Tromso to Lyngen Alps Tour
Backcountry Ski and Sail Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable backcountry skiing and splitboarding adventure in Northern Norway, starting in the vibrant city of Tromsø and culminating with a unique ski and sail experience aboard the Vulkana. This journey offers a perfect blend of urban culture, remote mountain terrain, and Arctic maritime exploration. Begin with three nights in Tromsø, enjoying vehicle-accessed ski touring in the surrounding mountains by day and hosted dinners featuring local cuisine by night. Then, board the Vulkana for four nights of ski and sail exploration in the Lyngen Alps, where towering peaks descend into the fjords, offering breathtaking runs from summit to sea.
Trip Highlights
- Explore the backcountry terrain around Tromsø with vehicle-supported ski touring
- Experience the unique ski and sail adventure aboard the Vulkana, complete with sauna, hot tub, and gourmet meals
- Ski from alpine summits down to the sea in the Lyngen Alps
- Enjoy hosted dinners featuring local Norwegian cuisine, including specialties like grilled stockfish, reindeer sirloin, and Skrei (Atlantic cod)
- Relax in the Vulkana’s Japanese-inspired Zen Lounge and Turkish hammam after exhilarating ski days
Trip Highlights
Itinerary
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- Arrive at Tromsø Airport (TOS) by 6:00pm
- Transfer to your downtown hotel and settle in
- Meet your guides and fellow travelers for a hosted welcome dinner featuring local Norwegian dishes
- Enjoy daily breakfasts at the hotel
- Engage in vehicle-supported ski touring in the mountains surrounding Tromsø, led by certified guides
- Return each evening for hosted dinners at local restaurants, experiencing the city’s vibrant culinary scene
- After breakfast, embark on a morning ski tour near Tromsø
- In the afternoon, board the Vulkana at the Tromsø dock
- Settle into your cabin and enjoy the onboard amenities, including the sauna and hot tub
- Hosted dinner prepared by the Vulkana’s private chef
- Begin each day with breakfast prepared by the onboard chef
- Ski and sail adventures to remote peaks in the Lyngen Alps, guided by certified professionals
- Relax in the Vulkana’s spa facilities after skiing
- Enjoy hosted dinners each evening, savoring gourmet meals crafted from local ingredients
- Early morning ski tour before returning to Tromsø
- Disembark the Vulkana and transfer to Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Schedule departure flights for after 5:00 PM or stay another night in beautiful Tromsø
Is This Trip For Me?
You should be in very good shape and confident skiing steep and varied terrain and snow conditions, including powder, corn and hard pack. Participants must ski ungroomed black diamond runs without hesitation and have strong ski touring or splitboarding experience, including efficient transitions, skinning steep terrain, and executing kick turns. You should be comfortable climbing 800-1200 meters (2,600-3,900 feet) per day, with the ability to handle up to 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) on bigger days. Snowboarders should maintain speed on flats, hold a solid traverse line, and maneuver smoothly to keep the group moving, sometimes using ski poles for assistance. More on ability levels
Trip Essentials
- Full-time, certified IFMGA or ACMG guide
- Boat and vehicles to access our daily touring destinations
- 7 night accommodations (details below)
- daily breakfast
- lunches prepared to carry on our backcountry adventures
- après ski snacks
- all dinners
- Trip insurance
- Airfare
- Lunches/mountain snacks while based in Tromsø
- Drinks/alcohol (available for purchase on Vulkana and Tromso restaurants)
Accommodations
Tromso
New for 2026, we stay at a centrally located 4-star hotel in Tromsø, close to the harbor, shops, lively bars, cafes and restaurants. Enjoy modern comforts, daily breakfast, and easy access to Tromsø`s highlights. Includes an upgrade to an ensuite Superior Room for extra space and comfort. Single private rooms available upon booking.
Vulkana Drift
Built in 1957, designed for fishing, the vessel was carefully redesigned in 2009, utilizing her traditional shape. Where once cod were stored, there is now a Japanese inspired Zen Lounge and Turkish hammam. The main deck features a wood-fired sauna, and restaurant. A viewing deck and a hot tub allow for stunning vistas of the Lyngen Alps as we sail thru the fjords. Bunk bed style lodging, 2 shared bathrooms, with up to 12 passengers.
Book Trip Now
A truly unique ski and sail backcountry adventure in stunning Northern Norway. Reserve a spot today.
Pricing Details at a Glance (in USD):
- $ per person, based on twin share occupancy/private bath in Tromsø, plus 4 nights on our boat with 2-4 guests per cabin/shared bathrooms.
- More Privacy Please: Single rooms/private bath available for our 3 nights in Tromsø for a $ upgrade.
- Payment: A 25% deposit is required to secure your reservation. Final payments are collected 90 days before trip departure.
Questions? Call us at 1-307-213-9094 or contact us via email.