Sommarøy Fjord Tour with Sami Guide and Lunch

By Wondering Reindeer
The bridge to Sommarøy with the sunset in the background
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Sami Guide shows the way dressed in a traditional "koft"
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Guests pose for the camera with the fjord in the background.
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Aerial view of the Sommaroy islands, from Kvaloya
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A reindeer eats with the snowy mountains in the background
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Guests walk along the beach on Sommarøy
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Traditional sea houses on the way to Sommarøy
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Prices from

1400 NOK

per person

Join us on a breathtaking tour along Kvaløya’s coastal road and Sommarøy, featuring scenic views, wildlife, dramatic fjords, sandy beaches and mountains.

General information

This tour is conducted by Wondering Reindeer.

We combine this tour with many scenic stops along the road, which include learning about local Sami history, as well as a delicious lunch in the Sommarøy Arctic Restaurant.

Listen to Sami history

The Sami guide is very knowledgeable, and will take you on a historical journey on this tour.

Guiding:

  • General Sami history, cultural changes over time, and the modern Sami way of life

  • Reindeer Sami history

  • Sea Sami history  

  • Learn the Sami names of fjords and mountains, and the story behind them

Scenic Drives

After about half a hour's drive from Tromsø, we will arrive at Kvaløya, an island surrounded by majestic mountains and Arctic fjords. You will enjoy the view of the landscape along the coastal road while we drive. We stop at various suitable places to admire the landscapes we pass.

  • Magnificent fjords and mountains

  • White beaches

  • Clear Arctic Sea 

Wildlife

Kvaløya has a rich wildlife and sometimes you can spot different animals during our drive.

  • Reindeer and Moose grazing close to the road

  • Otters

  • Eagles and plenty of other seabirds

Every day is different - we never know what we are going to spot on our journey.

Lunch Include

At midday, we stop at the Sommarøy Arctic Hotel, beautifully located by the seaside.

Lunch will be served at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel restaurant at approximately 12:30pm. Normally we order from the restaurant menu with plenty of options!

Some Options:

  • Burgers: Angusburger, reindeer, fish or vegetarian burger

  • Soups: Fish soup, vegetable soup

  • Whale stew, Bacalao

There are plenty of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Sometimes, the restaurant serves a large lunch buffet, and if so, that will be served instead of food from the menu.

For dessert, we offer a selection of cakes and fruit salad, as well as coffee and tea.

End of the tour

After enjoying Sommarøy with food, coffee, and tea, it is time to head back to Tromsø and reflect on a memorable experience. We arrive back at the meeting point Scandic Ishavshotel Tromsø at about 3:15 PM (15:15).

This tour is easy but includes some walking off the beaten track in snowy conditions. Therefore, it is not suitable for children under 3 years or strollers. If you have any handicap or disabilities, please let us know; we will try to help as far as we can.

Join us and experience the beauty of SAPMI (the home of Sami people)


Minimum age to participate: 4 years

Included:

  • English speaking guide

  • Lunch at a restaurant 

  • Water, coffee, tea,

  • Warm thermal suits (on request)

  • Warm shoes (on request)

  • Spikes 

  • Transportation

Please bring:

  • Comfortable everyday clothing suitable for the weather

  • Hat and gloves on colder days

  • Comfortable shoes for short walks during photo stops

  • Camera or smartphone for photos

Number of participants: Min. 4 – Max. 22

Level of difficulty: Easy

Latest meeting time and place: 9:45 AM (09:45) at Scandic Ishavhotel (Fredrik Langesgate 2, 9008 Tromsø)

Departure time: 10:00 AM

Duration: 5-6 hours

Prices from

1400 NOK per person

  • Adult (12+): NOK 1400
  • Child (4-12): NOK 1300

Facilities

  • Family-friendly
  • English
  • Bus (up to 50 passengers)
  • Vegetarian options
  • Morning (05:00–11:59)
  • Easy
  • 5-8 hours
  • Vegan options
  • Child car seat

About Wondering Reindeer

Wondering Reindeer is a Sámi experience company established by two childhood friends from a small Sámi village. We grew up in families connected to reindeer herding and Sámi is our mother tongue.


We offer Sámi-guided bus tours from Tromsø city centre to local communities along the coastal road on Kvaløya. During the tour, we visit Kaldfjord, Kattfjord, Sommarøy, Brensholmen and Buvik.



Our tours combine several different experiences:




  • We visit our reindeer herd, which lives freely near Buvik. Guests can watch the reindeer herder call the reindeer using a bell. The visit also includes a small, traditional lavvo and a campfire. When the herd has gathered and comes close enough, there may be an opportunity to feed the reindeer by hand.

  • We share knowledge about both Sea Sámi and reindeer-herding Sámi culture.

  • Guests join a sightseeing tour by bus along the coast of Kvaløya, surrounded by mountains and Arctic fjords.

  • If we are fortunate enough to see the Northern Lights during the tour, we will stop at suitable locations to take photographs and admire the phenomenon.

  • We visit Sommarøy, a group of islands in the open sea, approximately one hour’s drive from Tromsø. Guests have time to explore the local community on foot and enjoy views of the sea and white sandy beaches.

  • Food and drinks are served at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel.

  • We are approved in food safety, health and safety, and the presentation of Sámi culture, and certified by the County Governor of Troms and Finnmark.



Wondering Reindeer holds a licence to transport passengers by bus.


Visit Tromsø
Phone: +47 776 10 000
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Wondering Reindeer
Phone: +47 481 76 329
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://wanderingreindeer.com/
Fredrik Langesgate 2, 9008 Tromsø