Tromso Reindeer Feeding and Snowshoeing Tour with Lunch

You feed the reindeer before you walk the snow.

A morning or afternoon activity in Tromso combining reindeer feeding with a 1 to 1.5 hour snowshoeing tour through Norwegian nature, ending with a warm meal and hot drinks inside a traditional gamme. You meet a working herd, handle the animals, trek on snowshoes with photo stops, and return by bus to town.

The experience

The tour runs about four hours from pickup to drop-off. You start by meeting a herd of reindeer and feeding them by hand, then move into the snowshoeing portion across the winter landscape. The trek lasts 1 to 1.5 hours with built-in photo breaks, so the pace stays manageable even for beginners. Snowshoes and poles are provided, and the route is designed to let you move at a steady clip without scrambling or technical sections.

After snowshoeing, you head inside a traditional gamme (a Sami dwelling) to thaw and eat. The meal is a warm traditional reindeer stew. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free versions are available. Hot drinks and cookies come with it. The bus ride back to town is included, with return between 2 and 2:15 p.m. for the morning tour or between 5 and 5:15 p.m. for the afternoon one. Children from age 8 can join, though the operator notes you'll need at least moderate fitness since you're outdoors in winter conditions for several hours.

The tour runs December 1st through March 31st, with morning departures at 9:40 a.m. and afternoon ones at 12:40 p.m. Last-minute bookings are available subject to availability. Bring your own winter coat, pants, boots and gloves. The tour does not provide those. The bus has booster seats but not infant car seats.

What’s included

• Snowshoes and poles.
• transportation to and from the camp on a comfortable bus.
• reindeer feeding.
• traditional reindeer stew with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.
• hot drinks and cookies inside the gamme.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Tromso Arctic Reindeer

Is this one for you?Small groups work well here since you're moving together through the forest and sharing the gamme afterward. The morning and afternoon slots let you fit the tour around other plans in Tromso without losing a full day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the actual snowshoeing part of the tour?

The snowshoeing trek lasts 1 to 1.5 hours and includes photo breaks along the route, so you're moving steadily but not rushing through the Norwegian winter landscape.

What do you eat after snowshoeing, and are there options if I'm vegetarian?

You eat a warm traditional reindeer stew inside the gamme. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free versions of the meal are available. Let the operator know your preference when you book.

Do I need to bring my own winter clothes, or are they provided?

You bring your own winter coat, pants, boots and gloves. Snowshoes and poles are included in the tour, along with transportation and all meals and drinks.

What time does the tour pick me up and drop me back?

Morning tours pick up at 9:40 a.m. and return between 2:00 and 2:15 p.m. Afternoon tours pick up at 12:40 p.m. and return between 5:00 and 5:15 p.m. Hotel pickup is included.