Reindeer Sledding in Tromsø & Sami Culture - 10 min
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Activity
Dog & Reindeer Sledding
Minimum age
No age restrictions
Languages
English, Norwegian
Included
Meal
Note
No licence needed
Meeting place
Tromsø
At the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset, (Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008, Tromsø)
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
Spend a great time with your whole family on a reindeer sledding tour at a Sami reindeer camp near Tromsø.
Our package Reindeer Sledding in Tromsø & Sami Culture 10 - 15 min will give you a unique experience in the Arctic Circle. Learn the herd of our 300 beautiful creatures along with the traditional way of Sami lifestyle in a traditional Sami gamme and listen to Sami stories and joik (Sami folk song).
Tour programmeMeeting point
We will meet at the Tromsø Havn Prostneset bus terminal 20 minutes before the tour starts. There are two entrances: one by the buses and one between the terminal and the Clarion Edge hotel. Our guides will be located by the buses, where they will be ready to depart for the camp. From there, it will take approximately 25 minutes by bus to reach the Sami reindeer camp, where a local guide will be waiting for you.
Tour
With max. 2 people on a wooden sled, your guide and your new fluffy friends will take you around the valley and along the coast for a sleigh ride. Afterwards, you will have a chance to feed those magnificent creatures and learn how to throw a lasso (not on a reindeer though) before entering a typical gamme for a hot drink and cookies.
Around lunchtime, you will taste a traditional Sami soup bidos prepared over fire. With a hygge atmosphere sitting in a warm candlelit gamme you will finish the day by listening to the stories of Sami culture and traditional Sami folk song joik.
Included Services
- Reindeer sledding tour: approx. 10-15 min
- Reindeer feeding
- Hot drinks as coffee, tea, hot chocolate and cookies inside a gamme (Sami Building)
- Traditional Sami soup bidos for lunch (vegetarian option possible)
- Storytelling of Sami culture
- Joik performance (traditional Sami folk song)
- Transfer from Tromsø and back
Bring along
- Warm clothes (gloves, hat)
- Warm winter boots
It was quite an experience interacting with reindeer, and the talk about Sami culture was very interesting. It was also nice to try the reindeer meat. The dinner was perhaps a bit small for the price of the tour, but everything in Norway is expensive for Spaniards!
The pity is that we couldn't ride the sleigh because it had rained and the snow was very soft, but they gave me a refund for the proportional part!
Overall, everything was great!
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Viviane · CoupleGermany · March 2024
Very friendly team, good organization, reindeer are treated well.
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Offers by Tromsø Arctic Reindeer15 Reviews7 Offers
If the weather is bad, can I cancel or reschedule free of charge?
Based on customer experiences, if the sledding cannot take place due to poor snow conditions, a partial refund may be provided.
Is hotel pick-up available, and how do I request it?
No, the meeting point is at the Tromsø Havn Prostneset bus terminal. A transfer from there to the camp is included.
What is included in the tour?
The tour includes a 10-15 minute reindeer sledding ride, reindeer feeding, hot drinks and cookies, a traditional Sami soup for lunch (bidos), storytelling about Sami culture, a joik performance, and the bus transfer from and to Tromsø.
What should I bring with me?
You should bring warm clothes, such as gloves and a hat, and warm winter boots.
How long does the reindeer sledding last?
The reindeer sledding portion of the tour lasts for approximately 10-15 minutes.
Is a vegetarian meal option available?
Yes, a vegetarian option is available for the traditional Sami soup (bidos) that is served for lunch.
Where is the meeting point for the tour?
The meeting point is at the Tromsø Havn Prostneset bus terminal. You should arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled start of the tour.
From
945 NOK
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The activity Reindeer Sledding in Tromsø & Sami Culture - 10 min by Tromsø Arctic Reindeer is available every day, from November 1, 2026 through April 5, 2027. Each day offers 2 start times between 10:00 and 13:00. Sessions last 4 hours and are offered as group activities. Prices start from NOK945.00 for kids and NOK1,890.00 for adults.
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