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Sami Culture and Short Reindeer Sledding from Tromso

4.7 · 594 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tromsø Operated by Tromso Arctic Reindeer Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00, 13:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A short reindeer sleigh ride is paired with herd feeding, Sami stories and a joik performance around the campfire.

Transport from designated meeting points, lunch and hot drinks are included; you need your own warm layers and winter boots. 4.73 from 594 reviews at €184 per person for 4h.

In our comparison: #4 of 10 in Reindeer & Sámi Culture, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €184 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • 10 to 15-minute reindeer sleigh ride
  • Transportation to camp
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Guide
  • Anything not covered in Inclusions
  • Baby car seats on the bus (only booster seats are available)

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

4.7
594 ratings
Tripadvisor 374 · Viator 220

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 566 of 594

Star breakdown of all 594 ratings

5 stars
474 · 80%
4 stars
92 · 15%
3 stars
21 · 4%
2 stars
2 · 0%
1 star
5 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
- Pick up 9.40 (morning tour) / 12.40 (afternoon tour) 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.
Departure
10:00, 13:00 daily; scheduled through April 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Tromso Arctic Reindeer; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Visit a reindeer camp outside of Tromsø on this 4 hour tour that introduces you to a little Sami culture. You'll have a chance to feed a herd of 300 reindeer, take a 10-15-minute reindeer sled ride, and then gather inside a Sami tent for a hot meal and to hear stories about Sami culture around the campfire. A guide also performs a joik, traditional Sami folk song.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Snacks
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Reindeer & Sámi Culture

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 10€1844h4.73 (594)shared
Arctic seaside tour and Reindeer Experience – Small group tour€2144h 30m4.97 (182)shared
Northern Lights Chase, Local Guide, Sámi, Campfire Meal & Photos€1635h4.9 (102)shared
Exclusive Reindeers Experience in small groups, Tromso€1753h 30m4.88 (78)shared

Ranked #4 of 10 in Reindeer & Sámi Culture by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €163 to €214, median €187; typical length 4h 15m. 0 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 10 Reindeer & Sámi Culture

From €184 per adult