Sea to Summit
An exclusive combination of lodge luxury, private vessel and guided ski touring in the Lyngen Alps.
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A private journey, shaped around you
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From the water
The only combination of luxury lodge, private vessel and ski touring in the region
Archipelago gives access to remote peaks unreachable by road
Every day led by certified, professional ski guides
Adapted to every level — from first-time tourers to seasoned mountaineers
Full lodge hospitality: private chef, sommelier, host and spa
The freedom of starting and ending each day on the water
The Lodge
Your base in the Lyngen Alps
Lodge Havnnes is a family-owned luxury retreat available only for private groups, set on the shores of the Lyngen Alps. The complex was designed to integrate smoothly into the landscape, with floor-to-ceiling windows and direct terrace access offering uninterrupted panoramic views of fjords and mountains.
Eight private suites, each with en-suite bathroom and contemporary Norwegian art, give every guest space and quiet. The lodge is staffed by a few carefully selected people dedicated to making your stay unlike any other.
Eight private suites
Each bedroom features a private en-suite bathroom, elegant contemporary Norwegian art, floor-to-ceiling windows and direct terrace access with panoramic fjord views.
Haute cuisine
Your personal chef crafts menus from the finest local produce, paired with rare vintages and premium spirits from the lodge cellar.
Private spa
Sauna and outdoor jacuzzi overlooking the fjords, with the Arctic wilderness as your backdrop.
Tailor-made experiences
Wildlife encounters, fjord cruising, hiking and photography, designed around your wishes and guided by local experts.
Dining & Hospitality
A private chef, sommelier and host
What You Can Expect
An authentic day on the water
Weather, wildlife and local conditions may change the final plan.
Arrival from Tromsø
We bring you by boat from Tromsø to Lodge Havnnes — a crossing of about 2 hours and 30 minutes through islands and fjords. Luggage is handled for you, and your suite is ready on arrival.
Depart the lodge
After breakfast at the lodge, Archipelago waits at the shore. Your guide briefs you on the day's route and conditions.
Cross the fjord
A private cruise across calm fjord waters brings you to the foot of peaks no road reaches. The scenery shifts with every minute.
Climb & descend
Your certified guide leads the ascent. Conditions and your group set the pace. At the summit, an remote line back to the shore.
Return in comfort
Back aboard Archipelago for the crossing home. At the lodge, a warm spa, a chosen dinner and your private suite await.
Departure
After a final breakfast, Archipelago carries you back to Tromsø — the same fjords, now in morning light — for your onward journey.
Your Guides
Certified, local guides
Every journey is led exclusively by certified guides with deep local roots. Our mountain guides are IFMGA-certified — internationally qualified mountain guides — who know the Lyngen Alps and coastline like the back of their hand.
They live and work here year-round, reading the conditions day by day: snow, wind, light and avalanche risk. Together with our captains, they tailor every tour to your group's level — from the first cautious descent to the steepest lines. You are always in safe hands, with a guide who knows every ridge, glacier and run in the area.
Wildlife & Nature
The natural environment
The mountains of Northern Norway offer a rare combination of maritime and alpine environments. Peaks rise directly from the fjords, and the interaction between sea and mountain creates variable snow conditions. The maritime climate can produce both deep powder and spring corn, often on the same peak at different aspects. As you travel by boat, you may see sea eagles, seabirds and occasionally marine mammals. On the mountains, ptarmigan and foxes are common. The landscape — steep peaks, dark water and snow — is the Arctic at its most dramatic.
The Vessel
Your vessel
Archipelago
Expedition Motor Catamaran
Archipelago is the flagship of Northern Yachting AS, an expedition motor catamaran built for extended private journeys through the fjords and islands of Northern Norway. The catamaran hull gives exceptional stability and generous deck space, making her an ideal platform for whale watching, northern lights cruises and photography.
Inside, a warm and fully insulated interior, a heated saloon with panoramic windows and comfortable overnight cabins let guests stay out for several days and wake up in a different fjord each morning. She is the mobile base for our most exclusive journeys, including whale adventures from Lodge Havnnes and sea to summit ski touring to remote peaks.
Onboard dining is prepared by the crew, including Pelle, our marine biologist and chef. Operated from Tromsø with captain, guide and chef on every journey.
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Enquire about Sea to Summit
We offer only private journeys. Every tour is exclusive to your group, with no shared departures. Demand for our experiences is high, and because each journey is fully bespoke and of a very exclusive nature, our tours are correspondingly priced.
We tailor every journey around your group, around your dates, your interests and the conditions on the day. From the vessel and crew to the itinerary, dining and accommodation, every detail is shaped around what you want from your time in Northern Norway.
Share your dates and what you're hoping for, and our team at Tromsø Pure will be in touch soon with availability and the next step.
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Your stay
An indicative budget for this journey — helps us tailor the proposal to what you have in mind.
Ski profile
We tailor every ski day to your level — please share your experience so we can plan safely.
Optional activities beyond the set programme
Anything you select can be tailored to your group and dates — just let us know what you'd like to add.
Seven nights at Lodge Havnnes with full board
Boat transfer between Tromsø and Lodge Havnnes (approx. 2h 30min)
Private chef and sommelier
Dedicated lodge host
Archipelago as private transport vessel
Certified mountain guide (UIAGM/IFMGA)
Safety equipment
Spa, sauna and outdoor jacuzzi
The Lodge
Lodge Havnnes is a family-owned retreat available only for private groups, with eight suites (each with en-suite bathroom, floor-to-ceiling windows and terrace access), a private chef, sommelier and dedicated host, and a spa with sauna and outdoor jacuzzi overlooking the fjords.
Arrival
We bring you by boat from Tromsø to Lodge Havnnes, a crossing of about 2 hours and 30 minutes through islands and fjords. The journey is part of the experience — keep your camera close.
All levels welcome
The programme is tailored to your group's experience — from first-time ski tourers to seasoned mountaineers. Contact us to discuss your level.
Equipment
Bring your own ski touring skis, skins, boots, avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. Equipment can be rented locally.
Conditions
Your guide selects the peak and route based on daily snow, weather and avalanche assessments. The objective may change at the last minute.
Avalanche safety
All participants carry and know how to use an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. Your guide conducts a safety briefing before each tour.
Season
Ski touring from February to May; guided mountain hikes through summer. We advise on the best window for your dates.
Weather
Conditions in the mountains change quickly. Your guide may shorten, modify or replace a tour if conditions are unsafe — the lodge and vessel always offer a warm fallback.
Not included
- Ski touring equipment (can be rented locally)
- Flights to Tromsø
- Alcoholic beverages (available from the lodge cellar)
- Travel and rescue insurance
Ready to experience Northern Norway privately?
Send us your preferred travel dates and we will put together a journey around your group.
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