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Get your thrills with our snowmobile tours in the Arctic

Snowmobile, snow scooter, Ski-Doo or skimobile, whatever the name, driving this motorised vehicle is so much fun! Go on an adventure in the stunning winter Arctic landscape and enjoy the best views of the mountains during the day or go in the evening to admire the beautiful Northern Lights. We have guided snowmobile tours including return transport from Tromsø.

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Snowmobile activities in the Arctic

A person wearing thermal suit and helmet is enjoy a thrilling snowmobile tour through Lyngen Alps landscapes.

Lyngen Snowmobile Safari

7 hours

08:30 / 11:30

Tromsø

For -5% use code: BRIGHTNOVEMBER5 (6/11-30/11). An exciting, guided snowmobile safari in the Lyngen Alps, including a scenic bus and ferry fjord crossing ride from Tromsø.

From 2490 NOK per person

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Snowmobile Daytime Excursion

Snowmobile Daytime Excursion

7.5 hours

08:45

Tromsø

Join us on a memorable daytime snowmobile tour in the beautiful inland valley scenery, in the area of Skibotn/Tamok/Helligskogen. Return transport from Tromsø can be included.

From 2590 NOK per person

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A snowmobile is parked on a snowy mountain area under green and pink northern lights.

Snowmobile Evening Excursion

7,5 hours

16:45

Tromsø

We invite you to join us in a fun varied terrain snowmobile safari there where locals drive. You will be in a small group and get to explore a nature area outside of Tromsø. During our evening tour you might experience northern lights.

From 2590 NOK per person

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Snowmobile expedition morning in beautiful Skibotn Valley, from Tromsø

Snowmobile expedition morning in beautiful Skibotn Valley, from Tromsø

7 hours

8:15

Tromsø

Snowmobile expedition in the Helligskogen Valley, the trail will take us through the forest and up into the open valley landscape offering views of the surrounding mountains and the valley itself.

From 2495 per person

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What is a snowmobile?

A snowmobile is a small motorized vehicle steered by skis at the front and propelled by a belt of track at the back.

Snowmobiles don’t have any enclosures, except for a windshield. It’s an all-terrain vehicle designed for winter travel on snow and ice and does not require a road or trail, even though most are driven on open terrain or tracks.

Snowmobiles replaced traditional means of transport such as dog or reindeer sleds (or even snowshoeing) and increased the mobility of the populations concerned, making travel faster and easier.

Consequently, snowmobiling has become the preferred mode of transportation in winter in the Arctic. For instance, Sami people in Norway use it on a regular basis, especially for reindeer herding.

Snowmobiling has now also become a leisure activity and snowmobile safaris have developed all over Northern Norway!

A snowmobile is parked on a snowy trail, with mountains in the background and under a pink sunset.

How to drive a snowmobile

Riding a snowmobile is one of the most exciting experiences you can have in the snow!

Driving a snowmobile is not hard and is quite intuitive.

No previous experience is needed but it’s important to follow the safety rules given by your snowmobile guide.

Here are some tips on how to drive a snowmobile:

  • Check our liability that applies to our Snowmobile tours here (snowmobile section).
  • Make sure you don’t sit too far back or too far forward.
  • Keep your hands on the handlebars and turn them in the direction you want your snow scooter to turn in a similar way as you ride a bike.
  • Don’t be at full throttle when making big turns, or you could slip over.
  • Maintain a steady speed as you hit the throttle and make sure to hit the gas when going uphill.
  • If you want to stop, release the accelerator. You don’t necessarily need to push the brakes.
  • Find your balance and maintain it, especially when turning. You might need to lean a little to use the weight of your body to navigate the sled, just like they do in bobsleigh.

Frequently asked questions

To join a snowmobile tour, participants must hold a valid driving licence to operate the vehicle. Passengers do not need a licence. Before departure, guides provide a full safety briefing and driving instructions.

Best Arctic reviews

Based on our guests reviews

Snowmobiling was super fun and definetely can recommend again.

Based on our guests reviews

We had so much fun![...] the trip is hard to beat in terms of view. We found the Lyngen Alps breathtakingly beautiful. The equipment was great [...] The briefing was good. [...] The route is beautiful. [...] When we were back there was still delicious soup.

Based on our guests reviews

It was a mega nice experience. Perfectly organized! We had a lot of fun and can only recommend it to everyone.

Based on our guests reviews

The activity was unexpectedly good, the trainer was very humorous, the instructions were very clear, the route was perfectly planned and we were able to see stunning scenery.

Based on our guests reviews

Fantastic day out and well organised. The snowmobiling was easy to get the hang of and total time on the vehicles was about one hour, which was perfect. Regular stops to have a break and switch drivers. Would highly recommend

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