Reindeer Farm Experience: Sami Culture & Sledding

Experience reindeer sledding, Sami culture, and intimate encounters with nature at our authentic reindeer farm. Join us for a unique adventure.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lavangsdalen - Travel through the picturesque Lavangsdalen valley, encircled by majestic mountains.
  • Balsfjord Municipality - Journeying through Lavangsdalen Valley, the scenery unfolds, leading to a drive alongside the breathtaking Balsfjord.
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Warm clothing
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Tripods
Additional Information

Join us for an exhilarating experience at a genuine reindeer farm.
Enjoy a brief reindeer sledding tour, and have the opportunity to visit and feed a herd of several hundred reindeer.
Gather around the bonfire inside the lavvu, and immerse yourself in Sami history while savoring a traditional hot meal.
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Location
Grønnegata 87
Grønnegata
The bus will pick you up on the other side of the road from Tromsø Cinema. On the corner of the building, you will see Cafe Sånn. It will be either a minibus or a larger bus, depending on the number of participants.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Stefani_n
Aug 21, 2025
Lovely experience - Absolutely loved it! The people were so nice and welcoming, you get to meet the reindeer and feed them and play with them. I loved hearing more about the Sami culture and tasting local food.
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Sonia_h
Apr 15, 2025
Great Sami culture - The experience was absolutely lovely. The staff were very kind and accommodating at the Sami camp . I visited with my husband and 10month old, they assisted me with space to nurse her and were very considerate. The actual tour was very good, we got some great shots with the reindeers and learnt a lot about Sami culture.
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Natasha_m
Apr 5, 2025
Once in a lifetime opportunity! - A joy filled day! Hugely informative, absolutely stunning surrounds and the reindeers were just magnificent.
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Stephen_p
Mar 15, 2025
Reindeer farm and Sami culture - Wonderful tour highly recommended reindeers are wonderful great insight into the life of the Sami people. Nice lunch
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Nina_h
Mar 9, 2025
Friendly animals, friendly sami-people - We had the time of our life out there. Such friendly animals, such friendly sami-people. Good food, interessting informations about the sami culture.
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Zvsp2015
Mar 4, 2025
Sami with Reindeer bonding - Nice experience with Sami tribes about their culture , traditions n way of living . Vegan soup was welcoming and we had roasted marshmallows . The reindeer are extremely docile and friendly . Worth visiting .
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Cecelia_g
Feb 27, 2025
Loved this Daytime Excursion! - Pros Before Excursion: Bus on time, pickup location easy to find, one stop for pics before arriving at location Pros arrival: Friendly, thermal suits if needed, lots of explanations Pros during: We loved feeding the reindeer, doing the sledding, and listening to information about Sami culture while eating soup. Plentiful hot chocolate. Afterwards: Friendly driver. Easy dropoff.
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Susan_m
Mar 30, 2025
The reindeer were very... - The reindeer were very friendly and cute, plenty to interact with and feed. The hosts were kind and welcoming. The alternative to a sled ride was a ride on a snowmobile, since the snow conditions made it too difficult for the reindeer to pull the sled. The hosts provided an interesting talk about the Sami culture and presented artifacts as well. The informality of the visit was casual and comfortable. I would have liked to learn more about reindeer farming and its role in Norwegian agriculture, as well. It is an hour and a half drive, each way, and you are on your own. A brochure of reindeer and Sami general knowledge would do well here.
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Lola_f
Mar 17, 2025
Super ! But quite expensive - Verry good activities! And the people Sami we were with were so nice :) Meal was really good too But it’s quite too much expensive for the time in sledging comparing to other compagnie which proposed more time but for same price…
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Emily_s
Mar 3, 2025
Misleading advertising - not worth the high price - The Sámi experience was very interesting, and we really enjoyed learning about their culture and history. The hosts were lovely, genuinely caring about our experience, and the scenery around the farm was breathtaking, with stunning views of the mountains. My kids especially loved feeding the reindeer and had a great time roasting marshmallows, which they actually enjoyed more than the soup. However, the overall experience had some major disappointments. The tour was advertised as including a 15-minute reindeer sled ride, but in reality, it lasted less than two minutes—which was a huge letdown considering we paid over £500 for this trip. When we raised this with the hosts, they explained that they never agreed to offer 15-minute rides and that Viator had misrepresented the experience. This felt very misleading. Additionally, while the history was fascinating, the talk was quite long for young children to sit through. If you’re primarily interested in Sámi culture, it’s a worthwhile visit, but if you’re expecting a proper reindeer sledding experience, this is not worth the money. I have requested compensation from Viator, but they are refusing unless the tour operator agrees, even though the fault lies with Viator’s misleading description, not the farm. Very disappointing customer service on Viator’s part.
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