Reindeer Feeding and Sámi Culture

Feeding reindeers
Feeding reindeers
Inside a Lavvu tent
Reindeer herd
Storytelling inside the lavvu tent
Cooking traditional reindeer stew. Bidos
Prices from

1690 NOK

per person

Feed a herd of around 300 reindeer near Tromsø and enjoy a traditional hot lunch with stories about Sámi culture and a joik performance.

General information

This tour is operated by Tromsø Arctic Reindeer.

Travel from Tromsø to a reindeer camp surrounded by Arctic nature. Here, you can walk among and feed a herd of around 300 reindeer. You will also have the opportunity to try lasso throwing before warming up inside a traditional lavvu.

A hot lunch of bidos, a traditional Sámi reindeer stew, is served around the fire together with hot drinks and cookies. During the visit, your Sámi hosts will share stories about Sámi culture, history and reindeer herding. You will also experience joik, a traditional form of Sámi singing.

Minimum age to participate: None

Included:

• Return transport from Tromsø
• Visit to the reindeer camp
• Opportunity to feed the reindeer
• Opportunity to try lasso throwing
• Traditional hot lunch
• Hot drinks and cookies
• Stories about Sámi culture, history and reindeer herding
• Joik

Food and drinks: A hot lunch of bidos, a traditional Sámi reindeer stew, is included. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free alternatives are available. Please provide details of any food allergies or dietary requirements when booking.

Please bring: At least two layers of warm clothing, a warm hat, mittens and winter boots

Level of difficulty: Easy

Departure time and place: 10 AM (10:00) or 1 PM (13:00) from the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset, Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø

Meeting time: 15 minutes before departure

Duration: Approx. 4 hours, including transport

Prices from

1690 NOK per person

  • Prices may vary during the season.
  • Adult NOK 1690
  • Child 3–12 years NOK 845
  • Infant 0–2 years free

Facilities

  • Family-friendly
  • Bonfire
  • Suitable for guests with allergies
  • English
  • Bus (up to 50 passengers)
  • Vegetarian options
  • Morning (06:00–11:59)
  • Easy
  • Toilet on the bus
  • A light meal
  • Vegan options
  • 3-5 hours

About Tromsø Arctic Reindeer

Tromsø Arctic Reindeer is run by the Oskal family, who have lived and worked with reindeer in the Tromsø region for generations.


Tromsø Arctic Reindeer invites guests to learn about Sámi culture, history and reindeer-herding traditions. The Oskal family shares stories and knowledge from a way of life shaped by reindeer and the relationship between people, animals and nature.



During the tours, guests can spend time close to the reindeer, step inside a warm lavvu and experience traditional Sámi food, joik and storytelling. The content of each experience varies, so please check the individual tour page for full details.



Please contact us in advance if you have dietary requirements, accessibility needs or questions about participating in a particular activity.


Visit Tromsø
Phone: +47 776 10 000
Email: [email protected]
Tromsø Arctic Reindeer
Phone: +47 406 11 448
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.tromsoarcticreindeer.com/
Ametystvegen 2, 9022 Krokelvdalen