Tromso: Northern Lights, Reindeer and Sami Experiences
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Highlights

  • Set out on an evening reindeer sledding adventure led by Sámi guides, offering an authentic Arctic experience.
  • Glide through snow-covered landscapes beneath the night sky, with a real chance to witness the Northern Lights overhead.
  • Once you’re comfortable around the reindeer, feed them their favorite treats and enjoy a magical moment under the glowing Arctic sky.
  • Enjoy a traditional Sámi lunch featuring Bidos (a hearty reindeer stew) or a vegan alternative, served with warm drinks and sweet treats.
  • Gain first-hand insight into Sámi traditions, history, and daily life through personal stories and cultural knowledge shared by local Sámi experts.

Your Experience

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.

  • 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.

Inclusions

  • Evening reindeer sledding experience
  • Round-trip transportation by bus
  • Expert guide
  • Chance to see Northern Lights
  • Traditional lunch with Bidos (or vegan Norwegian vegetable soup with potatoes, turnip, carrots, onions, leek, herbs, and gluten-free broth), served with bread, margarine, cookies, hot chocolate, coffee, and tea
  • Warm drinks (coffee, tea)
  • Sami storytelling

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Bring warm clothing, gloves, and warm shoes.

Pets are not allowed. Strong fragrances are not allowed.

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

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.

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4.7 (81 reviews)

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