The 15 Best Northern Lights Reindeer Sled Rides

1.Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,651 reviews · 4h 30m · from $219Our pick

From Tromsø, you’ll visit a Sami reindeer camp, feed a herd of about 300 animals, ride a nighttime sled, and eat a three-course dinner in a traditional gamme. Guides such as Anna, Luona, and Thea share Sami stories, beliefs, and joik songs before you step outside to watch for the aurora.

“really great experience, well organised, never any down time between activities, highlight was definitely feeding the reindeer, closely followed by the Sami hosts, very knowledgeable and friendly”

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2.Reindeer Feeding & Chance of Northern Lights Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,440 reviews · 4h 30m · from $177

Travel from Tromsø to Breivikeidet for close-up reindeer feeding, Sámi stories, traditional Bithos stew, folk music, and a Northern Lights search beneath the Lyngen Alps. Guides speak English and Norwegian, and warm clothing is available, but sightings depend on clear skies.

“Great experience overall. Got a lot of knowledge about the sami culture. I got to feed reindeer which was such a great experience, eat reindeer soup. At the end of the trip we got a chance to see the northern lights.”

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3.Reindeer Camp Dinner with Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 806 reviews · 4h 30m · from $163

Travel by comfortable bus from Tromsø to a candle-lit Sami camp, where you feed a herd of around 300 reindeer, meet herders, and eat salmon, bidos, and chocolate cake. Guides such as Inga, Ulle, Isat, and Thor share Sami stories and perform joik. Aurora sightings are possible but never promised.

“After a busy day, this was the perfect trip to unwind and feed some reindeer. We were welcomed by the Northern Lights and had a brief introduction along with safety tips before seeing the reindeer. It was magical feeding the reindeer until the lights. There were many hot drinks available whilst eating salmon salad, bidos and chocolate cake in a warm hut. We finished the trip with a wonderful talk around a fire where we learnt about Sami people, the reindeer, and joined in on Sami joik. It was an absolutely wonderful time!”

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4.Northern Lights and Husky Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 282 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $269

Meet your English-speaking guide at Santa Claus Holiday Village or Nordic Unique Travels Office, then head to a farmhouse for a 5-km husky sleigh ride. Afterward, search for the Northern Lights by car, weather permitting. Winter clothing and hot blueberry juice are included.

“We like the most the sleigh ride with the husky’s. Unfortunately we were not able to see the northern lights”

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5.Northern Lights Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 207 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58Best value

Meet in central Rovaniemi, then ride a covered sleigh pulled by a guide-driven snowmobile to a frozen lake away from city lights. Your guide shares Aurora stories while you warm up with blueberry juice and gingerbread. Winter clothing is supplied, but the Northern Lights are never guaranteed.

“Unfortunately didn’t get the chance to see the Northern lights but was an incredible experience going out on the sleigh ride and making a fire out in the snowy fields! Loved it!”

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6.Levi Polar Lights Tours: Reindeer and Husky Taster

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 168 reviews · from $153

From Levi, ride with active huskies for about 1 km, then glide through snowy woodland in a reindeer sleigh. English and Finnish guides explain local traditions, with hot juice and a snack included. The short format suits first-time visitors, families, and anyone unsure about committing to a longer safari.

“The whole experience was just so amazing, from initial transport to reindeer ride to husky ride 10/10! I want to especially mention our Husky tour guide Salla who was so sweet and thoughtful and made the experience so much more enjoyable. If there’s one highlight to my trip in Lapland it was this Safari tour, thank you to the whole team 😊”

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7.Santa’s Reindeer and Husky Safari with Aurora BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 7 hours · from $281

Spend a split day with huskies and Lapland reindeer, then chase the Northern Lights at two evening locations. Your English-speaking guide, such as Allen, Lea, Alexander, or Aurora, handles hotel pickup, transport, local stories, and a cozy BBQ with berry tea and marshmallows.

“We enjoyed being able to combine different activities in a unique tour. We decided to spend our free time exploring the Santa’s Village. The rides were not extremely long, but it was a fair length, particularly considering the weather conditions.”

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8.Reindeer Sledding and Feeding with Chance of Northern Lights Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 167 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $235

Travel from central Tromso to a Sami reindeer camp for a 30-minute sleigh ride, reindeer feeding, Sami stew, hot drinks, and cultural storytelling. Guides from reindeer-herding families share personal insight. The Northern Lights are possible, not guaranteed, and sledding depends on snow.

“Wonderful, except for the toilet. Not female friendly. It would be better if female do not need to climb us the toilet”

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9.Night Reindeer Sledding with Camp Dinner and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225

Meet up at Tromsø’s bus terminal at 6 p.m. for a short ride to a Sami reindeer camp. Feed the herd, take a 15 to 20-minute sleigh ride, then enjoy dinner in a candlelit gamme with joiking, stories, and Sami culture. Aurora sightings are possible, but never guaranteed.

“We loved it. The Sami were lovely friendly people and the reindeers lovely. Great experience and lots of happy memories”

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10.Northern Lights & Reindeer Sledding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 140 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $222

Meet your guide at Lapponia Tours in Saariselkä, pull on thermal clothing, and ride a reindeer sleigh through the quiet forest to a campfire stop. Feed the reindeer, hear about Sámi traditions, and watch the sky for the Aurora Borealis. Guides may include Visa, Nilla, Ansee, or Eemeli.

“A once in a lifetime experience was made extra special with the Aurora's putting on a spectacular show. The campfire, local stories and sharing of personal stories with the group was wonderful. Our guide was fantastic, knwledgeable and very entertaining. The sleigh ride was magical, on a cold evening, my heart was warmed.”

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11.Santa’s Reindeer & Husky Safari + Aurora BBQ in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $289

Spend a full day with Arctic reindeer and Siberian huskies, visit Santa Claus Village, then hunt for northern lights at two dark-sky spots. Guides such as Rafi, Paul, Alexander, William, Jade, and Ale are praised for friendly service, photos, and careful timing. Pickup covers addresses within 12 kilometers of central Rovaniemi.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This tour was an absolute highlight of our trip to Lapland! The reindeer sleigh ride was serene and magical — slowly gliding through the snow-covered forest was like something out of a fairy tale. The reindeer were calm, well cared for, and the handlers shared interesting facts about them. The husky safari brought a whole different level of excitement. The dogs were full of energy and clearly loved to run. Riding through the snowy trails with them was exhilarating and beautiful. We also got to spend some time with the huskies afterward, which was a lovely touch. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience feel safe and…”

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12.Reindeer Camp Dinner with Chance of Northern Lights in Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $210

Leave Tromsø at 6pm for a reindeer camp about 35 minutes away. Feed the herd, warm up with coffee and cookies, then eat salmon salad, reindeer stew, and chocolate cake in a lavuu. Sámi hosts share local traditions and joik singing, with a chance to see the Aurora.

“A nice way to see reindeers up close and to learn a bit about the Saami people and their culture - we especially enjoyed the joik (song). We were super lucky to see a little bit of aurora during the visit in the camp.”

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13.Reindeer feeding & Saami Culture with chance for Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $182

Travel by minibus from Tromsø to a reindeer camp near the Lyngen Alps. Feed the herd, hear Sámi stories from local hosts, and warm up in a lavvu with reindeer stew or vegan soup. The camp is away from city lights, giving you a chance to see the Northern Lights, though sightings are never promised.

“Informative and fun. Getting insight into the history and lifestyle of Saami culture was nice to have especially coming from a native. The interaction and feeding of their reindeer herd was fun. The reindeer can be a little feisty but most of them were gentle. I thought the feeding would be quick but they gave a lot of time for feeding and pictures which was nice. The native dinner was okay.”

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14.Lake Inari Northern Lights Tour w/ Reindeer & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $194

From Ivalo, Tina and Tapio’s small family operation takes you by minibus to Koppelo, then by reindeer-hide-covered sleigh across the frozen lake to their island cottage and teepees. Expect thermal gear, reindeer feeding, fire-cooked fish or reindeer, and a small-group English tour.

“Zonder noorderlicht (wat natuurlijk nooit te garanderen is) is deze tocht wat magertjes. Het is vooral een (koude) tocht over het meer in een slee achter een sneeuwscooter gevolgd door een tussenstop in een tipi tent met vuur waarop worstje/soep/brood worden klaargemaakt en waar je de gelegenheid krijgt 2 rendieren te voeren. Daarna nog paar minuten terug met de slee naar de auto die ons terugbracht naar de beginlocatie waar we onze dikke geleende pakken konden inleveren en daarna teruggebracht werden naar ons hotel. Als totaalpakket niet slecht als aanbod, maar in de praktijk zonder noorderlicht heeft het weinig om het lijf.”

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15.Northern Lights Reindeer Sledge Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $128

Travel from Rovaniemi to a reindeer farm for a peaceful 20-minute sleigh ride, feeding time, hot juice, biscuits, and a talk on herding and Sami life. Guides include Sunny and a Barcelona-born guide. Northern lights are possible but never guaranteed.

“Organizator odwołał wydarzenie, nie zwrócił wpłaconych pieniędzy. UWAGA OSZUST.”

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