Winter Wonders of Northern Norway

Arrive in Alta, Norway’s Arctic gem, and settle in amid snow-dusted fjords and crisp northern air.
Chase the mesmerising Northern Lights across the wilderness, guided by experts beneath starry Arctic skies.
Journey to the legendary North Cape, where the vast Barents Sea meets the end of the world.
Try your hand at slate crafting in Paeskatun and uncover Alta’s rich industrial heritage.
Depart Alta with memories of glowing skies, Arctic landscapes, and the spirit of the far north.

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Trip Itinerary

At a Glance

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Arrive in Alta

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Explore Alta

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Discover Alta

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Explore Alta’s History

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Depart from Alta

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Detailed Itinerary

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Arrive in Alta

Multi Day Tour

Alta

Arrival to Alta airport. Private Mini-bus Transfer pick up at the Alta airport/ Drop off at the hotel in Alta. Check-in at your hotel (guaranteed from 3pm). The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at Thon Hotel Alta or similar.

Your Accommodation

Thon Hotel Alta

The hotel is situated right in the middle of Alta's town centre, on the upper floors of the building that houses the AMFI Alta shopping centre. Thon Hotel Alta is a modern business hotel which is also well suited to holiday travellers, and which makes a perfect base for exploring Alta and its Arctic surroundings.

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Explore Alta

Multi Day Tour

Alta

Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure. 7pm Northern Lights Safari with bus (5 hours) Come with us to hunt the Northern Lights by bus. You will leave behind all the artificial lights from town. According to the weather forecast and with specific knowledge about the topography surrounding Alta you will go for the clearest skies and the best photo location. To make sure that you feel comfortable during the trip you can lend thermal dresses, warm winter boots, hats and gloves for free. Local and experienced guides will explain the history and science behind the Northern Lights and will give camera support. They also take portraits of you and the best pictures will be sent to your e-mail address. Duration can vary depending on how early the Northern Lights appears and how far you need to drive to find the phenomenon. The only main goal is that YOU see the Northern Lights to provide your most unique experience in the Arctic Region. Overnight at Thon Hotel Alta or similar in Alta.

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Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Thon Hotel Alta

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Discover Alta

Multi Day Tour

Alta

Breakfast at hotel. 7am/9am (Depending on season) North Cape - the end of the world! (9 hours) To be on 71 degrees 10' 21'' N, standing on the plateau of the famous cliff known as the North Cape, 307 meter (1007 ft.) above sea level, facing north and seeing nothing but the slightly curved horizon of the endless Barents Sea meeting the sky, that is the aim of this tour! Starting from Alta with a comfortable minibus and an experienced local driver-guide, the tour will bring you through the spectacular nature of county Finnmark. From luscious Alta, over mountain passes with no vegetation, scarcely vegetated fiord landscape and up to the moon-like Mageroya where you find North Cape. You will get loads of stories and information about history, culture and wildlife from the guide during the tour. There will be coffee break at good photo location on the way. To have reached "the end of the world" as Francesco Negri described it in 1664 deserves a celebration. You will get a glass of champagne and a diploma confirming that you have been in persona at North Cape. The Visitor Center has cafes, restaurant, an exclusive gift shop, post office, a spectacular panoramic film, historical exhibitions, post office, museum and an ecumenical chapel. The center is an attraction in its own means! In the winter months the last 13 km will be behind a snowplough in a convoy of coaches and cars that leaves on fixed departure times. Overnight at Thon Hotel Alta or similar in Alta.

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Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Thon Hotel Alta

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Explore Alta’s History

Multi Day Tour

Alta

Breakfast at hotel. 11am Alta - the Slate City (2.5 hours) Pick you up at your hotel and lead you to the slate quarry Paeskatun around 20 minutes south of Alta. On the way up and later back from Paeskatun pass the city centre and the main attractions of Alta, like the Northern Lights Cathedral, the old Alta Church and the slate port. Along the way, local and experienced tour guide loves to share the knowledge about Alta and point out the everywhere presence of 800 million years old slate. The history of the Alta slate industry reaches back to the end of 1860s. Up in the mountains at Paeskatun a visually and acoustically impressive presentation will teach you everything about the world-famous Alta Quartzite Slate. It shows you how it is taken out of the mountain and how the slate workers make a roof tile out of the huge slate blocks. Afterward it's your turn to be a "slateworker-for-a-day" by using the traditional slate scissors to make your own real and unique Alta Slate souvenir! When done with the "hard" labour it is time to relax, explore slate quarry or have a look into slate worker hut museum to see how they lived and worked during the weekdays in the past. And let your eyes wander about the peaceful and calming scenery of the Alta River valley before you unfortunately have to tear away from Paeskatun. Overnight at Thon Hotel Alta or similar in Alta.

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Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Thon Hotel Alta

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Depart from Alta

Multi Day Tour

Alta

Breakfast at hotel. Check out from hotel and Private Transfer by Mini bus to the Alta Airport for flight home.

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What to Expect

Explore what moves you.

Nordkapp, Norway

Northern Lights Cathedral, Alta

Ice Church, Norway

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Christopher Taylor

Destination Specialist

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If you can, plan your vacation around so you can participate in Constitution Day on May 17th. It’s Norway’s national day, but unlike most countries, it’s not military or political. It’s a huge, joyful celebration of children, culture, and national pride.

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Hetal Patel

Team Lead

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You have to try glogg, Norway’s popular mulled wine. It’s a personal favourite

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Hetal Patel

Team Lead

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With regard to packing for your trip - Layer up. Carry an umbrella and raincoat because sometimes it gets super cold super fast. And bring along a bathing suit so you can enjoy one of the many saunas there!

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