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15 Best Alta Northern Lights Tours

The hunts worth heading out for.

The 15 alta northern lights tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one drives you to chase the lights, how late you are out under the sky, who runs the hunt, and what a seat costs.

15 Best Alta Northern Lights Tours

Alta: Small-Group Guided Northern Lights Tour - Pickup, Gear, and the Briefing Before You Go
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Alta: Small-Group Guided Northern Lights Tour

1.Alta: Small-Group Guided Northern Lights Tour

4-hour small-group aurora hunt from Alta with warm suits, hot chocolate stops, and Sami and WWII stories. Pickup included.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“This is the only northern lights tour anyone should book. Our guides made the whole experience so magical- sharing history and telling stories- we were so sad to leave by the end. We only had 5 people in our tour which made jumping around to all the best spots so easy. They knew all the…”

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Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure - The “first look” moment: Alta Center and the Northern Lights cathedral stop
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Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure

2.Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure

Alta Aurora hunt with Alta Adventure: small group, hotel pickup, warm snacks, and a smart plan to spot the northern lights.

★ 4.5

“Steven was our host for the evening and was very knowledgeable and entertaining!He does his job very well and knows a thing or two about the Northern Lights. He had some great spots to bring us to .Even on quite an overcast night with a bright moon he still managed to get a photo of…”

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From Alta: Northern Lights Night Adventure By Snowmobile - Learning to drive a snowmobile without the fear factor
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From Alta: Northern Lights Night Adventure By Snowmobile

3.From Alta: Northern Lights Night Adventure By Snowmobile

4-hour snowmobile ride from Alta to Finnmarksvidda for a northern lights hunt, with full warm gear and snacks.

★ 4.8

“amazing snowmobile experience! we didn't see the aurora, but learning to drive the snowmobile into the Arctic wilderness was amazing. stopped at some beautiful places along the way. John was great, made sure I was warm enough and found places for us to take breaks from the weather. He also shared lots of info about…”

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Alta: Dog Sledding Trip under the Northern Lights - Warm clothing, cold air: What gear you get and what you still need
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Alta: Dog Sledding Trip under the Northern Lights

4.Alta: Dog Sledding Trip under the Northern Lights

Self-drive husky sledding from Alta to Gargia with warm gear, local stories, and a real shot at the Northern Lights.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely fantastic experience, from being picked up and returned 200 m from the ship, by a friendly Odin, to the meeting with Adam our tour leader. His love for the dogs and their excitement at being harnessed to the sledges made for a fantastic spectacle . We were sledding for approximately 10 km , stopping…”

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Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile - The Route Begins at Markedsgata 6 (Be Early, Like 5-10 Minutes)
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Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile

5.Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile

Race a snowmobile toward Beskardes from Alta, then hunt the northern lights with warm gear and expert guides in a small group.

★ 5.0

“The crew was very patient and responsible. It was a great experience and enjoyed ourselves despite no luck with the Northern lights on our trip. Thank u!”

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Evening Tour and Aurora Borealis Sightseeing in Norway by ATV - ATV gear and driving rules that actually affect comfort
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Evening Tour and Aurora Borealis Sightseeing in Norway by ATV

4hr Dog Sledding Tour under the Northern Lights - Training with huskies: how the sled setup feels in real life
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4hr Dog Sledding Tour under the Northern Lights

7.4hr Dog Sledding Tour under the Northern Lights

Ride your own husky sled in Alta for 4 hours, with warm gear, expert training, and a real shot at the Northern Lights.

★ 5.0

“What a great experience getting to guide and ride our own sled! It was a little chaotic at the beginning but we quickly got the hang of it. We were able to interact with the dogs and puppies and the guides were very good at answering our questions. Bonus— on the drive back to the…”

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Alta:The Northern Lights Bus – a comfortable Arctic journey - The Guide Experience: Warmth, Responsiveness, and When You Want More Info
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Alta:The Northern Lights Bus – a comfortable Arctic journey

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sleigh ride under the northern lights

9.sleigh ride under the northern lights

Sleigh ride by Fjord horses from Alta with blankets, hot drinks, and a firelit 3-course meal, plus a chance at the aurora.

★ 5.0

“De loin, l’une de nos plus belles activités … la balade en calèche, la cabane aux coins du feu, le dîner, les aurores boréales. C’était un moment magique hors du temps. Un grand merci à nos deux adorables accompagnatrices.”

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From Alta: Nighttime Northern Lights Spotting Tour - Canyon Hotell to the Æventyr Adventure Store: Your Start in the City Center
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From Alta: Nighttime Northern Lights Spotting Tour

10.From Alta: Nighttime Northern Lights Spotting Tour

Chase the Northern Lights from Alta on a guided minibus tour with warm gear, a pre-aurora lesson, and up to four hours outside.

★ 4.1

“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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Northern Lights Minibus Chase Max 16 Person In Group - Pickup and timing: start at 8:00 pm and plan for darkness
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Northern Lights Minibus Chase Max 16 Person In Group

11.Northern Lights Minibus Chase Max 16 Person In Group

Chase the Northern Lights from Alta in a small minibus, with pickup, warm snacks, and flexible photo stops when the sky cooperates.

★ 4.0

“The guide went out of his way to help us see the northern lights, and was patient and informative. Despite weather being poor, he kept looking for new areas where the sky was clear and eventually we were rewarded with a great spectacle. Also noted that despite cancellations he took the 2 of us out…”

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Sleigh ride Under The Northern Lights - Sleigh ride along the Alten River: slow travel with a view
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Sleigh ride Under The Northern Lights

12.Sleigh ride Under The Northern Lights

Sleigh through the Alten River in Alta, Norway, with warm gear, a fire-and-food stop, and a shot at the northern lights in a small group.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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A spectacular Northern Lights adventure by ATV

13.A spectacular Northern Lights adventure by ATV

ATV ride along the Arctic coast from Kviby in Norway, chasing the Northern Lights with warm gear, English guides, and small groups.

★ 4.9

“We had a magical, mystical experience with our guide Oskar. He is a true local, born and raised in Alta. Pickup was quick and we first drove to the small town of Kviby for about 40mins. Oskar told us he had seen the lights driving over so we were very excited already. When we arrived,…”

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Aurora Hunt with Professional Photographer from Alta - Meeting point logistics at Løkkeveien 51 (and pickup)
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Aurora Hunt with Professional Photographer from Alta

14.Aurora Hunt with Professional Photographer from Alta

Aurora hunt in Alta with a pro photographer. Thermal suits, bonfire, hot drinks, and hands-on night photography help.

★ 4.5

“Best experience I ever had in a viator tour. Milko is very professional and knows a lot about northen lights and the area so if you want the best chances to see the northen lights you need to Mirko and Milvia as your tour guides. He also helped me out setting up my camara settings…”

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