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Snowmobiling with children in Tromsø

From what age children can ride along, which tours take the youngest and how long the day is.

The short answer

Children ride as passengers behind an adult driver, from age 6 on the XLyngen and Best Arctic tours and from 7 at Camp Troll and Aurora wonderland. XLyngen also offers a sledge on request for children who cannot sit upright on the snowmobile. Children cannot drive: drivers must be 16 or 18 with a licence. Most tours are full days of 7 to 8 hours with a bus and often a ferry.

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Youngest passengers

Scenic Lyngen Alps Snowmobile Safari (XLyngen)

Children from age 6 can ride along in the Lyngen Alps, and on request on a sledge if they cannot sit upright on the snowmobile. The 8-hour day includes bus, fjord ferry, lunch and dessert.

  • On the snowmobile: 1.5 h
  • Whole trip: 8 h
from €303 ★ 4.7 (414)
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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
from €284 ★ 4.9 (1,143)
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Snow-sure Camp Tamok

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
from €207 ★ 4.7 (759)
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Minimum ages for child passengers

  • XLyngen, Lyngen Alps: from 6. Children must be able to sit upright by themselves on the snowmobile, or ride on a sledge on request.
  • Best Arctic, Lyngen Alps: from 6; guests under 18 may not drive.
  • Camp Troll and Aurora wonderland: from 7. Unaccompanied minors are not allowed.
  • Northern Lights Safari, short local tour: from 10.
  • North experience, day and evening: from 12.
  • Camp Tamok: at least 130 cm, and one child per adult at most.

Long days with small children

The Lyngen safaris take 7 to 8 hours including bus and ferry; Camp Troll is back around 16:30 from the 08:30 departure. The riding itself lasts 1.5 to 2.5 hours, during which a child sits still behind you in the wind. The shortest option is the Northern Lights Safari tour at 3.5 hours, but it starts at 10. Warm layers under the thermal suit matter more for a passenger than for the driver; see our what to wear page.

Teenagers who want to drive

A 16-year-old with a car, motorcycle or moped licence can drive at Aurora wonderland. Everywhere else the driver must be 18. The licence and age page has the details for each operator.

FAQ

Can children go on a snowmobile tour in Tromsø?

Yes, as passengers behind an adult driver. The youngest age is 6, on the XLyngen and Best Arctic tours.

Can my child ride on a sledge instead?

XLyngen offers a sledge on request for children who cannot sit upright on the snowmobile.

Can teenagers drive a snowmobile?

From 16 with a car, motorcycle or moped licence at Aurora wonderland. On the other tours drivers must be 18.

How long is a snowmobile day with kids?

The Lyngen safaris take 7 to 8 hours with bus and ferry. The local Northern Lights Safari tour takes 3.5 hours, from age 10.

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