PRIVATE Arctic Landscapes Hiking / Snowshoeing Tour - Tailored Tour

A PRIVATE HIKE FOR WHO LOVES TO BE ALONE IN NATURE - away from the roads

Do you like hiking, snowshoeing, getting to that view point up there at your own pace?
This tour will take you into the Arctic wonders, for an unforgettable experience!

With the most intimacy of a private tour, on board a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser Arctic Truck we will reach some of the prettiest areas that Tromsø region has to offer. Whether it's you alone or with your family, Nico your guide will adapt the tour in order to best suit your needs and wishes!

There is no fixed itinerary: based on weather conditions we will either head towards the narrow fjords of the coastal islands like Kvaløya or to the backcountry sceneries of the mainland. Vistas are guaranteed, no matter which way we'll go!

Once left the roads we will venture for a scenic walk - easy hike (depending on your overall level of fitness), reaching pristine landscapes, mountain lakes and breathtaking views. When ice and snow cover the ground (typically from November onward), you will be provided with ice crampons or snowshoes (snow rackets) and walking poles, as well as foot and hand warmers. Thermal suits can also be provided on request, please remember to have your own waterproof hiking boots (snow boots from November onward).

Your guide will take photos of you and the landscape, but if you have a camera as well, do bring it along!

An outdoor picnic with a view, eating a warm expedition soup, cookies and hot drinks, will warm us up while out in the wild Arctic, leaving in you a meaningful memory of your Arctic journey.

Interested in booking this private tour?

Please send an email to info@arcticphotoguide.com with your travel dates and number of participants to enquire about price and availability!

TOUR DETAILS

• PRICE: from NOK 5.900
• AVAILABILITY: on request
• GROUP SIZE: maximum of 6 participants
• DURATION: approximately 4 to 5 hours (driving transfers included)
• ACTIVITY: walking / hiking / snowshoeing tour
• HIKE LENGHT / DIFFICULTY: normal level of fitness - the hike will be tailored on your wishes
• PICKUP & DROP OFF: your accommodation on Tromsø island
• STARTING TIME: typically 09:30am, to be arranged on request

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Nico, the most adventurous guide!
• Unforgettable landscapes
• Thermal suits (on request)
• Hand & foot warmers
• Ice crampons / snowshoes (snow rackets) & walking poles
• Photos from the tour
• Warm expedition soup, vegan / lactose / gluten free option
• Cookies & hot drinks: organic tea & hot chocolate

WHAT TO BRING

• Your adventure mood turned on!
• You must have your own waterproof hiking boots (snow boots in winter season)
• Wind & wateproof clothing, unsure how to dress? 
• Read “TOUR CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT”
• A small backpack
• Don’t have a backpack? We have it for you! (on request)
• Your camera if you have one
• Fresh water, your guide provides hot drinks only

The region of Tromsø offers a wide variety of landscapes, from endless ocean views funneling into narrow fjords, leading all the way to vast highlands. Wherever you’ll point your eyes, the rugged Arctic mountains will be a constant presence. With this tour you will enjoy the outdoors with an experienced guide and the complete flexibility of a private tour, for your own unforgettable experience!

What to expect from the tour and the gear provided:

There is something special about being out in Nature. Whether on a sunny or a stormy day, surrounded by the vibrant autumn colours or by the endless white of the snowy winter, the connection with the raw elements is one of the most powerful healing things for us human beings.

In Norwegian we say “There’s not such a thing as bad weather, only bad clothing” and “Out on a tour, never grumpy”. You don’t need to have previous experience with snowshoes, it’s very easy to use them!

Let the Arctic winds take your thoughts away, the wild landscapes fill your eyes of joy, the energy from physical activity stimulate your endorphins, and set off for a fun time out there!

The vehicle used to get to the hiking locations is an Arctic Trucks Toyota Land Cruiser. This beast of a 4x4 has the main purpose of being very flexible in finding parking places no matter if they have been cleared from the snow or not. Depending on what type of hike you would like to do, and on the weather and ground conditions, your guide will choose a suitable and safe hike. You should be in generally good physical shape and comfortable in walking on uneven terrain! 

If the snow thickness requires, you will be provided with snow rackets, also called snowshoes. They are a piece of equipment, a sort of wide platform, that straps over your own boots and allows you to walk on deep snow without sinking. When the ground will be very icy, you’ll get ice cleats instead.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS:

• This is a private tour, the price is therefore not per person but for the whole group and changes depending on how many participants you are, please get in touch by email here to inquire

• Make sure to read “Tour Clothing & Equipment Checklist” page to be prepared for the tour!

• For children younger than 13 or shorter than 150 cm please specify this in the booking request form so you will be provided with the correct car booster seat for them

• Thermal suits available in adult sizes only, XS is the smallest available. If you are travelling with kids you must have your own appropriate clothing for them
  

• This tour is not suitable for people with any injury, sickness, movement fatigue or disability, wheelchairs, walkers, crutches.

• Be aware to check your phone & emails on the days before the tour for possible tour updates

• Vegan, lactose & gluten free soup is available, you must inform us on the booking form in case of any allergy

• Please read the Terms & Conditions