Snowmobile Trip in the Polar Night
Snowmobile Trip in the Polar Night
Snowmobiling through the polar night and into the northernmost mainland of Europe. An Arctic experience under the dancing Northern Lights and between our two northernmost harbours.
Driver requirements:
- Minimum age for drivers is 18 years.
- The driver must hold a valid class B driver’s license that is valid for use in Norway.
- A physical driver’s license must be presented.
- Two adults are not allowed to share one snowmobile. Each participant drives their own scooter.
Children as passengers:
- Children under 18 may ride as passengers with a guardian, but it is preferred that they ride with the guide when possible.
- Children under 12 must always ride with the guide.
- The minimum age for children is 6 years.
- There is a limited number of seats available for children, so early booking is recommended.
- At the start and end of the season, snow conditions may be limited, meaning only one person per snowmobile is permitted. Soft and porous snow affects both accessibility and safety, so passengers are therefore not allowed.
About the excursion
The guide meets us on the quay where the ship docks, and we drive to the snowmobile garage where we are provided with a snowmobile suit, boots, gloves, and a helmet. Wear warm layered clothing. We then receive a safety briefing and driving instructions from our experienced guides. The snowmobile ride ends in the mountains, and we are then taken by bus back down the steep slopes to Kjøllefjord.
Direction: Southbound
Disembarkation port: Mehamn
Embarkation port: Kjøllefjord
Time: 00:45-03:00
Level: 4 (Read more)
Season: 15 Dec – 30 Apr, weather dependent.
Min/max persons: 6 – 30
Booking reference: MEHS1
Price: Price list
In Kjøllefjord, we change back into our own clothes in the changing room. Warm layers are recommended. Snowmobile suits, shoes, gloves and helmets will be ready for you.
Weather conditions along the Norwegian coast can change rapidly. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, it may therefore in some cases be necessary to make changes to the program or to cancel the excursion.
You disembark in Mehamn. The Havila Voyages ship continues along the coast, while you ride through wide valleys and over white, flat expanses. The destination is Kjøllefjord, where you will reboard the ship after the night's adventure.
The distance between the two fishing villages is about 30 kilometres by road. The snowmobile provides quick access to the vast wilderness and is important for transport in the winter among til locals.
The night light from the Northern Lights and the moon and stars create a magical atmosphere over the stark, barren landscape. Towards the end of the journey, the lights from the Havila Voyages ship shine in the distance welcoming you back to the ship and your nice, warm bed.
Our voyages
North- and southboundRound Voyage
Bergen → Kirkenes → Bergen
SouthboundVoyage South
Kirkenes → Bergen
SouthboundKirkenes–Tromsø Voyage
Kirkenes → Tromsø
