English-speaking guide
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Experience the wild spirit of Northern Norway on this memorable Tromsø reindeer tour. After a scenic reindeer sled ride, you’ll enjoy a delicious traditional meal and hot drinks around a fire while listening to stories from the hosts, making this a perfect half-day adventure.
Highlights:
- Join an exciting reindeer tour from Tromsø and travel to an authentic Sami camp to meet and feed a herd of over 300 reindeer.
- Enjoy the peaceful thrill of a reindeer sled ride and the heartwarming experience of feeding the herd.
- Savor a traditional Sami lunch over an open fire while listening to captivating stories from your hosts.
About this tour:
Set out on an exciting 4-hour reindeer tour from Tromsø and travel to an authentic Sami camp, where you can meet local herders and bond with a herd of friendly reindeer. This experience offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion and the peaceful thrill of a reindeer sledding through the vast Arctic landscapes.
Your Tromsø Arctic reindeer tour begins with a convenient pickup at the central bus terminal. A comfortable coach will deliver you to the Sami camp, nestled in the heart of Northern Norway’s wilderness, after a scenic seaside drive. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by your Sami hosts, who will introduce you to their herd of over 300 reindeer. This is your opportunity to feed these gentle animals directly from your hands—a truly memorable encounter. Following this, it’s time to get into a sled and traverse the breathtaking Arctic landscapes at a relaxed pace that is characteristic of reindeer sledding.
Once the sledding concludes, you’ll return to the camp for a warm lunch, coffee, and snacks, all served inside a traditional Sami lavvu (tent). As you sit around the fire, your hosts will share stories about their extraordinary culture and the history of reindeer herding, and even perform a traditional joik, a Sami song. This intimate setting allows you to become fully immersed in Sami traditions.
This exciting Tromsø reindeer tour has two departures per day, a 10:00 AM tour and a 1:00 PM tour, making it a flexible option for your travel plans. At the end of your experience, the bus will pick you up and deliver you back to the city center of Tromsø, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for Sami culture and the Arctic environment.
- Transfer
- Reindeer feeding
- Reindeer sledding
- Professional guide
- Warm lunch
- Storytelling and joik
- Coffee and snacks
Essential Information:
- Pickup is at 9:40 AM for the morning tour and 12:40 PM for the afternoon tour at the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset, (Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008, Tromsø). View in Google Maps.
- The terminal has two entrances: one near the buses and another between the terminal building and the Clarion Edge hotel. The guides, ready to depart for the camp, will stand by the buses. If you accidentally enter through the wrong entrance, simply walk through the terminal to the other side to find us. The guides wear blue ‘Tromso Arctic Reindeer’ jackets.
- Booster seats for children are not available on the bus, but you can bring your own.
- Please arrive early enough to allow the tour operator to depart promptly at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM, respectively.
- Wear warm clothes, including at least two layers, along with gloves, a hat, and sturdy winter boots.
Activity provider: Tromsø Arctic Reindeer
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this reindeer tour from Tromsø include?
This immersive experience includes transportation from Tromsø, reindeer feeding, reindeer sledding, the services of a professional guide, a warm lunch, coffee, snacks, storytelling, and joik performed by the hosts.
What is not covered by the tour price?
The tour price does not include anything outside of what’s listed as “included.”
Where and when does this Tromsø reindeer tour start?
What should I know before I go on this tour?
Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather: at least two layers, along with gloves, a hat, and good winter boots.
What will I see and experience during this Tromsø Arctic reindeer tour?
This exciting experience offers a true feast for your emotions and memories! The adventure begins with a scenic coastal drive to an authentic Sami camp, where you’ll be greeted by the hosts. They will show you around the farm and, eventually, introduce you to a herd of over 300 friendly reindeer, which you will have a chance to feed with your own hands.
Afterwards, it’s time for a reindeer sledding adventure through the breathtaking Arctic landscapes. Enjoy this captivating journey at a relaxed pace—the pace of the reindeer. After your ride concludes, you’ll return to the camp, where you’ll be served a warm lunch with hot drinks in a traditional Sami lavvu. The experience will end with storytelling and joik from your hosts, followed by the scenic drive back to Tromsø.