From Tromso: Reindeer Sledding & Sami Culture Guided Tour with Meal & Hot Drinks

Your Arctic adventure combines a scenic journey from Tromso with hands-on reindeer experiences and an introduction to Sámi culture, giving you time to explore the camp, ride across the tundra, and share a traditional meal.

Getting started

Your experience begins with a 4.5-hour trip to Breivikeidet, traveling by round-trip transfers from Tromso toward the Arctic wilderness. As you make your way to the secluded Sámi camp, your expert English-speaking Sámi guide introduces you to the area and explains what you'll experience during the visit. You'll receive a snowsuit and boot covers to help you stay comfortable outdoors.

What to expect

Breivikeidet and the Arctic wilderness

The journey takes you into the Arctic landscape of Breivikeidet, with the Lyngen Alps providing a backdrop to your outdoor activities. You'll spend time in the countryside before entering the Sámi camp for your reindeer encounter.

• Travel on the round-trip transfers from Tromso as part of the 4.5-hour Breivikeidet trip.

• Take in views of the Lyngen Alps and surrounding tundra during your time outdoors.

• Use the provided snowsuit and boot covers while participating in the outdoor activities.

Reindeer encounter and sled ride

At the Sámi camp, you'll meet a herd of around 200 reindeer and take part in activities that bring you close to these Arctic animals. Your guide explains how the experience works before you feed the reindeer and set off on the sled.

• Hand-feed the reindeer herd at the Sámi camp and observe the animals at close range.

• Take a 15–30 minute reindeer sled ride, with the duration depending on weather conditions.

• Travel across the tundra by sled while the Lyngen Alps form the backdrop to your ride.

• Your expert English-speaking Sámi guide accompanies the experience and shares information about the local Sámi way of life.

Sámi camp and traditional culture

After your outdoor activities, you'll spend time inside a traditional Gamme, a characteristic Sámi hut used as the setting for your meal and cultural introduction. Your guide shares details about Sámi traditions while you relax with hot drinks and food.

• Step inside the traditional Sámi Gamme for a more sheltered part of the experience.

• Enjoy hot drinks and a hot meal, choosing between traditional Sámi stew or the vegan option.

• Learn about traditional Sámi handicrafts and clothing and how they reflect Sámi culture.

• Hear about joiking, the distinctive Sámi form of song, as your English-speaking guide explains its place in the culture.

Wrapping up

Your experience concludes at the Sámi camp after the meal, hot drinks, cultural presentation, and reindeer activities. You'll then return to Tromso using the included round-trip transfers.