Reindeer Sledding and Sámi Cultural Experience from Tromsø

Organized by
From€186
4.5 hrs
Everybody welcome

Try the most ancient means of transportation in the Arctic, reindeer sledding, while also learning about Sámi culture on this 4.5-hour excursion from Tromsø!

November 2025
MoTuWeThFrSaSu
Loading…
Is this a gift?

Is this a gift?

Choose the Manawa gift voucher and offer this experience in just a few minutes!

Practical information

Get directions

Meeting point:

In front of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sjøgata 7, 9259, Tromsø, Norway

Spoken languages:

Norwegian, English

Cancellation: Flexible

Weather guarantee:

Free rescheduling or refund if the activity must be cancelled due to bad weather.

100% Secure payment:

By credit card or Paypal

A team of experts:

Here to assist you 7/7

About the activity

Join this reindeer sledding and Sámi cultural experience from Tromsø and experience the unique culture of the Arctic North! Discover Sámi traditions, savour a traditional meal, feed a herd of 200 reindeer, and enjoy a 30-minute reindeer sledding tour. Suitable for all ages, this activity is offered by Tromsø Lapland, a company established in 2009 by authentic Saami people with long reindeer herding traditions and the longest experience of running authentic Saami experience and culture tours in Tromsø.

The Sámi people are indigenous inhabitants of Sápmi, a region that encompasses parts of northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula in Russia. Their rich and distinctive culture is closely connected to the Arctic environment and its wildlife. Reindeer are central to the Sámi way of life and reindeer herding is a traditional Sámi livelihood as well as a symbol of their culture.

Your adventure begins at the meeting point in Tromsø, where you will depart for the 45-minute, scenic drive to the Tromsø Lapland base. Upon arrival, you will take in the stunning mountainous backdrop of the Lyngen Alps and be greeted by your experienced guide. They will provide a safety and itinerary briefing before you set off into the Arctic wilderness for a reindeer sled ride. Upon your return, you'll have a chance to meet these majestic creatures, feed them, and learn about this herd of over 200 animals!

Once the reindeer are happy and fed, it's your turn. You and your group will enjoy a delicious and traditional meal with hot drinks in a Lavvo-hut (a Sámi tent). While you are savouring your lunch, your guide will share insights into the Sámi culture, including its history and daily way of life. In addition, your guide will also show you Sámi handicrafts and traditional clothing. After saying goodbye to your reindeer friends, you'll depart for Tromsø with lifelong memories.

For an immersive cultural and wildlife experience in Norway, book this reindeer Sledding and Sámi cultural experience from Tromsø today!

Reviews

Average rating

4/5

(7)
  • Excellent
    57.1%
    4
  • Very good
    14.3%
    1
  • Average
    14.3%
    1
  • Poor
    0%
    0
  • Terrible
    14.3%
    1
diana B., France — 06/02/2024
5/5
Very informative, engaging and impeccably organized, we learned a lot about the ancient Sami traditions.
Corrine M., United States — 16/01/2024
5/5
Learning about the Sami way of life from a pleasant, patient Sami man who answered all of our group's many questions, his demonstrations, the close safe contact with reindeer inside their corral to feed them, reindeer sleigh ride, homemade soup sitting inside a wood burning stove-warmed hut, & the stunning Apls all around us & throughout the bus ride there are magical.
Odile V., Netherlands — 09/01/2024
3/5
it was a bit of everything, feeding the raindeer, the round of sledging, was disappointing, everything was timed, the Sami culture was fun and the food was good, I expected a longer sledging trip through the woods.
Vivek C., United Kingdom — 18/04/2025
5/5
well organised
Michael B., Germany — 05/03/2024
5/5
Ein rundum sehr schöner Tag mit dem was wir uns vorgestellt hatten

Similar activities nearby

Tromsø: Our selection of activities