Arctic Snowmobile Tour
An Arctic snowmobile tour means crossing, with your own hands on the bars, a world that only exists for a few months a year: frozen rivers that become roads, forests silenced under half a metre of snow and a sky that, on clear nights, opens into the northern lights. ROXMOTORS runs two routes in Swedish Lapland, of 7 and 9 days, both starting in Kiruna — with an individual snowmobile, full thermal clothing and specialist guides waiting for you on arrival.
Two formats, the same Arctic
The Aurora Arctic Experience, 7 days, is an immersion based in Kiruna: each day brings a different experience — husky sledding, Sami culture, a snowmobile expedition, ice fishing, a visit to the Icehotel — with evening outings in search of the aurora. The Arctic Snowmobile Safari, 9 days, is a real crossing: around 900 km over the snow through Sweden, Finland and Norway, sleeping in wooden cabins and fishing camps out on the tundra.
On both, every participant rides their own snowmobile and no previous experience is required — a valid car licence is enough. Riding training takes place before the first departure.
What you will see in the Arctic
- Northern lights — visible on clear nights throughout the season, including on evening snowmobile outings;
- Kiruna and the Arctic Circle — the gateway to Swedish Lapland, with its famous wooden church and the largest underground mine in the world;
- Icehotel — a hotel carved entirely from the ice of the Torne river, visited on the 7-day route;
- Husky sledding — driving your own sled through forest trails for around 5 hours;
- Sami culture and reindeer — a visit to a reindeer farm and time with the original people of Lapland;
- Treriksröset — the marker where Sweden, Finland and Norway meet at a single point, on the 9-day route;
- The Atlantic coast of Norway — arriving at Hatteng, with the sea appearing at the end of all that snow;
- Ice fishing — licence and equipment included, with lunch served out on the frozen lake.
Aurora Arctic Experience — itinerary at a glance (7 days)
- Day 1 — Kiruna: private transfer and a first hunt for the aurora;
- Day 2 — Husky sledding: each pair drives their own sled, with a hot lunch on the trail;
- Day 3 — Sami culture and reindeer: travelling by snowmobile and an evening aurora outing;
- Day 4 — Snowmobile expedition: a full day across frozen rivers, dense forest and remote country;
- Day 5 — Snowshoeing, ice fishing and the Icehotel: lunch on the frozen lake and a visit to the ice galleries;
- Day 6 — Kiruna mine and the aurora: the largest underground mine in the world and another evening snowmobile outing;
- Day 7 — Kiruna: the town, the wooden church and the return transfer.
Arctic Snowmobile Safari — itinerary at a glance (9 days)
- Day 1 — Kiruna: transfer to the camp near Jukkasjärvi, equipment handover and dinner in a traditional kåta;
- Day 2 — Torne river to Soppero (75 to 85 km);
- Day 3 — Karesuando/Kuttainen (120 km): 50 metres from the Finnish border, with ice fishing in the afternoon;
- Day 4 — Crossing to Kilpisjärvi, Finland (140 km);
- Day 5 — Treriksröset and Hatteng, Norway (80 to 120 km): the Princess Victoria Trail and the Atlantic coast;
- Day 6 — Rostojaure and the high mountains (170 km): overnight at the Vårvi wilderness camp;
- Day 7 — Heading south (120 km): to Lappeasuando or Killingi, depending on conditions;
- Day 8 — Return to Kiruna (120 to 140 km);
- Day 9 — Kiruna: return transfer, with around 900 km of Arctic behind you.
The route is preliminary: stage lengths and the line itself depend on weather, snow conditions, trail access, reindeer herds and the pace of the group.
Tour facts
- 7 days (Aurora Arctic Experience) or 9 days and around 900 km (Arctic Snowmobile Safari);
- Countries: Sweden — plus Finland and Norway on the 9-day route;
- Difficulty level: easy; no previous experience required;
- Terrain: snow;
- A valid car driving licence is required;
- Groups of 7 to 9 snowmobiles on the Safari;
- Season: February to April, when the Finnish and Norwegian routes are open.
What is included
- Individual snowmobile with fuel for the whole expedition and full comprehensive insurance;
- Complete technical clothing: thermal suit, boots, helmet and gloves;
- Accommodation in hotels, cabins and camps along the whole route;
- Full board, with lunch cooked over an open fire on the trail;
- ROXMOTORS guide with advanced training in riding, mechanics and first aid (WMA), plus local Swedish guides;
- Ice fishing licence and equipment;
- Sauna at the accommodations that offer it;
- Life insurance and premium travel assistance;
- Digital and printed road book, travel kit and memory frame;
- Airport–hotel–airport transfers;
- Exclusive ROXMOTORS concierge service.
On the Aurora Arctic Experience, a visit to the Icehotel and all the other listed activities are included as well.
Next departures
– 21 February to 1 March 2027 — Arctic Snowmobile Safari: book your place.
– 12 to 18 February 2028 — Aurora Artic Experience: book your place.
– 19 to 25 February 2028 — Aurora Artic Experience: book your place.
– 26 February to 5 March 2028 — Arctic Snowmobile Safari: book your place.
All 2027 Aurora Arctic Experience departures are sold out. Check the full calendar of European tours or talk to our team about a private departure, on your dates and with your own group.
Why ride the Arctic with ROXMOTORS?
Small groups of 7 to 9 snowmobiles, for a genuinely premium experience; operated with local guides who have decades in the region; a team with more than a decade running international routes; and the reliability of an established company. You ride, we take care of the rest.
Get ready for the trip
Check your own country’s visa requirements for the Schengen Area, and make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months. All thermal clothing is supplied by the operation, so you do not need to buy cold-weather gear. About a month before the tour we open a WhatsApp group with the road book and tips on luggage, paperwork and currency.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need snowmobile experience? No. Training happens before the first departure and the level is easy — a valid car licence is all you need.
- Does everyone ride their own? Yes, one snowmobile per rider. There is also a rider-plus-passenger option.
- Will I see the northern lights? It is a natural phenomenon, so there is no guarantee — but the itinerary is built to maximise your chances, with evening outings on clear nights throughout the stay.
- Do I need to bring cold-weather clothing? No. Thermal suit, boots, helmet and gloves are included.
- When is the best time to go? February to April, when the Finnish and Norwegian routes are open and the nights are still long.
