Long Reindeer Sledding, Reindeer Feeding and Sami Culture

Multiple reindeersleds with guests on
The inside of a lavvo
Inside of a lavvo
A child throwing lasso
A Sami person feeding a reindeer
Prices from

2350 NOK

per person

This tour is conducted by Tromsø Arctic Reindeer. Join Sami guides for an unforgettable experience of reindeer sledding (25-30 min) and Sami culture. After the sledding you will visit their camp and have a chance to feed the herd of around 300 reindeer.

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General information

Enjoy a 25-30 minute sleigh ride as the reindeer guide you around the valley and along the coast. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to feed 300 of these magnificent animals before entering the gamme for a hot traditional meal cooked over the fire. Finish the day by gathering around the fire to listen to Sami history, stories and joiking (songs).

Itinerary:
-Pick up at the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset (Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008, Tromsø) at 9.45 AM
(or 12.45 PM for afternoon tours)
-25-minute bus drive to the reindeer camp
-A 25 to 30-minute reindeer sledding ride
-Feeding of wild reindeer around the camp
-Guests can test lasso throwing (but not on real reindeer)
-Warm drinks inside a warm gamme (traditional Sami hut)
-Warm lunch of bidos (a traditional reindeer stew) with more hot
drinks and cookies (vegetarian / vegan / gluten free option available)
-Storytelling of Sami culture and a joik performance (traditional Sami
folk song)
-25 min bus ride back to Tromsø city centre. Back in Tromsø at about
14.00 (or 17.00 for the afternoon tours)

General information:

Availability period: This tour by Tromsø Arctic Reindeer is available during the period 1st November 2025 to 5th April 2026.

Included: Guide, transportation, lunch - bidos, traditional reindeer stew (vegetarian / vegan /gluten free options also available), hot drinks (coffee, tea, hot chocolate) and cookies
Duration: 4 hours
Number of participants: 1 - 100
Level of difficulty: Easy / family
Departure time and place: 10am or 1pm (13:00) from the bus terminal inside Tromsø Havn Prostneset (Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008, Tromsø) - Look for blue jackets with the "Tromsø Arctic Reindeer" logo on

We are always ready to help as much as we can with any restrictions or disabilities our guests might have to make sure all our guests can participate in all activities.

Meet up time and place if you select the "own transport" option:
For sledding tours the meet up is at Tromsø Arctic Reindeer's Tønsvik Camp, Fv53 1570, 9023 Krokelvdalen
See camp location here

Arrival time when the "own transport" option is selected:
For the morning tour (10:00 AM) please arrive at 10:30 AM
For the afternoon tour (13:00 / 1 PM) please arrive at 13.30 / 1:30 PM
For the evening tour (18.00 / 6 PM)) please arrive at 18.30 / 6:30 PM

Prices from

2350 NOK per person

  • Prices during the low season (01.11.2025 - 12.12.2025, 12.01.2026 - 12.02.2026 and 09.03.2026 - 05.04.2026):
  • Adult: NOK 2090
  • Child (3-12): NOK 1045
  • Child (under 3): Free
  • Prices during the high season (13.12.2025 - 11.01.2026 and 13.02.2026 - 08.03.2026):
  • Adult: NOK 2350
  • Child (3-12): NOK 1175
  • Child (under 3): Free

Facilities

  • Short trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Suitable for children and families
  • English
  • Hotel return
  • Bus (up to 50 persons)
  • Warm clothing included
  • Vegetarian
  • Easy
  • Vegan
  • Child 0+
  • 3-5 hours

About Tromsø Arctic Reindeer

We are a traditional Reindeer herding family offering authentic Sami Reindeer experience with over 300 Reindeer at the camp within a 30-minute drive from Tromsø.


We offer a number of tours, including Reindeer Sledding, and you will be hosted by local Sami Reindeer herders who will show and teach you about Reindeer herding and Sami culture. You get to feed these magnificent animals and experience the joy of being close to Reindeer, the feeling of coming into a warm lavvu (Sami tent) and gamme (Sami Wooden Hut), the smells and tastes of traditional Sami food and the sounds of the traditional joik.



All of our tours are family-friendly and suitable for even the youngest of children and infants. All children under 6 go for free. On our tours we offer traditional and delicious Sami food and are happy to cater for special food requests such as vegetarian and gluten-free diets.



We are always ready to help as much as we can with any restrictions or disabilities our guests might have to make sure all our guests can participate in all activities. Please check the website for more details on each individual tour or get in touch if you have any questions.


Visit Tromsø
Phone: +47 776 10 000
Email: [email protected]