Immerse yourself in the rich Sami culture and experience a traditional Sami meal while visiting a reindeer camp in Tromso. Feed the wild reindeer, enjoy a warm candlelit meal, listen to stories, and hear a traditional Sami song.
- Tromsø - After meeting in front of the Radisson Blu Hotel take the bus for a 25-minute drive by the nice coast of Tromsø to arrive at the destination, the Sami camp, where the reindeer and the rest of our guides will be waiting for you.
- Warm overalls provided
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at meeting points
- Lunch included
- Snacks provided
- Transportation to camp
- Tea and coffee available
- Experienced guide for the tour
- Anything not covered in Inclusions
For ages, the Sami and their reindeer have inhabited and worked this territory, just recently opening their lives to visitors. At their encampment, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with a group of nearly 300 wild reindeer, some of whom will come close enough to eat from your hand. Following your encounter with the reindeer, you’ll be welcomed into a warm, candlelit traditional Sami hut known as a gamme for hot beverages and a serving of bidos, a typical Sami stew often served at weddings and other notable events, cooked directly on the open flame.
Post-lunch, you’ll be ushered into a lavvu (a Sami tent) to sit by the fire and hear tales of Sami culture and the realities of life as a reindeer herdsman. Your Sami host will also treat you to a rendition of a joik, a traditional form of Sami song.
- What to bring or wear: Warm clothes (at least two layers), gloves, hat, and good winter boots
- Vegetarian / vegan option available
- Gluten free option available
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.