Two girls feeding a reindeer in a snowy landscape with reindeer in the background.
Reindeer herd in snowy landscape at dusk
Sami herding a herd of reindeer in a snowy landscape.
Close-up of reindeer in profile with collar and snowy landscape in background
Person in traditional costume making fire in snowy landscape with reindeer in background
Sami tent in snowy landscape with campfire inside
Two people in traditional costumes making food in mountainous landscape with reindeer
White reindeer crouching in the foreground
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Reindeer Tour Tromso + Sami Camp

Guided reindeer tour and Sami camp visit with transfers from Tromsø

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📅 Season: from December to March - New tour!

Tromsø
1 day
English
Starts: Meeting point (Magic Ice Bar) in Tromso at 10:00 a.m.
Ends: To your accommodation in Tromso around 1:30 p.m.
Free cancellation!

Briefing

The Reindeer Tour Tromso + Sami Camp offers you the opportunity to learn first-hand about the history of these endearing animals and the traditional Sami culture.

We will be picked up by bus at the meeting point and head to the northern part of Tromso to visit a reindeer farm belonging to a local Sami family. The Sami culture will surprise you because it is one of the most enduring in Europe. You will discover their way of life; for example, how they make their traditional clothing and how they tame their reindeer. It will be a real immersion in their culture!

You will be accompanied by an expert guide who will not only introduce you to the reindeer, but will also explain the importance of these animals in Norway, and you will even be able to feed and play with them! In addition, this excursion is much more respectful of the reindeer as we do not offer a sleigh ride. The idea is that the whole family can enjoy these magnificent animals with much more interaction, especially children who love to spend time with them, pet them and feed them.

The tour also includes local snacks and hot drinks such as chocolate and tea.

If you want to know more details about the Reindeer Tour Tromso + Sami Camp read on.

Tour details

Included

  • Transportation with professional English-speaking guide
  • Transfer back to your accommodation
  • Snacks and beverages

Not included

  • Transfer from your accommodation to the meeting point

Important information

This activity is not suitable for children under 6 years old due to the low temperatures in the area.

Remember that, although reindeer are domesticated animals, they are still very skittish species, so do not forget to always follow the guide's instructions to make your experience with them unforgettable.

The tour does not include a sleigh ride. This is a much more respectful and committed to the welfare of reindeer activity where you can interact directly with them.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation!

If you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund 100% of the payment made.

If you cancel less than 48 hours before the start of the activity, it will not be refunded.

Tour itinerary

Reindeer visit tour in Tromso + Sami Camp

Duration: 3 hours

✨ Highlights: local Sami culture.

Pick up at the meeting point and transfer to the reindeer farm.

We will meet at the meeting point at the scheduled time and board our comfortable air-conditioned bus for the drive north to Tromso, where the reindeer farm is located.

The drive will take about half an hour and you will enjoy the views of the snowy forests. Once we arrive at the farm, be aware that reindeer may appear everywhere!

Reindeer herd in the snow

Reindeer experience

At the farm, the guide will explain in detail how sacred reindeer are to the Sami culture and the relationship they have had with it over the centuries. In addition, always following the indications you receive, you will be able to feed them, interact with them and even play. Did you know that their nose has "integrated heating"? Something very curious that you will also be able to see if you approach the reindeer.

Person in traditional clothing stroking reindeer in herd of reindeer

Sami culture

To complete your experience in Tromso, your guide will introduce you to a traditional Sami family to tell you about their history and curiosities, and you will admire their colorful costumes!

You will also discover the technique of "throwing the lasso". This is how the Sami catch their reindeer to lead them with the rest of the herd.

Finally, you will enter a heated cabin where you will have a local snack and a drink to warm you up.

The final touch will be to have your photo taken with the Sami and the reindeer, which will be emailed to you the next day - a memorable moment!

Sami hut with a person inside in a snowy landscape

Return to Tromso

The experience lasts 3 hours. After this time we will return to Tromso so that you can go back to your accommodation. We are sure that from now on, reindeer will be your favorite animal.

Reindeer nose in foreground with reindeer in background

What to bring to Reindeer Tromso + Sami Camp tour

Tromso is located on one of the islands in the Norwegian Sea, so it has a cold and wet climate throughout the year, reaching temperatures below freezing in the winter months (November-March).

As in any Nordic climate you will need warm clothes, mainly thermal. Here is a summary of the essentials for visiting Norway at any time of the year:

  • Thermal T-shirt
  • Comfortable walking shoes, especially prepared for snow.
  • Raincoat
  • First layers on top and bottom
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Fleece liner

Where does the tour Reindeer Tromso + Sami Camp start

Our meeting point is at the Magic Ice Bar in Tromso where the bus will pick you up at the scheduled time.

Tromso has an international airport so, depending on your country of origin, you can arrive directly.

It is also a very small city and you will find it very easy to find your way around.

In case you arrive first to Oslo or Bergen, you can also choose to take a domestic flight that takes about 2 hours. There is no train service to Tromso from these cities.

Questions & Answers

  • Is this tour for all audiences?

    Although this is a family tour, and very suitable for children, the minimum age is 3 years old.

  • Does the tour include a reindeer sleigh ride?

    No, this tour does not include the sleigh ride as it is focused on interacting directly with the reindeer and discovering the Sami culture.

  • Are reindeer dangerous animals?

    No, reindeer (even male reindeer) are tame animals. In addition, the reindeer on the farm are domesticated so there is no risk. However, we ask you to always keep a respectful attitude with them following the guide's instructions to avoid any incident.

  • Does the tour include food?

    Yes, before the end of the tour, you can enjoy a local snack and hot and cold drinks inside the air-conditioned cabin.

  • Does the tour include transfer service?

    Yes, on the outward journey you will have to go to the meeting point where the transport will be waiting for you. For the return, the transfer will be directly to your accommodation.

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