15 Alta Northern Lights Tours Worth Flying For

1.Small-Group Guided Northern Lights Tour

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

Join Alta Adventure AS for a four-hour Northern Lights hunt around Alta Fjord. Guides such as Steven, Stephen, Diamela, and Roger adjust the route for clouds and solar activity, provide warm suits and boots, and serve hot chocolate, pastries, and snacks. Expect a small group of up to 13 people and a return to Alta shortly after midnight.

“Amazing!Amazing!Amazing! People always say that if something is really meant to you, you should say it thrice 🤭 Our guide, Roger is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the northern lights. He gave us a mini lecture before going out. Better understanding makes a better journey 😊. We are lucky, our lucky star is Roger, just 15 minutes drive we met our first nothern lights. Later Roger brought us to his favourite spot to watch the northern lights, helped us take pictures, told us funny stories, we spent a memorable night, thank you Roger. I won’t tell you where Roger’s favourite spot is, please join Roger’s tour and find it yourself 😆…”

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2.Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure

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

Alta Adventure takes you out from Alta at 8 pm in a black minibus, with pickup, round-trip transport, local stories, and a search for clear skies. Guides such as Stig, Diamela, Steven, and Sebastian have led outings. Expect up to four hours, a maximum of 13 people, warm drinks, snacks, and possible use of thermal clothing.

“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

Meet Æventyr at Canyon Hotell in central Alta for a four-hour night ride toward Beskardes on Finnmarksvidda. You will learn to drive a snowmobile, follow a guide in convoy, change places with your passenger, and stop for coffee, tea, and snacks. Guides such as Roger and John are praised for patient instruction and careful checks in the cold.

“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

From Alta, a minibus takes you to Gargia for a small-group husky sled ride. Guides such as Adam, Linda, and Raul teach you to drive your own team, with turns for pairs. You will cross pine forest and Finnmarksvidda, then warm up with coffee, snacks, and stories at the historic lodge.

“The activity was absolutely amazing. Although the lights weren’t out for us that night I would do this 100x over. The guide Adam was amazing and the driver Enrico for transfer too. The dogs were friendly and both sitting and driving were thoroughly enjoyable. Couldn’t recommend this more. I (22) went with my grandad (70) and my mum (50) and all three of us had the best time.”

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5.Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile

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

From Alta, you’ll drive to Gargia Lodge, suit up in Arctic clothing, and share a snowmobile along the old postal road toward Beskades. You’ll each drive half the route if both hold a valid B class license. Guides such as Rodger and John add safety advice, local stories, hot drinks, and help with aurora photos.

“The guide Rodger was great. Very professional. Unfortunately no lights, but that's nature I guess. Was one of the best experiences in my life. Highly recommend and would definitely do again”

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

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

From Alta, Finnmark Adventure takes you by vehicle to Kviby, then into the Arctic night by ATV. You share one ATV between two people, wear supplied thermal gear, and stop near fjords and open country to search for the aurora. Guides including Oscar and Marius are praised for patient safety briefings and extra time at viewing spots.

“Was a good tour, unfortunately we didnt get to see the northern lights with the naked eye. But still mansged to get photos. Despite the heavy clouds. The ATV's were great. Plenty of photo opportunities. Tour guide was friendly and informative. Overalls, boots, gloves and helmets were provided. Which were well needed on the evening we went.”

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7.4hr Dog Sledding Tour under the Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $381

Travel by minibus from Alta to Gargia, suit up in provided winter gear, and learn to drive your own husky sled through the pine forest. You’ll take turns driving and riding, then warm up at the historic mountain lodge with hot drinks. Guides such as Anouk and Linda help with safety, dogs, and Aurora viewing.

“Amamos a experiência!! Estávamos sem sorte no que se refere a Aurora boreal, quando chegamos ao lodge, o céu estava cheio de nuvens, mas enquanto corríamos com os cães, o céu limpou e fomos agraciados com uma bela Aurora. Dirigir o trenó é mais fácil do que o esperado, foi super divertido e o tempo com os cães depois foi ótimo”

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8.The Northern Lights Bus – a comfortable Arctic journey

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

Ride Finnmark Adventure’s heated bus into the Arctic night for a three-hour Northern Lights hunt. English and Norwegian guides, including Mario, track weather and clouds to choose the evening’s best viewing spot. Small groups of six or fewer travel by car. Bring warm clothing and a camera, but plan to take your own photos.

“O guia Mario foi super atencioso e comprometido na busca da aurora boreal, fizemos 2 passeios com ele. Super pontual e muito simpático. Super recomendo.”

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9.Nighttime Northern Lights Spotting Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Æventyr Adventure Store in central Alta for a four-hour aurora hunt. Learn how the Northern Lights form, then travel by minibus to fjord and mountain viewpoints. Warm overalls, boots, gloves, hot drinks, snacks, and a camera tripod are provided. Guide Rose has led successful searches.

“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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10.Northern Lights Minibus Chase Max 16 Person In Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215

Set out from Alta at 8:00 pm for a four-hour Northern Lights chase in a minibus carrying up to 15 travelers. Your driver-guide searches for clearer skies and darker viewing spots, with stops for photos, hot drinks, pastries, and sausages. Warm clothing is not provided, so dress for Arctic night temperatures.

“I really enjoyed this Northern Lights tour! The guide was knowledgeable and knew all the best spots for viewing. The van was comfortable as we traveled north of Alta. At each stop, we had plenty of time for photos and to learn about the lights as well as Alta in general. At one stop, we enjoyed hot chocolate and pastries. It was very cold, but the van was available for those that did not want to stay outside as long as others. I highly recommend this tour for people who prefer a small group and a flexible schedule.”

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11.Sleigh ride Under The Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $321

Set out from Alta at 8:00 pm for a 3.5-hour sleigh ride along the Alta River and its royal fishing grounds. Flatmoen Natur provides pickup, warm suits, an English-speaking experience, and a small group capped at 10. Expect a fire-side meal of reindeer pita and cinnamon roll, with time to watch the night sky.

“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.”

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12.Aurora Hunt with Professional Photographer from Alta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $1,145

Meet Mirko and Milvia in Alta for a seven-hour Aurora chase shaped by the weather. The small group may drive for hours to find clear skies, then warm up beside a bonfire with hot drinks, soup, snacks, and thermal suits. You can learn night photography, use your own camera, and receive professional Aurora pictures.

“It was a great night. They are really sweet. The food was amazing and they go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Amazing”

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13.Private Aurora Hunting with Professional Photographer from Alta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $252

From Alta, Andrea and Winua take your private group on a flexible seven-hour Aurora hunt, choosing the route by current weather. You get thermal suits, a bonfire, plant-based food, hot drinks, professional photographs, and a practical night photography workshop. The hunt can mean a quick sighting or hours on the road.

“Weather didn't look so good however, our guides made the experience great and made sure to get us to a spot that we were able to see the lights even though activity looked low. Was a amazing trip all in all.”

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14.Northern Lights Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $222

Meet in central Alta at 7:00 pm for a roughly three-hour aurora hunt. Your guide begins with a short lesson, then uses the latest forecast and local conditions to choose where to drive. Thermal suits, gloves, coffee, and tea are included, with optional cruise-harbor pickup.

“Una serata indimenticabile :) Guida competente e simpatica. Aurora meravigliosa.”

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15.The Northern Lights Bus – a comfortable Arctic journey

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

You’ll ride from Alta into the dark Arctic evening with an English-speaking guide searching for breaks in the clouds and patches of Northern Lights. The tour lasts about three hours, includes pickup, and uses a bus for larger groups or a car for six or fewer people. Expect a hunt, not a guaranteed light show.

“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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