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Sail & Ski
Lyngen Alps
From 4 to 7 days
From NOK 12,125
This trip fits everyone who has some skiing experience in the backcountry and is eager to discover the wonders of the Lyngen Alps. This spectacular alpine terrain, elevating to over 1,800 MAS, does not leave room for disappointment. Whether you look for breath-taking scenery, memorable powder slopes or sharing a sailing adventure with like-minded outdoors enthusiasts, MarineWide will provide that experience for you.
YOUR JOURNEY
Fixed departure dates
March: 03-07, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31-04 April
April: 07-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-02 May
May: 05-09, 12-16
Day 1
Welcome aboard and sail to Lyngen
At 12:00 we will meet in front of Scandic Ishavshotel and walk on board.
Since winter in Tromsø is particularly frosty, hot soup and coffee/tea will be waiting for you in the boat.
There will be time for everyone to settle in and distribute their luggage in their cabins and storage compartments before a short safety briefing.
We set sail accompanied by the colours of the sunset, on the first leg of the journey to the Lyngen fjord.
There, we meet our mountain guide and, after a short introduction and planning of the following day’s trip, we will have dinner before bedtime.
Day 2
First day tour
At 7:00 we rise to have breakfast together and discuss the plans for the day.
The Lyngen Alps must always be greeted with respect. The unpredictable weather, the changeable snowpack, and the endless possibilities, all need to be considered when choosing our first tour.
It is a must for us to introduce you safely to the magic of this unsurpassed alpine area and have our mountain guide with you at all times to have the extra safety considerations when exploring Lyngen for the first time. We can offer you a wide range of mountain trips, varying in length between 4 and 8 hours, and it´s up to you how long you want to be out there each day.
The boat will be waiting with hot coffee/tea and biscuits upon your return from the mountains.
Dinner is normally served around 17:00, but a different time can be arranged.
Day 3, 4, 5 ...
Second taste of Lyngen
Early breakfast on the boat
After the first experience in Lyngen, one always wants to go one better, so this is your opportunity to be creative with your tour.
Together with our mountain guide, we will decide which different places to explore safely, always accompanied by the guide.
If you require additional assistance, it is also possible for one of the crew members to join you.
Take your time in the mountains to fully enjoy the remoteness and the uniqueness of the terrain you will be treading on. This is happening for real, and we will be there to remind you to stop and look around to embrace it.
After an exhausting but mind-blowing day in the outdoors, a special dinner will be served to conclude our mountain experience.
Then, time to rest and dream while the boat rocks you to sleep.
Return day
Sailing trip back to Tromsø
We wake up early to make the best out of the day and enjoy the views of the mountains and the sea on our way back to Tromsø.
We will head back predominantly by sail, but time constraints might require us to use the engine to return to the harbour no later than 14:00.
The journey ends in Tromsø, with plenty of time to catch your flight back home or prolong your stay in the Arctic.
Why choose this package
By the elements of nature
Going to your white playground of the day by sailing boat is just tipping to the next level of pure enjoyment during an active holiday. Guided by the elements of Mother Nature, you are out for a memorable skiing experience here in the Arctic, even for locals or highly experienced skiers o snowboarders.
Small group activity
Small private group experience with your family or friends. You can shape your stay on the boat as you want: in for learning some sailing skills, keen on tackling some interesting environmental issues, or ready for just gazing at the waves and stunning fjords and mountain ridges?
Go wherever you want
Dreaming of remote powdered slopes, only accessible from the sea? Or buzzing for being picked up by a boat at the other side of the mountain? This trip gives you that possibility. Hop on and get ready.
Package info
Location: Lyngen Alps
Duration: From 4 days/3 nights up to 7 days/6 nights
Available: From February till May
Start: Fixed departure dates (see options in the request booking form)
Other periodes possible
Booking: Rental of the entire boat only
Capacity: Up to 4 people per booking
Min. age: 12 year
Transportation: Arranged transport by boat from the Tromsø city (Scandic Ishavshotel)
Support sustainable tourism
MarineWide is a lifestyle founded on the belief of a sustainable future and is determined to lead the change towards a healthier relationship between human beings and Planet Earth. In 2020 the team has been running beach clean-ups on over 180 beaches and have collected 65 tons of plastic waste.
Included
Accommodation on the sailing boat Makaira II
Full board incl. packed lunch for ski trips
5 % discount for meat-free diet
Licensed skipper
English, Norwegian and Spanish speaking guide
Certified mountain guide on the skiing days
Free wifi on board
Hot drinks 24/7
Basic sailing training (if wanted)
Sustainability discussions on board and supporting presentations
Safety equipment on board
Camera settings assistance
Shared storage room
Financial support to environmental causes Makaira II undertakes in summer time (beach clean-up, education of children)
Not included
Tour ski equipment, including avalanche gear
Travel/mountain insurance
Tour assistance
Snacks during your trips
Each passenger will be required to sign a client contract/waiver on the booking process
Winter suits
Alcohol
Ski guide
You can rent the facilities of the boat for your own adventures, without a guide. According to your desires, expertise and knowledge, our mountain guide Dario is available for day tours.
Certified IFMGA Ski & Mountain guide
30 year of experience
Avalanche Forcaster in Swiss
Climded every highest peak of each continent
Guiding fees go directly to non-profit "Save the Arctic"
Lives with his wive and 6 kids on the boat "Pachamama" at Lyngen Alps
Safety
As the mountains can be unpredicatble, for day to day, we include necessary guiding on every skiing day
Every evening, we discuss and decide the tour for the next day with our mountain guide
Update of weather forecast through the national information websites
Advice on useful apps
Optional recommended gear and services
Ski equipment and avalanche gear - rental via provider Tromsø Outdoor - strongly advised for every participant and proper knowledge how to use it
To bring yourself
Ordinary alpine/backcountry equipment is required for this trip. This is avalanche-/ski backpack with beacon, probe and shovel, and alpine/backcountry skis with skins and ski crampons.
Avalanche backpacks can possibly be hired through us and ski equipment can be rented through our partners.
Warm outdoor clothing
In good time before departure we will send you a detailed recommended packing list for this trip.
Our sailing boat Makaira II
1 cabin with double bed and private bathroom (2 people)
1 cabin with twin bed and shared bathroom (2 people)
Price list per person
We give you the flexibility
The 3 different packages include the logistics, accommodation and full board
The guide is set as an additional day price for up to 6 people per group, included in the packages.
Important:
Due to covid-19 measurements, the boat can only be rented by people who can be together within the restricted space on board.
The boat is rented on its full capacity.
If you are fewer than 4 people, please contact us.
Price list with full occupation of the boat (4 persons) for 3 up to 6 nights, including guiding on every ski day:
Discount applies on the price excluding the guiding:
5% discount for meat-free menu
15% student discount
20% for local of Tromsø
(discounts are not cummulative)
Team
Where the Passion Begins.
Naxo
Certified skipper
Kevin
Certified crew member and guide
Dario Schworer
Certified IFMGA Ski & Mountain Guide
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