Arctic snowshoeing adventure in Norway – Senja island
Adventure: 2 Adventurer
Season: Winter
When: 8 days, 7 nights
Difficulty: 2 Moderate
Arctic snowshoeing adventure in Norway – Senja island
April/May
Eight days of snowshoeing on Senja island – Arctic peaks plunging straight into the fjords, a cosy seaside lodge and the Northern Lights.
Senja, Norway’s second-largest island, is a true Arctic masterpiece where dramatic mountains plunge straight into the icy fjord waters. Winter snowshoeing here grants unique access to pristine landscapes, breathtaking viewpoints and secluded valleys.
This 8-day itinerary blends rewarding alpine ascents with cosy evenings, authentic coastal culture and prime opportunities to hunt for the Northern Lights.
Note: The program may change depending on the weather and snow conditions, as well as the group’s fitness.
* The price is per person. Maximum participants – 8.
* Reservation should be no later than 30 days before the program. Reservation is considered confirmed if payment is processed within 3 days after booking.
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Price Includes
Accommodation
7 nights
Transport
all transfers during the program, including to/from Tromsø airport
Mountain guide
a mountain guide throughout the entire program
Price Does Not Include
Tickets
flights to/from Norway
Food
food, drinks and snacks during the program
Insurance
mountain insurance and travel insurance abroad
Other expenses
personal expenses
Valid mountain insurance for the days of the program is mandatory!
Guide's Perspective
Senja island in Norway has a truly special atmosphere. The steep peaks plunge directly into the fjords and every walk looks like a scene from a film. I have always been captivated by the wild beauty of the North, the white nights, the vigils for the Northern Lights and the colourful fishermen's cabins by the water. During our stay we sleep in exactly this kind of wooden house – a truly unforgettable experience.
Arrive in Tromsø, the gateway to the Arctic. Meet your guide and travel by minibus and ferry to the island of Senja. Check into a cosy seaside lodge and enjoy a welcome group dinner.
After breakfast, a gentle introductory snowshoe hike along the lower heights of Senja, with first glimpses of the snow-covered northern landscape and deep blue fjords.
A steady, gradual climb up Flobjørn, an emblematic peak of the area, rewarded with sweeping panoramas of frozen fjords. Quiet evening at the lodge with an optional Northern Lights watch.
Snowshoe through a serene snow-covered landscape up to a stunning pass overlooking the Bergshøyan archipelago and Ersfjord. Warm up by the stove back at the lodge with a hearty dinner.
We set out for Keipen, a prominent peak in northern Senja overlooking the fjords. The climb is steady and rewarding, with a breathtaking mix of sea, ice and Arctic silence. Evening scanning the skies for auroras.
In winter the razor-sharp Segla is too technical, so we hike the neighbouring Hesten ridge – the natural viewpoint for the most iconic, postcard angle of Segla's sheer cliffs. Final night at the lodge with local specialities.
We leave Senja for Tromsø, stopping on Sommarøy, famous for its white-sand Arctic beaches and small fishing communities. A last light snowshoe walk, then a farewell dinner in Tromsø.
Relaxed breakfast, some time to explore Tromsø's historic centre and transfer to the airport for the journey home.
Guide
Mountain guide with almost two decades professional experience in leading ski touring, hiking, snowshoeing and ice climbing trips.
Methods of Payment
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