11 Snowmobile Tours in Norway to Book Before the Season Turns

1.Scenic Arctic snowmobile safari in the Lyngen Alps

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 377 reviews · 8 hours · from $335Our pick

Travel from Tromsø by bus and ferry to a fishing village in the Lyngen Alps. Guides including Stefan and Elina provide warm gear, safety training, and an approximately 1.5-hour snowmobile ride with photo stops. Afterward, enjoy homemade soup, bread, a hot drink, and dessert at Bøteriet, a restaurant overlooking the fjord.

“Very well organized. The guides are friendly and you also get to see some of the magnificent scenery.”

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2.Lyngen Alps Guided Snowmobile Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 239 reviews · from $284

Travel from Tromsø to Aurora Wonderland Basecamp for a guided 60 to 90 minute snowmobile ride in the Lyngen Alps. You will share a machine, switch drivers, stop for photos, and warm up afterward with fish soup. Guides such as Andre and Jose are known for clear instruction and friendly hosting.

“This was a very fun activity. The hosts were very welcoming and the snowmobile activity was great. They run the activity in small groups which is a lot better than other tours. They also take you into the Alps and let you drive the snowmobiles at fun speeds. The lunch served was nice and the home is lovely. Please note, you will need to check with the guides at the pickup location to see if your name is on the clipboard as it was a bit tricky finding our tour guide.”

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3.Arctic Wilderness Snowmobile Daytime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 8 hours · from $271Best value

Leave Tromsø by bus for a gentle snowmobile ride through the Lyngen Alps. You’ll get warm gear, safety training, and 1.5 to 2 hours on a shared snowmobile, with time to switch drivers and stop for photos. Guides such as Jakub and Samuel have been praised for friendly instruction, while the day ends with soup, bread, and hot drinks.

“It was soooo nice. We enjoyed it. I can only recommend!!”

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4.Snowmobile safari in the mountain plateau of Finnmarksvidda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $301Top rated

Set out from Alta with guide Stig or his team for a five-hour snowmobile safari across Finnmarksvidda. You’ll receive a snow suit, boots, helmet, gloves, instruction, transport, and hot drinks. Drive your own machine with a valid license, or share with a passenger. Stops may include a Sami hut, frozen lake, or forest route.

“Great fun, very friendly professional guide. Lovely place to go snowmobiling. Beautiful scenery. Definitely recommend”

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5.Snowmobile Safari with Aurora Crystal Lavvo Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · from $528

Leave Tromsø by bus and ferry for Aurora Wonderland Basecamp in Lyngen. After a safety lesson, you will ride a snowmobile for 60 to 90 minutes, enjoy meals and snowy free time, then sleep in a wood-heated Crystal Lavvo beneath a glass roof. Guide Jose and his team help you read the Aurora forecast and manage the fire.

“It was a great experience! sadly, we didn’t see the aurora due to bad weather however, Jose, his team and family made it an amazing overnight experience. The lavos made it very traditional experience, the location allows you for roaming around and even had a great view of the coastline. Highly recommended for people who wants a bit of adrenaline, along with taking in the sights and nature. a must!”

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6.Daytime Snowmobile Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 hours · from $296

From central Alta, a guide drives you to historic Gargia Lodge for a four-hour snowmobile trip toward Beskades. You learn to ride on the old postal road, cross snowy forests and open plateau, and stop for coffee, tea, and local snacks. A B-class license is required to drive, while passengers must be at least 12.

“Vicky was a tremendous guide and followed great safety and gave us an excellent 17 mi ride through beautiful Norwegian terrain. They were well equipped with the necessary equipment and provided good recommendations such as double wool socks, and mittens vs gloves. I enjoyed being at Gargia Lodge also! The Kit Kat stop was great too! Very accommodating and one of the best excursions on our trip! Since it was a distance I’m thankful they provided transportation from the Canyon hotel.”

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7.Guided Snowmobile Safari on Finnmarksvidda With Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 5 hours · from $325

From Alta, you’ll receive winter gear, safety training, and a snowmobile before heading onto Finnmarksvidda. Drive across frozen lakes, stop for photos, visit a mountain cabin, and watch for reindeer, skiers, and dog sledges. Guides including Stig lead the five-hour outing in English or Norwegian. Choose solo driving or share with a friend.

“Sig was wonderful from the minute he picked us up til the time he dropped us off. The scenery was amazing. I would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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8.Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $337

From Alta, you ride to Gargia Lodge, suit up in Arctic clothing, and share a snowmobile along the old postal road toward Beskades. You drive half the route if you hold a valid B class license. Guides such as Rodger, John, and Jakub have helped riders with safety, aurora viewing, and photography.

“The guide Rodger was great. Very professional. Unfortunately no lights, but that's nature I guess. Was one of the best experiences in my life. Highly recommend and would definitely do again”

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9.4hr Finnmarksvidda Snowmobile Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $305

From Markedsgata 6 in Alta, you’ll ride in pairs across the snowy Finnmarksvidda plateau, following the old postal path toward its highest point. No snowmobile experience is needed, but drivers must show a valid Norwegian B-class equivalent license. Guides provide instruction, winter gear, hot drinks, and a snack.

“Fantastic snow sledging experience. Great friendly knowledgeable guide . It was great to be picked up from the cruise terminal.”

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10.Lyngen: Snowmobile Safari with Lunch in seaside Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 2h 30m · from $293

Meet at XLyngen by the sea for lunch at Bøteriet, then suit up and follow an English-speaking guide by snowmobile through the Lyngen Alps. You share a machine with a partner, take turns driving, stop for fjord photos and local stories, and may spot animal tracks or an otter near the shore.

“Great activity which was lots of fun and the guides are brilliant. Lunch - Norwegian fish soup was delicious. Would recommend!”

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11.Lyngenalps: Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $393

Meet your English-speaking guide at XLyngen resort for a two-hour evening snowmobile ride through the Lyngenalps. After a safety briefing, you drive through snowy mountain scenery, stop for photos and Northern Lights viewing, and warm up with a hot drink. The group is limited to six, and a driving license is required.

“Unsere Tour wurde 15 Minuten vor dem Treffpunkt abgesagt. Wir waren schon auf dem Weg dorthin.”

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