Best Kept Secret: Fjords & Alps snowshoe tour

person enjoying the view of snow covered mountains
People grill sausages over the fire
winter landscapes reflected in the fjord
running river
Guests walk in the snow with snow shoes
Prices from

1690 NOK

per person

Join our experienced Norwegian guides on this entertaining activity and scenery tour. The journey brings us through breathtaking landscapes before arriving at a stunning fjord embraced by the majestic Lyngen Alps.

General information

This tour departs from the city of Tromsø at 10:00 AM. After a scenic drive of approximately one hour – enjoying beautiful mountains, fjords, lakes and valleys along the way – we will arrive in a small local village named Sjursnes.

This is an absolute gem of a location in a spectacular region overlooking the majestic Lyngen Alps and the serene beauty of Ullsfjorden. Weather permitting, you will truly enjoy the breathtaking views of this stunning Arctic landscape.

This seemingly untouched nature with the picturesque Lyngen Alps at its pristine heart, is going back nearly 400 million years. Here, our ‘Best Kept Secret’ is waiting for you to be told, explored and experienced.

While being mesmerised by the stunning scenery, we will get ready for our snowshoe hike. Don’t worry, it’s really easy. If you can walk (without mobility issues) you can snowshoe!

The hike will go through a small forest where we will check out animal tracks (moose, reindeer, fox, hare … to name a few), before arriving at an old-style Sami building named ‘gamme’. This location provides the perfect opportunity to learn more about the Sea and Mountain Sami and their traditional way of life.

The guides will entertain you with storytelling before, during and after the snowshoe hike - including Sami and Norwegian culture, the Arctic way of life, local history, wildlife, geology and any other topic our treasured guests might wonder about when visiting Norway.

There will be several photo stops during the hike.

Close to the ‘gamme’, we will set up our provisional outdoor camp. Here you will enjoy a campfire, snacks, hot drinks, further storytelling and fun facts from our guides.

Throughout the tour, your Norwegian guides will be very happy to answer any further questions you might have about the Arctic way of life, Sami culture, wildlife, history, geology and any other topics you might wonder about.


Latest meeting time and place: 9:45 AM at our Hospitality Desk inside Radisson Blu Hotel, Sjøgata 7, 9259 Tromsø
Total Duration: 5 hours
Number of participants: 4 - 15
Minimum age: 8
Level of difficulty: Medium
NB: This tour is not suitable for guests with a heart condition, reduced mobility or restricted physical ability. If you can walk without restrictions and have normal health, you should be able to enjoy the hike.

Included:

  • A snowshoe hike overlooking the beautiful Lyngen Alps
  • Scenic transfers (60 minute each way)
  • Experienced Norwegian guide (speaking English)
  • Storytelling and Fun Facts
  • Snowshoes and hiking poles
  • Snacks and hot drinks


  • Please bring:
  • Warm clothes
  • Hiking / winter boots
  • Hat
  • Mittens and a scarf
  • Bottle of water
  • Camera and/or phone for taking photos.
  • Prices from

    1690 NOK per person

    Facilities

    • Guide
    • English
    • Vegetarian
    • Minibus (up to 16 persons)
    • ISO 14001
    • Easy
    • Tea/coffee/biscuit included
    • Eco certified
    • 5-8 hours
    • Eco-Lighthouse
    • Child 6+
    • Child 12+
    • 3-5 hours
    • Green travel

    About Best Arctic

    Life-changing experiences – The Arctic Way 

    We put our heart and soul into delivering life-changing experiences based on quality and authenticity to you – The Arctic Way.


    Best Arctic is a newly established Destination Management Company, covering the northern areas of Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The company was founded based on Bussring and Tromsø Safari.



    With more than 17 years of experience in the tourism industry, we aim to inspire and offer you the best arctic experience ever: from winter to summer, all year round, single activities (northern lights tours, dog-sledding, whale watching, sightseeing tours, among many other exciting tours), accommodation, packages, cross-border bus transportation, and unforgettable experiences.



    Our philosophy is based on maintaining our strong local connection by tight cooperation and involvement with local landowners, activity operators, guides, and other suppliers. We strongly believe in contributing to a better tourism destination for our guests and the locals, not only for today but, even more importantly, for the future.



    Best Arctic has currently 18 employees operating out of our hubs/offices in Tromsø and Narvik.


    Visit Tromsø
    Phone: +47 776 10 000
    Email: [email protected]
    Best Arctic
    Phone: +47 953 03 888
    Email: [email protected]
    Web: https://bestarctic.com/
    Sjøgata 7, 9259 Tromsø