Drone photo of the hotel in the wintertime with fresh snow covering the ground and the mountains in the background
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24 hr Arctic Escape: Snowmobile day tour and Aurora Evening

Escape the city and dive into the heart of Arctic wilderness with our 24-hour Arctic Escape, a journey packed with adventure, breathtaking landscapes, and the mesmerizing Northern Lights. Experience the relaxing nature outside of Tromsø and stay at the family run hotel Welcome Inn Hotel Lyngskroa.

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Your Arctic Adventure awaits!

Join us for a 24 hr winter adventure in the countryside outside Tromsø including:

  • 1 snowmobile safari during the daytime
  • 1x Northern Lights chase (optional)
  • Half board

Program:

Day 1:

17:00: Departure from Tromsø outside Radisson Blue and drive through winter scenery to Welcome Inn Hotel Lyngskroa
Ca 18:30 arrival and check in at the hotel and enjoy your dinner in the hotels restaurant

Optional: add a northern light safari with Welcome Inn Hotel Lyngskroa

Day 2:

Wake up and enjoy your breakfast before getting ready for your snowmobile adventure.

10:15 Departure for your snowmobile adventure with North Experience**
Ca 10:30 Arrival at North Experience Basecamp where you will get an introduction to driving a snowmobile before heading of.

After approx. 2 hours* on the snowmobile you will return to camp and get served a warm lunch
ca 15:00 Transfer back to Tromsø
ca 17:00 Back in Trmsø, the bus stops outside Prostneset bus terminal

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Join us for an unforgettable aurora-hunting adventure. With expert local guides and advanced forecasting techniques, we’ll take you to the best vantage points to witness the Northern Lights. Whether from a secluded fjord, a snowy hilltop, or a frozen lake, each stop offers a unique and enchanting perspective.

Welcome Inn Hotel Lyngskroa

A family run hotel at the base of the Lyngen Alps, here you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and surrounding nature.

Amenities at the hotel:

  • The Aurora Restaurant
  • Bar and Discotek: Unwind with a dring or dance the night away
  • Sauna: Relax and rejuvinate after a day of activities
  • Lavvo: Experience traditional Sami culture in our authentic lavvo
  • Scenic Viewpoint: Enjoy the stunning views from our nearby lookout point
  • Friendly and service minded staff

North Experience

North Experience is located in the village of Hatteng about 1,5 hr from Tromsø. Here you can experience the quiet of the countryside and enjoy a stay in one of the five Aurora Huts. 

Snowmobile Safari

The daytime snowmobile safari starts after arrival from Tromsø, around 10:15. You will be taken to the dressing room to get a warm winter overall and begin the adventure with a safety instruction and a practical demonstration. The tour takes you along a 20 km snowmobiling track leading up into the mountains. During the trip you will have the opportunity to take photos and play in the snow. About half way we switch drivers on the snowmobile, as you are driving in pairs. This so that everyone will get a chance to drive a snowmobile. You will spend ca 2 hrs on the snowmobile

Returning to basecamp around 12:30 you will be served a hot meal in a traditional lavvo, sitting around the open fire.

Included in the snowmobile safari:

  • Winter overall
  • Boots, mittens and hat
  • Helmet
  • Hot meal and warm drinks
  • Experienced guide
  • Norwegian and english speaking guides