Snowmobile Tour in Kiruna: Drive Remote Lapland

Drive deep into Swedish Lapland's untouched wilderness on your own snowmobile.

A snowmobile tour in Kiruna where you drive your own machine or share one across frozen Torne River, deep forests and remote corners of Swedish Lapland that few visitors reach. Hotel pickup is included. The group stays small at four snowmobiles with one guide. You choose whether to pilot your own or ride as a passenger.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snowmobile adventure in Kiruna wilderness

• Pick up from hotel in Kiruna
• Drive to snowmobile starting point
• Begin snowmobile tour on frozen Torne River
• Explore remote Swedish Lapland wilderness
• Stop for photos and warm drinks
• Enjoy traditional Swedish snacks
• Observe Arctic wildlife tracks

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Kiruna hotel and a drive to the frozen Torne River, where your snowmobile adventure begins. You'll ride with just three other machines and a guide, which means the group stays small enough to explore places inaccessible by any other vehicle: deep forests, untouched wilderness, and remote stretches of Swedish Lapland that see few visitors. The choice to drive your own snowmobile or share one with another participant is yours to make at the start.

Along the way, the guide watches for animal tracks pressed into the snow: the heart-shaped print of a reindeer, the wide hoof marks of a moose, the smaller marks of foxes, Arctic hares and owls that live in this landscape. Learning to read these signs connects you to the wilderness in a way that sitting in a vehicle never does. You'll stop at a spectacular location for photos, and warm drinks and traditional Swedish snacks break up the ride.

Boots, an overall, gloves and a helmet are provided. The tour runs roughly three to three and a half hours. A minimum age of 18 applies, and a moderate level of physical fitness helps you stay comfortable in the cold and on the machine for the duration.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Kiruna.
• snowmobile rental (your choice to drive or share).
• boots, overall, gloves and helmet.
• warm drinks and traditional Swedish snacks at a photo stop.
• guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8 · max 2 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 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.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Lights of Vikings

Is this one for you?The tour demands a moderate level of physical fitness and comfort sitting on a moving machine for three to three and a half hours in cold conditions, so it suits riders who are used to outdoor activity and don't mind the Arctic climate.

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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.

Can I drive my own snowmobile, or do I have to ride with someone else?

You choose at the start of the tour. The option to drive your own snowmobile or share one with another participant is yours. The guide will set you up either way.

What animals might I see on the snowmobile tour?

Swedish Lapland is home to reindeer, moose, foxes, Arctic hares and owls. Your guide watches for tracks in the snow and points them out as you ride, so you learn to spot the signs of wildlife even when the animals themselves stay hidden.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, pickup from your Kiruna hotel is included. The guide will drive you to the starting point on the frozen Torne River before the snowmobile adventure begins.

How long does the snowmobile tour last?

The tour runs three to three and a half hours, including the time on the snowmobile and stops for photos and refreshments.

What gear do I need to bring, and what's provided?

Boots, an overall, gloves and a helmet are all provided by the operator. Dress warmly in layers underneath, as you'll be outside in Arctic conditions for several hours.