The 15 Best Reindeer & Sami Camp Visits

1.Reindeer Sledding & Feeding with a Sami Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,417 reviews · 4 hours · from $198Our pick

From Tromsø’s Prostneset bus terminal, ride to a Sami reindeer camp for a sled ride, hands-on feeding, hot stew, and stories by the fire. English-speaking Sami guides such as Ilya, Inga, Maria, and Ana have led recent departures. Plan on four hours, warm layers, and time outside in serious Arctic cold.

“was a big group so there was a bit of waiying around.ilya the sami guide was absolutely fantastic.the talk on sami culture was really interesting.”

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2.Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,326 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Travel about 35 to 40 minutes from Tromsø to a Sami reindeer camp, where you feed a herd of roughly 250 to 300 animals. Warm up with hot drinks, cookies, and reindeer or vegetarian stew, then hear Sami stories and a traditional joik song from guides such as Johannes, Inga, or Daniel.

“The activity was not rushed at all. The location was superb and we got ample time to feed the reindeers. We were served hot chocolate, coffee, cookies and then reindeer stew as lunch. The food was very tasty. Then the Sami storytelling and song session went on. Got to learn many things. The trip is 100% recommended.”

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3.Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,651 reviews · 4h 30m · from $219

Travel by bus from Tromsø to a Sami reindeer camp for hands-on feeding, a nighttime sled ride, a three-course meal, and stories about Sami life. Guides such as Anna, Luona, and Thea have led recent visits, with joik singing around the fire. The aurora is possible but never guaranteed.

“Everyone at the camp was incredibly kind and welcoming. The reindeer were very friendly and happily let us feed them, which was a truly special experience. Anna and Luona were wonderful storytellers, deeply passionate about the culture and history of Sámi people. Anna also has a beautiful voice and sang traditional Sámi songs for us, which made the evening even more memorable. The dinner was delicious and very nicely served. Although the forecast predicted cloudy skies, we were incredibly lucky to witness the most stunning Aurora. Truly unforgettable experience, I highly recommend.”

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4.Reindeer Camp Dinner with Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 806 reviews · 4h 30m · from $163

Leave Tromsø by comfortable bus for a nighttime Sámi reindeer camp. Feed a herd of up to 300 reindeer, warm up with hot drinks in a candle-lit lavvu, and eat salmon salad, bidos stew, and chocolate cake. Sámi guides such as Inga, Isat, and Thor share stories and perform joik. The Northern Lights are possible, but never promised.

“We had great fun feeding the reindeer. The food was also good. But what I liked best was our Sami speaker who told use about Sami life. I really enjoyed this activity! Also, thank you to the bus driver for his safe driving on the snowy roads.”

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5.Sami Culture and Short Reindeer Sledding from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 584 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $204

Meet a herd of around 300 reindeer, feed them by hand, and take a 10 to 15-minute sleigh ride through the snowy valley and along the coast. Then warm up in a lavuu with bidos, coffee, Sami stories, and joik. Guide Inga has led memorable cultural talks for some groups. Transfers from central Tromsø are included.

“Reindeer everywhere! Beautiful setting to hear the Sami history and culture and pet/feed and go on a sleighride. Very immersing.”

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6.Reindeer Sledding Experience and Sami Culture Tour from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 530 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $225

From central Tromsø, a 25-minute coastal bus ride brings you to a Sami reindeer camp. You’ll enjoy a 30-minute sleigh ride, feed around 300 reindeer, eat bidos or a vegetarian stew, and hear Sami stories and joik in a warm lavvu. Guides such as Marja, Irja, Andreas, and Tea bring personal insight to the cultural talk.

“Fantastic experience, well organised, on time and very insightful. The reindeer were lovely and we all enjoyed our feeding time and small sleigh ride - followed by delicious food served traditionally!”

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7.Reindeer Feeding and Sami Culture Including Lunch from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 503 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

From Tromsø’s bus terminal, ride 25 minutes to a Sami camp, where you feed a herd of about 300 reindeer, try lasso throwing, and warm up in a lavvu. Sami guides, including Daniel on some departures, share stories and joik over bidos, cake, coffee, and tea. Allow about four hours, including transport.

“It was a very expensive trip for what it was but we had a good afternoon and enjoyed feeding the large herd of reindeer. Daniel the farmer was informative about reindeer farming in Norway. . It is definitely a do once experience rather than one to be repeated.”

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8.Snowshoeing Tour & Reindeer Encounter with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 299 reviews · 4 hours · from $150

Travel by bus from Tromsø to a reindeer camp, feed the herd, then follow guides such as Rafa, Mary, or Laurence on a beginner-friendly snowshoe walk with Arctic views. Finish in a Sami hut with bidos stew, vegetarian food, hot drinks, and cookies. The route includes hills and needs moderate fitness.

“We loved the whole experience. From the cheery welcome from the reindeer hearder, the time we spent with the reindeer and the amazing walk with the snowshoes - including several tumbles whilst we learnt how to walk in deep snow. Amazing experience and highly recommend, great value for money considering how long we were out for. Also provided dairy free and gluten free tomato and vegetable soup”

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9.Reindeer – A carrier of Sámi Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 221 reviews · 1 hour · from $73Best value

Spend an hour at Sami Siida meeting and feeding reindeer, then hear about Sámi culture and reindeer herding from guides such as Mi, Mia, Jack, and Ann-Kristine. You may visit a lavvu tent, handle the animals gently, take photos, and enjoy a warm drink. Wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing.

“We really enjoyed and found this a very interesting tour. Our your guide was very knowledgeable and told about many things his culture and the reindeers.”

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10.The North Cape, Reindeer and Sami Families Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 95 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $162

Travel from Honningsvåg to Nordkapp with transport, entrance fees, Arctic viewpoints, a fishing-village stop, and a brief Sami and reindeer visit. Guides such as Bernadette and Natasha have earned praise for lively commentary, but meeting arrangements and timing can be uneven. Plan for wind, limited time, and a busy bus departure.

“The programed narration was fabulous-one of the best I have ever heard. Enjoyed the visit to Nordpoint. The visit to the Sami hut and "reindeer" was a joke-not worth the price. I was expecting to see more than a stuffed reindeer. These were the same sentiments expressed by a majority of passengers on the bus. If I had known what the Sami stop was about I would have booked a different tour. Very disappointed.”

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11.Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $309Top rated

Leave Kiruna for a small Sámi reindeer camp about 1 hour 15 minutes away. With guides such as Fredrik and Peter, you help feed the herd, enter the pens, take a 1-kilometer reindeer-sled ride, and eat lunch in a traditional tent. Warm boots and winter clothing are available, and the group is limited to eight.

“Absolutely fantastic experience with a full day of reindeers! Had the pleasure of meeting the Sami Fredrik who could tell us all about the Sami reindeer herding lifestyle and history and we got to feed the reindeers, go sledding and eat reindeer meat in a tipi! Fantastic day!”

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12.Sami Reindeer Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 3 hours · from $348

Travel 20 km from Kiruna to Rávttas for a three-hour Sami reindeer experience with guides speaking English or Swedish. Feed tame reindeer, learn lassoing, try Sami-style skiing, and steer a short reindeer-sled route. Finish with suovas, bread, coffee, and Sami stories in a lávvu. Guide Nils has led some sessions.

“Great experience learning about Sami culture and met the reindeers!”

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13.Sami Cultural Experience with Lavvu and Reindeers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $146

Spend 1.5 hours with Sami guides inside a traditional lavvu in Alta. Hear personal stories about Sami life, try handcrafted clothing, warm up with bonfire coffee or tea and Masi cake, then feed reindeer. The English-language tour costs $146 per person, welcomes wheelchair users, and suits visitors seeking a close look at Sami culture.

“Super interesting experience learning about the Sami culture and about their experiences in society currently. Our guides was wonderful and very accommodating. I got cold feet quite quickly and he was fast to move us into the warm tent and set me up so I could rest my feet near the fire.”

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14.Aurora Hunting with Reindeer Caravan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $321

Leave Kiruna with Sámi reindeer herders Beatrice and Fredrik, feed the animals, and ride a reindeer sled beneath the Arctic sky. Warm clothing, pickup, and a fire-cooked dinner are included. The evening lasts about seven hours, with a small group capped at eight people.

“Our hosts were wonderful, the reindeer were very friendly, and it was a seamless experience start to finish, very fun way to experience the far north!”

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15.Arctic Adventure with Reindeer and Northern Lights Hunt 18:30 pm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $250

From Kiruna, you ride by minibus to Övre-Soppero for reindeer feeding and a look at Sámi life. Guides such as Lili, Patia, Nils, and Joel may lead the evening. The tour also searches for northern lights along the route, with pickup, warm lingonberry juice, and cake reported on some departures.

“Great experience! Sadly the sky was too cloudy and we couldn’t see the auroras but just the simply experience to be with reindeers and feed them and pet them, was magical. Also we inaugurate the first competition of throw the rope (ask for this one to the guide). Highly recommended”

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