Abisko snowshoe hike with photographer: 3-hour adventure

A photographer follows your snowshoe hike to capture the Arctic landscape as you walk through it.

A 3-hour guided snowshoe hike through Abisko's winter forests and frozen lakes, led by an English-speaking guide with a professional photographer documenting the experience. The tour starts at 10:00 AM and includes snowshoes, warm drinks, and provided winter clothing. You receive digital photos after the tour. Pickup is included, and the hike suits all fitness levels.

The experience

The hike begins at 10:00 AM and runs for 3 hours through Abisko's serene winter landscapes. Forests, scenic viewpoints, and frozen lakes that form the backdrop. What sets this apart is the professional photographer moving through the route alongside you, framing shots of the Arctic scenery and capturing you inside it. You're not stopping for posed photos. The photographer works while you hike, so the images reflect the actual terrain and light you're moving through.

Snowshoes are provided, so you walk without sinking into deep snow, and the guide leads the route at a pace that suits all fitness levels. Warm drinks break up the hike, and the operator supplies winter clothing to keep you comfortable in the cold. After the tour ends, you receive the digital photos: a set of high-quality images that document what you saw and where you were when you saw it.

Pickup is included, which means the logistics of getting to the trailhead are handled. The guide speaks English throughout, so the commentary and route choices are clear as you move through the landscape.

What’s included

• Guided snowshoe hike with an English-speaking guide.
• professional photographer documenting the experience.
• snowshoes and winter clothing provided.
• warm drinks during the hike.
• digital photos sent after the tour.
• hotel or accommodation pickup included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to10h before

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Explore Arctic

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so anyone comfortable following commentary in English can join comfortably. The 3-hour pace and all-fitness-level design mean you don't need prior snowshoe experience or mountain hiking background to complete the route.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the actual terrain like on the Abisko snowshoe hike?

The route moves through peaceful forests, scenic viewpoints, and passes frozen lakes, staying within the winter landscapes of Abisko National Park. Snowshoes keep you from sinking into deep snow, and the guide chooses a pace that works for all fitness levels.

Do I get the photos right after the hike ends, or do they come later?

The digital photos are sent to you after the tour concludes, so you receive them once the guide and photographer have finished processing the images from the day.

What happens if I've never worn snowshoes before?

Snowshoes are provided and the hike is designed for all fitness levels, so no prior experience is needed. The guide leads the route at a manageable pace and the terrain is walkable once you're in the shoes.

Is the guide's commentary in English the whole time?

Yes, the guide speaks English throughout the hike, so you'll understand the route, the landscape features, and any details about the Arctic environment as you move through it.

What does the photographer actually do during the hike? Do we stop for pictures?

The photographer moves with the group and captures images while you hike, rather than stopping you for posed shots. The photos document the landscape and your experience of it as it unfolds.