Arctic Combo Tour Near Tromsø

The Arctic combo tour includes both a snowmobile safari and a dog sledding safari on the same day — making it the most complete Arctic adventure we offer at Activenorth. All equipment for both activities is included: a full thermal snowmobile suit, boots, mittens, and helmet for the snowmobile safari, and a warm Arctic suit and gloves for the dog sledding. A hot reindeer soup lunch with fresh bread, coffee and tea is served between the two activities at Helligskogen Fjellstue, and return transfer from Tromsø is included throughout. In short — you show up, we take care of everything else.

A valid driver’s licence is required to operate the snowmobile — any national driver’s licence is accepted, so remember to bring it on the day. If you don’t hold a driver’s licence, you’re very welcome to join as a passenger on the snowmobile and still take full part in the dog sledding safari. No licence is required to mush a dog sled — your guide will walk you through everything before heading out, and the vast majority of our guests have never done it before.

This is a full-day Arctic adventure. The bus departs from outside Scandic Ishavshotel in Tromsø at 08:15, arriving at our base at Helligskogen Fjellstue around 10:30. You’ll spend approximately 7.5 hours at camp, with the snowmobile safari in the morning and the dog sledding safari in the afternoon, plus lunch and time with the dogs in between. The return bus departs camp at 18:00, arriving back in Tromsø at approximately 20:00. It’s a long day — and one of the most memorable you’ll have in Northern Norway.

Absolutely — both activities are designed for complete beginners, and the combo tour is no exception. Before the snowmobile safari, your English-speaking guide will give you a full safety briefing and driving instructions. Before the dog sledding, you’ll receive a separate briefing on how to handle the sled and communicate with the dogs. The two activities complement each other well — the snowmobile gives you speed and power, while the dog sledding is quieter and more intimate. Most guests are surprised by how different the two experiences feel, even in the same landscape.

All the outerwear you need for both activities is provided — thermal snowmobile suit, boots, mittens, and helmet for the morning, and a warm Arctic sledding suit for the afternoon. Underneath, wear your own thermal base layer and wool socks for both. Since this is a full day outdoors in the Arctic — with temperatures that can drop well below -15°C — we recommend an extra mid-layer for additional warmth, especially during the snowmobile ride where wind chill adds to the cold. Avoid jeans or cotton at all times, as these hold moisture and get cold quickly.

Yes — the combo tour is one of our most popular choices for families visiting Tromsø in winter. Children from age 5 can join the dog sledding safari, and younger children can ride as passengers on both the snowmobile and the sled while an adult drives. The long day at camp gives families plenty of time between activities to explore, meet the dogs, and enjoy lunch together without feeling rushed. Our guides are experienced with guests of all ages, and the small group format means children always get plenty of attention. It’s the kind of day that families talk about long after the trip is over.