6 Tours in Alta Worth Booking

1.Reindeer – A carrier of Sámi Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 221 reviews · 1 hour · from $73Our pick

At Sami Siida near Alta, you meet and hand-feed reindeer before hearing about Sámi culture and reindeer husbandry from an English or Norwegian-speaking guide. Guides including Mia, Mi, Jack, and Ann-Kristine have welcomed visitors into a lavvu tent for stories, questions, and sometimes a hot drink. Bring warm clothes, comfortable shoes, and a camera.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the knowledge provided by the guide. One small point, my sister, who is disabled and finds it difficult to stand for any length of time, would have appreciated a chair. The hot drink afterwards was very much appreciated.”

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2.Whale and Seabird Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 136 reviews · 3 hours · from $220

Sail Alta Fjord with an English- or Norwegian-speaking guide while searching for orcas, humpback whales, fin whales, white-tailed eagles, and seabirds. Warm suits, coffee, tea, and biscuits are included. The heated boat has indoor viewing through large windows plus outdoor decks, and a Sami joik may round out the return trip.

“So amazing! Our guide found so many whales for us to see! Entire team was very kind. Highly suggest(:”

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3.Small-Group Guided Northern Lights Tour

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

Join guides such as Steven, Diamela, Stephen, or Roger for a four-hour aurora hunt from Alta. You will travel by minibus to clear-sky spots, hear stories of Sami culture and Alta’s past, borrow warm boots and clothing, and stop for hot chocolate, pastries, or a campfire when conditions allow.

“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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4.Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure

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

Join Alta Adventure in a minibus hunt for the aurora from Alta. Guides such as Stig, Diamela, Steven, and Sebastian explain local sights, chase clear skies, and may provide warm suits, boots, hot chocolate, snacks, photos, and a campfire stop. The four-hour tour takes up to 13 people and starts at 8 p.m.

“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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5.4hr Dog Sledding Trip on Finnmarksvidda

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 68 reviews · 4 hours · from $340

From Alta, ride to Gargia for a four-hour husky adventure with an English- or Norwegian-speaking guide. You learn to steer your own team, share driving time with a partner, meet the dogs, and run about 50 minutes from pine forest to the open Finnmarksvidda plateau. Warm clothing, hot drinks, transport, and local stories are included.

“This dog sledding adventure was life changing! Not only were the guides amazing and the tour so fun, but all of the dogs were incredibly loving! Also. they let us bring our 4 & 6 year olds which made the experience even better!!! I am so grateful we were able to enjoy this tour!”

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6.Dog Sledding Trip under the Northern Lights

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

From Alta, ride by minibus to Gargia and learn to drive your own husky sled. You’ll cross pine forest and Finnmarksvidda with a small group of up to eight, then warm up at the mountain lodge with coffee, snacks, and local stories. Guides such as Adam, Linda, and Raul have been praised for clear instruction and care for the dogs.

“Absolutely loved it my partner done the driving I sat in the sledge and enjoyed the ride a few dodgy branches to look out for and the dogs were brilliant and absolutely lovely”

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