Snowmobile Safari from Tromsø: Drive through Arctic wilderness

Swap city streets for snowy trails and warm up by a fire in a Sámi tent

A snowmobile safari from Tromsø takes you 90 minutes by bus to Camp Tamok in Tamokdalen, where you drive a snowmobile yourself through snowy trails, mountains, valleys and frozen rivers. You share the vehicle with one other person and alternate between driver and passenger with a midway break. The day includes thermal gear, safety instruction from an English-speaking guide, and a warm meal in a traditional Sámi lavvu tent around an open fire before the return bus to Tromsø.

The Experience

The day starts with a bus pickup in central Tromsø and a 90-minute ride to Camp Tamok, the remote wilderness base in Tamokdalen where the snowmobiling begins. Once there, your guide fits you with a thermal suit, boots, gloves, balaclava and helmet—everything needed to stay warm in the Arctic cold. A safety briefing covers how to handle the snowmobile and what to expect on the trails ahead.

You ride in pairs, with one person driving while the other sits as a passenger. The route takes you past mountains, valleys, frozen rivers and lakes, all on snowy trails through the wilderness. Midway through, you stop to switch roles so both of you get time behind the controls. This is not a guided tour where you sit and watch—you're operating the machine yourself, navigating the terrain with your partner.

After the snowmobiling, everyone returns to Camp Tamok to warm up around an open fire in a traditional lavvu, a Sámi tent. A hot meal of Norwegian soup or stew comes with coffee or tea, and there's time to rest and share stories before boarding the bus back to Tromsø. The whole experience runs about seven hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Thermal suit, boots, mittens, balaclava and helmet.
• round-trip bus transfer from central Tromsø to Camp Tamok.
• English-speaking guide and safety instruction.
• snowmobile shared with one partner, alternating driver and passenger roles.
• warm Norwegian soup or stew meal.
• coffee and tea.
• time around an open fire in a traditional Sámi lavvu tent.
• traffic insurance.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Arctic Resorts

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to drive the snowmobile yourself—you'll switch roles with a partner throughout the day, so you get genuine trail time at the controls rather than watching from a passenger seat.

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Top questions

Can I snowmobile if I've never done it before?

Yes. The guide provides a full safety briefing and essential instruction before you start, and you'll have an experienced guide with you throughout the ride. You do need to be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license to operate the snowmobile.

What's the difference between driving and being a passenger on this safari?

You and your partner take turns: one person drives the snowmobile while the other rides as a passenger. Midway through the tour, you stop and switch roles so both of you get to drive. This shared approach is built into the experience.

How cold is it, and what gear do I get?

Arctic conditions mean it's well below freezing, but the tour provides a thermal suit, boots, mittens, balaclava and helmet to keep you protected. These are included and designed for the climate you'll be riding in.

What happens after the snowmobiling part of the day?

You return to Camp Tamok and gather around an open fire in a traditional Sámi lavvu tent. A warm meal of Norwegian soup or stew is served with coffee or tea, giving you time to rest and warm up before the bus ride back to Tromsø.

Is there a minimum age to go on this safari?

Passengers can be as young as 7 years old, but anyone operating the snowmobile must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license. All riders must be at least 130 centimeters tall to meet safety requirements.

How long is the bus ride from Tromsø to Camp Tamok?

The bus departs from central Tromsø and takes 90 minutes to reach Camp Tamok in Tamokdalen, where the snowmobiling begins. The return journey is the same length, so plan for about seven hours total from when you leave Tromsø.