Experience authentic Sami culture on this half-day Tromsø tour featuring a magical reindeer sledding adventure through snow-covered landscapes, feeding a herd of 300 reindeer, and gathering inside a traditional lavuu tent to savor delicious Sami cuisine while listening to captivating stories and joik songs around the campfire.
Glide on a reindeer-pulled sleigh through snow-blanketed forests outside Tromsø, the crisp air sharp as the animals trot steadily along coastal trails.
Your Sami guide shares the reins, explaining how these semi-wild herds live year-round in the Arctic wilderness.
After the 30-minute ride, step into the midst of 300 reindeer for a close-up feeding session—hands full of lichen as curious noses nudge closer. Then duck inside a warm lavuu tent. Gather around the open fire for hearty bidos stew, sweet cake, hot coffee, and stories of Sami life, capped by a haunting joik sung live.
This 4-hour cultural immersion includes central Tromsø meeting/drop-off at the bus terminal, all food, and Sami hosts in traditional dress.
Real talk: dress in serious winter layers—temps drop fast once moving.
Max 70 but split into smaller groups at camp, book early for peak season.
Here's practical advice to help your visit go well, based on common experiences with weather, animals, and culture. We've pulled this from what past guests told us after their trips.
Common issues. Not wheelchair accessible beyond bus. Guests found sleigh low but boarding easy with help. Cold runs the tour—dress serious. Veg/gluten-free options solid, but confirm dietary at booking.
No experience needed. Guides handle reindeer and explain everything. Past first-timers felt safe on the sleigh and warm inside lavuu after dressing right.
Tour runs in typical Arctic winter—lavuu fire and hot food keep you comfortable post-ride. Guests in -15°C said layers plus provided blankets worked fine.
Yes for all ages—stroller accessible to camp, booster seats on bus. Families said children loved feeding reindeer and joik singing, but bundle infants extra.
Yes, alternatives to bidos available on request. Vegans/gluten-free guests got hearty soups and cake, finding it filling and authentic.
Very—hand-feeding the herd of 300 lets them approach calmly. One group had reindeer eating from palms for minutes—guides supervise safely.
Authentic family-run camp with real sleigh ride, feeding 300 reindeer, and live joik inside lavuu. Past guests said the cultural depth and hot meal made it more immersive than shorter feeds.
Book it today with Tromso Norway Tours or simply following this link.
