Urban experiences meet raw Arctic nature
Tromsø
Overnight in Lavvo and Reindeer Sledding
Prices from
3995 NOK
per person
Try the oldest vehicle from the arctic, feed our reindeer herd, spend the night in a tent just as our ancestors did, and enjoy the arctic landscape in this overnight tour while the northern lights might dance above you!
General information
This tour is conducted by Tromsø Lapland
Get to know our herd of 200 reindeer and join on a 30-minute sleigh ride while enjoying the beautiful nature around us and the wonderful night sky from the north!
According to Sami people, the northern lights have a sound. Sit quiet and listen: maybe you can hear it too! We cannot predict when lady aurora shows up, but we are lucky to have a location with very little light pollution and beautiful nature to experience this phenomenon in all its splendour!
After getting picked up at the departure location you will head off on a scenic ride (approx. 45 minutes) where you can enjoy the beautiful and natural landscapes on the outskirts of Tromsø. This mountainous area close to the Lyngen Alps is home to magnificent coastal sceneries and idyllic villages, fasten your seatbelt and enjoy!
Following the sleigh ride (approx.) 30 minutes, 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 dinner. We will gather in our Gamme (a traditional Sami hut) where you will enjoy some hot drinks and you will get to taste our traditional reindeer stew (Bidos).
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!
At the end of the tour, when the rest of the group heads back to Tromsø, you will be accompanied to your tent where you will learn how to keep yourselves warm through the night, just like it has been done for centuries, in what we call “hot tent camping”. Now you can get comfortable and unwind!
Important information:
- Each tent has space for 1 to 4 travelers. The set up is two queen sized beds separated by the wooden stove.
- Solo travelers may share the tent with a second traveler.
- The Reindeer Sledding (30 minutes activity) is subject to good snow conditions and sometimes we have to 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.
- Alternative: The Reindeer Sledding is subject to good snow conditions and if the weather does not allow us to run the sled-ride we will offer you a partial refund.
Availability period: This product by Tromsø Lapland is available from 1st November 2024 to 15th April 2025.
Latest meeting time and place: 5:45 PM (17:45) from Radisson Blu Hotel (Sjøgata 7, 9259, Tromsø)
Total Duration: 16 hours
Number of participants: 6 - 50
Level of difficulty: Easy - family-friendly
Included:
Please bring:
Food: Bidos: a traditional Sami stew consisting on reindeer meat, potatoes, carrots and brown sauce (contains cream and flour).
Vegan soup: a hearty vegetable and lentils soup containing carrots, green beans, green peas, broccoli, cabbage, onion, potatoes, leek. Gluten and lactose-free. Snacks and hot drinks are also included.
Not suitable for wheelchair as the snow/terrain make it difficult to manoeuvre around the location.
Prices from
3995 NOK per person
- Adult: NOK 3995
- Youth (13-17): NOK 3600
- Child (4-12): NOK 2150
- Child (0-3): NOK 0
Facilities
- Suitable for children and families
- Bonfire
- English
- Warm shoes included
- Bus (up to 50 persons)
- Very easy
- Norwegian
- Warm clothing included
- Vegetarian
- Adapted for hearing impairment
- Easy
- Light meal included
- Adventure accommodation
- Adapted for visual impairment
- Northern lights experience
- Vegan
- Child 0+
- Child 4+
- Child 6+
- Child 12+
- 3-5 hours
About Tromsø Lapland Reindeer Camp
We Sámi are the indigenous people of Scandinavia and have been living and working with reindeers for centuries.
We have countless generations of knowledge and experience of the fascinating and charming creature that has helped us survive life in this cold and extreme nature 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 and family-friendly reindeer sledding safari with an amazing view of the famous Lyngen Alp mountains. Hopefully you will learn to cherish and respect these curious and furry creatures just like we do! Our expert guides will also tell you about the secrets of surviving life in the Arctic and show you traditional artifacts and treasures from our culture.
Tromsø Lapland
Phone: +47918 57 635
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.tromsolapland.no
Sjursnesvegen 144, 9027 RAMFJORDBOTN
Phone: +47918 57 635
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.tromsolapland.no
Sjursnesvegen 144, 9027 RAMFJORDBOTN