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The 15 Best Snowmobile Tours in Scandinavia

19 tours  ·  from $105

Driving your own machine needs a licence and costs roughly double riding behind a guide. These 15 compare the plateau runs above Tromso and Kiruna on route length, price and what gear comes with it.

Tromsø: Scenic Arctic snowmobile safari in the Lyngen Alps - Getting ready for the snowmobile safari
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Tromsø: Scenic Arctic snowmobile safari in the Lyngen Alps

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 Lyngen, where guides such as Stefan and Elina lead a 1.5-hour snowmobile safari through mountain scenery. Warm suits, boots, gloves, helmets, soup, drinks, and dessert are included. You share a two-seat snowmobile and switch drivers along the route.

“Great experience, would recommend. Long 1:30hr snowmobile ride even when the weather was difficult”

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From Tromsø: Lyngen Alps Guided Snowmobile Tour - Getting from Tromsø to Aurora Wonderland Basecamp
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From Tromsø: Lyngen Alps Guided Snowmobile Tour

2.Lyngen Alps Guided Snowmobile Tour

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

Travel from Tromsø to Aurora Wonderland Basecamp, then learn to drive a snowmobile with guides such as Andre and Jose. Ride approved mountain trails in pairs, switch drivers, stop for fjord views, and finish with hot fish soup. The full outing takes 7.5 hours, but riding time is about 60 to 90 minutes.

“Excellent - little short but views were stunning Great experience”

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Snowmobile Adventure to 3-Country Border - Kilpisjärvi and the Finnish starting point
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Snowmobile Adventure to 3-Country Border

3.Snowmobile Adventure to 3-Country Border

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $356

Leave Tromsø early for Kilpisjärvi, Finland, then ride a guided snowmobile route across frozen lakes and snowy trails toward the Norway-Sweden-Finland border. Guides such as Jefta, Jonas, and Marius lead small groups, provide warm gear, lunch, hot drinks, and trip photos.

“the activity was fun, educational, enriching,. highly recommended, an experience you would not want to miss.”

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From Tromso: Arctic Wilderness Snowmobile Daytime Tour - Getting fitted at Lyngskroa
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From Tromso: Arctic Wilderness Snowmobile Daytime Tour

4.Arctic Wilderness Snowmobile Daytime Tour

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

Leave Tromsø by coach for the Lyngen Alps, where guides such as Jakub and Samuel introduce you to gentle, beginner-friendly snowmobiling. Share a machine, switch drivers, stop for photos, and finish with soup, bread, and hot drinks at Lyngskroa.

“It was mid January in the Artic (camp Tamok), around -26.5C in the valley. The guide is very knowledgeable of the area and ensure we are suited well for the condition and safety. The snowmobile activity was absolutely fun and the wilderness scenery was spectacular. Highly recommended.”

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Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner - Learning to drive in full winter gear
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Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner

5.Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $259

From Kiruna, you collect winter gear, ride a minivan to the forest, and learn to handle a snowmobile before heading across forests, lakes, and the Torne River. Guides including Paul, Claudia, Saran, and Richard have led memorable outings, with dinner, cloudberry dessert, and hot drinks by an open fire.

“We were warned that April was almost a bad idea to try to see the Northern lights because how late in the season we were coming to try to see them. However, our trip was the most spectacular I could ever dream of. Everything went perfectly. Very happy with the service. The route taken, the snowmobiles and the food. The most spectacular part was the spectacle we witnessed of the Northern lights: it is like an espiritual event.”

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Abisko/Björkliden: Panorama Snowmobile Tour with Snacks - Learning the machine before the mountain climb
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Abisko/Björkliden: Panorama Snowmobile Tour with Snacks

6.Abisko/Björkliden: Panorama Snowmobile Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $176

Drive a shared snowmobile from Björkliden through snowy trails, over mountain terrain, and across a frozen lake. Your English-speaking guide handles safety training, warm clothing, and a fika stop with hot drinks and sweet bread. Small groups, modern machines, and views of Čuonjávággi and Torneträsk make this a strong short adventure.

“Incredible, Arina was super nice, I would reccommend it 100%”

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Tromsø: Snowmobile Safari with Aurora Crystal Lavvo Stay - Arriving at Aurora Wonderland Basecamp
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Tromsø: Snowmobile Safari with Aurora Crystal Lavvo Stay

7.Snowmobile Safari with Aurora Crystal Lavvo Stay

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

From Tromsø, travel by bus and ferry to Aurora Wonderland Basecamp in Lyngen. Ride a snowmobile through fjord country, then sleep in a wood-heated Crystal Lavvo beneath a glass ceiling. Jose and the English-speaking team provide meals, Arctic gear, aurora guidance, and snowshoes.

“The best experience- must do for all who are visiting Tromso! value for money!”

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Snowmobile Arctic Adventure - Riding beside the Torne River and across frozen lakes
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Snowmobile Arctic Adventure

8.Snowmobile Arctic Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $231

From Kiruna, you’ll gear up, drive about 30 to 40 kilometers through forests, across frozen lakes, and beside the Torne River. Two people share each snowmobile and can switch drivers. Guides such as Erik, Emma, Finn, and Michael have earned praise for patient instruction and warm hut lunches.

“Notre guide Mickael, nous a permis de passer un moment inoubliable. De somptueux paysage à admirer sur une motoneige. Sensations garanties, c’est une activité incontournable.”

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From Alta: Daytime Snowmobile Adventure - Learning the snowmobile before the trail
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From Alta: Daytime Snowmobile Adventure

9.Daytime Snowmobile Adventure

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

Leave Alta for the 150-year-old Gargia Lodge, learn snowmobile basics, and ride the old postal road toward Beskades on Finnmarksvidda. You’ll share a machine, switch driver and passenger, and stop for coffee, tea, and local snacks. A valid B-class license is required to drive.

“This was an excellent experience/adventure. Great fun. Just myself, father and tour guide, who was really great 👍🏻”

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Alta: Guided Snowmobile Safari on Finnmarksvidda With Snacks - Learning to handle the snowmobile
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Alta: Guided Snowmobile Safari on Finnmarksvidda With Snacks

10.Guided Snowmobile Safari on Finnmarksvidda With Snacks

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

From Alta, guide Stig or another Alta Adventure guide takes you by minibus to Finnmarksvidda for a five-hour snowmobile safari. You will learn to drive, cross frozen lakes, stop at a mountain cabin, watch for reindeer and sled teams, and warm up with drinks and snacks.

“This was the highlight of our 12-day Viking Cruise to Norway. The owner, /guide Stig is an amazing individual. He picked us up promptly at the cruise port and informed us that we were the only people on the tour. It was therefore my wife and I and stig for 3 hours on the snowmobiles covering 40 km. The entire time was spent under a 3-hour sunrise with colors that put the Northern lights to shame. We have been fortunate on this trip to have perfect weather and today was no exception. What made it even more enjoyable. was watching a trail of 20 plus snowmobiles that was undoubtedly the…”

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Day tour with snowmobile in Kiruna 10:30 am - Wildlife watching in Swedish Lapland
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Day tour with snowmobile in Kiruna 10:30 am

11.Day tour with snowmobile in Kiruna 10:30 am

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $139

From Kiruna, you’ll ride a shared snowmobile through the Jukkasjärvi area with a guide such as Patrick, Gaia, Elin, or Lili. Expect quality cold-weather gear, forest and frozen-lake scenery, wildlife chances, and a fika break with warm lingonberry juice and bakery treats.

“Notre guide, très sympa, est venu nous chercher à l'hôtel, pile à l'heure. Équipements contre le froid très efficace et skidoo de dernière génération. Bref, superbe expérience.”

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Abisko: Snowmobile Sightseeing Tour - Stops for Torneträsk views and photographs
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Abisko: Snowmobile Sightseeing Tour

12.Snowmobile Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $105Best value

Ride through Abisko Valley beside the national park on a two-hour guided snowmobile tour. Choose to drive, share a snowmobile, or ride in the guide’s sled. Guides such as Edward, Jakob, and Sofia lead scenic stops with warm drinks, wildlife tracks, and views toward Torneträsk.

“Incredible experience. We were very lucky with the time and with the guide. Very friendly and professional. It was really perfect. Thank you!”

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Premium Aurora Snowmobile Ride With Panoramic Views - The 17:30 pickup sets the pace
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Premium Aurora Snowmobile Ride With Panoramic Views

13.Premium Aurora Snowmobile Ride With Panoramic Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 5 hours · from $330

From Kiruna, you’ll ride to Máttaráhkká Northern Lights Lodge for a fire-cooked reindeer dinner, then share an easy snowmobile to Mt. Ednamvarri. Guides including Fabio, Clémentine, and Thomas lead the evening, provide Arctic clothing, and take photos beneath the Aurora.

“activité parfaite . les deux guides, clémentine et l'autre guide italien étaient juste parfait . la nourriture était excellente, la motoneige de qualité et avec une bonne durée , et les aurores étaient au rendez-vous. ne passez pas à côté de cette super activité !!!! a ne pas manquer .”

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Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile - Learning to handle the snowmobile at 19:00
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Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile

14.Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile

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

Meet Æventyr in central Alta, ride to Gargia Lodge, then follow the old postal road by snowmobile toward Beskades at the edge of Finnmarksvidda. You share a machine and switch drivers halfway. Guides such as Rodger, John, Jakub, and Marion provide instruction, warm gear, drinks, and help with aurora viewing.

“Although we didn’t see the northern lights it was great fun on the snowmobiles. Excellent helpful guides.”

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Abisko: Great Outback Snowmobile Tour with Lake Abiskojaure - Getting comfortable on a shared snowmobile
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Abisko: Great Outback Snowmobile Tour with Lake Abiskojaure

15.Great Outback Snowmobile Tour with Lake Abiskojaure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $253

Join guide Joshua or a small English-speaking group for a 4.5-hour snowmobile trip from Abisko or Björkliden. After a safety briefing and warm clothing fitting, you’ll follow the Kungsleden to Lake Abiskojaure, cross the lake, ride beside Gámaeatnu, and stop for hot drinks and cakes.

“Was gewoon super om te doen. mooi gebied echt genoten.”

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