Snowmobile safari in the mountain plateau of Finnmarksvidda
Overview
Driving snowmobile is a great way to experience freedom and it is an activity that we really enjoy to offer. We arrange organized guided tours since 2007 and have the knowledge about the area and the best way to explore it. We will take you to breathtaking places with incredible and different views where we can stop and take some pictures. If we are lucky we can also meet a reindeer herd in their traditional migration over the mountain plateau.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee We will offer warm beverages and light snacks during the tour
- Instructions on how to drive snowmobile and safety rules will be given.
- Professional guide, local history, warm cloths/suits, boots and helmet.
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up time is aprox. 10 min before the tour starts but be aware that we can be a few minutes delayed due to several pick up places. Our guide will be there in a black minibus.
Komsaveien 2
9511 Alta, Norway
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Experience freedom joining in a snowmobile safari up in the mountain plateau of Finnmarksvidda where you will discover a different beauty in the Arctic nature and enjoy the constant change of lights. Some people say that being on the plateau is like reaching the end of the world. And there is where we plan to take you in this adventurous tour.
Driving a snowmobile is fun and a great way to be in direct contact with nature. Before the tour, we will give a short instruction on how to drive a snowmobile and will later offer warm beverages for you to enjoy during the trip.
You can also join the tour as a passenger, but it is important that choose the right option when you book the activity shared mobile or single driver. All drivers most have a regular driving license for cars or motorcycle.
Throughout the tour there will be some stops for taking photos of the majestic landscape and our guide will be happy to share with you his knowledge about the history of the area.
This is a real experience for truly adventurous people.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All the drivers most bring a regular driver license for cars or motorcycle.
- We require a minimum of 2 participants for the tour.
- The minimum age for this trip is 16 years old for the passenger and 18 years old for the driver.
- Cancellations can happen due to weather conditions. In this case, a full refund will be provided.
- Remember to take on warm clothing (first layer preferably wool and not cotton, second layer fleece or cotton), wool socks (not cotton), hat, mittens (not gloves) and scarf.
- Not suitable for people over 220 lbs (100 kg) and the passenger weight should not be over 75 kg.
- The activity includes risk by driving your own snowmobile on your car driving licence. Even if instructions are given about how to drive a snowmobile the responsible person is the person driving the snowmobile. You will be asked to sign a contract to confirm this before participating in the tour.
- Choose Alta Havn (Alta Harbour) as your pick up place if you are coming to Alta by cruise ship. Our guide will be there looking for you at the parking place with a black minibus.
- If your ship has a different time schedule than our tour, please contact us and we try to adapt to you.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-243496P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. We will offer warm beverages and light snacks during the tour.
- Instructions on how to drive snowmobile and safety rules will be given.
- Professional guide, local history, warm cloths/suits, boots and helmet.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Snowmobile safari in the mountain plateau of Finnmarksvidda is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Snowmobile safari in the mountain plateau of Finnmarksvidda will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeWe will offer warm beverages and light snacks during the tour
- Instructions on how to drive snowmobile and safety rules will be given.
- Professional guide, local history, warm cloths/suits, boots and helmet.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All the drivers most bring a regular driver license for cars or motorcycle.
- We require a minimum of 2 participants for the tour.
- The minimum age for this trip is 16 years old for the passenger and 18 years old for the driver.
- Cancellations can happen due to weather conditions. In this case, a full refund will be provided.
- Remember to take on warm clothing (first layer preferably wool and not cotton, second layer fleece or cotton), wool socks (not cotton), hat, mittens (not gloves) and scarf.
- Not suitable for people over 220 lbs (100 kg) and the passenger weight should not be over 75 kg.
- The activity includes risk by driving your own snowmobile on your car driving licence. Even if instructions are given about how to drive a snowmobile the responsible person is the person driving the snowmobile. You will be asked to sign a contract to confirm this before participating in the tour.
- Choose Alta Havn (Alta Harbour) as your pick up place if you are coming to Alta by cruise ship. Our guide will be there looking for you at the parking place with a black minibus.
- If your ship has a different time schedule than our tour, please contact us and we try to adapt to you.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
