Included:

• • An experienced, IFMGA ski guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 8-day Bodo & Lofoten ski & sail adventure (6 days of skiing)
  • Accommodation aboard a boat for 7 nights
  • Professional skipper and chef
  • Standard offshore lifejacket and lifeline
  • Shore landings and tours with the dinghy
  • Bedding and towels
  • Onboard food (breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner)
  • Hot beverages and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Fuel and all port dues

Not included:

• • Flights to Bodø, Norway
  • Personal gear                 
  • Food and beverages on the day of arrival until boarding
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Voice and data communication using onboard equipment
  • Insurance — available to add at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional

It’s the best ever! You can expect a wonderful blend of adventure, camaraderie, and awe-inspiring beauty of Svalbard. There are three boats cruising the icy waters, Varuna and Intrepido hosting up to 6 guests, and KÉRABAN, ideal for smaller group of up to 4.

All sailboats boast the highest standard deck fittings, rig, and sails. They are maintained and equipped above World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Category 1 standards.

A friendly crew and a chef will spoil you every day with a full breakfast, après ski snacks, and a three-course dinner using local specialties with carefully selected wines!

VARUNA

Varuna is a state-of-the-art, 22-meter (73-foot) aluminum sloop sailboat built for unlimited travel and high latitude cruising. With a maximum of 6 guests, comfort and personalized attention are guaranteed! You’ll stay in cozy, handcrafted cabins—each with en-suite bathrooms, individual heating, lighting, and power. Varuna features a panoramic deck saloon for 360° views and a thermally isolated inner hull, ensuring warmth and dryness, no matter the weather.

INTREPIDO

Intrepido is a 21-meter (69-foot) sloop, expertly designed for expedition sailing. Her spacious passenger cabins are designed for comfort while maintaining speed, thanks to her lightweight aluminium hull—which will allow you to reach remote areas, away from harbors. Intrepido accommodates 6 guests in bespoke wooden double-berth cabins, each with an ensuite bathroom, heating, lighting, and power, With a spacious central cockpit, two deck cockpits, and a unique desk saloon, you’ll have plenty of space to relax after a day out!

KÉRABAN LE TÊTU

KÉRABAN is perfect for smaller groups of up to 4 people, guaranteeing superb comfort. This 16-meter (52-foot) sailboat features an aluminum hull with thermal insulation and top-tier deck fittings, rigging, and sails—built to explore the most remote corners of the world. There are two spacious double-berth cabins for guests, also ensuite, with its own heating, lighting, and power. KÉRABAN features a spacious lounge and dining area just below the cockpit—perfect for relaxing and sharing moments with your crew.

This Lofoten and Bodo ski & sail adventure is ideal for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers with excellent fitness. Each day, you’ll cover up to 8 km (5 miles) with as much as 1,100 meters (3,600 ft) of elevation gain. The steepest sections reach gradients of up to 30%. Expect to be on the move for about 6 hours daily. Be sure you’re prepared for 6 consecutive days of this level of effort.

All participants should feel comfortable on black level resort runs as you will be skiing on glaciated terrain with variable snow conditions. Experience with sailing is not necessary.

If you’d like to check out similar adventures, consider this ski & sailing tour in Svalbard or in Norway’s Lyngen Alps!

Due to the terrain, location and length of this Lofoten & Bodo ski tour, this adventure is predominantly for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers. If you’re just starting out, we recommend heading out for some intro touring with a guide and gaining some backcountry experience. 

Clothing list

• • Wool or synthetic socks and liner socks
  • Long underwear top — synthetic or wool
  • Light fleece or wool sweater
  • Wind shell — nylon or ‘Schoeller’ type jacket
  • Waterproof breathable jacket
  • Warm insulated jacket — down or synthetic
  • Long underwear bottoms — synthetic or wool
  • Multipurpose stretch nylon or ‘Schoeller’ type pants
  • Waterproof breathable pants
  • Warm hat — wool or synthetic
  • Brimmed cap for sun protection
  • Face warmer — scarf, neck tube or balaclava (optional)
  • Light gloves — wool, synthetic or leather
  • Insulated gloves or mitts with waterproof outer shell
  • Spare gloves or mitts
  • Handkerchief for blocking the sun (optional)

Snow safety equipment

• • Avalanche beacon with good batteries (and spares)
  • Shovel
  • Probe (2.4m or longer preferred)

Travel equipment

• • Skis or split board
  • Ski strap
  • Ski or snowboard boots
  • Poles
  • Climbing skins
  • Skin wax (or a candle)
  • Ski crampons — mandatory
  • Binding repair kit to fix your personal travel setup
  • Ski helmet — optional

Personal equipment

• • Pack (30-40 litres)
  • Sunglasses (both orange and dark lenses help a lot for travel in all conditions)
  • Goggles (orange lenses)
  • Sunscreen and lip cream (SPF 30+)
  • Head lamp with good batteries
  • Insulated water bottle or thermos (1-2 L)
  • Lunch bag or container
  • Personal blister kit (e.g., Leukotape-P and Compeed/Second Skin blister pads)
  • Pocket knife — optional
  • Camera — optional, but recommended
  • Binoculars — optional

Glacier gear list

• • Harness — fitted for over your ski clothing
  • Locking carabiners (x2)
  • Non-locking carabiners (x2)
  • Prussik cord (5m x 6mm) —optional
  • Sewn sling (120cm) — optional
  • Lightweight ice axe — optional, don’t bring if you don’t have one or don’t like steep skiing

If you have any questions regarding the equipment list, feel free to contact us prior to booking.

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Group sizes and pricing

• • For this Lofoten & Bodo ski tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1. 
  • Intrepido and Varuna accommodate up to 6 guests. KÉRABAN can host up to 4 guests.
  • The price is based on twin-share cabins.

Lofoten & Bodo ski tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors over the age of 14 may be permitted to join the Lofoten & Bodo ski tours on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

The starting point of your Lofoten & Bodo ski tour is Bodo, Norway. To get there, most people fly into Bodø Airport (BOO).

Embarkation will begin in the afternoon of Day 1 of the tour, but more details are to come after booking.

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.