Snowshoe Hike on Whale Island in Tromso

Highlights

All necessary equipment, including snowshoes, is provided
Transportation to and from Whale Island from Tromso is included
Snacks and hot drinks are served

Summary

Your tour begins with a pickup from a centrally located meeting point in Tromso. Meet your guide and settle into the vehicle for the drive to your destination. Upon arrival on Kvaloya, at a location selected taking into consideration weather and snow conditions, listen as your guide gives a brief demonstration on how to use the snowshoes. Once you are familiar and comfortable with the equipment, strap on your snowshoes, grab your hiking poles, and set out with the rest of your group. Following your guide, hike to one of the island's summits, surrounded by great views over majestic mountains and fiords. Make a few stops along the way; get insight from your guide about the Arctic landscape, and enjoy a traditional taste of Norway with a hot drink and lefse (cake). Afterward, your tour concludes with a drop-off back at the original departure point.

Tour info

Duration

5 hours

Why take this tour?

Exploring the Arctic wilderness alone can be challenging. Take the worry out of finding transportation and the correct equipment on this tour from Tromso. Start with pickup from the city center and journey to Kvaloya (or "Whale Island"), where you strap on provided snowshoes and hike into a winter wonderland of snow-covered mountains and forest. Along the way, warm up with a traditional Norwegian snack.

What’s included?

Transport to the start and back to Tromsø city centre
Snowshoes and hiking poles
Hot drink and local sweet snack lefse
Local guide
Pick up point in central location close to most of the city hotels.
Winter clothes - these can be rented separately at Tromsø Outdor Rental Center upon prior arrangement. Hotel pick up and drop off is not available on this tour.

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 5h
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!