Sámi Culture and Reindeer Sledding at Camp Breivikeidet

By Best Arctic
Guests on a reindeer sled ride through the winter landscape at Camp Heggeli
The Samiway
Two guests posing for a photo with a reindeer
The Samiway
Reindeer pulling a sled through the snow
The Samiway
Sámi host in traditional clothing sitting on a reindeer sled
The Samiway
Sámi host holding a lasso at Camp Heggeli
The Samiway
Prices from

2390 NOK

per person

Experience Sámi culture and reindeer herding on a guided tour from Tromsø, including reindeer feeding, a short sled ride, lasso throwing and stories in a heated lávvu.

General information

This tour is operated by Best Arctic in cooperation with Samiway.

Travel from Tromsø to Camp Breivikeidet, where you will meet Nils Peder and the Samiway family and get an insight into Sámi culture, reindeer herding and traditions.

At the camp, you will meet the reindeer up close and have the opportunity to feed them by hand. You will also enjoy a peaceful 10–15-minute reindeer sled ride and experience a traditional way of travelling that has been part of reindeer herding for generations. In addition, you can try lasso throwing, a traditional skill with a long history in Sámi reindeer herding.

After the outdoor activities, warm up around the fire inside a heated lávvu. Here, your hosts will share personal stories about reindeer herding, Sámi culture and life today. Warm soup with bread, coffee and tea are served.

The reindeer sled ride is subject to suitable snow conditions.

Minimum age to participate: 4 years

Included:

• Return bus transport from Tromsø, approximately 1 hour each way
• Visit to Camp Breivikeidet
• Close encounter with the reindeer
• Reindeer feeding
• 10–15-minute reindeer sled ride
• Opportunity to try lasso throwing
• Storytelling inside a heated lávvu about Sámi culture and reindeer herding
• Warm soup with bread
• Coffee and tea

Food and drinks: Warm soup with bread, coffee and tea are included. Please provide details of any food allergies or dietary requirements when booking.

Please bring: Warm clothing suitable for Arctic weather conditions, including a warm hat, mittens and winter boots

Number of participants: Min. 4 – Max. 49

Level of difficulty: Easy

Meeting time and place: Check-in at 8:30 AM (08:30) or 11:30 AM (11:30), depending on your chosen departure, at the Best Arctic Check-in Desk on the second floor of Prostneset Bus Terminal, Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø.

Activity location: Camp Breivikeidet, Høgsandmelen 5, 9027 Ramfjordbotn

Duration: Approx. 5.5 hours, including transport

Important information: The reindeer sled ride is subject to suitable snow conditions.

Prices from

2390 NOK per person

  • Adult NOK 2390
  • Child 4–12 years NOK 1990

Facilities

  • Family-friendly
  • English
  • Bus (up to 50 passengers)
  • ISO 14001
  • Morning (05:00–11:59)
  • Easy
  • Toilet on the bus
  • A light meal
  • Environmentally certified
  • 5-8 hours
  • Eco-Lighthouse
  • Green Travel

About Best Arctic

Best Arctic offers year-round activities, transport services and travel packages across Northern Norway and the wider Arctic region.


Best Arctic is a locally based activity provider and destination management company with its office in Tromsø. The company was established under the Best Arctic name in 2022, building on the experience of Tromsø Safari and Bussring.



With more than 18 years of experience in tourism, Best Arctic offers activities throughout the year, including Northern Lights tours, dog sledding, whale watching and sightseeing tours. The company also provides accommodation, travel packages and cross-border transport services connecting destinations in Norway, Sweden and Finland.



Best Arctic works closely with local landowners, activity providers, guides and other suppliers. The company aims to contribute to tourism that benefits both visitors and local communities, today and in the future.


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Phone: +47 776 10 000
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Best Arctic
Phone: +47 953 03 888
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Web: https://bestarctic.com/
Samuel Arnesens Gate 5, 9008 Tromsø

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