Cross-Country Ski Lesson for Beginners in Tromso

Highlights

Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transportation from Tromso to the ski site
Skis, ski boots, and ski poles are all included
Hot drinks and snacks are also provided

Summary

Having selected a morning or afternoon excursion, meet your guide at the central Tromso meeting point at the designated time. From there, travel to the lesson site just outside the city. Upon arrival, listen as your guide offers an introduction and then practice walking slowly with your skis. When confident, begin skiing over flat terrain. Continue practicing and, if you've built up your confidence, tackle some small hills. With a maximum group size of 10 people, your guide is always available to assist. After the short journey back to Tromso, your tour concludes with a drop-off back at the departure point.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Norway, where it’s the national sport, is the best place to try or master skiing. In a small group and under the watchful eye of your instructor-guide, practice walking with skis and skiing over flat terrain, before building up the confidence to tackle small hills. Skis, ski boots, and ski poles are all provided, as are snacks and hot drinks to keep you warm.

What’s included?

Ski instructor
Transport to and from Tromsø city centre
Cross country skis, ski boots and ski poles
Hot drink and lefse, local sweet snack.
Winter clothes - but these can be rented separately at Tromsø Outdor Rental Center upon prior arrangement. Come in good time before the trip starts, you will find us on Sjøgata 14, open daily 9am-5pm. Hotel pick up and drop off is not available on this tour.

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Tromso Outdoor

About operator:

Tromsø Outdoor Activity and Rental Center is the biggest rental center in Norway providing top notch equipment and fun-filled outdoor activities. Our winter schedule - 1st of November to 31st of March 08.30-11.30 - Guided Cross Country Ski Trip in Tromsø 3 hours beginner ski course 10.00-12.00 - Guided Snowshoe Trip on Tromsøya 2 hours very easy trip suitable for everybody 10.00-15.00 - Guided Snowshoe Hill Hike on Kvaløya 5 hours hike for those who seek a challenge 13.00-16.00 - Guided Cross Country Ski Trip in Tromsø 3 hours beginner ski course 18.00-21.00 - Tromsø Winter Adventures 3 hours of fun and pure joy on the snow Our summer schedule - 1st of June to 30th of September 10.00-13.00 - Explore Tromsø by e-bike, morning departure 15.00-18.00 - Explore Tromsø by e-bike, afternoon departure guided ride on electric bike - effortless cycling through hidden paths of Tromsø Activities are suitable for all with a normal, good health condition, and for families with children from 3/4, 8 or 12 years old. At our Rental Center you can rent a variety of winter and summer sport and outdoor equipment: - Skis (XC and touring), snowshoes, toboggans, kick-sledges; - Avalanche safety equipment; - Winter clothing packages, thermal clothes and winter boots; - Equipment for your northern light excursion and camping: tents, sleeping bags, tripods, headlamps, reindeer skins, thermoses, backpacks; - Skis, snowshoes, toboggans, kick-sledges; - Bicycles: fat bikes, touring bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, winter bikes with studded tires; - Fishing equipment. We offer rentals for adults and children. Please contact us if you need advice to determine the equipment you will need for your Arctic adventure planning!