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Where to Snowshoe: the 15 Best Guided Trips Worldwide

26 hikes  ·  from $45 a head

Snowshoes are easy to learn and hard to hurry. These 15 include the kit in the price, run on a short winter season, and differ mostly on whether you are in forest, on a frozen canyon floor, or above the treeline.

From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos - Snowshoe instruction for first-timers
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From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

1.From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 840 reviews · 4 hours · from $141Our pick

Review of Tromsø snowshoe hike with mountain views, picnic lunch, wildlife spotting, guide photos, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Anna was the absolute best!!! my husband and I had the best day! the views were excellent and we really enjoyed the hike all the equipment was excellent. Anna made our day so enjoyable best guide we had for safety and knowledge we really were in the best hands. highly reccomend this trip for a true arctic experience. thank you Anna. Emma & Justin”

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Rovaniemi: Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland - Learning the snowshoe rhythm
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Rovaniemi: Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland

2.Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 753 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Review of Rovaniemi snowshoeing in Lapland, with forest trails, Arctic views, guides, gear, snacks, value, and practical booking advice.

“Very fun activity! We had Ewa as our tour guide and she was very friendly. The snowshoes were easy to get used to but it is a bit of a workout using them! Overall it was great and it felt really cool to be walking over a frozen lake :)”

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From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit - Getting fitted for Arctic weather
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From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

3.From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 715 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

Snowshoe through Arctic scenery with huskies near Tromsø, meet 200 dogs and puppies, and enjoy warm drinks, cake, and expert guides.

“Really nice experience, dogs are sooo sweet, the hiking view is amazing and the guides are super nice super kind! We had drinks, cookies and chocolate cake, very delicious! Hope all the best for the people and dogs!! Thank you so much!”

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From Tromsø: Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic - Three hours on snowshoes, with fjords below
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From Tromsø: Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic

4.From Tromsø: Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 467 reviews · 4 hours · from $157

Review of Tromsø’s four-hour snowshoe hike to Ersfjordbotn, with fjord views, small groups, hot drinks, wildlife, and practical tips.

“The whole thing was amazing, felt like we were really in the arctic! Fabian was a fantastic crazy guide and made sure everyone was safe and felt good the whole way through. Highly recommend!”

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Kiruna: Daytime Snowshoe Hike - Pickup from Kiruna hotels and ICEHOTEL
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Kiruna: Daytime Snowshoe Hike

5.Kiruna: Daytime Snowshoe Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 96 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Review of Kiruna’s 3-hour daytime snowshoe hike, with Arctic scenery, wildlife tracks, warm drinks, guides, transport, and practical tips.

“Daniel was very energetic and made the experience very fun! It was -30 and we still enjoyed ourselves and had a good hike:)”

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Abisko: Wilderness Snowshoe Hike - Meeting at Karvens väg 18
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Abisko: Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

6.Abisko: Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Review of Abisko’s two-hour snowshoe hike, with Arctic views, wildlife tracks, warm clothing, hot drinks, pricing, and practical tips.

“Anna was a very good guide , she told us all about tracks and nature, we had a nice break and the views where wonderfull. An easy tour, much time to make photo’s. thank you Anna”

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From Tromsø: Evening Fjellheisen Snowshoe Hike and Cable Car - The 20-minute ride to Fjellheisen
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From Tromsø: Evening Fjellheisen Snowshoe Hike and Cable Car

Sierra Nevada: Snowshoe Hiking Tour - Fitting the snowshoes before the walk
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Sierra Nevada: Snowshoe Hiking Tour

8.Sierra Nevada: Snowshoe Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 88 reviews · 4 hours · from $61

Review of Sierra Nevada snowshoe hiking from Granada, with mountain views, gear, guide tips, family suitability, price, and practical advice.

“Our tour of Sierra Nevada under Julio was an incredible experience. Our guide was amazing, The trip was punctual, fun loving , enjoyable and we were blessed with beautiful sunshine on our journey. We had breathtaking views and Julio took great photos as we climbed. The activity was exhilarating and not too difficult. The pace was perfect. The journey to and from our destination was very comfortable. We highly recommend the Snowshoe Hiking Tour with Julio. Thank you for an amazing day of our vacation at Granada.”

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Snowshoe hiking in Bergen - Public tour - A five-hour walk shaped by the group
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Snowshoe hiking in Bergen – Public tour

9.Snowshoe hiking in Bergen – Public tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $246Top rated

Review of Bergen’s five-hour snowshoe hike to Gullbotn, with mountain views, local stories, gear, hot drinks, costs, and booking advice.

“Frank was an excellent guide. He took us to a secluded spot north of Bergen with fantastic views. His knowledge of the area was excellent and he was able to adapt the walking pace to the group. Would highly recommend anyone to go on this tour.”

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Stockholm: Winter Snowshoe Full-Day Hike - Learning to walk on snow and ice
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Stockholm: Winter Snowshoe Full-Day Hike

10.Winter Snowshoe Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · from $176

Review of Stockholm’s winter snowshoe hike, with frozen lakes, forest wildlife, campfire lunch, gear advice, price, and booking tips.

“due to the lack of snow the snowshoe hike was just a regular hike, which was still quite amazing and beautiful. our guide, George, was quite knowledgeable and made sure everybody in the group, no matter their proficiency in English, felt included and part of the group.”

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Photography, Gondola & Snowshoeing - Sea to Sky Gondola: a strong opening stop
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Photography, Gondola & Snowshoeing

11.Photography, Gondola & Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $161

Review of Vancouver’s photography, gondola, and snowshoe tour, with Joffre Lakes, mountain views, guide tips, pricing, fitness advice, and logistics.

“Fantastic! A highlight of our Vancouver trip. Nafees is so knowledgeable about the area and cultural context and did a wonderful job customizing the experience to our needs. It was wonderful to learn from his expertise in photography as well and he was great at finding moments for us to capture together as a family. Really well done tour and a wonderful experience!”

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Hiking Snowshoeing in the Sierra Nevada Park, Granada - Santuario de la Virgen de las Nieves
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Hiking Snowshoeing in the Sierra Nevada Park, Granada

12.Hiking Snowshoeing in the Sierra Nevada Park, Granada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $113

Snowshoe across Sierra Nevada near Granada with a certified guide, mountain views, brunch, transport, and small-group personal attention.

“Fantastic experience with an absolute ace of a guide! Harry's knowledge, experience , storytelling and generosity is second to none - all makes for a fab day - highly recommended!”

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Snowshoe Hike to Castner Glacier Ice Cave - Gearing up at Castner Glacier
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Snowshoe Hike to Castner Glacier Ice Cave

13.Snowshoe Hike to Castner Glacier Ice Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $275

Hike across Castner Glacier to a glowing ice cave near Fairbanks, with snowshoes, guides, scenic stops, and practical winter advice.

“Pretty nice. The guide stopped at nice locations. They were very friendly and took very nice photos. Also stopping at a subway after returning was a good option.”

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Fairbanks: Guided Snowshoe Hike to Castner Glacier Ice Cave - Preparing for the 1.5-mile glacier walk
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Fairbanks: Guided Snowshoe Hike to Castner Glacier Ice Cave

14.Fairbanks: Guided Snowshoe Hike to Castner Glacier Ice Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 9 hours · from $265

Review of Fairbanks’ Castner Glacier ice cave tour, with a guided hike, mountain views, caribou sightings, gear, pricing, and practical tips.

“Great trip, Matthew was an awesome guide. He took his time to take photos for people, made sure everyone was safe hiking and was a careful and good driver. Very good tour for the money, well worth it as the ice cave is very cool.”

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From Tromsø: Snowshoe Hike with Local Guides - Learning to walk on snowshoes
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From Tromsø: Snowshoe Hike with Local Guides

15.From Tromsø: Snowshoe Hike with Local Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 4h 30m · from $152

Review of Tromsø’s small-group snowshoe hike, with Arctic views, local guides, Norwegian snacks, wildlife chances, and photos included.

“The tour was amazing! I had the luck of just a few people showing up. Our guide Henrik was super helpful and prompt to answer any questions. The pictures he took were also really nice!”

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