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Liability for the driver

Deposit and damage excess on snowmobile tours

What you are liable for as the driver, which operators state an amount and how to lower it.

The short answer

None of the listings asks for a deposit, but the driver is liable for damage they cause. At Camp Tamok the snowmobile has traffic insurance with a personal liability of up to 10,000 NOK, which you can reduce to 1,000 NOK with a waiver bought per driver. Aurora wonderland makes drivers liable for up to 9,000 NOK; on the overnight tour it may have to be paid on the spot. The other operators do not state an amount.

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Snowmobiling at Camp Tamok (Destination Tromsø)

Camp Tamok lies in a snow-sure valley inland, about 90 minutes from Tromsø by bus. That is a shorter approach than the Lyngen Alps, with no ferry.

  • On the snowmobile: 45–90 min depending on the option
  • Whole trip: 7 h
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Drivers from 16

Lyngen Alps Guided Snowmobile Tour

Drivers can take the handlebars from age 16 with a valid licence, where Camp Troll and the short tour ask for 18. About 90 minutes on the snowmobile, starting with a practice run.

  • On the snowmobile: 1.5 h incl. practice run
  • Whole trip: 7.5 h
from €246 ★ 4.8 (382)
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Most time on the snowmobile

Snowmobile Safari in the Lyngen Alps (Camp Troll)

Around 2.5 hours on the snowmobile, the longest riding time of the day safaris. Camp Troll’s own bus leaves Prostneset at 8:30 and rolls onto the fjord ferry, and two riders always share a snowmobile.

  • On the snowmobile: 2.5 h
  • Whole trip: 8 h
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Lyngen Alps Snowmobile Tour with Soup and Drinks (Best Arctic)

Best Arctic keeps the Lyngen day to 7 hours, with 60 to 90 minutes on the snowmobile, hot soup afterwards and a ferry on the way out. Drivers must be 18 with a licence.

  • On the snowmobile: 60–90 min
  • Whole trip: 7 h
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Camp Tamok

Destination Tromsø includes traffic insurance on the Camp Tamok safari and on the All-in-One evening, with a maximum personal liability of 10,000 NOK. A waiver supplement per driver lowers it to 1,000 NOK. The current terms are on the product page. More on the camp is on our Camp Tamok page.

Aurora wonderland

On the Lyngen tours and the overnight stay in the Crystal Lavvo, drivers may be liable for up to 9,000 NOK for damage they cause. The overnight listing says this may have to be paid on the spot. The operator notes that following the guide’s instructions significantly reduces the risk. There is no waiver mentioned.

The other operators

Camp Troll, XLyngen, Best Arctic, Northern Lights Safari and North experience name no amount on their listings. That does not mean there is no liability: as the driver you are responsible for the snowmobile. Ask before the tour how much you would pay and if you can reduce it. Two people share each snowmobile, but the liability is with whoever is driving when the damage happens, which is one reason to agree on the swap; see alone or sharing.

FAQ

Do I have to pay a deposit for a snowmobile tour in Tromsø?

None of the listings asks for a deposit. The driver is liable for damage they cause, up to an amount that differs by operator.

How much is the damage excess?

At Camp Tamok the personal liability is capped by the traffic insurance and can be reduced with a waiver per driver. Aurora wonderland states a cap for drivers, and on the overnight tour it may be due on the spot. Others give no amount.

Can I reduce the excess?

At Camp Tamok, yes, with a waiver supplement per driver. The other listings do not mention a reduction.

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Lyngen Alps

The safaris east of Tromsø.

Camp Tamok

Snow-sure valley, 90 minutes by bus.

Alone or sharing

Two per snowmobile, swapping drivers.

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