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.

What NOK 1,500 Includes

Per person you get a local expert guide, transport in a Mercedes minivan, and snowshoes and poles. The group is 2–8 guests and the duration of four hours includes the transfer, so the actual time on the snow is shorter than the headline. Pickup is outside Clarion Hotel The Edge at 10:00, where you look for a black Mercedes. The recommended age is 10+.

It is worth being clear about what is not on the list. The operator does not list a meal for this tour, so plan breakfast beforehand and bring a snack if you tend to get hungry. Hot drinks and snacks are listed for the evening Aurora Snowshoe Hike, not for this daytime one.

How Hard Is It, Really?

Snowshoeing is walking with wider feet. If you can walk for an hour or two on uneven ground, you can do it. The snowshoes spread your weight so you stay on top of the snow, and poles help your balance. Expect your heart rate to rise on uphill sections and your legs to feel it a little the next day, but this is not mountaineering.

If you are very fit and want something tougher, there is the Arctic Snowshoe Adventure (Advanced)5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, a six-hour trip at NOK 2,100 per person for ages 16+, with a meeting point at Kaigata 6. If you have mobility problems or a bad knee, consider the gentler Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 instead.

What the Day Feels Like

After pickup the guide drives you to the starting point, outfits you with snowshoes and poles and sets a pace the group can hold. In the polar night months the light is a soft blue, so even a morning hike has a twilight mood. You walk, you pause for views, you listen to how quiet the Arctic is. It is meditative rather than competitive.

We like it for couples and small friend groups who want to be outside rather than watching the landscape through a window. It also suits families with children from age 10 who enjoy being active.

Morning Hike or Evening Aurora Hike?

The Aurora Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is an evening walk where you hope to see the lights. It is not a chase, so the sky has to cooperate near Tromsø. If seeing the aurora is your priority, the Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 drives further to find clear weather.

Private Option for Families and Groups

The Private Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is NOK 12,000 per group of up to eight, with the same four-hour format, ages 10+ and pickup chosen at checkout. It makes sense for a group of six or more, or if you want your own pace. For two people the shared hike is far better value.

What to Wear

Wear a thermal base layer, a fleece or wool mid layer and a windproof outer layer, and insulated waterproof boots with room for thick socks. Mittens, a hat and sunglasses or goggles are useful. Walking warms you up quickly, so dress in layers you can open. Bring a small backpack for water and a snack.

How to Book With the Hungrytravelfamily Discount

See more tours and combinations in our Tromsø activities guide.

Booking is simple and direct. Open the tour you want (Arctic Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, Aurora Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, Private Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5), choose a date on the live calendar, and when you reach checkout type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 into the promo-code field. The 5% comes off the online price before you pay. The code works on tours booked online on Legendary Adventure’s own booking page, so book there rather than through a third-party reseller.

Cancellation is the same across these tours: cancel more than 48 hours before departure for a full refund; inside 48 hours the full amount is charged. We list more options, with prices, in our Tromsø activities guide.

Transparency: we are Legendary Adventure’s partner and may earn a commission when you book with our code. It never changes your price.

FAQ

Our Honest Final Word

At NOK 1,500 you pay for a guide, transport and the right gear, and you get a calm, active morning in the Arctic. It is not a thrill ride and not a meal, but it is good value for walkers. If you are unsure, pair it with an evening tour.

See dates for the Arctic Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 and use HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at checkout.

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Our Tromsø snowshoe picks

Tap a tour to see live dates and prices. Enter HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 in the promo-code field at checkout for 5% off.

Small group · 4 HoursArctic Snowshoe HikeFrom NOK 1 500 per personBook with 5% off →Small group · 4 HoursAurora 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 · 5-8 HoursNorthern Lights TourFrom NOK 2 300 per personBook with 5% off →

Code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 works on every Legendary Adventure tour booked online. We are Legendary Adventure’s partner and may earn a small commission — it never changes your price.