Guided Snowmobile Tour Lyngen Alps from Tromso: includes expedition meal

Drive your own snowmobile across snow-covered peaks and fjord views

A guided snowmobile tour from Tromso into the Lyngen Alps where you operate the snowmobile yourself on approved trails through mountain terrain, with thermal suit, boots, helmet and safety instruction included. The ride runs 60 to 90 minutes and covers varied Arctic landscape—peaks, forests, fjords—with photo stops and time to switch places with your co-rider. You'll need a valid driver's license (car, moped or motorcycle), be at least 16, and have moderate fitness; snowmobiles are shared in pairs, one driver and one passenger per machine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snowmobile tour in Lyngen Alps

• Travel to basecamp
• Receive snowmobiling gear and instructions
• Practice snowmobiling
• Snowmobile safari through Lyngen Alps
• Photo stops and enjoy landscapes
• Return to basecamp and warm up
• Return to Tromso

The Experience

You arrive at Aurora Wonderland Basecamp in the Lyngen Alps after a drive from Tromso. The guide fits you with a thermal suit, boots and helmet, then walks through safety rules and handling before you take a short practice run. Once you're ready, the group heads out safari-style in a line along marked trails, with you at the controls of your own snowmobile and a co-rider in the passenger seat. The terrain shifts between open mountainside, quiet forest and views down to the fjords—each section offers different driving challenges and photo moments.

The ride lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. You and your co-rider can switch places during the tour, so both of you get time driving and time observing. The guide leads the line and stops for photos and to let the group take in the landscape. Safety stays central: you follow the guide's line, stay on approved trails and follow the rules from the briefing. Snowmobiles are insured up to 9000 NOK for damage, which means the driver covers costs above that if something goes wrong—but sticking to the guide's instructions keeps that risk low.

After the ride, you return to basecamp to warm up with freshly made fish soup (the operator can prepare vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or lactose-free versions if you note it at booking—single dietary options only). The whole experience, including transport from Tromso and back, takes about 7.5 hours. You'll need to bring a valid driver's license to show the guide, and the operator recommends a woolen base layer, woolen socks and a balaclava for the cold. One backpack per person is allowed.

What’s included

• Thermal suit, boots and helmet.
• English-speaking guide and safety briefing.
• the guided snowmobile ride with photo stops.
• roundtrip transport from Tromso to basecamp.
• fish soup (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or lactose-free options available if noted at booking).
• coffee and tea.

Good to know

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

Operated by Aurora Wonderland Basecmp

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're comfortable in a small group and want to drive the snowmobile yourself rather than ride as a passenger—you'll need a valid driver's license and moderate fitness, and you'll share the machine with one co-rider who can take turns at the controls.

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Top questions

Do I need a driver's license to go on this snowmobile tour?

Yes. You must have a valid driver's license (car, moped or motorcycle), be at least 16 years old, and show it to the guide before the ride. If you don't have one or prefer not to drive, you can ride as a passenger as long as someone else in your group is licensed and driving.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The operator may cancel the tour at any time due to weather or safety concerns. Pick-up and drop-off times in Tromso can also shift because of weather or road conditions, so the operator recommends building extra time into your schedule between this tour and other plans.

Can I switch between driving and riding as a passenger during the tour?

Yes. Each snowmobile carries two people—one driver and one passenger. You and your co-rider have plenty of chances to switch places during the 60 to 90 minute ride, so both of you can experience driving.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes thermal suit, boots and helmet; safety briefing and practice; the guided snowmobile ride itself; roundtrip transport from Tromso to basecamp; and fish soup after the ride. Coffee and tea are also provided. You bring your own woolen base layer, socks and balaclava (highly recommended for the cold).

What is the Lyngen Alps terrain like when you're riding?

The Lyngen Alps route combines snow-covered mountain peaks, quiet forests and views of glittering fjords. The terrain is varied and mountainous, offering both scenic views and different driving challenges as you move through the landscape on approved trails.

How long does the whole experience take from pickup in Tromso?

The full tour, including transport to and from basecamp, runs about 7.5 hours. The actual snowmobile ride itself lasts 60 to 90 minutes.