Reindeer Feeding and Sámi Culture

Enjoy untouched Arctic nature around you as you marvel at the Lyngen Alps, meet our Reindeers and learn more about our ancient culture!

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Participate in the daily feeding of a herd of over 200 reindeer!

You will be picked up outside Radisson Blu Hotel in Tromsø: just look for the guide wearing a blue Luhkka (traditional Sami poncho).

After checking in with our guide, you will hop on a 45 minutes’ drive to our camp. On your way, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful Northern Norwegian mountains and upon arrival, you will be greeted by our Sami guide who will give a brief safety introduction and guide you to the reindeer fence to start with the reindeer feeding.

Learn more about these amazing animals while enjoying the views with the Lyngen Alps in the background, and take in the beauty of our little patch of Arctic paradise!

Now that the reindeers are full and satisfied, it's your turn to have lunch!

You will head to the Gamme (a modern interpretation of a traditional Sami hut) or the Lavvu (a traditional Sami tent, much like a Tipi) for a hot drink and a warm tasty Biddos, our traditional Sami stew with Reindeer meat, potatoes and carrots. We also offer a vegan alternative, a veggie soup with lentils, carrots, broccoli and green beans.

Inside the Gamme after your meal, our guide will tell you more about life in the Arctic, Sami knowledge and culture, and will show you a collection of Sami artifacts and clothing.

And lastly, there will be time for a bathroom break and for you to visit our lovely souvenir shop on site, before boarding the bus and going back to the city!

Tromsø Lapland is established by authentic Saami people with long reindeer herding traditions and have the longest experience of running authentic Saami experience and culture tours in Tromsø, being established in 2009.

Number of participants: 10-100

Level of difficulty: Easy / Family.

Not suitable for wheelchair as the snow/terrain make it difficult to manoeuvre around the location.

Duration: 4.5 hours

What is included:

• Scenic transfers (45 min each way)
• Knowledgeable English and Norwegian speaking guide
• Feeding the herd at our camp
• Hot beverages and hot meal (traditional Sámi stew or vegetable/lentil soup)
• Cultural introduction about Sámi history and daily life
• A chance to see the northern lights from our camp
• Thermal suit and warm snow boots
  

What to bring:

• Camera (optional)
• Warm clothes

Number of participants:

10-100 persons

Duration:

4.5 hours

Level:

‍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:

10am departure:

Meeting time and place: 09:45 (9.45am) at the Radisson Blu Hotel's main entrance (Sjøgata 7)

Departure time: 10:00 (10am)

Return time: 14.30 (2pm)

1pm departure:

Meeting time and place: 12:45 at the Radisson Blu Hotel's main entrance

Departure-time: 13:00 (1pm)

Return yime: 17:30 (5.30pm)

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* It is possible for our guests to arrive to our camp autonomously if they wish to do so. Our address is Sjursnesvegen 144, 9027 Ramfjordbotn, Norway.

Please keep in mind that norwegian roads present a peculiar set of adversities. If you are not a skilled driver on snowy and icy conditions, consider coming with our bus. We value our guests' safety over everything! *