Northern Lights Reindeer Rides Around the World: 15 to Book

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

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

Travel by bus from Tromsø to a Sami reindeer camp, where you can hand-feed about 300 reindeer, take a nighttime sled ride, and eat a three-course meal by the fire. Sami hosts share stories, beliefs, and joik singing. Guides such as Anna, Luona, and Thea have helped make the cultural part especially engaging.

“Brilliant time with our Sami hosts who explained all about Sami life and keeping the reindeer. We had a lot of fun feeding the reindeer. Food was delicious and the Aurora also made an appearance. All in all a five star experience.”

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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, where Sámi guides introduce you to friendly reindeer, Arctic life, traditional clothing, and Bithos stew in a warm gamme. You will have time around the fire and a chance to see the northern lights above the Lyngen Alps. Guides speak English and Norwegian, and warm clothing is available.

“Seamless booking and travel to the venue. Great fun feeding the reindeer, then a tasty meal, and informative presentation. Highly recommended.”

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3.Reindeer Camp Dinner with Chance of Northern Lights

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

From Tromsø, take a 30 to 35-minute bus ride to a nighttime reindeer camp. Feed a herd of around 300 reindeer, then warm up with hot drinks and a three-course meal of salmon salad, Sámi bidos, and chocolate cake. Guides such as Inga, Ulle, Isat, and Thor share Sámi culture, reindeer life, and joik. Aurora sightings are possible, not promised.

“Well organized activity, good amount of time for each part of it, nice people explaining the Sami culture and good dinner. We have been lucky enough to see the Aurora too.”

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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, visit a local husky farm, and ride 5 km across snowy countryside, often around a frozen lake. Afterward, search for the Northern Lights by car when weather allows. Winter overalls, boots, gloves, hot blueberry juice, and hotel-area pickup are included.

“We didn't manage to see aurora but the ride with the huskies was great! We were actually more thrilled with the dogs rather than the sky. The trip was good organized and our guide Paul was great! He was very friendly and gave us many information about the wild life, natives and the land in general. Also the people that take care of the huskies were friendly and gave us the feeling that really care about the dogs and treat them as their family”

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5.Northern Lights Sleigh Ride

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

You’ll ride in a covered sleigh pulled by a guide-driven snowmobile from central Rovaniemi to a frozen lake away from city lights. Guides share Aurora stories while you wait with hot blueberry juice and gingerbread. Winter clothing is provided, but sightings depend on clouds and solar activity.

“The experience was awesome 🤩 Although the northern lights did not show up due to snowy weather conditions, we enjoyed the tour overall. Great tour guides Linda, Jessica and Leo. We were a group of 12 from Ireland. We will do it again, and hope to see the same tour guides”

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

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

Spend the morning with Siberian huskies and Lapland reindeer, including short 500-meter and 400-meter rides, then return at night for two aurora stops and a Kota BBQ. English-speaking guides such as Allen, Lea, and Aleksander are praised for warm service, local stories, and help with photos.

“My little man age 8 absolutely loved the day/night out, as did I myself.”

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

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

Meet Sami guides and reindeer at Tromso Lapland, about 50 minutes outside Tromso. Feed the herd, take a 30-minute sled ride when snow allows, then warm up in a lavvu with stew, hot drinks, and stories about Sami life. The northern lights are possible, never guaranteed.

“This was a wonderful experience. A little tricky getting to pickup point downtown from the cruise terminal, but with proper planning it works out well. Fortunately our cruise line ran shuttles downtown and the drop off is right where the tour picks you up. Our cruises shuttle service ended earlier than our return to pickup point so we had to make arrangements via UBer. It cost about $25 US and 10 minutes travel time. It is a 50 minute ride to the Sami village and they are very good in directing you to where you need to be. The tour consists of to parts. Feeding the reindeer and the ride…”

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

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

Meet up in central Tromsø at 6 pm for a short ride to a Sámi reindeer camp. Feed up to 300 reindeer, take a 15 to 20-minute sleigh ride, then eat a three-course dinner in a candlelit gamme. Sámi hosts share stories, joik, and cultural traditions. Warm clothing is essential, and the Northern Lights are never guaranteed.

“I gave this outing 4 points only because in the description additional info it stated what’s included it mentioned warm overalls and boots if required. Well that evening it was a very wet snow at our 6pm tour. Even though my husband and I were properly dressed, it was never mentioned nor was asked if anyone needed the items mentioned above. Other wise I would have given this tour a 5 star. Lecture, food was great.”

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9.Northern Lights & Reindeer Sledding Tour

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

From Saariselkä, you’ll ride a reindeer sleigh through the dark forest, stop to feed the animals, and warm up beside a campfire with a hot drink. Guides such as Eemeli, Visa, Nilla, and Ansee add local stories and humor. Northern Lights sightings are possible but never promised.

“Guide meet us at the meeting point and drove us to the reindeer farm. We got warm clothes and started the tour on time. After 30 min steigt ride in the mysticaöäl snowy forrest we stopped and made a Fire With the Guides. we got some Tee, Coffee and cookies and they told us about the reindeer work and live in lappland. it was so amazing! a pure lapland experience!”

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

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

Spend a full day in Lapland with a 500-meter husky sled ride, a 400-meter reindeer sleigh ride, time at Santa Claus Village, and an evening aurora hunt at two locations. English-speaking guides such as Rafi, Paul, William, Alexander, and Jade handle transport, timing, photos, and warm drinks. The tour includes hotel pickup, berry tea, sausages, and marshmallows.

“Everything ! Alex is a very good tour guide! He is very responsible and very helpful. He is very thoughtful & plan well on time management. Me and my husband have a very unforgettable time in Rovaniemi !”

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

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

Leave Tromsø at 6 pm for a reindeer camp about 35 minutes away. Feed a herd of more than 200, warm up with coffee and cookies, then eat smoked salmon salad, reindeer stew, and chocolate cake in a lavuu. Sámi guides share local traditions and joik, followed by a chance to watch for the Northern Lights.

“Great experience to feed the reindeer and learn about Sami culture! Great Sami host and we even saw the northern lights”

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12.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 Sámi reindeer camp near the Lyngen Alps. Feed the herd, warm up in a lavvu with stew or vegan soup, and hear about Sámi life. Guides including Jon and Mikkel have hosted the evening. The Northern Lights may appear, but they are never guaranteed.

“Truly excellent on every level. Everything was very well organised, coach journey was straightforward/ easy. The Sami village was fascinating, very welcoming. Feeding the reindeers was fun, the guides were very informative about their culture. And we had fantastic views of the northern Lights. Highly recommend”

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

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

From Ivalo, Tina and Tapio's small family company takes you by minibus to Koppelo, then by covered snowmobile sleigh to a private island on Lake Inari. Meet and feed reindeer, warm up in a traditional cottage or teepee, and eat homemade fish, reindeer, or vegetarian food by the fire while watching for the Northern Lights.

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14.Northern Lights Reindeer Sledge Ride

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

Travel from central Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village to a reindeer farm, then take a peaceful 20-minute sledge ride through the snow. Guides including Sunny lead the visit, followed by hot juice, biscuits, marshmallows, and a talk about reindeer herding and Sami life. Northern lights are possible but never promised.

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15.2km Aurora Reindeer Safari Through the Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $199

Travel from Rovaniemi to a private rural setting for a peaceful 2 to 2.5 km reindeer sleigh ride through snowy forest. Your English-speaking guide leads the caravan, then stops at a cosy kota hut for hot drinks, sweet snacks, a fire, and reindeer stories. Aurora sightings are possible but never promised.

“Geen noorderlicht gezien spijtig genoeg, maar wel ee heel mooie tour met veel uitleg over de rendieren. We hebben de kleine en grote rendieren eten mogen geven, dit was een super ervaring!”

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