This trek is taking you through the 90 kilometer long Lyngen peninsula from South to North. Hiking among the high mountains, numerous waterfalls and blue glaciers in the land of the midnight sun is definitely experience hard to forget. The area is popular for day-tripping, but on a longer hike you will get to experience the truly wild side of Lyngen Alps. There are only a few short marked trails and well worn walking paths in Lyngen area. Our route will mainly pass less traveled terrain, but we will also utilize some of the existing trail network. On this hiking adventure you will see a beautiful mix of Northern Norwegian wild nature and culture landscape.

 

This is a demanding tour and you need to be up for a challenge. Participants should have good physical condition and ability to carry backpack in various terrain. In total we will walk a distance of 130 km, in mountainous and partly difficult ground. There are many descents and ascents along the way: In total we need to cover  5000 altitude meters in 8-9 days. The highest point of the route lies around 1000 meter above sea level.

 

We will carry all our camping gear, food and personal belongings in backpacks. However, we don't need to bear the full provisions during the entire tour. Approximately half way of the route, we pass through the village Lyngseidet, where we will be resupplied with food and gas. We camp every night in different locations - breath-taking views guaranteed!

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Daily itinerary

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Day 1

We meet around midday in Nordkjosbotn village, southern end of Lyngen peninsula. We will divide the common equipment, pack and go through the plans of the following week and start our tour. We will walk up to the mountains and already first night you will be camping surrounded by the beautiful Lyngen Alps.

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Day 2-7

Full days of walking. We will find our way over mountain passes, through beautiful valleys and across ice cold rivers. The daily distances will vary from 15 km to 20 km.

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Breakfast and dinner in is prepared in the camp. During the day we will enjoy lunch outside. The itinerary is adapted according to the weather conditions.

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Day 8

We will arrive to Lyngstuva lighthouse, which is the northernmost point of Lyngen peninsula. Evening is spent by the fjord and hopefully the weather is allowing us to enjoy the long Arctic sunset.

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Day 9 

We have to take an early morning and head towards the road. The walk will be just few kilometers. Bus back to the civilization is going already at 07:46 a.m.

 

Additional costs

• From the ending point of the hike there is a bus connection to Svensby ferry terminal and further to Tromsø or back to Nordkjosbotn.

  • The prices are following (2022):

    • Svensby ferry terminal 39 nok

    • Tromsø 78 nok

    • Nordkjosbotn 156 nok

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Food package 

If you are not sure what kind of food you should bring, we will make it easy for you. We are offering food package for additional cost. It will be 200 nok per day including breakfast, lunch and dinner. You only need to take care to bring enough snacks and sweets with you.

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How to get there

The nearest airport is in Tromsø. There are several daily bus connections from Tromsø to Nordkjosbotn. You can also take a bus there from Kilpisjärvi, Finland. 

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From the ending point of the hike there is one daily bus (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) route going to Svensby ferry terminal and further to Tromsø. With additional bus change it is possible to get back to starting point in Nordkjosbotn.

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Routes and rates

https://www.tromskortet.no/?lang=no_NO

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Equipment

You will find equipment list for the summer tours from info folder.

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