Meet and hand-feed a herd of 300 reindeer before gathering inside a traditional lavvu for a warm Sámi meal cooked over the fire. Listen to stories about Sámi culture and experience the powerful sound of joik in an authentic Arctic setting.
A unique cultural encounter just outside Tromsø – warm, personal, and unforgettable.
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Pick up is at the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset, (Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008, Tromsø - Google maps link)
Pick up time for the morning tour: 9.45
Pick up time for the afternoon tour: 12.45
Return time for the morning tour: 14.00 - 14.15 in city center
Return time for the afternoon: 17.00 - 17.15 in city center
What is included:
30-35 min bus drive to the reindeer camp
Feeding of wild reindeer around the reindeer camp
Guests can test lasso throwing (not on real reindeer)
Hot drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate) around the fire inside a candle lit lavu (traditional Sami tent)
Warm lunch of bidos (a traditional Sami stew) with more hot drinks and cookies (vegetarian / vegan / gluten free option possible)
Storytelling of Sami culture
A joik performance (traditional Sami folk songs)
30-35 min bus ride back to Tromsø city centre
What to bring:
Camera (optional)
Warm clothes - at least two layers of warm clothing
Hat, mittens, winter boots
Duration:
4 hours (incl. transportation)
Level of difficulty:
Very easy. Family-friendly.
Not suitable for wheel-chair as the terrain/snow will make it difficult to maneuvre around.
Pick-up time and place:
Pick up is at the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset, (Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008, Tromsø - Google maps link)
Pick up time for the morning tour: 9.45
Pick up time for the afternoon tour: 12.45
Return time for the morning tour: 14.00 - 14.15 in city center
Return time for the afternoon: 17.00 - 17.15 in city center
Start your Sami experience by hand-feeding a herd of 300 reindeer before entering the lavvu for a hot traditional meal cooked over the fire.
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9008 Tromsø
