Reindeer Feeding, Sámi Culture and Northern Lights

Northern lights over snow-covered cabins and a lavvu lit by warm lights.
Reindeer on snowy ground with mountains in the background.
Prices from

1695 NOK

per person

Meet and feed reindeer near Tromsø, learn about Sámi culture, enjoy a traditional dinner and look for the Northern Lights.

General information

This tour is operated by Tromsø Lapland.

The experience begins with an approximately 45-minute bus journey from Tromsø city centre through the Northern Norwegian landscape. Upon arrival, a Sámi guide will welcome you and provide a short safety briefing before taking you into the reindeer enclosure.

Here, you will meet and feed the reindeer herd. The reindeer are gentle and curious and will often come right up to eat from your hand. You will have plenty of time to see them up close and take photos.

After visiting the reindeer, you will gather inside the gamme or lavvu, traditional Sámi structures. A traditional Sámi dinner of bidos will be served. Bidos is a warming reindeer stew made with potatoes and carrots. A vegan alternative made with potatoes, swede, carrots, onion and leek is also available.

While you eat, your Sámi guide will share stories about Arctic life, Sámi culture and traditions. You will also see a selection of traditional Sámi artefacts and clothing.

The camp is located away from the brightest city lights. If the weather and aurora activity are favourable, you may also see the Northern Lights during the evening.

Please note:

• The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Included:

• Return transport from Tromsø city centre
• English-speaking guide
• Reindeer feeding
• Traditional Sámi dinner of bidos or a vegan alternative
• Hot drinks
• Stories about Sámi culture and ways of life

Please bring: A camera and warm clothing

Number of participants: Min. 10, max. 96

Level of difficulty: Easy

Meeting time and place: 5:45 PM (17:45) at the main entrance of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sjøgata 7, Tromsø

Departure time: 6 PM (18:00)

Duration: Approx. 4.5 hours

Prices from

1695 NOK per person

  • Prices may vary during the season. Adult NOK 1695
  • Youth 13–17 years NOK 1695
  • Child 4–12 years NOK 850
  • Infant 0–3 years Free

Facilities

  • Family-friendly
  • Bonfire
  • English
  • Warm footwear
  • Bus (up to 50 passengers)
  • Norwegian
  • Warm clothing
  • Vegetarian options
  • Accessible for guests with hearing impairments
  • Budget-friendly
  • Evening (17:00–23:59)
  • Easy
  • A light meal
  • Accessible for guests with visual impairments
  • Northern lights experience
  • Vegan options
  • 3-5 hours

About Tromsø Lapland

We, the Sámi, are the Indigenous people of Scandinavia and have lived and worked with reindeer for centuries.


We have generations of knowledge and experience with these fascinating and charming creatures, which have helped us survive in the cold and extreme conditions of the north. The reindeer is the true hero of the Arctic.



We would like to invite you to visit our Sámi camp and join us for a genuine, family-friendly reindeer sledding safari with amazing views of the famous Lyngen Alps.



We hope you will learn to cherish and respect these curious, furry creatures just as we do!



Our expert guides will also share the secrets of surviving life in the Arctic and show you traditional artefacts and treasures from our culture.


Visit Tromsø
Phone: +47 776 10 000
Email: [email protected]
Tromsø Lapland
Phone: +47 918 57 635
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.tromsolapland.no/
Sjursnesvegen 144, 9027 Ramfjordbotn