hot traditional meal cooked over the fire. Finish the day by gathering around the fire to enjoy joiking (traditional Sámi songs), Sámi history and stories.

  • Visit the Sámi camp and feed the reindeer herd
  • Gather inside the lavvu for a traditional hot meal
  • Listen to joiking and stories about Sámi culture & history

What you'll experience

Feed 300 reindeer

Feed 300 reindeer

Stand in the middle of the herd and feed them by hand.

Warm up by the fire

Warm up by the fire

Hot drinks inside a candlelit lavvu.

Eat bidos

Eat bidos

Traditional Sámi stew cooked over the fire.

Hear a joik

Hear a joik

Sámi history, stories and traditional songs.

How the day unfolds

  1. Pick up in Tromsø city centre and a 30–35 minute drive to our camp

  2. Hand-feed our herd of hundreds of reindeer and try lasso throwing

  3. Warm up by the fire inside the candlelit lavvu

  4. Bidos, hot drinks and cookies cooked over the open fire

  5. Sámi stories and a joik performance from our family

  6. Return bus to Tromsø city centre

What's included

  • Return transportation from Tromsø
  • Traditional warm lunch
  • Hot drinks & cookies
  • Reindeer feeding
  • Sámi cultural experience

What to bring

  • At least two layers of warm clothing
  • Hat and mittens
  • Winter boots

Detailed prices

Low season

Nov 1st – Dec 11th 2026 | Jan 11th – Feb 12th 2027 | March 8th – April 4th 2027

NOK 1,490 per adult

NOK 745 per child · Children under 3: free

High season

Dec 12th 2026 – Jan 10th 2027 | Feb 13th – March 7th 2027

NOK 1,890 per adult

NOK 945 per child · Children under 3: free

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour.

Meeting point

15 min before tour start at Tromsø Havn Prostneset bus terminal

Tromsø Havn Prostneset bus terminal · Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 Tromsø

Our team wear blue jackets with the 'Tromsø Arctic Reindeer' logo and will meet you outside the terminal.

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Johan Isak carrying Piia at our reindeer camp outside Tromsø

Welcome to our world

We are a Sámi reindeer-herding family in Tromsø and have lived and worked with reindeer for many generations. Together with our herd of hundreds of reindeer, we welcome you to share our culture, traditions and way of life.

When you come to our camp you are not visiting an attraction — you are visiting the place where we live and work, and we would like to share it with you.

Common questions

What should I wear?
Warm clothes with at least two layers, a hat, mittens and good winter boots.
Are there vegetarian or vegan meals?
Yes. We serve a tomato-based stew with celery and vegetables, cooked over the open fire, gluten and lactose free. Bidos is gluten free but contains lactose. Tell us about allergies in advance at info@tromsoarcticreindeer.com.
Can I take photos during the experience?
Yes. You are very welcome to take your own photos throughout your visit. Professional photography is not included on our standard experiences.
Can I drive to the camp myself?
Yes — choose your own transport when booking and arrive half an hour after the bus departure time. The drive is about 30 minutes from the city centre.
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour.

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