Cross-Country Skiing Adventure

Cross-Country Skiing Adventure

Experience the essence of Norway with our national sport: cross-country skiing!
Cross-country skiing for beginners with Havila Voyages in Tromsø, Norway.

About the excursion

The ski instructor meets you at the terminal and accompanies you on the bus transfer to the base and starting point of your cross-country skiing adventure. Dress in layers, starting with a thin layer of wool close to your skin beneath your outdoor clothing. 

Direction: Northbound

Disembarkation port: Tromsø

Embarkation port: Tromsø

Time: 14:30-17:30 

Meal: Snacks and hot drinks

Level: 2 (Read more)

Season: 15 Nov – 30 Apr, weather permitting. At the beginning and end of the season, the excursion is sold onboard only. 

Min/max persons: 2 – 20

Booking reference: TOSN13

Price: Price list

Cross-country skiing with Havila Voyages in TRomsø.

In this introductory cross-country skiing course, an expert instructor and guide will be with you every step of the way. You will learn everything from the basics, such as putting on and taking off your skis, to mastering the art of falling gracefully and getting back up again. You start with simple walking and gliding techniques on skis, gradually building your confidence.

Cross-country skiing is a strong symbol of Norwegian identity and cultural heritage, offering a unique insight into how Norwegians have moved through winter landscapes for generations.

As you gain more practice, you will be ready to take on small hills and challenge yourself. Along the way, you will also experience how cross-country skiing provides a special sense of calm and presence – a natural part of Norwegian outdoor life, where being active in nature is as much about experience and well-being as it is about physical exercise.

It is not just about learning a sport, but also about experiencing a sense of mastery, joy, and a unique connection with the surrounding winter landscape. At the same time, the experience offers a perfect combination of relaxation and excitement in surroundings that can only be described as magical.

Cross-country skiing for beginners with Havila Voyages in Tromsø, Norway.

Our voyages

North- and southboundRound Voyage

Bergen → Kirkenes → Bergen

Geiranger ship sailing in fjord

NorthboundVoyage North

Bergen → Kirkenes

Havila Castor in the Geiranger fjord - first sailing in world heritage Geiranger on battery. Photo: Marius Beck Dahle

NorthboundTromsø–Kirkenes Voyage

Tromsø → Kirkenes

toppen-av-europa

See all our voyages