Reindeer Sledding, Reindeer Feeding and Sami Culture

Get to know our herd of 150 reindeer and join on a 30 minute sled ride while enjoying our beautiful, untouched Arctic nature and the Lyngen Alps on the horizon!

You will be picked up outside Radisson Blu Hotel in Tromsø: just look for the guide wearing a blue Luhkka (traditional Sami poncho) and a bus with a big SLEDDING sign. Our guides will provide you with bracelets to indicate you will take part in the sled ride.

After checking in with our guide, you will hop on a 45 minutes’ drive to our camp. On your way, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful Northern Norwegian mountains and upon arrival, you will be greeted by our Sami guide who will give a brief safety introduction and guide you to your activity!

Part of the group will join the sled ride right away. On a circuit of 2.5km, immersed in Northern Norway breathtaking nature, you will try the oldest mean of transportation and feel like a real Sami in the Tundra! Then it will be time for the second group to take part in this lovely and ancient activity.

After the sled tour, you will head towards the fence and feed our lovely reindeers (many of the reindeer will even eat from your hand!).

Right after, it is time for lunch. We will gather in our Gamme (a modern interpretation of a traditional Sami hut) or in the Lavvu (a traditional Sami tent, much like a Tipi) where you will enjoy some hot drinks and taste Biddos, a traditional Sami stew served at celebrations, with Reindeer meat, carrots and potatoes. We also offer a vegan alternative, a veggie soup with lentils, carrots, broccoli and green beans.

When we are all settled and comfortable, our Sami guide will tell you more about the Sami culture and history, they will show you some of our traditional handicrafts and clothes too. There will be also time for questions, feel free to participate and ask our guide. Curiosity is always welcome and encouraged!

And lastly, there will be time for a bathroom break and for you to visit our lovely souvenir shop on site, before boarding the bus and going back to the city!

Tromsø Lapland is established by authentic Saami people with long reindeer herding traditions and have the longest experience of running authentic Saami experience and culture tours in Tromsø, being established in 2009.

*IMPORTANT: The Reindeer Sledding (30 minutes activity) is subject to good snow conditions and sometimes we must adjust the duration of this activity. If the weather does not allow us to run the sled ride at all, we will offer you a partial refund. The rest of the tour will be held as normal.

*All animals used for these services are trained for the activity, however, the behaviour of these animals can be unpredictable and therefore it is essential that all participants follow all given instructions for their safety, and the safety of others.

*The sledding takes place as a "raid" where each reindeer and sled are bound together in a long row with the lead reindeer in the front. This means that sleds are shared, two participants per sled.

Number of participants: 10-50 for the sled ride, up to 100 in total for the feeding and Sami culture.

Level of difficulty: Easy / Family.

Not suitable for wheelchair as the snow/terrain make it difficult to manoeuvre around the location.

Duration: 4.5 hours

Pick-up time and place:

Morning tour:

Meeting time: 09:45 (9.45am) at the Radisson Blue Hotel's main entrance (Sjøgata 7, 9259 Tromsø)

Departure time: 10:00 (10am)

Afternoon tour:

Meeting time: 12:45 at the Radisson Blu Hotel's main entrance (Sjøgata 7, 9259 Tromsø)

Departure time: 13:00 (1pm)

What is included:

• Scenic transfers (45 min each way)
• Knowledgeable English- and Norwegian-speaking guide
  
• Thermal winter suit, warm boots
• Reindeer sledding (approx. 30 min, depending on weather and snow conditions)
  
• Feeding the herd on our camp
  
• Hot traditional Sámi meal (bithos) and hot drinks. Vegetarian option available on request.
  
• Cultural introduction about Sámi history and daily life

What to bring:

Warm clothes, especially hat and mittens

Level of difficulty:

Easy outdoors / Family

Number of participants:

10-50

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* It is possible for our guests to arrive to our camp autonomously if they wish to do so. Our address is Sjursnesvegen 144, 9027 Ramfjordbotn, Norway.

Please keep in mind that norwegian roads present a peculiar set of adversities. If you are not a skilled driver on snowy and icy conditions, consider coming with our bus. We value our guests' safety over everything! *