Sámi Culture, Reindeer and Northern Lights at Camp Tamok

This tour is operated by Destination Tromsø.

Leave the city lights behind and travel by bus from Tromsø to Camp Tamok, a wilderness camp in the Tamok Valley. The journey takes approximately 90 minutes each way.

Upon arrival, your guide will provide a thermal suit, winter boots and mittens. A short minibus transfer will then take you to meet a small herd of five or six reindeer.

During the visit, your guide will share stories about Sámi culture, traditions and the relationship between the Sámi people, reindeer and nature. You will also have the opportunity to feed the reindeer and see them up close.

Camp Tamok’s remote location and limited light pollution provide favourable conditions for seeing the Northern Lights. However, the aurora is a natural phenomenon, and sightings cannot be guaranteed.

After visiting the reindeer, you will return to Camp Tamok and gather around the fire in a traditional Sámi lavvu. A warm meal and hot drinks will be served before the bus journey back to Tromsø.

Minimum age to participate: 4 years

Included:

• Return transport from Tromsø by bus
• English-speaking guide
• Sámi cultural storytelling
• Visit to a small reindeer herd
• Opportunity to feed the reindeer
• Warm meal and hot drinks
• Thermal suit
• Winter boots
• Mittens

Food and drinks: A warm meal and hot drinks are included. Please provide details of any food allergies or dietary requirements when booking. A fee of NOK 150 may apply if this information is not provided in advance.

Please bring: Warm winter clothing, preferably worn in several layers, as well as a warm hat, scarf or buff, gloves and warm socks

Number of participants: Min. 2 - max. 20

Level of difficulty: Easy

Departure time and place: 5:30 PM (17:30) from Tromsø Havn Prostneset, inside the main entrance hall, Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø

Duration: Approx. 6.5 hours

Important information:

• The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed.
• Parts of the experience take place outdoors. Dress for cold and changing winter conditions.
• The tour requires at least two participants and may be changed, rescheduled or cancelled due to weather, road conditions or insufficient participant numbers. You will be notified in advance and offered an alternative date or location, a similar activity or a full refund.
• The activity is not suitable for wheelchair users, and pets are not permitted.
• The operator may refuse participation if a guest’s condition or behaviour poses a safety risk, including intoxication or other unsafe behaviour.