Snowshoe Hike in Tromsø With Kids Under 10: A Plan for Mixed-Age Families
The Arctic Snowshoe Hike is recommended from age 10, which leaves families with a younger child asking what to do. Here is how we would plan a Tromsø winter day when one child is 12 and another is 7.
This guide is built from our own winters in the Arctic and from the live Legendary Adventure tour pages in Tromsø — prices, pickup times and what is included come straight from the operator, never invented.
The Arctic Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is recommended from age 10, so a 7-year-old should not be on it. Mixed-age families have three honest options: the Private Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (NOK 12,000 per group, ages 10+, for a group with its own pace), the Ersfjord & Grøtfjord Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (3–4 hours, ages 7+) as the daytime outing, or splitting up. Enter HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at checkout for 5% off.
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Arctic Snowshoe Hike
From NOK 1 500 per person · 4 Hours · Tromsø. Live dates and prices open right here — you book directly with Legendary Adventure in Tromsø.
What the Age Rule Means
The operator lists ages 10+ as recommended on the Arctic Snowshoe Hike. It is a recommendation, and we respect it. A four-hour outing on snowshoes in the cold is tiring for small legs, and the guide has to look after the whole group. Do not assume a 7-year-old will cope because they love snow in the garden.
Option One: The Fjord Tour for Everyone
The Ersfjord & Grøtfjord Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is NOK 1,500 per person, 3–4 hours, ages 7+ recommended, year-round, with a 10:00 pickup. It gives the family a shared outing with scenery, without the effort of snowshoeing. Families with a child below 7 can look at the private version at NOK 12,000 per group, all ages, which includes coffee or tea and a cinnamon bun.
Option Two: Private Snowshoe Hike for Older Kids
The Private Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is NOK 12,000 per group, 4 hours, ages 10+ recommended. It makes sense when everyone in your party is 10 or older, because you set the pace and the guide takes only your family. It does not solve the problem of a younger child.
Option Three: Split the Day
Some families split: one parent hikes with the older child while the other takes the younger on a gentler outing. The tours are priced per person, so a split costs no more than doing everything together. It does need a clear plan for pickups, and you should check the calendar for both tours at the same time.
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Arctic Snowshoe Hike
From NOK 1 500 per person · 4 Hours · small groups of 2-8 guests (larger groups on request) Please note that the tour duration includes transfer time..
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By subscribing you agree to receive our partner-deal emails. No spam, unsubscribe in one click. We may earn a commission on bookings — your price never changes.What to Pack for Kids
- Waterproof, insulated boots with room for thick socks
- Wool base layers and a warm mid layer
- A windproof shell, hat, buff and two pairs of mittens
- A thermos and snacks
The tours list snowshoes and poles as included on the hike; boots and clothing are yours to bring.
Evening Options for the Family
The shared northern lights tour is recommended from 7 and runs 5–8 hours, which is long for a younger child. The private tour welcomes all ages and lets you choose pace and pickup. See private northern lights tour in Tromsø for our view.
What We Would Book
With a 7-year-old and a 12-year-old we would book the Ersfjord & Grøtfjord tour for the family day, and consider a private hike when the younger child is old enough. See more ideas in our Tromsø activities guide.
How to Book with the Hungrytravelfamily Discount
Booking takes about three minutes, and the discount only works when you book on Legendary Adventure’s own booking page:
- Open the live calendar through Arctic Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 and pick your date and group size.
- Continue to checkout and type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 into the promo-code field.
- Check that 5% has come off the total before you pay. If the field does not accept it, you have probably arrived through a different site — go back to the links on this page.
We are Legendary Adventure’s partner and may earn a commission on bookings made with our code; it never changes your price. Shared tours can be cancelled for a full refund more than 48 hours before departure; inside 48 hours the full price is charged.
FAQ
Can a 7-year-old do the snowshoe hike?
The hike is recommended from age 10. Consider the fjord tour instead.
What is the private hike price?
NOK 12,000 per group, ages 10+ recommended.
How long is the hike?
4 hours including transfer.
Is equipment included?
Snowshoes and poles are included.
What is the refund rule?
Full refund more than 48 hours before departure; inside 48 hours the full price is charged.
Our Honest Final Word
Mixed-age families do best when the day suits the youngest child. Choose the tour that everyone can enjoy, and keep the hike for when the younger one is ready.
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Small group · 4 HoursArctic Snowshoe HikeFrom NOK 1 500 per personBook with 5% off →
Private · 4 HoursPrivate Snowshoe HikeFrom NOK 12 000 per group (private)Book with 5% off →Small group · 3-4 HoursErsfjord & Grøtfjord Scenic Fjord TourFrom NOK 1 500 per personBook with 5% off →
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