The 12 Best Reindeer & Sami Experiences in Scandinavia

1.Reindeer Sledding & Feeding with a Sami Guide

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

Travel by warm bus from Tromsø to a Sami reindeer camp, where guides such as Inga, Ilya, and Maria introduce you to a herd of about 300 animals. Feed the reindeer, enjoy a 25 to 30 minute sled ride when available, eat hot stew, and hear Sami stories and joik in a lavvu.

“This was such an amazing activity and I definitely recommend. The coach was on time and the journey to the camp wasn’t too long. Once we got to the camp we were so impressed with how kind and friendly the workers were. The Sami guides were lovely and it was so interesting to hear about their backgrounds. Everything was straight forward and the reindeer were beautiful. You could feed them as many buckets of food as you wanted however most of them didn’t want to eat and just wanted to relax in the snow. The farm was so picturesque and calm. This was the best activity we did on our…”

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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 ranch, where you feed a herd of roughly 250 to 300 animals. Warm up with hot drinks and cookies, eat reindeer stew or vegetarian soup, then hear Sami stories and a traditional joik song from guides such as Johannes, Inga, or Daniel.

“The tour was really nice. Super organized and informational + enough time with reindeers. Would recommend.”

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

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

Meet Sami hosts such as Anna, Luona, or Thea, feed a herd of about 300 reindeer, and take a nighttime sled ride near Tromsø. You’ll warm up in a candlelit gamme with hot drinks, eat a three-course dinner, hear Sami stories and joik, and watch for the Northern Lights.

“It was our best experience in Norway and absolutely made our holiday. The ride on the sledge was a little bumpy but the northern lights made an appearance and the whole experience became magical. The stories and singing from the two Sami girls was delightful and the food and drink very tasty. We would not hesitate to recommend it.”

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4.Reindeer Camp Dinner with Chance of Northern Lights

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

Travel by comfortable bus from Tromsø to a nighttime reindeer camp, where Sámi guides such as Inga, Ulle, Isat, and Thor share stories, lead reindeer feeding, serve bidos, and perform joik. The Northern Lights are possible, not promised.

“Excellent! Best tour we went on in Tromso. Sami guide was such a beautiful, knowledgeable lady. Reindeer feeding amazing, there are 300 reindeer. Food was gorgeous, salmon salad followed by reindeer stew then chocolate cake in a stunning wooden lodge with roaring fires. We then went into another hut with open fire to hear sami stories and culture, absolutely fascinating. Highlight: it was my birthday & they sang happy birthday to me & I received a sami gift, lovely touch. Treasured memory, thank you”

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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 about 300 reindeer, feed them by hand, and take a 10 to 15-minute sleigh ride through a snowy valley near Tromso. Inside a warm lavuu, enjoy bidos, coffee, cake, and Sami stories, including a live joik. Transport from the city center is included.

“We went to Tromso to see auroras -- which we did -- but this reindeer experience was unexpectedly right up there with the auroras for me! They are lovely!!!”

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6.Reindeer Sledding Experience and Sami Culture Tour from Tromso

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

Meet at Tromsø’s Prostneset bus terminal, then ride 25 minutes to a Sami reindeer camp. Enjoy a 30-minute sleigh ride, feed around 300 reindeer, eat bidos or a vegetarian meal, and hear Sami stories and joik beside a fire. Guides including Irja, Andreas, Maria, and Tea bring the culture to life.

“Well organized,didn't need snow grips there. Free hot drinks which was nice after feeding the reindeer. Lunch was very nice and Sami talk informative Scenery stunning”

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7.Reindeer Feeding and Sami Culture Including Lunch from Tromso

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

Meet Sami guides such as Daniel, feed a herd of about 300 reindeer, try lasso throwing, then warm up in a lavuu with bidos, cake, coffee, stories, and joik. Round-trip transport from Tromsø takes about 25 minutes each way.

“The reindeers were beautiful. The Sami guide was very knowledgeable with his culture (obviously) as well as his area of expertise, the reindeers.”

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8.Snowshoeing Tour & Reindeer Encounter with Lunch

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

Meet the reindeer, then follow guides such as Rafa, Mary, Laurence, or Amanda on a beginner-friendly snowshoe walk with Tromsø views. Afterward, warm up in a Sami hut with bidos, vegetarian soup, hot drinks, and cookies. Expect hills, cold weather, and a little chaos around feeding time.

“its a truly unique experience, we are very touched by the sami people.”

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9.Reindeer – A carrier of Sámi Culture

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

Spend one hour at Sami Siida meeting and feeding reindeer with an English or Norwegian-speaking guide. Guides such as Mi, Mia, and Jack explain Sámi traditions, reindeer husbandry, and daily life, often continuing the conversation in a lavvu tent over a hot drink.

“Thanks to the guild! Very kind and passionate 🫶🏻 I recommend!! (just be careful with the buses, there aren't many)”

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10.Sami Reindeer Experience

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

From Kiruna, drive 20 km to Rávttas for a three-hour Sami reindeer experience with Giron Reindeer. Feed tame reindeer, learn lasso throwing, try Sami-style skiing, steer a short sled ride, and share suovas reindeer lunch by the fire. Guide Nils has led some sessions.

“This was genuinely fantastic. The hosts were incredibly friendly and it was great learning about Sami culture. The food provided was very nice. Directly interacting with the reindeer was amazing. We got to feed them, walk with them, and go on a sled. Warm clothing is provided which is a great plus for tourists from warmer climates. I highly recommend this activity.”

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11.Sami Cultural Experience with Lavvu and Reindeers

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

Join an English-speaking Sami guide inside a traditional lavvu near Alta. Hear personal stories about Sami life, try handcrafted clothing, enjoy coffee, tea, and Masi cake by the fire, then feed reindeer. This 1.5-hour visit is gentle, practical, and best suited to visitors dressed for the cold.

“Great fun meeting the reindeer, and learning about the Sami culture was fascinating. Our host/guide was excellent in every respect 😃”

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12.Full steam museum – Guided Sami Culture escursion

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 8 reviews · 1 min · from $40Best value

Meet a Sami guide in traditional kofte for an introduction to Sea Sami life, fishing traditions, artifacts, clothing, and Joik music. Your ticket also covers the Northern Lights and Seafarer exhibitions at Full Steam, with a restaurant and bar on site. Toby is one named guide praised for his warm, open manner.

“We waren 10 minuten voor deze activiteit aanwezig maar onze gids was nergens te zien en er was ook niemand aanwezig om ons te helpen. We hebben nog 20 minuten gewacht en zijn dan vervolgens naar het restaurant geweest om te vragen als zij ons konden helpen. Een vriendelijk meisje van de bar heeft toen voor ons gebeld en na enkele telefoontjes bleek dat er een misverstand was en dat de gids niet zou komen. We kregen wel ons geld terug maar door het koers verschil verloren we nog 8 euro. Een enorme ontgoocheling en dus zeker geen aanrader. We hadden de indruk dat deze uitstap al maanden niet meer…”

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