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From Tromsø: Lyngen Alps Guided Snowmobile Tour – Afternoon

7 hours and 30 minutes

Moderate

Welcome to the Lyngen Alps! On this afternoon snowmobile adventure, depending on the month you visit, you may experience soft daylight or a starry Arctic sky — and on lucky evenings, even the Northern Lights.

Tour Description

Your adventure begins with pick-up in Tromsø city center, followed by a scenic transfer to our basecamp, including a short ferry crossing.

Upon arrival at basecamp, you'll receive your snowmobiling gear—suit, boots, and helmet. Our experienced English-speaking guide will teach you how to operate the snowmobile, followed by a short practice session before the tour begins.

We drive in a line, safari-style, along approved, well-established trails. The varied terrain of the Lyngen Alps offers fun and exciting driving challenges along the way. As you ride, enjoy beautiful views of mountains, forests, and fjords while experiencing the Arctic landscape from your snowmobile.

The snowmobile experience lasts approximately 90 minutes, including the practice session. Each snowmobile is shared between two guests, with the opportunity to switch drivers at designated points during the tour.


Pick-up & Travel Details

  • Meeting time: 11:30 a.m. (departure at 11:45 a.m)
  • Meeting point: Prostneset Bus, Boat & Hurtigruten Terminal (Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 Tromsø)
  • Where to go: Enter the terminal and head to the bus platform (at ground level). Look for a red bus labeled “Arctic Route.” Guides will be there to assist you. The bus is booked under your booking name.
  • Journey to Basecamp: The bus will take you to Breivikeidet, where you will board the ferry. Our team will be waiting for you on the other side, ready to transport you directly to the basecamp.
  • Return to Tromsø: Approx. 18:45
  • Please stay attentive to your email and WhatsApp for any updates.


Allergies and dietary restrictions

We can accommodate the following on request (please ensure this is included in your booking information — we need to know in advance):

• Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free options — but not in combination (e.g., gluten-free and vegan together).

• Gluten-free (please note: we cannot guarantee zero cross-contamination due to a shared kitchen environment)

We cannot accommodate:

• Severe nut allergies

What's included?

    Included in your tour

    • Round-trip transportation from Tromsø to base camp
    • Insulated snowsuits, winter boots, and helmets
    • Safety briefing
    • Guided snowmobile excursion
    • English-speaking snowmobile guide
    • Expedition meal
    • Coffee, tea, and snacks
    Exclusions

      Not included in your tour

      • Gloves/ mittens
      • balaclava/neck warmer

        Important information – please read before booking

        This activity is not suitable for:

        • Children under 7 years
        • People over 80 years
        • Pregnant people
        • People over 130 kg / 287 lbs
        • People with back or neck problems
        • People with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • People with recent surgeries
        • People with significant mobility impairments
        • Wheelchair users
        • Visually impaired people
        • People with a low fitness level


        Snowmobile driver requirements

        • To drive a snowmobile, you must be at least 16 years old and have a valid car, motorcycle, or moped driver’s license.
        • You must bring your physical driver’s license card and show it to the guide before the tour starts. Guests who do not bring a valid driver’s license will not be permitted to drive, and we will not issue a refund for this reason.
        • We also accept an official digital driver’s license issued through your country’s official app.
        • Photos or screenshots of driver’s licenses are not accepted.
        • Drivers must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.


        During the snowmobile tour

        • Snowmobiles are driven in pairs with one driver and one passenger per snowmobile (even if you book as 1 person). You will have opportunities to switch places during the adventure
        • This is a self-drive snowmobile tour. Each group must ensure they have enough licensed drivers to operate the snowmobiles. You may ride as a passenger if someone in your group is driving you
        • All participants must follow the safety briefing. We may exclude anyone who endangers themselves or others from the tour without a refund.


        Liability & cancellations

        • The snowmobiles are insured. If a driver causes damage to a snowmobile, they will be required to pay the fixed insurance deductible of 9,000 NOK. Before driving, each driver must read and sign a liability waiver acknowledging this responsibility. Damage is uncommon when the snowmobiles are operated carefully, and the guide’s safety instructions are followed.
        • The tour may be canceled due to weather, safety concerns, or insufficient participants. In this case, you will receive a full refund.
        • No refund is given if you arrive late or miss the agreed pick-up time.


        Practical information

        • Luggage limit: 1 backpack per person.
        • Pick-up and drop-off times may change because of weather, road conditions, ferry schedules, or other unforeseen circumstances. Please allow extra time before onward travel.
        What to bring

          What you need to bring

          We provide an insulated snowsuit, winter boots, and a helmet at base camp. However, you still need to arrive prepared with warm clothing and the items listed below.

          Please bring:

          • Warm gloves or mittens
          • A balaclava, neck warmer, or scarf
          • Warm layers to wear under the snowsuit, such as thermal underwear, a warm sweater, or a fleece jacket
          • Warm wool socks
          • A water bottle
          • Your physical driver’s license card if you plan to drive