Reindeer Feeding & Sámi Culture Express from Tromsø

This tour is operated by Tromsø Arctic Reindeer.

Join a short and memorable experience from Tromsø, where you can meet and feed reindeer, try traditional lasso throwing and learn about Sámi culture and reindeer herding.

Your journey begins with a scenic 30–35 minute bus ride from Tromsø through the coastal landscape of Northern Norway. Upon arrival at the reindeer camp, you will be welcomed by a Sámi reindeer-herding family and introduced to their herd of hundreds of reindeer. Here, you can walk among the animals and feed them by hand.

You will also have the opportunity to try traditional lasso throwing, a skill that has been part of Sámi reindeer herding for generations. The activity does not involve throwing lassos at live reindeer.

After spending time outdoors, warm up around the fire inside a traditional Sámi gamme, where tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies are served.

The visit concludes with a cultural experience inside the lavvu. Your Sámi guide will share stories about Sámi traditions, history and everyday life as a reindeer herder. You will also experience joik, a traditional form of Sámi singing.

Afterwards, the bus will take you back to Tromsø.

This shorter experience is ideal for visitors who want to meet the reindeer and discover Sámi culture while leaving plenty of time to explore Tromsø.

Minimum age: No minimum age. All ages are welcome.

Included:
• Return bus transport from Tromsø
• Visit to a traditional Sámi reindeer camp
• Reindeer encounter and hand-feeding
• Opportunity to try traditional lasso throwing
• Sámi guide
• Stories about Sámi culture, traditions and reindeer herding
• Traditional joik performance

Food and drinks:
• Tea, coffee and hot chocolate
• Cookies

Please bring:
• At least two layers of warm clothing
• Hat and gloves
• Sturdy, warm winter boots

Meeting time and place: 9:40 AM (09:40) or 1:10 PM (13:10), depending on your selected departure, at Tromsø Havn Prostneset Bus Terminal, Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 Tromsø.

The buses depart from the bus side of the terminal. Look for the guides wearing blue jackets with the Tromsø Arctic Reindeer logo. They will meet guests outside the terminal.

Departure times:
• 10:00 AM (10:00) – return to Tromsø at approximately 1:00 PM (13:00)
• 1:30 PM (13:30) – return to Tromsø at approximately 4:30 PM (16:30)

Duration: Approximately 3 hours, including return transport from Tromsø.

Important information:
• Lunch and reindeer sledding are not included in this experience.
• Parts of the tour take place outdoors. Dress warmly for cold and changing Arctic winter conditions.
• Please check the weather forecast before your visit.
• The buses have a limited number of booster seats for children. If you require a baby seat, the operator recommends arranging a taxi with an appropriate child seat.
• Please arrive at the specified meeting time to ensure a punctual departure.