Overnight Stay in Lavvu, Northern Lights, and Reindeer Sledding in Tromso

Highlights

Embark upon a reindeer-pulled sled ride and feed the animals
Enjoy a home-cooked meal and learn about Sámi culture from your Sámi guide
Round-trip transportation from Tromso included

Summary

You tour begins with an evening pickup from the center of Tromso. Meet your guide and settle in for the journey to Kvaloya. Upon arrival, embark on a reindeer-pulled sled ride. Under close supervision from the herder-guide, you can feed the reindeer afterward. Next, it's time to warm up inside the lavvu. Enjoy a delicious meal of traditional stew along with hot drinks. As you eat, your Sámi guide shares stories about the culture of the Sámi people and their tradition of reindeer herding. With luck, the northern lights soon appear in the sky. After marveling at the colors of nature's greatest light show, head back into your warm lavvu and settle in for a cozy night sleeping on reindeer hides topped with insulating sleeping bags. Enjoy breakfast in the morning before journeying back to Tromso, where your tour concludes with a drop-off back at the original departure point.

Tour info

Duration

17 hours

Why take this tour?

Spend time in a lavvu (traditional Sámi dwelling) and talk with reindeer herders—not possible for most visitors to Northern Norway—on this overnight tour from Tromso. Travel to the island of Kvaloya, where your reindeer-herder Sámi guide takes you sledding with their animals and into their lavvu to enjoy a home-cooked meal and conversation before spending the night. It's also the ideal location for spotting the northern lights.

What’s included?

Afternoon tea
Afternoon meal
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Driver/guide
Local guide
Overnight accommodation
Entry/Admission - Tromso Lapland

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 17h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Tromso Lapland

About operator:

We Sami 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 Sami 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.