Sámi culture
Tromsø Arctic Reindeer is owned and run by a Sámi reindeer-herding family, and every experience at our camp is hosted by Sámi guides who share their culture, traditions and knowledge first-hand. What you hear at the fire comes from a living tradition of reindeer herding in northern Norway.
We are a Sámi family and reindeer herding is our way of life, not a show we put on. The herd follows the seasons: winter around the camp near Tromsø, summer free in the mountains where the calves are born.
Guests gather inside our lavvu and gamme, warmed by the open fire. This is where meals are cooked, where stories are told and where you sit close to the people who live this life every day.
Joik is the traditional Sámi song. A joik doesn't describe someone; it is that person, animal or place. Around the fire our guides share joiks together with stories of Sámi history.
Bidos, our traditional reindeer stew, is cooked over the fire. A vegetarian and vegan tomato-based stew is always available, and both are prepared fresh every day.
Day experience
Meet our reindeer, journey through the Arctic landscape on a 25–30 minute sled ride and discover Sámi culture with our reindeer-herding family.
From NOK 2,090per adult
Day experience
A 10–15 minute reindeer sled ride along the valley and coast, hand-feeding the herd and a traditional meal with our Sámi family.
From NOK 1,890per adult
Day experience
Meet and feed our reindeer, try lasso throwing and discover Sámi culture in our shortest daytime experience — no lunch, no sledding.
From NOK 990per adult
