Northern Lights: Intimate Small Group Tour in Alta Fjord with Alta Adventure
4.7
71 Ratings
Alta
Join our intimate small group tour in Alta Fjord and experience the thrill of hunting for the Northern Lights. With a high chance of sightings, enjoy the beautiful landscapes, local stories, and delicious snacks while waiting for the green lady to appear.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Alta - We will start the tour from Alta Center with the opportunity to pass by the cathedral of the Northern Lights and to enjoy the impressing view of the landscapes in the Alta Fjord. In our way through Alta we will give you a briefing about this natural phenomenon and the conditions of the day, that leads us to the best place to enjoy them in that night.
What's Included
- Camera instructions provided for optimal photo captures
- Best pictures sent to you by mail
- Informative local history shared during the tour
- Complimentary warm suits and boots provided (please send sizes)
- Head torch available for each guest
- Enjoy a selection of snacks
What's Not Included
- We have some tripods for rent (100 NOK extra)
Additional Information
We provide a group tour that fosters camaraderie and thrill as you hunt for the Northern Lights amidst the stunning sceneries of Alta Fjord. Since 2007, we have been conducting guided tours equipped with the know-how to locate the Northern Lights given the right conditions. There’s typically a 80-90% likelihood of witnessing this breathtaking spectacle on our tours. A warm reindeer skin is provided for your comfort. As the anticipation builds for the appearance of the ‘green lady’, we’ll regale you with local Norwegian tales, imparting knowledge about the Stone Age, the Sami culture, reindeer rearing, wildlife, the World War II, and Alta and Finnmark’s contemporary society. Throughout the tour, we will keep you sustained with an array of warm and cold snacks and drinks, with options available for vegans and others. The tour typically concludes just past midnight, back in the heart of Alta.
- Minimum age of 12 years
Location
Alta
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(71 Ratings)
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Fitnessmeli
Mar 29, 2024
Very satisfied - The tour was very great, well organized, nice clean minibus.
Picking up from the ship also worked wonderfully and we had a few stops for the lights.
Diamela has put a lot of effort into it. We were very satisfied and would book it again,
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Barbara
Mar 17, 2024
Awesome search for northern lights - The owners were so accommodating and knowledgeable. They provided boots and outer wear so we weren’t cold. We learned a lot about the area and their lives. Unfortunately we didn’t see any northern lights because of the clouds and snow but we drove to many different areas to look. I’d highly recommend the tour.
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Patricia_b
Feb 25, 2024
Wonderful Experience! - We really enjoyed the tour, they tried several different stops to make sure we had the best experience possible. It was an overcast night but they found us Northern Lights and it was beautiful. We did this as a special tour off of our cruise ship and we ended up being one of the few people who were able to see the lights on the cruise because of weather conditions. We are so glad we did it and would highly recommend it.
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Dorinda_w
Feb 24, 2024
No lights, but a nice evening - We did not see any northern lights, but the experience was nonetheless interesting. We made several stops to get photos of other features around the town and the evening was capped off with a stop at the owner's home for hot chocolate and biscuits around a campfire.
This is a small, family-run business with personal attention from the owner and his wife; very well run.
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Stacym
Feb 9, 2024
True Professionals who Make You Feel welcome - Alta Adventures is a very experienced outfit, and despite doubtful weather conditions, they managed to find us some great Northern Lights in a beautiful setting! I would have booked with them for a second night if they had more tours available! Thanks, Diamela and Marius!
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Hayden_m
Feb 8, 2024
Excellent trip and adventure! - Mark (English version name) was an excellent guide! They made a special trip just for us due to our ship itinerary changing last minute. We did get the snowmobile stuck 3 times but he was very patient about us getting it stuck and was very skilled getting it unstuck. They provided gear to keep warm but advised to wear at least 3 layers underneath.
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Suncitysteve
Feb 2, 2024
Interesting and informative - Stig and his wife were a delight; very accommodating and kind. The tour was interesting and Stig kept up an informative narration. The stop at the "camp" was highlighted by a campfire, hot chocolate, roasted marshmallows, and sweet rolls.
Due to the weather, the Lights did not appear but the overall experience still gets five stars. Thanks Stig!
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Julie_b
Mar 11, 2024
No Northern Lights Found - We did not find Northern Lights! Long trip into the mountains of Norway in the dark. Staff of two were very kind - sorry that they could not find the northern lights .
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Sandy_w
Feb 24, 2024
Great operators. - I struggled here, I would have preferred a 3.5.
When you go on one of these tours there is never a guarantee you will see the lights. Nature controls that. But when you go out knowing from experience that it is highly unlikely, there should be an option for the tour operator or tourist to call it half way thru and have an agreed refund amount.
Otherwise you are driving around with little hope.
That said the operators were fabulous and engaging but there has to be a better ending on nights like this.
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Dorothy_r
Feb 6, 2024
Darn weather - Enjoyed Stieg talking about the Alta area. Unfortunately, the night was cloudy so there were no northern lights to be seen.
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