Tromso · REINDEER SLEDDING & SAMI CULTURE
15 reviewed
Reindeer have carried the Sami across this coast for centuries, and a handful of families still share that world with visitors. These are the best reindeer sledding and Sami culture trips from Tromso: which include a sled ride, which a lavvu dinner and joik by the fire, and how each one is run by Sami hosts on their own land.
Join a Sami guide for reindeer sledding, feeding at a camp with 300 reindeer, and a warm lunch in a lavvu near Tromsø.
“was a big group so there was a bit of waiying around.ilya the sami guide was absolutely fantastic.the talk on sami culture was really interesting.”
Tromsø reindeer camp and Sámi tour: hand-feed 250–300 reindeer, warm up in a lavvu, enjoy fire-cooked lunch, and hear yoik stories.
“Amazing activity with a beautiful view from the mountain, delicious food and hot drinks and very fun and interesting information on Sami culture”
Nighttime reindeer sledding, a Sami camp dinner of bidos, and a real shot at the Northern Lights from Tromsø.
“Brilliant experience. Our favourite bits were feeding the reindeer with the snow falling and the talk by the Sami people. Lovely to learn more about them and the culture. the meal was salmon salad, reindeer or tomato and veg stew and choc cake to finish. Unlimited hot drinks, water and cookies. Unfortunately the snow meant cloud and no Northwen Lights, but still worth it.”
Feed reindeer by hand in Tromsø, warm up in a lavvu, enjoy bidos dinner and Sámi joik, and chase the aurora.
“The tour was excellent start to finish. Directions from booking were easy to follow. Coach was comfortable. The roaring fire available in the hut & hot drinks being available all evening were appreciated for a break from the cold. There are so many reindeer that there really are plenty to feed. You are welcome to fill up your reindeer food and enjoy for longer. The indigenous stories after dinner were super interesting to listen to and learn about. And whoever made the chocolate cake...yum!”
Feed reindeer, ride a short sleigh, warm up in a lavuu, and hear a joik from Sami hosts near Tromsø.
“This was a wonderful experience! You really get up close and personal with the reindeer! If you are looking for real interaction with wildlife, you will love this! We learned so much about the Sami Culture and lunch was delicious. Take the longer sleigh ride, it is worth it just to take in the amazing scenery!”
Half-day reindeer sledding and Sami culture from Tromsø: 30-min ride, feeding 300 reindeer, warm lavvu meal, and joik stories.
“Loved the reindeer, both the sleigh ride and the feeding. The group was split in two with armbands of yellow and orange. The yellow went feeding the deer first while orange did the sleigh ride. We felt the deer were full when it came to our turn. That’s the only moan, other than that everything was magical. The reindeer stew lunch was delicious and plentiful. Lots of hot chocolate and cookies. Loved the traditional tents (lavvu) and the open fires.”
Feed 300 reindeer at a Sami camp near Tromsø, hear joik and stories, and warm up with bidos soup, cake, and transport.
“Everything from start to finish was well organized, informative and enjoyable. The reindeer feeding was quite an experience and learning about Sami culture memorable.”
Tromsø snowshoeing plus reindeer feeding and a warm Sami hut lunch. Round-trip bus from the city, gear included, English guide.
“Super friendly guide, fantastic scenery, we loved the hike !”
Feed reindeer at a Sami camp near Tromsø, try lasso throwing, and warm up in a lavvu with Sami stories and snacks.
“Reindeer with breathtaking view. I also like the Sami Family and their stories. Before i am not a fan of reindeer, but now i want to take them home . They are beautiful and super friendly.”
Sami reindeer sledding in Tromsø with feeding, lunch, and drinks. Partial refunds if snow limits the ride, English guided.
“This tour is amazing. Highly recommend. Unfortunately there wasnt enough snow for the sledding and relieved a partial refund for that bit but the rest was great anyway. The sami talk was also very interesting and the food was good.”
Sami-led reindeer sledding and feeding near Tromsø, plus a warm lavvu meal and northern lights chances outside the city.
“It is good experience to see the SAMI way of life. Bath room is very primitive. I wish the story telling was little more informative.”
Meet 300 reindeer, ride a short sleigh, and enjoy a candlelit Sami dinner in Tromsø with a real shot at northern lights.
“This tour was greattt, meal was traditional, filling and was delicious! It was very informative about Sami Culture. Reindeers were beautiful and friendly (some had character, when giving food lol).”
Tromsø day trip mixing Arctic fjords, Sami lavvo stories, and hand-feeding reindeer, plus a hearty buffet lunch at Sommarøy.
“What a great trip and such a wonderful time with our Sami guide! We felt very safe on the bus ride, even when the weather wasn't the best. The multiple stops along the way made for some great photo options which were unexpected and very much appreciated. Visiting Sommaroy island for lunch was the perfect break during the trip. Feeding the reindeer was an immersive experience that will remain in our memories. The owner was so generous relating the lifestyle of living with reindeer and experiencing our guide and his friend singing Sami songs in the tent was so special.”
7-hour reindeer sledding at Camp Tamok from Tromsø: meet a small Sami herd, feed reindeer, warm up in a lavvu, and enjoy Arctic scenery.
“At first, we couldn’t figure out where the meeting place was as it wasn’t clear where exactly in the building it will be. But somehow, we managed to find the exact meeting point which was in the parking area and not the Norwegian Travel Office. Despite that, we really enjoyed our trip from the moment we took the bus, travel along the road back and forth with picturesque views and pleasant experience. The sledding part was a different story as we were welcomed by a Sami Family who really took care of us the entire day. Starts with courteous and accommodating staffs, followed by sledding activity, knowing about the sami…”
Feed friendly reindeer near Tromsø, warm up in a Sámi lavvu, and eat a hot Sami meal with an English guide.
“Honestly a little expensive, but the tour checked all the boxes it promised - a bus charter + reindeer feeding experience + Saami culture properly explained by a real Saami guide + authentic reindeer stew (which tasted way more gamey than any restaurants/cafes that I tried the stews in) + a bus charter back I had a fun time feeding the reindeers. But if you are a solo traveler, make sure you think of creative ideas to take your own photos! :)”
