Krokelvdalen
Feed a herd of around 300 reindeer near Tromsø and enjoy a traditional hot lunch with stories about Sámi culture and a joik performance.
This tour is operated by Tromsø Arctic Reindeer.
Travel from Tromsø to a reindeer camp surrounded by Arctic nature. Here, you can walk among and feed a herd of around 300 reindeer. You will also have the opportunity to try lasso throwing before warming up inside a traditional lavvu.
A hot lunch of bidos, a traditional Sámi reindeer stew, is served around the fire together with hot drinks and cookies. During the visit, your Sámi hosts will share stories about Sámi culture, history and reindeer herding. You will also experience joik, a traditional form of Sámi singing.
Minimum age to participate: None
Included:
• Return transport from Tromsø
• Visit to the reindeer camp
• Opportunity to feed the reindeer
• Opportunity to try lasso throwing
• Traditional hot lunch
• Hot drinks and cookies
• Stories about Sámi culture, history and reindeer herding
• Joik
Food and drinks: A hot lunch of bidos, a traditional Sámi reindeer stew, is included. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free alternatives are available. Please provide details of any food allergies or dietary requirements when booking.
Please bring: At least two layers of warm clothing, a warm hat, mittens and winter boots
Level of difficulty: Easy
Departure time and place: 10 AM (10:00) or 1 PM (13:00) from the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset, Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø
Meeting time: 15 minutes before departure
Duration: Approx. 4 hours, including transport
Bron: Visit Tromsø-Region