5 Northern Lights Tours in Alta Worth Booking

1.Small-Group Guided Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 112 reviews · 4 hours · from $251Our pick

Ride into the Alta Fjord countryside with a guide such as Steven, Diamela, or Roger, stopping where clouds and solar activity offer the best chance of aurora. Expect warm suits and boots, local stories, snacks, photos, and a return to Alta just after midnight.

“Much thanks the reliable guide leaded us to a spot to see the extraordinary aurora at a cloudy night. I am so impressed especially I failed to watch the light with a clear night the day before. Highly recommended for everyone who want to have a nice aurora tour. PS. The lovely dog in the guide's home is a bonus.”

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2.Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $235Best value

Join Alta Adventure in Alta for a four-hour aurora hunt in a small group of up to 13 people. Guides such as Stig, Diamela, Steve, and Sebastian drive toward clearer skies, share local stories, provide warm clothing when available, and serve hot chocolate with snacks.

“We had a really fun and personal experience going on the tour with Steve. Even though the weather was challenging, he had a good plan and we were able to find the lights and learn about the area!”

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3.Dog Sledding Trip under the Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $391Top rated

From Alta, ride to Gargia for a small-group night run with your own husky team. Guides such as Adam and Linda teach you to drive, then lead you through pine forest and onto Finnmarksvidda. Warm clothing, hot drinks, local stories, and time with the dogs are included.

“so fun!! the owner was very clear and gave great instructions. takes care of the dogs well”

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4.Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $337

Meet Æventyr in central Alta, ride to Gargia Lodge, then follow the old postal road by snowmobile toward Beskades at the edge of Finnmarksvidda. You share a machine and switch drivers halfway. Guides such as Rodger, John, Jakub, and Marion provide instruction, warm gear, drinks, and help with aurora viewing.

“Although we didn’t see the northern lights it was great fun on the snowmobiles. Excellent helpful guides.”

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5.Nighttime Northern Lights Spotting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 15 reviews · from $273

Meet your English-speaking guide at Æventyr Adventure Store in Alta, hear a short Aurora lesson, then ride by minibus to promising viewing spots. Warm overalls, boots, gloves, tripod rental, hot drinks, and snacks are included. Guide Rose has led a memorable fjord stop and mountain lookout search.

“Great tour. Many thanks to Rose, everything worked out really well. The first stop at the fjord parking lot was a 100% hit. The second stop at the top of the mountain was a 33% hit to see the northern lights. The view was an experience both times though.”

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