Northern Lights Tour in Alta

The northern lights have long captivated the imagination, giving rise to myths and legends. Alta is one of the best places in the world to witness the northern lights. This became evident when scientist Kristian Birkeland chose Alta’s Halddetoppen as the site for his research in 1899. He connected the northern lights to solar storms, earning him the title “father of the northern lights.”

Alta’s dry, stable climate makes it an ideal location for watching the aurora borealis in its full glory. While chasing the northern lights, you’ll also experience the rugged beauty of Alta’s Arctic wilderness.

What’s Included in the tour?

The journey starts in the heart of Alta, where you’ll meet your guide. We will start the evening with a short talk about the northern lights. The guide will explain how this amazing event on the night sky happens.

We’ll also review the forecast for the night to determine the best locations for spotting the lights. Using our local expertise, we’ll take you to the best vantage points to see the northern lights dancing across the Arctic sky.

As you await the breathtaking display, your guide will provide hot tea or coffee and delicious snacks to keep you warm and comfortable. We aim to make your experience enjoyable and relaxing as you watch the northern lights light up the night.

After the tour, we’ll return to the city sentre of Alta. We want to help you see the aurora borealis, but their appearance depends on weather conditions and solar activity. We cannot promise you will see them. However, we are committed to maximizing your chances of seeing the northern lights.

What to Wear and Important Information

Please dress warmly and accordingly to the weather and temperature. Winter suits and shoes can be provided if needed. We recommend wool underwear from head to toe, also wool socks. Bring a warm sweater or jacket, hat and scarf.

If you have any medical conditions we should be aware of, please inform us at the time of booking. A minimum of 2 guests is required for this activity. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if this minimum requirement is not met.

We provide:

• Professional guide
• Northern Lights lectures and local history
• Coffee / tea and snacks
• Rental of camera tripod
• Warm overalls for loan