Tromso Reindeer Sledding: Half-day Reindeer Sledding Tour with Sami Culture & Lunch from TromsoWinter activities
Tromsø Arctic Reindeer AS
Tromso Reindeer Sledding: Half-day Reindeer Sledding Tour with Sami Culture & Lunch from Tromso Winter activities
- Tromsø
- €169.00 / person
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About this experience
DURATION: 4 hours (incl. transportation)STARTING TIME: 10.00 am & 1.00 pm (please tell us your preferred starting time during the booking)
MEETING POINT: at the corner of Bankgata and Fredrik Langes Gate
LANGUAGES: English
MOBILE TICKET: Use your phone or print your ticket
OPENING SEASONS: November to April
WHO CAN COME: This Tromso Reindeer sledding experience is suitable for the whole family
Overview
Join a reindeer sledding tour and entertain yourself with a unique reindeer sledding and Sami culture experience from Tromsø. Explore the Norwegian traditions and local culture and enjoy close moments with the Sami people and herds of wild reindeer.
Highlights
◾ Explore the Arctic’s authentic Sami culture and enjoy close encounters with herds of wild reindeer◾ Indulge in a traditional warm meal, served inside a warm candlelit Gamme (Traditional Sami Hut)
◾ Listen to traditional Sami stories and view the performance of a 'joik' (Sami song)
About this experience
DURATION: 4 hours (incl. transportation)STARTING TIME: 10.00 am & 1.00 pm (please tell us your preferred starting time during the booking)
MEETING POINT: at the corner of Bankgata and Fredrik Langes Gate
LANGUAGES: English
MOBILE TICKET: Use your phone or print your ticket
OPENING SEASONS: November to April
WHO CAN COME: This Tromso Reindeer sledding experience is suitable for the whole family
Description - What to expect
After being picked up from Tromso city center, you’ll board a coach for a 25-minute drive to the reindeer camp, a traditional farm placed in Tromso’s frozen wastelands. On arrival, your local guide will introduce you to the traditional Sami lifestyle and culture and will make sure that you get a glimpse of life in the Arctic.Your Tromso Reindeer sledding adventure starts with a reindeer feeding session. After getting used to these noble creatures, you’ll board a sled for an exciting sledding ride of approximately 15 minutes, enjoying the magnificent landscape around the frozen valley.
Next, you will get enough time around the fire, inside a warm candlelit gamme (Traditional Sami Hut) to taste a hot traditional Sami soup cooked over the fire and warm up with steaming coffee, tea, or hot chocolate while listening to stories from ancient Sami culture. Your experience will be concluded with a Joik performance, an authentic Sami folk song.
Tromso Reindeer sledding concludes with a 25-minute ride back to central Tromso.
Tromso reindeer sledding Itinerary
◾ Pick up at the corner of Bankgata and Fredrik Langes Gate
◾ Departure at 10.00 am or 1.00 pm
◾ 25-minute bus drive to the reindeer camp
◾ 10-15 minute reindeer sledding ride
◾ Feeding of wild reindeer around the camp
◾ Guests can test lasso throwing (but not on real reindeer)
◾ Warm drinks inside a warm gamme (traditional Sami hut)
◾ Warm lunch of bidos (a traditional Sami stew) with more hot drinks and cookies. A vegetarian option is also possible
◾ Storytelling of Sami culture
◾ A joik performance (traditional Sami folk song)
◾ 25 min bus ride back to Tromsø city center
◾ Back in Tromsø at around 14.00 or 5.00 pm
What's included, what's not
✔ Pick up /drop-off service from Tromsø City Centre✔ A 10-15-minute reindeer sledding ride
✔ Hot drinks & cookies
✔ Traditional warm lunch
✔ A joik performance (traditional Sami folk song)
✔ Snow boots if needed
Why choose this experience
There are several reasons to choose this Tromso reindeer sledding tour:◾Authentic Sami Experience: This Tromso reindeer sledding tour provides an authentic insight into the Sami culture and lifestyle.
◾Scenic Arctic Landscapes: Tromso's frozen wastelands offer a stunning backdrop for your reindeer sledding adventure.
◾Culinary Delights: The Tromso reindeer sledding tour includes a traditional three-course meal, featuring local delicacies such as cold-smoked salmon, bidos (a traditional Sami stew), and Sami bread.
◾Cultural Enrichment: Throughout the Tromso reindeer sledding tour, you'll learn about the Sami culture, traditions, and history through storytelling.
Overall, this Tromso reindeer sledding tour offers a blend of cultural immersion, scenic beauty, culinary delights, and the potential for northern lights viewing. It's an opportunity to connect with the Sami culture, explore the Arctic wilderness, and create lasting memories in one of the world's most captivating destinations.
Bring with you
For this reindeer sledding please wear warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sunglasses and good winter bootsGood to know - practical information
This Tromso reindeer sledding requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to bad weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refundDescription - What to expect
After being picked up from Tromso city center, you’ll board a coach for a 25-minute drive to the reindeer camp, a traditional farm placed in Tromso’s frozen wastelands. On arrival, your local guide will introduce you to the traditional Sami lifestyle and culture and will make sure that you get a glimpse of life in the Arctic.Your Tromso Reindeer sledding adventure starts with a reindeer feeding session. After getting used to these noble creatures, you’ll board a sled for an exciting sledding ride of approximately 15 minutes, enjoying the magnificent landscape around the frozen valley.
Next, you will get enough time around the fire, inside a warm candlelit gamme (Traditional Sami Hut) to taste a hot traditional Sami soup cooked over the fire and warm up with steaming coffee, tea, or hot chocolate while listening to stories from ancient Sami culture. Your experience will be concluded with a Joik performance, an authentic Sami folk song.
Tromso Reindeer sledding concludes with a 25-minute ride back to central Tromso.
Tromso reindeer sledding Itinerary
◾ Pick up at the corner of Bankgata and Fredrik Langes Gate
◾ Departure at 10.00 am or 1.00 pm
◾ 25-minute bus drive to the reindeer camp
◾ 10-15 minute reindeer sledding ride
◾ Feeding of wild reindeer around the camp
◾ Guests can test lasso throwing (but not on real reindeer)
◾ Warm drinks inside a warm gamme (traditional Sami hut)
◾ Warm lunch of bidos (a traditional Sami stew) with more hot drinks and cookies. A vegetarian option is also possible
◾ Storytelling of Sami culture
◾ A joik performance (traditional Sami folk song)
◾ 25 min bus ride back to Tromsø city center
◾ Back in Tromsø at around 14.00 or 5.00 pm
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