Sledding

Tromso: Northern Lights, Reindeer and Sami Experiences

Duration

4 hrs 30 mins

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.7/5(81)

Jacek D

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

Feeding the reindeer and the reindeer-sled ride were absolutely fantastic — definitely the highlights of the day. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see the Northern Lights. The stories about Sámi culture were really interesting, and the traditional meal was nice as well, but it wasn’t a three-course dinner as advertised — we received a hot drink, some biscuits, and the main dish.

Set out on an evening reindeer sledding experience with Sámi guides, traveling through snow-covered Arctic landscapes beneath the night sky.

Glide by reindeer sleigh away from the city, with time under dark Arctic skies offering a chance to spot the Northern Lights during your journey (as per option selected).

Meet the reindeer up close and feed them their favorite treats, spending time with the herd while surrounded by the quiet Arctic landscape (as per option selected).

Warm up over traditional Bidos reindeer stew or a vegan alternative, accompanied by hot drinks and sweet treats during your Sámi experience.

Hear personal stories from local Sámi hosts as they share first-hand insights into their traditions, history, culture, and everyday life.

Evening reindeer sledding experience (as per option selected)

Reindeer feeding experience (as per option selected)

Chance to see Northern Lights

Expert guide

Sami storytelling

Round-trip transportation by bus

Traditional lunch with Bidos or a vegan meal, served with bread, margarine, cookies, hot chocolate, coffee, and tea

TOTAL DURATION4 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERCar
Start point
Fredrik Langes Gate 4
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1. Sami Camp in Breivikeidet
After a safety briefing on interacting with Reindeer, you'll be taken to the fence to meet the herd with buckets of feed. Spend some time with them inside the fence and take in the Arctic Valley views with the Lyngen Alps rearing its head in the distance. Crackling bonfires will be lit up around camp to keep you warm.
End point
Fredrik Langes Gate 4
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Dubois V
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
A wonderful experience. The meal was very good. We had a lot of fun feeding the reindeer. The short sleigh ride is simple but sufficient. And the highlight of the show was the Northern Lights.
Jacek D
Couple
Verified booking
Feb 2026
Feeding the reindeer and the reindeer-sled ride were absolutely fantastic — definitely the highlights of the day. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see the Northern Lights. The stories about Sámi culture were really interesting, and the traditional meal was nice as well, but it wasn’t a three-course dinner as advertised — we received a hot drink, some biscuits, and the main dish.
Lucie D
Group
Verified booking
Feb 2026
it was amazing. Such an amazing experience
Melanie G
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
It was great. We were even lucky enough to see the northern lights. The sleigh ride is short, but it got cold quickly, so it was just right. The directions to the meeting point via Headout are wrong. You have to go to the bus parking lot: enter the visitor center and go down the stairs. The food was okay. All in all, it was a great experience. The reindeer and staff are super nice. :)
Loic W
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
A wonderful experience with the Sami people and reindeer. The guides were very friendly and happy to answer questions and provide explanations. I highly recommend it!

Glide through snowy Tromso on a 5-hour evening reindeer sledding tour, with a chance to spot the Northern Lights and learn about Sámi culture.

Getting started

Meet your guide outside the main entrance of the Radisson Blu Hotel, near the Rorbua Pub and Scandic Ishav Hotel. Look for guides in blue ponchos with the Tromsø Lapland logo, who will check you in and introduce the evening’s itinerary.

What to expect

Experience Norway’s oldest form of transport as you ride a reindeer-pulled sled under Arctic skies. This activity connects you to the traditions of the indigenous Sámi people, who have herded reindeer in this region for centuries.

Features

Evening reindeer sledding: Glide across snowy landscapes in a reindeer-drawn sled, a practice rooted in Sámi heritage and Arctic survival (as per option selected).

Reindeer feeding: Meet the herd up close and feed the reindeer by hand while learning about their role in Sámi culture and daily life (as per option selected).

Chance to see Northern Lights: The tour is timed for optimal aurora viewing; clear nights may reveal the green waves of the aurora borealis overhead.

Sámi cultural introduction: Learn about Sámi traditions, stories, and daily life from your guide, gaining insight into the region’s indigenous culture.

What to bring

Bring warm clothing, gloves, and warm shoes.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed.

Strong fragrances are not allowed.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

The duration of the reindeer sledding may change due to weather and snow conditions. In the event this part of the tour is canceled, you will be entitled to a partial refund, and the rest of the tour will be held as normal.

Seeing the Northern Lights is possible but not guaranteed.

The vegan meal includes a Norwegian vegetable soup with potatoes, turnips, carrots, onions, leeks, herbs, and a gluten-free broth.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 20 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.