Reindeer Camp Dinner and Northern Lights

Storytelling
Bidos. Traditional samireindeer stew
Guests feeding reindeer
Inside a lavvu tent
Inside a lavvu tent
Prices from

1950 NOK

per person

Visit a reindeer camp near Tromsø, feed the herd and enjoy a traditional Sámi dinner with stories, joik and a chance of seeing the Northern Lights.

General information

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 while learning about reindeer herding.

After meeting the herd, warm up around the fire inside a candlelit lavvu. A traditional dinner of bidos, Sámi reindeer stew, and Sámi bread is served with hot drinks. Chocolate cake and blueberry dessert are served while your Sámi hosts share stories about Sámi culture, history and life as reindeer herders.

The evening also includes joik, a traditional form of Sámi singing. If the sky is clear and conditions are favourable, you may also have the opportunity to see the Northern Lights outside the camp. However, sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Minimum age to participate: None

Included:

• Return transport from Tromsø
• Visit to the reindeer camp
• Opportunity to feed the reindeer
• Traditional hot dinner
• Sámi bread
• Hot drinks
• Chocolate cake and blueberry dessert
• Stories about Sámi culture, history and reindeer herding
• Joik
• Opportunity to look for the Northern Lights

Food and drinks: A traditional dinner of bidos, Sámi reindeer stew, and Sámi bread 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: 6 PM (18:00) from the bus terminal at Tromsø Havn Prostneset, Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø

Meeting time: 15 minutes before departure

Duration: Approx. 4.5 hours, including transport

Prices from

1950 NOK per person

  • Prices may vary during the season.
  • Adult NOK 1950
  • Child 3–12 years NOK 975
  • Infant 0–2 years free

Facilities

  • Family-friendly
  • Bonfire
  • Suitable for guests with allergies
  • English
  • Bus (up to 50 passengers)
  • Vegetarian options
  • Evening (17:00–23:59)
  • Easy
  • Toilet on the bus
  • A light meal
  • Northern lights experience
  • 3-5 hours

About Tromsø Arctic Reindeer

Tromsø Arctic Reindeer is run by the Oskal family, who have lived and worked with reindeer in the Tromsø region for generations.


Tromsø Arctic Reindeer invites guests to learn about Sámi culture, history and reindeer-herding traditions. The Oskal family shares stories and knowledge from a way of life shaped by reindeer and the relationship between people, animals and nature.



During the tours, guests can spend time close to the reindeer, step inside a warm lavvu and experience traditional Sámi food, joik and storytelling. The content of each experience varies, so please check the individual tour page for full details.



Please contact us in advance if you have dietary requirements, accessibility needs or questions about participating in a particular activity.


Visit Tromsø
Phone: +47 776 10 000
Email: [email protected]
Tromsø Arctic Reindeer
Phone: +47 406 11 448
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.tromsoarcticreindeer.com/
Ametystvegen 2, 9022 Krokelvdalen