Reindeer Feeding and Sami Culture (Vågnes)
A Sami Reindeer Experience in Tromsø
Experience the magic of Sami culture on this 4-hour tour. Travel from Tromsø to a reindeer camp, where you’ll hand-feed a large herd of reindeer and try your hand at traditional lasso throwing (not on real reindeer). Warm up inside a cosy Sami hut with hot drinks and enjoy a hearty lunch of bidos, a reindeer stew, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Around the fire, you’ll hear stories of Sami history and traditions while listening to the haunting beauty of joiking, the traditional Sami folk song. This authentic encounter offers a unique insight into the Sami way of life.
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4 hours (incl. transport)
Meeting point: At the corner of Bankgata and Fredrik Langes Gate (Google maps link)
Departure: 10.00 (afternoon tours at 13.00 on selected days)
Return: 14.00 (17.00 for the afternoon tour)
Warm clothes (≥ 2 layers), gloves & hat, good winter boots
Transportation
Lunch – bidos, traditional reindeer stew (vegetarian / vegan / gluten free options also available)
Hot drinks (coffee, tea, hot chocolate) and cookies
Start your Sami adventure with a 25-minute bus ride from Tromsø to a reindeer camp, where you’ll hand-feed a herd of reindeer and even try your skills at lasso throwing (not on real reindeer). Warm up with hot drinks inside a traditional Sami hut before enjoying a hearty lunch of bidos, a reindeer stew, with cookies and more hot drinks (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available). Gather around the fire for storytelling about Sami culture and history, accompanied by the unique sounds of traditional joiking, before returning to Tromsø.
