Splitboard tour above the Arctic Circle
Tromsø, nicknamed the “Gateway to the Arctic”, is located 350 km above the Arctic Circle and boasts some of Norway’s most popular splitboard and ski touring destinations.
The Tromsø region has several world-class ski touring destinations with trailheads starting close to the city centre including; Kvaløya, Ringvassøya, Malangen and Lakselvbukt, all of which offer mountain peaks rising from 600 to 1,000 m above sea level.
Our guided 6 night tour is scheduled in the prime time spring season when the days become longer and brighter to give us more time in the mountains each day, but still enough time in the evenings to glimpse the Northern Lights if we’re lucky.
Dates
30 March - 05 April, 2025
Duration
6 nights & 5 days on-mountain
Price
EUR 3,490 per person
Single Room
Tour Type
Backcountry touring
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Tromsø, Norway Backcountry Tour
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ABILITY
This tour is suitable for experienced (advanced) skiers & snowboarders with some backcountry touring experience. A good level of aerobic fitness is also required. If you are unsure about your ability level, please check with us.
ACCOMMODATION
For the tour we will be staying in modern single share ensuite rooms at our hotel, Thon Hotel Polar. This is a central city hotel with modern amenities. Each day breakfast is included at the hotel.
SMALL GROUPS
Our small groups allow greater manoeuvrability and ease of access to the best areas a destination can offer. When we are on mountain, our typical guest to guide ratio is 5 people per guide. This also makes for a more personal experience between our guests and guides.
FLEXIBLE ITINERARY
We keep the itinerary flexible so your local Mint Tours guide can hunt down the best conditions all day, every day. Each day your guide will assess the conditions and decide which is the best place to ski and snowboard based on weather and snowfall.
Essential Info
Tour inclusions
+ 6 nights single share accommodation, Tromso Thon Hotel Polar.
+. Daily breakfasts
+. 5 x days of backcountry guiding
+. 5 x packed lunches for touring days
+. Return Airport transfers with meet & greet
+. Private transportation throughout the tour
+. Welcome night group dinner
Tour exclusions
+. Lift tickets (if required)
+. Flights
+. Guide gratuities
+. 5 x dinners
+. Entry to public sauna and spa
+. Extra activities, ie. cruises, fishing, husky rides etc.
+. Equipment rental (ask us about pricing)
Changes to your itinerary, once on tour may be necessary due to weather, local snow conditions, transport, public holidays or other factors. Your guide will keep you up to date with any changes.
Day 1 – Arrival Day (Sunday 30 March)
Welcome to Tromsø! Please arrive at the designated meeting point at Tromsø Airport by 3:00 PM. Your guide will meet you there and you’ll be transferred to your hotel via a short 10-minute bus ride. After checking in, take some time to settle into your room and prepare your equipment for the week ahead. At 5:00 PM, join your guides for a welcome briefing where you’ll receive an overview of the week’s activities, weather forecast, and avalanche safety equipment. Afterwards, at 6:00 PM, enjoy a ‘Welcome Dinner’ at a nearby restaurant to meet and mingle with your fellow adventurers.
Day 2 to 6 – Touring Days (Monday to Friday)
We have 5 touring days in different locations. We keep the tour itinerary flexible so you can
ride at the best location on the day. We have many mountains that we can access and drive times can range from 30 minutes to 1 hour. Weather and snowfall affect each mountain differently, so your guides will monitor the weather and snowpack conditions to ensure you’re scoring the best conditions daily. Each day will follow a similar format.
Day 7 – Departure Day (Saturday 05 April)
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and load luggage into the van at 10:00 am. Your guide will
drive you back to Tromsø airport where the tour concludes.
Mornings
The breakfast buffet is open from 7:00 am and you are encouraged to enjoy breakfast
at your leisure. Your guide will advise the departure time the evening before, but expect to depart around 8:00-8:30 AM each morning. Times may vary throughout the week for a number of factors, but just know that your guide has the group’s best interest in mind. Each evening your guides will send out a WhatsApp message with details on the weather, snow conditions and information about where you will be riding the next day. Please be ready to depart on-time with all your equipment and don’t forget to bring the lunch.
Throughout the day
The day trips from Tromsø head west to the island of Kvaløya, north to the island of Ringvassøya, or south to Lavangsdalen. Once at the location, the aim is to spend a full day on-mountain. Each day the group will break for lunch on the mountain. During touring, your guide will make plans according to time, the group’s interest and energy levels. We will normally spend around 6 hours touring.
Evenings
On return to the hotel, you’ve got free time. Grab a beer with the crew, or explore the
area surrounding the hotel. Your guides will plan a few group dinners or other activities throughout the week so you can share a few stories about the days’ turns. You are welcome to join or explore Tromsø independently.
HOW TO BOOK
To reserve your spot, email info@minttours.com with your preferred dates and one of our travel managers will send you a quote, availability and further information for the tour.
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS
A 50% deposit is payable to secure your booking. The balance is due 90 days prior to tour departure.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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