Sami Tent
Reindeer visit, and Sami Culture Including Lunch from Tromso
The reindeer and the Sami have been living and working on this land for centuries and they have only recently invited guests to be part of their daily life. You will visit their camp and have a chance to feed the herd of around 300 wild reindeer who will swarm all around and some will even eat from your hands. You will then be invited for hot drinks around the fire inside a warm candlelit gamme (Traditional Sami Hut) where lunch, bidos, cooked over the open fire will be served (a traditional Sami stew which is often served at Sami weddings and other special occasions).
After lunch you will be invited into a lavvu (Sami tent) and gather around the fire to listen to stories about Sami culture and how it is to be a reindeer herder. The Sami guide will also perform a joik (traditional Sami song) for the guests.
Reindeer Sledding Experience and Sami Culture Tour from Tromso
Enjoy the Sami experience of reindeer sledding, where you'll enjoy a long sleigh ride (30 mins) pulled by a wild reindeer. Then feed a herd of 300 reindeer at the camp, and gather inside a traditional Sami tent for a hot meal and to listen to stories about Sami culture around the campfire. A Sami guide will also perform a joik, traditional folk song, for you, before return transportation to Tromsø.
Sami Culture and Short Reindeer Sledding from Tromso
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.
Arctic Fjords and Reindeer Experience – Small group tour –
Wondering Reindeer is Sami reindeer experience company ho is offering guests authentic Sami adventures.
We offer guests a small group tour (16pers) around Kvaløya island with majestic mountains and arctic fjords. During the trip around the island, guests will join Sami reindeer herder and his reindeers which are living in wildness close to Sommarøy, guests will enjoy reindeer herder calls for his reindeers who are living in free natural habitat.
When the herd is gathered, there will be an opportunity to feed the animals by hand. Guests will also be gathering in traditional Sami lavvo (Sami tent) around open bonfire to enjoy Joik (traditional Sami songs) and learn more about Sami traditions.
During the roundtrip we will visit Sommarøy Arctic Hotel for lunch/meal made of local ingredients. Sommrøy is a fantastic place and a group of islands in the open sea 1,5 hours driving from Tromsø. Guests will have time to explore Sommrøy by walking around before we leave the fishing community.
Night Reindeer Sledding with Camp Dinner and Chance of Northern Lights
The reindeer and the Sami have been living and working on this land for centuries and they have only recently invited guests to be part of their daily life. You will visit their camp and have a chance to feed the herd of around 300 wild reindeer who will swarm all around and some will even eat from your hands. You will also enjoy a 15-20 minute sleigh ride pulled by the reindeer. You will then be invited for hot drinks around the fire inside a warm candle lit gamme (Traditional Sami Hut) where a relaxed three course meal will be served, including bidos cooked over the open fire (a traditional Sami stew).
After dinner you will be invited into a lavvu (Sami tent) and gather round the fire to listen to stories about Sami culture and how it is to be a reindeer herder. The Sami guide will also perform a joik (traditional Sami song) for the guests. If you are lucky and the sky is clear you will have a chance to see the northern lights above the reindeer camp.
Snowmobiling , Tromsø Ice Domes Snow Park, and Reindeer Visit
You will share a snowmobile with another person, taking turns as the driver and passenger. Halfway through the tour, we’ll have a short break where you’ll swap places, ensuring both of you have the chance to drive the snowmobile.
After the tour, you can relax and warm up with a hot meal and drink by the open fire inside one of the lávvus (indigenous Sámi tent). During your meal, a camp host will inform you where and when you are expected for the second part of your activity: the visit to Tromsø Ice Domes Snow Park.
Enter the Park and discover the magic of the snow and ice sculptures. Wander around by yourself through a mesmerising display of snow and ice sculptures, a snow maze and explore our two domes. Marvel at the amazing art coming to life with light in its natural surroundings of pristine nature and peaceful Arctic landscapes. Get close to the two most iconic animals of Northern Norway: cuddle and take photos with our huskies and go visit the reindeers near the park.
Sleigh Ride w/ snacks – Experience Arctic Farm Life
A perfect family exursion!
Experience the nature and silence surrounded by snow-clad mountains in the valley of Mathisdalen and come join our family at Omdal farm.
The sleigh is drawn by the horse breed known from the Disney movie "Frozen". The sheep you will meet, have the opportunity to be outside all year long, and in the summertime they lives side by side to the reindeer up in the mountains. After the ride, you can warm up in our Sami tent, called a lavvo, where we serve coffee/tea/pastry/cured meats.
Adventure Snowmobile Safari
Experience the thrill of snowmobiling: Explore the Arctic wilderness of Tamokdalen, navigating snowy trails through mountains, valleys, and frozen rivers.
Convenient bus departure from the city center of Tromsø: Begin your journey with a scenic 90-minute bus ride from Tromsø to the remote Camp Tamok.
Professional guiding: Receive essential gear and thorough safety instructions from experienced guides to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Shared experience: Ride in pairs, taking turns as driver and passenger, with a midway break to switch roles.
Relax after the tour: Enjoy a warm meal and relax around an open fire in a traditional lavvu (Sámi tent) after your adventure.
Bucket list adventure: Return to Tromsø with unforgettable memories of the Arctic wilderness and its stunning landscapes.
Midday Snowmobiling in Camp Tamok with Guide
Experience the thrill of snowmobiling: Explore the Arctic wilderness of Tamokdalen, navigating snowy trails through mountains, valleys, and frozen rivers.
Convenient bus departure from the city center of Tromsø: Begin your journey with a scenic 90-minute bus ride from Tromsø to the remote Camp Tamok.
Professional guiding: Receive essential gear and thorough safety instructions from experienced guides to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Shared experience: Ride in pairs, taking turns as driver and passenger, with a midway break to switch roles.
Relax after the tour: Enjoy a warm meal and relax around an open fire in a traditional lavvu (Sámi tent) after your adventure.
Bucket list adventure: Return to Tromsø with unforgettable memories of the Arctic wilderness and its stunning landscapes.
Overnight Stay with Reindeer Sledding & Feeding
Meet our herd of 300 reindeer and join on a 30-minute sleigh ride while enjoying the beautiful nature a and the wonderful northern night sky!
We cannot predict when lady aurora shows up, but we are lucky to have a location with very little light pollution and beautiful nature to experience this phenomenon in all its splendour!
After a sleigh ride of about 30 minutes, you will head towards the fence and feed our lovely reindeers.
Right after, you will head to our Gamme-hut where you will enjoy some hot drinks and you will get to taste our reindeer stew or our hearty vegan soup.
When we are all comfortable, our Sami guide will tell you more about the Sami culture and history, they will show you some of our traditional crafts.
At the end of the tour, when the rest of the group heads back to Tromsø, you will be accompanied to your tent where you will learn how to keep yourselves warm through the night, just like it has been done for centuries, in what we call “hot tent camping”.
Sleigh Ride w/ Tapas Meal – Experience Arctic Farm Life
A perfect family exursion!
Experience the nature and silence surrounded by snow-clad mountains in the valley of Mathisdalen and come join our family at Omdal farm.
The sleigh is drawn by the horse breed known from the Disney movie "Frozen". The sheep you will meet, have the opportunity to be outside all year long, and in the summertime they lives side by side to the reindeer up in the mountains. You will also get a taste of the Sami way of life, when enjoying a tapas meal in a traditional Sami tent, called "lavvo".