Top Alta Wildlife Watching in 2026

The rocky cliffs and ocean vistas of the Alta Fjord provide a dazzling backdrop for the night sky's greatest light show but spotting the aurora borealis can be tricky. This small-group tour enhances your chances of seeing the northern lights by taking you out of Alta and into the surrounding countryside, which is free from light pollution. While you wait for the lights to appear, enjoy included snacks and learn about life in northern Norway from your guide.

Immerse yourself in some of Norway’s wildest and most untamed scenery—and enjoy an adventurous way to explore—on this half-day, small-group snowmobile tour. Following hotel pickup from Alta, head to the remote Finnmarksvidda plateau, where you’ll receive training on how to operate the snowmobiles and enjoy hot beverages. Then, set off on your safari into nature, and discover the lunar beauty of northern Norway’s landscapes.

Take some time and the tranquil landscapes of the Mathisdalen Valley when you book this sleigh ride at a local farm. Board your sleigh, drawn by two Norwegian fjord horses, and snuggle up under warm blankets before taking off through the family farm. If you book in the winter, ride through snow and possibly see the northern lights while you ride.

Come out to a real arctic ranch! just 10 minutes from alta city, Flatmoen Farm lays in quiet surroundings with wilderness in 3 directions. We will pick you up from your stay, then head out to the farm. We will great the horses and talk a little bit about how the different horses work Now the fun begins. Depending on your riding level, we will head out to the woods either walk, trot or gallop. The trees hanging over the small path in the forest, completely covered in snow. Surrounded with nature, the only sound you can hear is the horse’s footsteps and heavy breath in the crisp cold air. These woods are known for their moose population. so, if you are lucky, we might catch I glimpse of the king himself.

Experience the Arctic like a hardy musher: from a sled pulled through the snow by a team of huskies. Drive your own sled or enjoy the ride as a passenger and take in the wintery beauty and rugged landscapes of Northern Norway. You'll be kitted out with a thermal suit to keep the cold at bay and afterward enjoy cozy storytelling, hot drinks, and snacks in a tent.

A Taste of Arctic Living What if, instead of visiting an Arctic attraction, you were invited into the home of someone who actually lives there? Join us in Kviby for a warm, personal and unforgettable taste of everyday life above the Arctic Circle — with adventure, animals, local food, a crackling fire and stories from life in the north. Come as a visitor. Leave as a friend.

Seiland is a unique and beautiful part of Western Finnmark’s island nature, with small and large fjords surrounded by steep mountains that plunge into the sea. On this trip we take you on an exciting RIB boat ride across the Alta fjord, past picturesque mountains towards the far end of the fjord.