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Reindeer Camp Experience: Northern Lights, Sami Culture, and Dinner in Tromso
4.6
96 Ratings
Tromsø
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of reindeer and Sami culture in Tromso. Feed wild reindeer, enjoy a traditional Sami meal, listen to captivating stories, and maybe even witness the mesmerizing northern lights.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of reindeer and Sami culture in Tromso. Feed wild reindeer, enjoy a traditional Sami meal, listen to captivating stories, and maybe even witness the mesmerizing northern lights.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tromsø Arctic Reindeer - Begin your journey at the Prostneset bus terminal and enjoy a scenic 30-35 minute bus ride along Tromsø’s beautiful coastline. Upon arrival at the Sami camp, you will be greeted by the reindeer and the rest of the guides.
- Tromsø Arctic Reindeer - Begin your journey at the Prostneset bus terminal and enjoy a scenic 30-35 minute bus ride along Tromsø’s beautiful coastline. Upon arrival at the Sami camp, you will be greeted by the reindeer and the rest of the guides.
What's Included
- Local Sami guides to share the history and culture
- Pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points
- Transport to camp (about 35 minutes each way)
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Dinner
- Last minute bookings available subject to availability
- Local Sami guides to share the history and culture
- Pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points
- Transport to camp (about 35 minutes each way)
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Dinner
- Last minute bookings available subject to availability
What's Not Included
- Anything not covered in Inclusions
- Baby car seats on the bus (only booster seats are available)
- Anything not covered in Inclusions
- Baby car seats on the bus (only booster seats are available)
Meal Options
- Smoked Salmon Salad - Fresh salad leaves with smoked salmon and a dressing (salad can be served without salmon for vegetarian / vegan guests)
- Traditional Reindeer Stew (Bidus) - A tomato-based vegetable stew is also available (vegan) as well as gluten free alternative
- Chocolate Cake and blueberries
- Smoked Salmon Salad - Fresh salad leaves with smoked salmon and a dressing (salad can be served without salmon for vegetarian / vegan guests)
- Traditional Reindeer Stew (Bidus) - A tomato-based vegetable stew is also available (vegan) as well as gluten free alternative
- Chocolate Cake and blueberries
Additional Information
The Sámi community and their reindeer have inhabited this region for generations, and now you have the opportunity to experience a glimpse of their rich cultural heritage.
Join a visit to the reindeer camp where you can assist in feeding a large herd of reindeer. Enjoy warming beverages by the fire and savor a leisurely 3-course meal. Afterwards, gather…
The Sámi community and their reindeer have inhabited this region for generations, and now you have the opportunity to experience a glimpse of their rich cultural heritage.
Join a visit to the reindeer camp where you can assist in feeding a large herd of reindeer. Enjoy warming beverages by the fire and savor a leisurely 3-course meal. Afterwards, gather in a lavvu to listen to tales about Sámi traditions and the life of a reindeer herder, accompanied by a traditional joik.
ITINERARY:
- Meeting Point: 17:40 at the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset
- 30-35-minute journey to the reindeer camp
- Participate in feeding the reindeer and explore the camp
- Enjoy hot drinks (tea, coffee, and hot chocolate) by the fire inside a candle-lit lavvu (traditional Sámi tent)
- Dinner includes Bidos, a traditional Sámi stew, served with Sámi bread (Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available)
- Chocolate cake and blueberry dessert
- Hear stories about Sámi culture and history in the traditional lavvu
- Return to the city around 22:30
- What to bring or wear: Warm clothes (at least two layers), gloves, hat, and good winter boots
- Vegetarian / vegan option available
- Gluten free option available
- Tours available from Nov 1st until the beginning of April
Location
Bus Terminal
- Pick up 17.40 at the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset.
- If you enter the terminal via the main entrance opposite to Clarion the Edge, please walk through the building to the other entrance.
- Our guides wear blue jackets.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(96 Ratings)
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Szewing_l
Mar 27, 2026
Wonderful experience... - Wonderful experience feeding the reindeers and learning about the history and culture of Sami people. Would highly recommend.
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Guadalupe2302
Mar 26, 2026
Amazing experience and culture - It was a very interesting experience, got to learn about the Sami people, their work, origin and daily life.
It was nice getting together around the fire inside the Lavuu to hear the stories and have a good time with our hosts.
The reindeer feeding was great, and a unique experience.
They had coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cookies in between activities to keep you warm. I didnt like the food ( vegan stew, too spicy for me) that much but Im a picky eater.
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Ceri
Mar 22, 2026
Great experience! - Was a fantastic experience for our family (9&12yo). Good mix …feeding reindeer, local cuisine, and info on Sami people. Really enjoyed it!
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Paola_l
Mar 11, 2026
It's a must! - Great experience. The location was beautiful and the hosts were friendly and helpful. It was informative and interesting. I can totally recommend it
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Guide01981179166
Mar 8, 2026
Sàmi and the Reindeers are must do experience - Apart from some delays in transport, the actual time spent at the Sami Reindeer Camp was just fantastic.
Even though a full coach of you take part - because the heard of Reindeer is 300+ when you come to spending time and feeding them it is easy to find some personal space - although once you’ve started feeding them you won’t be left alone!
Great food (although not huge portions) but the quality made up for it.
The talk around the Sàmi culture was also friendly, fun and informative
Would definitely recommend
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Cymberann
Mar 4, 2026
An unforgettable cultural experience! - It was such a pleasure to see and feed the reindeer, learn more about the Sami people, and eat a yummy dinner. Unfortunately the weather was not great for us, so no aurora was visible, but our guide, Inga, helped us make the most out of our time at the camp. We enjoyed hearing Inga’s personal stories of her own and her families experiences as Sami people, though it was sad to hear of the diminishing population. It was especially fun to hear traditional Sami joiks and to join in on them as well.
Thank you for a wonderful experience that we won’t forget! 🦌❄️
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124alexandrad
Feb 24, 2026
Tourist, but pleasant and interesting - 40 minutes by bus along a beautiful road beside the fjord. Pleasant to look at the landscape and architecture. Bus in order and clean.
Once we arrived we made a brief and went to feed the reindeer for about an hour and a half. You can always come in and get a hot drink you want. We then had dinner in a beautiful typical wooden building with a nice lit bonfire in the center. Excellent dinner in order to taste the typical tastes. After dinner, we spent half an hour hearing stories and explanations about Sami life. All in English. Interesting and fun
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Jodie_r
Mar 24, 2026
Great cultural experience and reindeer interaction experience. - We went late March, feed the reindeer which was a great experience. The 3 course dinner was basic, salmon salad, reindeer stew and chocolate cake. Hot drinks (unlimited) were provided. The food was okay but not great. The best part of the tour experience was hearing about the North Sami culture back at the main hut (teepee). This was enjoyable.
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Vickieechols
Feb 16, 2026
Great Cultural Insight with Some Logistics Issues - Our evening at the reindeer camp was a memorable look into Sami culture. Our hosts were very gracious and informative, sharing stories and traditional joik songs that made the evening very interesting. We really enjoyed the opportunity to feed the reindeer; they are friendly and it was a unique way to start the night.
The food provided was a good introduction to local flavors. We were served a smoked salmon salad, followed by Bidos (a traditional reindeer stew), and finished with chocolate cake and hot drinks. It was a nice way to experience traditional customs in a cozy setting by the fire.
However, the transportation was unorganized. The pickup was confusing as we couldn't locate the "blue jacket" guides inside the terminal until well after the 5:40 PM designated time. Additionally, the bus for the return trip was quite late picking us up from the camp. If the logistics were more organized, this would easily be a five-star experience.
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David_a
Mar 23, 2026
A bit disappointing - The overall trip is about four hours long. You spend one hour feeding the reindeer - which is very interesting! Then, an hour eating what feels like an uninspiring mass-produced meal, and then another hour listening to a disappointing presentation about Sami. The fourth hour is spent traveling to and from the camp. Overall, it's a lot of time and money to feed a reindeer.
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