Tromsø: Snowshoeing, Tromso Ice Domes & Reindeer Visit

After a 90-minute relaxing bus journey, you will enter the remote area Tamokdalen where our wilderness camp is located. Upon arrival at Camp Tamok, you will be warmly greeted by your guide and outfitted with all the necessary equipment and clothing, including snowshoes, poles, thermal suit, boots and gloves as you will first head out on the snowshoe hike.  

The tour is designed to be easy and accessible: an experience guide will introduce you to the art of snowshoe walking at the start of the activity ensuring that even beginners can participate. 

The snowshoe hike offers a unique opportunity to explore the serene winter landscapes at slow pace. As you make your way through the snow, your guide will share fascinating insights about the Arctic environment and teach you some good ice-cold wilderness survival skills: how to sleep outdoors, what to eat and how to orientate yourself. Midway through the hike, we’ll pause at a nature camp where your guide will teach you how to chop wood and start a fire, on which you then will cook a delicious lunch. 

Upon return to the camp, you will be informed on when and where you are expected for the second part of your activity: the visit to Tromsø Ice Domes Snow Park.  

Enter the park and discover the magic of the snow and ice sculptures. Wander around by yourself through a mesmerising display of snow and ice sculptures, a snow maze and explore our two domes. Marvel at the amazing art coming to life with light in its natural surroundings of pristine nature and peaceful Arctic landscapes. Get close to the two most iconic animals of Northern Norway: cuddle and take photos with our huskies and go visit the reindeers near the Sculpture Park.  

After your visit to the Snow Park, your day at Camp Tamok and Tromsø Ice Domes has come to an end. and it is time to board the bus and return to Tromsø, taking with you great memories of an entertaining day in the Arctic wilderness and plenty of images of the magical snow art. 

Itinerary:

09:00 – 10:30 Transfer by bus from Tromsø to Camp Tamok 

10:30 – 14:30 Gear up, snowshoeing (incl. food) 

14.30 - 16:00 Visit Tromsø Ice Domes Snow Park and free time 

16:00 – 17:30 Transfer by bus from Camp Tamok to Tromsø 

Duration:

• 09:00 - 17:30 (8,5 hours)

Meeting time and place:

• 08:45 at Tromsø Havn Prostneset (inside the main entrance hall), Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø

Included:  

• Thermal suit, boots, hat and mittens 

• Transport 

• English-speaking guide 

• Hot meal and drinks: lunch cooked outside (if bad weather, lunch will be prepared indoor in a heated lavvu)  

• Snowshoes and poles  

• Entrance to the Tromsø Ice Domes Snow Park 

 Accessibility:

• Not accessible for wheelchair users 

Physical Difficulty Level:

• Medium  

You must be in good physical condition to walk for a longer time on snowshoes through snowy terrains. Please let us know of any physical conditions that we should be aware of when preparing for the tour. 

Restrictions:  

• Minimum age: 12+ 

Bring with you:  

• Hat and scarf 

• Weather appropriate clothing, in layers 

Special requests:  

Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions upon booking. If no notice is given in advance, an extra fee of 150 NOK will be charged. 

Good to know:  

• Since taking care of the environment is something we focus on at Camp Tamok: we will pick up what does not belong in nature and bring back with us to the camp to recycle.  

• The reindeer herd at Tromsø Ice Domes Snow Park exists of 5-6 reindeer.