9 Snowmobile Safaris in Norway to Build a Day Around

1.Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,654 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $61Our pick

Spend six to seven hours chasing the Aurora from Tromsø with guides such as David, Claudia, Koren, and Elo. You may drive toward the fjords or Finland border, then warm up beside a fire with hot drinks while your guide explains the science and takes a professional photo.

“Petter our guide was amazing, he did everything he could for us to be able to see the northern lights. He was also very kind and accommodating. The northern lights are amazing; Petter gave very interesting information given about the background of them. The team really work hard for you to see them and don’t give up. Would recommend.”

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2.Snowmobile Safari in the Lyngen Alps

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,021 reviews · 8 hours · from $272

You’ll travel from Tromsø by bus and ferry to Camp Troll, where guides such as Jono, Yani, Tom, and Suzy lead a snowmobile ride through the Lyngen Alps. Expect shared snowmobiles, warm outerwear, several driver changes, mountain photo stops, hot drinks, and soup by the fire.

“The whole trip was very professionally run, from communication about my booking, transport arrangements and the instructors and staff on the tour. Brilliant day”

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3.Scenic Arctic snowmobile safari in the Lyngen Alps

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

Travel from Tromsø by red Arctic Route bus and ferry to Lyngen, where guides including Stefan and Elina provide warm gear, safety training, and a 1.5-hour snowmobile ride. Stop for mountain views and photos, then enjoy fish soup, hot drinks, and dessert at Bøteriet.

“We had a fantastic time! The experience was incredible from start to finish, and the scenery was unforgettable. A special thank you to our guide, he was extremely friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience even better. We really appreciated his patience and how he made everyone feel safe and comfortable during the tour.”

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4.Aurora Safari Chase with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 315 reviews · 7 hours · from $124

Spend seven hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø in a comfortable coach, stopping at private camps for soup, hot drinks, toilets, and warm overalls. English-speaking guides such as Paulo and Juan help with photos and camera settings, while weather decides how far the chase goes.

“An amazing trip- even if we didn’t see the northern lights, which we did, we said the trip was definitely worth the money. The guides were exceptional, the food amazing, location epic- just so much fun and effort from the team- highly recommended”

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5.Snowmobile safari in the mountain plateau of Finnmarksvidda

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

From Alta, guide Stig leads a small-group snowmobile safari across Finnmarksvidda. You receive winter gear, driving instruction, transport, and hot drinks, then ride through open Arctic scenery with photo stops and local stories. Drivers need a car or motorcycle license, while passengers can join from age 16.

“If your looking for speed and excitement then don't use this tour company!! The owner took us and even when speed limit was 40 we only hit 22-26 kph he refused to go any faster, all the equipment was spot on just a shame the trip wasnt as good, owner even tried the hard sell to get us onto 2 different skimoblies rather than the 1 that was booked”

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6.Snowmobile Safari with Aurora Crystal Lavvo Stay

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

From Tromsø, you travel by bus and ferry to Lyngen for a 60 to 90 minute snowmobile ride, meals, and a night in a wood-heated Crystal Lavvo. Hosts including Jose help you manage the fire and watch the sky for auroras.

“We had a great experience with the snowmobile tour and relaxing at the lavvo. Jose really took care of us. We were a family group of 4 and have us instructions to look for the auroras and be patient. At the end we saw the auroras thanks to his guidance. Food was delicious”

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7.Guided Snowmobile Safari on Finnmarksvidda With Snacks

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

Drive across Finnmarksvidda with an English or Norwegian guide, stopping at an authentic mountain cabin for warm drinks and snacks. Alta Adventure provides suits, boots, helmets, instruction, and hotel or harbor pickup. You can drive alone or share with a friend, switching places along the way.

“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.Honningsvåg: North Cape King Crab & Arctic Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours · from $261

From Honningsvåg, you’ll ride a RIB in a thermal suit past Kjelvik’s old fishing settlement, watch for puffins, eagles, seals, dolphins, and whales, then visit Nordvågen’s fish factory. Guide Marcus has earned praise for clear explanations, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“Zu weit weg von der Gletscherkante im vergleich zu anderen Booten”

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9.Lyngen: Snowmobile Safari with Lunch in seaside Restaurant

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

Meet at XLyngen, eat a homemade lunch at Bøteriet, then follow an English-speaking guide by snowmobile through the Lyngen Alps. You’ll share a machine with a partner, stop for fjord views and local stories, and finish with warm clothes, a sweet snack, and a hot drink.

“Großartige Landschaft, tolles Team. Leckeres Essen vorab und dann ganz tolle Tour. Sehr zu empfehlen.”

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