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Reindeer Sledding and Sami Culture Tour from Tromso: A Unique Cultural Encounter
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445 Ratings
Tromsø
Experience the thrill of reindeer sledding and immerse yourself in the rich Sami culture on this unique tour from Tromso. Enjoy a sleigh ride, feed reindeer, and learn about Sami traditions.
Experience the thrill of reindeer sledding and immerse yourself in the rich Sami culture on this unique tour from Tromso. Enjoy a sleigh ride, feed reindeer, and learn about Sami traditions.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tromsø - Begin your journey at the Prostneset bus terminal and enjoy a scenic 25-minute bus ride along Tromsø’s beautiful coast to reach the Sami camp, where the reindeer and guides will be ready to welcome you.
- Tromsø Arctic Reindeer - Delight in a 30-minute sleigh ride as the reindeer lead you through the valley and along the coast….
- Tromsø - Begin your journey at the Prostneset bus terminal and enjoy a scenic 25-minute bus ride along Tromsø’s beautiful coast to reach the Sami camp, where the reindeer and guides will be ready to welcome you.
- Tromsø Arctic Reindeer - Delight in a 30-minute sleigh ride as the reindeer lead you through the valley and along the coast. Afterward, you’ll have the chance to feed 300 of these majestic creatures before entering the gamme for a warm traditional meal cooked over an open fire. Conclude the day by gathering around the fire to hear Sami history, stories, and joiking (songs).
- Tromsø - Return to the city center. The bus will drop you off at the same location where you initially met the guides at the start of the tour.
What's Included
- Use of warm overalls
- Pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points
- Lunch
- Snacks
- 30-minute reindeer sleigh ride
- Transportation to camp
- Tea and coffee
- Guide
- Use of warm overalls
- Pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points
- Lunch
- Snacks
- 30-minute reindeer sleigh ride
- Transportation to camp
- Tea and coffee
- Guide
What's Not Included
- Anything not covered in Inclusions
- Baby car seats on the bus (only booster seats are available)
- Anything not covered in Inclusions
- Baby car seats on the bus (only booster seats are available)
Additional Information
Delight in the unique Sami opportunity of reindeer sleighing, during which you’ll relish a lengthy reindeer-led sledge journey (30 mins). Following that, nourish a crowd of 300 reindeers at the site, and assemble within an authentic Sami shelter for a warm repast and to hear narratives regarding Sami customs around the firepit. A Sami escort will also…
Delight in the unique Sami opportunity of reindeer sleighing, during which you’ll relish a lengthy reindeer-led sledge journey (30 mins). Following that, nourish a crowd of 300 reindeers at the site, and assemble within an authentic Sami shelter for a warm repast and to hear narratives regarding Sami customs around the firepit. A Sami escort will also render a joik, a customary folk melody, for your enjoyment, before we transport you back to Tromsø.
- What to bring or wear: warm clothes (at least two layers), gloves, hat, good winter boots
- Vegetarian / vegan option available
- Gluten free option available
Location
Tromsø Havn Prostneset
Samuel Arnesens gate
- Pick up 9.40 (morning tour) / 12.40 (afternoon tour) at the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset.
- If you enter the terminal via the main entrance opposite to Clarion the Edge, please walk through the building to the other entrance.
- Our guides wear blue jackets.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(445 Ratings)
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Yorkstravellers13
Feb 18, 2025
A superb experience - We had such an amazing experience. A short trip from Tromsø and you’re there!
Spending time to feed the herd of friendly reindeer was great, followed by a sledding experience.
Listening to the Sami culture and lifestyle was great, followed by lunch (either reindeer stew or tomato soup), which included cookies too!
A superb experience and well worth taking the trip if you’re in Tromsø!
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David_g
Feb 18, 2025
Great tour and team - One of the best tours ever done, staff at camp excellent. Spending time with dogs before driving sled was awesome. Sledging exceeded expectations
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Chelsea_f
Feb 17, 2025
Lovely Trip - Unfortunately, our sledging was cancelled as there was no snow! Which once we arrived, was absolutely the case. However, we still decided to go and it was really enjoyable. Feeding the lovely reindeer for as long as you wanted, absolute free reign to do so. Hot drinks, cookies in the tent by a cosy fire. Then an informative chat with the Sami ladies and stew for lunch. Lovely trip and glad I did it.
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Jamesxmm
Feb 17, 2025
Great Trip - Fun and Informative. - Lovely trip with my 13 year old daughter, well organised, and great to meet the Reindeer up close. Very interesting talk on the Sami people, and would recommend it!
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Ann_c
Feb 17, 2025
Perfect family experience... - Perfect family experience Very friendly and well organised Loved every minute Highly recommend this as a trip to remember
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174barbb
Feb 16, 2025
Overnight Sami Reindeer Experience - My husband and I booked the Sami overnight tour. Did you know that Reindeer are not as big as you think. Also, both female and male have antlers. The Sami people were warm and inviting. Shared the history of their heritage. We feed the deer but could not go on the sled tour as the snowpack was not safe. Dinner consisted of stew or soup and a full breakfast.
The tents ( luvo) where small for 4 people. You had to keep the fire going, but once wrapped up in your provided sleeping bad it was warm and cozy.. Several inches of snow fell that evening and when I awoke to use the rest room (in another building it was a bit awkward, but it was worth it as the sky was a filed with blue northern lights.
We took hand warmers
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Pauline_d
Feb 15, 2025
Fantastic experience - We thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Sami culture and the bonus was feeding the reindeers and sledding. Such a wonderful experience. I thoroughly recommend it.
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Tiago_o
Feb 15, 2025
Min duovdagat. Great Sami inception. - Highly recommended. Cosy and fun. Nice balance between the time used in the different activities. We had a stormy day and even though it was very pleasant. Good cookies and an amazing tender soup.
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Kimberly_v
Feb 15, 2025
Reindeer & Sami Culture! - I loved hearing all the fun facts about the Sami Culture from Anne Marie. I also loved sleighing and seeing all the beautiful landscapes. The reindeer feeding was awesome and the reindeer are so cute and sweet! Highly recommend!
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Martien_v
Feb 13, 2025
A must do when in Tromsø - Walking around in the stunning landscape between all the reindeer and feeding them is a lovely experience. Sadly due to the rain in previous weeks and only snow on the day of my trip the sledding was cancelled. At least the Sami keep the wellbeing of their herd high priority.
The lunch and the talk about their culture was very interesting and entertaining and I loved the stew!
The snow fall during my visit and the warm fire inside was an added bonus to the whole experience.
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