11 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

Review of Alta’s small-group Northern Lights tour, with warm gear, local stories, hot chocolate, flexible routes, and practical booking advice.

“Much thanks the reliable guide leaded us to a spot to see the extraordinary aurora at a cloudy night. I am so impressed especially I failed to watch the light with a clear night the day before. Highly recommended for everyone who want to have a nice aurora tour. PS. The lovely dog in the guide's home is a bonus.”

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2.Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure

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

Alta Adventure’s Northern Lights tour combines aurora hunting, Alta scenery, warm drinks, local stories, and small-group transport.

“No Experience, they just "Forget" to pick us from the point that was mentioned. Listen,I have made a lot, really a lot of Travels with Viator, since I really experienced, I always double check before. And in the same day at noon i wrote them via viator chat , just to verifyone one more time( the pick-up should be at 8pm at Alta Havn for cruise ship- it all written in my previous talk to them) but no answer to my massage. ( they did answer me in the past) We'll i went to the pick up point anyway ,at time ,we were waiting for 1 hour! During this hour,…”

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3.Dog Sledding Trip under the Northern Lights

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

Drive your own husky sled across Finnmarksvidda from Alta, warm up at Gargia Lodge, and watch for the Northern Lights on a small-group tour.

“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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4.Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile

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

Ride a snowmobile from Alta to Beskades beneath the Arctic sky, with warm gear, mountain views, and a chance to see the northern lights.

“It was the highlight of our entire trip. The communication was excellent. The service was excellent and the guides were the best. Can’t recommend enough.”

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

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

Ride an ATV from Alta into dark fjord country, wear warm gear, and hunt for the Northern Lights with an English-speaking guide.

“What an absolute unique experience! Some amazing views in the open air. Went to some amazing spots with clear skies and had a chance to see a little bit of the lights even through the clouds. Memorable experience! They provide everything you need with warm weather clothing, but if you're super sensitive to the cold while driving the ATV I would suggest bringing hand warmers and feet warmers. You will not be disappointed in this experience! Superb company would definitely recommend.”

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6.4hr Dog Sledding Tour under the Northern Lights

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

Review of Alta’s 4-hour Northern Lights dog sledding tour, with huskies, warm gear, guide training, Gargia Lodge, and practical booking tips.

“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”

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7.Nighttime Northern Lights Spotting Tour

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

Search Alta’s night sky by minibus with local guides, warm clothing, hot drinks, snacks, and up to four hours for Northern Lights.

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

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

Chase the aurora from Alta in a small minibus with hot drinks, flexible stops, and a serious effort to find clear skies.

“Our guide did a fantastic job. He knew exactly where to go to get the best experience. Great tour for a fraction of the cost the Cruise Line charges. Highly recommend.”

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9.Aurora Hunt with Professional Photographer from Alta

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

Chase the Northern Lights from Alta with guides Mirko and Milvia, warm suits, a bonfire, hot food, and practical night photography help.

“Clearly states no refund but highly recommend that you do NOT book this more than a day or two In advance. Our cruise stop was cancelled and they would not allow any level of refund even with a week notice.”

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10.Private Aurora Hunting with Professional Photographer from Alta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $252

Chase the Northern Lights from Alta with a private guide, bonfire, thermal suit, plant-based meal, and professional night photography.

“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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11.Northern Lights Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $222

Chase the aurora from Alta with forecast-led driving, thermal gear, hot drinks, and a friendly guide for a better chance at clear skies.

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

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