Norway · NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS IN ALTA
The 11 best northern lights tours in Alta you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Small-group aurora hunt in Alta with warm suits, hot chocolate, and local stories. 4 hours with pickup, built for 80-90% odds.
“Our guide was fantastic. Today the sky was very cloudy and it started snowing, but we found the northern lights. Thank you so much! We’ll never forget this experience!”
Small-group Northern Lights hunt from Alta with pickup, warm gear, tea and snacks, plus an aurora strategy aimed at clear skies.
“My suggestion is check the weather and an aurora app several days ahead & use the option to cancel 24hrs ahead if weather is not promising. The vendor will go no matter what and you’ll have a drive through the countryside & a stop at his house for a quick snack around the fire. I get it - their philosophy is looking for chance. The guides/ owner are pleasant but that’s not the experience you’re buying and heavy clouds and snow don’t allow seeing the lights that of course may or may not appear. It’s on you to mitigate the odds.”
Ride a snowmobile across Finnmarksvidda from Alta, with Arctic warmth and stops for the northern lights at Beskardes.
“Absolutely amazing and Worth every penny! We catched aurora during, and before the trip also!!! This is a must have experience do not leave Alta without doing this”
Drive your own huskies on a Finnmarksvidda trail from Alta, warm up at Gargia lodge, and chase the Aurora Borealis.
“What an incredible guide and an unforgettable dog sledding adventure! We were so lucky to witness the Northern Lights while sledding—it felt like chasing magic. The dogs were absolutely adorable, full of energy, and eager to show off their skills as they dashed through the snow. Even though it was nighttime, the experience was nothing short of amazing and left me with memories I’ll cherish forever”
Snowmobile under the stars from Alta, Norway. Warm gear, hands-on driving, and a guided chase for the northern lights.
“Even though the weather conditions stopped us from actually seeing the northern lights, the snowmobile driving experience was unforgettable thanks to our guides, Marion and Jakub, who were an absolute delight to travel with: knowledgeable, engaging and always safety conscious. Highly recommended.”
Ride an ATV at Alta, Norway, on an evening aurora hunt with warm gear, fjord stops, and expert guidance, small-group style.
“The ATV experience was great. Our group of 12 were all of a retired age and yet felt safe and all seems to enjoy themselves. The equipment and clothing were all excellent and although we didn't get to see the Northern lights (no fault of the company, they tried very hard but it was 100 percent cloud cover) the ATV experience was still worth it.”
4-hour husky sledding in Alta, Norway. You drive, learn fast, warm up at Gargia, and may catch the Northern Lights.
“Norway was one of the greatest countries we have visited, and this experience was truly transcendent, exhilarating, and magical. The Northern lights would have been great, but the dogs and the Tundra were what it was all about. Our guide and musher were outstanding, regrettably, however, we’re terrible with human names (possibly Enrico). There’s a special dog named Mira, whom holds my heart though”
Cozy heated bus ride in Norway’s Arctic night, with a local guide hunting the northern lights and flexible viewing spots.
“Excellent knowledgeable hosts. Found perfect location to see the Northern Lights (apparently low intensity that evening). Comfortable warm bus, only minor gripe is that the seat belts were too tight to fit over winter clothing. But everything else was first rate.”
Chase the Northern Lights from Alta on a 4-hour minibus safari with pickup, hot drinks, snacks, and photo stops in English.
“1-we had NO GUIDE, only driver 2-Very rude driver, we were talking to him and suddenly I asked a question regarding where else could we maybe look for the Lights and he responded very RUDELY “That is a very stupid question” and so on That response was totally out of line!!! We were 7 people in that tour and NO ONE THOUGHT it was stupid anyway but that is besides the point, even if it had been, he totally disrespected me, à woman and an elder. It is not Viator’s fault obviously but you should be more aware of the providers you hire and their services and people skills I…”
Ride a sleigh by the Alten River in Alta, Norway, with warm suits and food, then chase the aurora from 8 pm.
“Picked up on time at the port as we were cruising. Fitted out with snow suits highly recommended if you do not want Smokey clothes. Sleigh Ride was warm and the night sky was a sight to see. We stopped and had an amazing meal of Reindeer Pita and a delicious hot Cinnamon Roll. Then the spectacular Northern Lights appeared with the stars and constellations appearing in full view. The staff were awesome full of knowledge and took care of us all. If I could give 6 out of 5 stars I would.”
A comfortable Alta bus ride for a short Northern Lights hunt, with pickup, a guide, and photo stops when clouds allow.
“It was a little cloudy but we DID get to see some Northern Lights!! Our guide was great. He did a fantastic job considering Mother Nature wasn’t totally cooperative. It was fun driving out of Alta and seeing some of the houses and where people live. Great evening!!!”
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