7 Northern Lights Tours in Alta to Build a Day Around

1.Small-Group Guided Northern Lights Tour

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

Small-group Northern Lights hunting in Alta, Norway, with warm gear, snack breaks, and photo help. Often back after midnight.

“This was the best trip I’ve ever done! Our guide was fab- really friendly and kind, he made us all feel welcome and happily took multiple photos of us. He provided hot chocolate and pastries, which was a welcome treat, and happily allowed us to enjoy the northern lights for hours. And I have to say, I’ve done three northern lights tours in a row, and have been lucky enough to see them on every trip, but this one was sensational! The lights were vibrant, varied, and lasted for hours. The reflection of the green lights in the water was simply stunning- it was the best tour ever! Being a…”

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2.Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure

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

Alta Adventure runs a small-group Northern Lights hunt with hotel pickup, warm drinks and snacks, and borrowed winter gear, based in Alta, Norway.

“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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3.Northern Lights Night Adventure By Snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · 4 hours · from $278

Alta’s Finnmarksvidda snowmobile night adventure mixes beginner-friendly driving, warm gear, and a chance to see the northern lights.

“Fantastic experience. We were well looked after, guides always asking if we were warm enough and okay. No lights unfortunately but that did not detract from the experience! Would absolutely recommend!”

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4.Dog Sledding Trip under the Northern Lights

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

Command a husky team through Alta’s forests to Finnmarksvidda, warm up at Gargia lodge, then chase the Northern Lights.

“The introduction to sledding by our guide was thorough, clear, and very informative. She demonstrated the basics brilliantly, making us feel confident before we set off. It was such a thrill heading out through the forest at night, with gentle snow falling around us. The most amazing part was being shown how to drive the dog sled ourselves and actually having the opportunity to take the reins — truly exhilarating! Gliding through the Arctic forest and across the open plains was an unforgettable experience. To top it all off, we were treated to a spectacular Northern Lights display. At the finish, we were able to spend time interacting with the…”

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5.Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile

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

4-hour snowmobile aurora hunt from Alta to Beskades, with warm gear, small groups, and English guiding.

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

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6.Evening Tour and Aurora Borealis Sightseeing in Norway by ATV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $257

ATV ride by the fjord in Alta, Norway, chasing the aurora borealis with warm gear, smart stops, and a real chance to see the lights.

“Very welcoming, no problem with the activity as a whole but the weather wasnt great, vey cold, very very windy, and no northen lights so disappointing night really. It was a big expense for not a great experience.”

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7.The Northern Lights Bus – a comfortable Arctic journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $156Best value

A heated Arctic bus hunt for the Northern Lights in Innlandet, Norway. Local drivers track conditions, you get comfort and real time outside.

“Aurora non vista quel giorno ma capita, ricevuto upgrade per visita a una simpatica fattoria gestita da gente simpatica e disponibile! Tornato il giorno dopo con mezzi autonomi nel posto da loro mostratomi il giorno prima e vista l’aurora col cielo sereno”

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