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Things to do in Alta

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  1. Discover the Tastes of Northern Norway A Culinary Adventure, Alta01

    1. Discover the Tastes of Northern Norway A Culinary Adventure

    2 hoursFrom₹10,578/ person
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    Join us on a delicious journey through Northern Norway's unique foods at our Restaurant Raus. Our special menu will introduce you to our rich culinary traditions and flavors, with a short introduction about the origins and traditions of each dish, offering you a meal you won't forget. Note that this menu is fixed and cannot be changed for allergies. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you enjoy the authentic Northern Norwegian experience. Seasonal adjustments to the menu are possible.

  2. Alta: Northern lights camp in the Wilderness, Alta02

    2. Alta: Northern lights camp in the Wilderness

    4 hoursFrom₹25,306/ person
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    Did you know that the old legend says that if you wave something white to her, she will come, and take you? Before we go out in the twilight, you will get a briefing on how to have fun and explore with snowshoes. If you wish to try them, you are also welcome to stay around the lodge and enjoy the beauty of the night from there. You will learn about the surroundings and the magic of Gargia Valley.

  3. Snowshoe Adventure to the Frozen Orvvosfossen Waterfall, Alta03

    3. Snowshoe Adventure to the Frozen Orvvosfossen Waterfall

    4 hoursFrom₹23,177/ person
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    A winter journey through the snow-blanketed forests of Alta leads to the stunning Orvvosfossen waterfall. This captivating trail reveals the enchanting beauty of the Arctic landscape, culminating in the mesmerizing sight of the frozen waterfall. After a scenic 30-minute drive to Gargia Lodge, a knowledgeable guide will lead the way, ensuring you embrace the invigorating winter air and perhaps spot local wildlife. Enjoy a break by the riverbank with warm drinks and snacks before returning, all while surrounded by the pristine wilderness of Finnmark.

  4. Sleigh Ride w/ snacks - Experience Arctic Farm Life, Alta04

    4. Sleigh Ride w/ snacks - Experience Arctic Farm Life

    5.0· 63 reviews2.5 hoursFrom₹19,059/ person
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    A perfect family exursion! Experience the nature and silence surrounded by snow-clad mountains in the valley of Mathisdalen and come join our family at Omdal farm. The sleigh is drawn by the horse breed known from the Disney movie "Frozen". The sheep you will meet, have the opportunity to be outside all year long, and in the summertime they lives side by side to the reindeer up in the mountains. You will also get a taste of the Sami way of life, when enjoying lokal snacks meal in a traditional Sami tent, called "lavvo". we only take small groups of up to 14 people.

  5. Sleigh Ride w/snacks- Experience Arctic Farm Life, Alta05

    5. Sleigh Ride w/snacks- Experience Arctic Farm Life

    5.0· 32 reviews2.5 hoursFrom₹19,059/ person
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    A perfect family exursion! Experience the nature and silence surrounded by snow-clad mountains in the valley of Mathisdalen and come join our family at Omdal farm. The sleigh is drawn by the horse breed known from the Disney movie "Frozen". The sheep you will meet, have the opportunity to be outside all year long, and in the summertime they lives side by side to the reindeer up in the mountains. You will also get a taste of the Sami way of life, when enjoying lokal snacks meal in a traditional Sami tent, called "lavvo". we only take small groups of up to 14 people.

  6. 4hr Finnmarksvidda Snowmobile Adventure, Alta06

    6. 4hr Finnmarksvidda Snowmobile Adventure

    5.0· 20 reviews4 hoursFrom₹30,176/ person
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    On this trip we take you outside of Alta to our historical, 150 year old mountain lodge in Gargia valley. After preparing you for the adventurous ride ahead we take you along the old postal road up to the very edge of Finnmarksvidda to a mountain range called Beskades. Through snow covered forests we make our way up to the expansive mountain plains. Here you can embrace the true arctic wilderness, surrounded by only snow and the sky in all directions. On the trip you will learn about our history and the lifestyle of the arctic, while also getting to experience Finnmarks culinary side with locally made snacks. Our certified Guide will show you how to drive the snowmobile, and make sure you have an adventure to remember.

  7. Sleigh ride Under The Northern Lights, Alta07

    7. Sleigh ride Under The Northern Lights

    5.0· 19 reviews3.5 hoursFrom₹32,823/ person
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    Your best chance to see the northern lights in Alta is to be out under the night sky as often as you can. This tour takes you outdoors for a cozy “slow adventure” – a perfect way to spend an evening in good company on a leisurely local northern lights hunt. Your ride will take you through the forest and along the Alta River until you arrive at a wilderness shelter and take a break. A late, light dinner will be served around a fire, protected from the weather by the shelter’s half-wall. Along with conversation and local stories, if the conditions are right you might even have a chance to take a few pictures of the aurora in the sky!

  8. Small group Whale watching, Alta08

    8. Small group Whale watching

    5.0· 8 reviews4.5 hoursFrom₹28,058/ person
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    Explore breathtaking fjord landscapes and the wildlife of the Arctic while searching for the world’s largest mammal: the whale. In November to January, the orcas, humpback whales and other whales gather in the fjords close to Alta for their big herring-feast. These gentle giants enjoy their "food platter", and to witness this remarkable sight will give you memories for life. And this experience does not end here. The area is also home to the Arctic dolphins, the majestic sea eagle, with a wingspan up to 2.5 metres and other seabirds - species. We use different boats according to the size of the group and the weather conditions, but our local guide will always accompany our group. Under the boat transfer to the hot-spot and in periods when the whales are diving, you can stay inside in the warm cabin and enjoy hot chocolate and snacks. Embark with us on an unforgettable winter adventure in the Norwegian fjords and bring back home memories for a lifetime.

  9. Historical Snowmobile Tour Across Finnmarksvidda, Alta09

    9. Historical Snowmobile Tour Across Finnmarksvidda

    5.0· 7 reviews6 hoursFrom₹33,871/ person
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    Join us for a ride along Norway's longest historical postal route. While the route was operated in the 19th century 30 different reindeer herding families got their mail delivered to them along this road. You will get a glimpse of what it used to take to deliver a mail up here in the sometimes-harsh, rough conditions of the arctic. We will take you on journey, following part of the original route between Gargia and Suolovuopmi Mountain Lodge. This trip gives you an exhilarating way of exploring the arctic scenery just right outside our doorstep. While driving through the magical winter landscape, there is a possibility to see wildlife as well. Once we reach the highest point of the plains you will be impressed by the vast views that Europe’s largest mountain plateau has to offer.

  10. Wild Coast and WW2 History Tour on ATV, Alta10

    10. Wild Coast and WW2 History Tour on ATV

    5.0· 4 reviews5 hoursFrom₹26,364/ person
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    Join us on a four hour tour and explore the coastline outside Alta on an ATV. We pick up at hotels and port in Alta and take a 30 min drive to a small village called Kviby. Here we put on driving gear and get a little briefing on how your ATV works before we set off on this adventure. This is a nice and effortless way to discover places certainly wouldn't have seen on your own. Join us on this adventure and let nature impress you! On the trip we will also memorize and explain about the ww2 history in the area and show some memories from WW2 for those who want it. 2 Gests pr Atv.

  11. Snowmobile or UTV Safari in centrum of Alta city. close to harbor, Alta11

    11. Snowmobile or UTV Safari in centrum of Alta city. close to harbor

    5.0· 3 reviews4 hoursFrom₹23,294/ person
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    On this trip all the guest will be seen and taken care of under the visiting. We take them with us on a trip in the forestry to see how we do the forestry. we show them the forestry machine we use and let the tray it. We drive around in the Forestry with snowmobile and Utv and the gest will get the opportunity to drive the snowmobile.We have fire pit to warm up the gest and grill some food on. Warm clothes the guest must have with them self. The guest will get an opportunity to test their skills to throw axe. And maybe we se the moose in the forestry.

  12. Half Day Hike To Orvvosfossen Waterfall, Alta12

    12. Half Day Hike To Orvvosfossen Waterfall

    5.0· 3 reviews4 hoursFrom₹16,835/ person
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    You will start your adventure with a 30 min drive up to our historical Gargia Lodge. From the lodge we will embark on an adventure into the Gargia forrest. Along the 2km long trail you will get to breath in the crisp forrest air and maybe experience wildlife also. After around 1,5 hour we will reach the waterfall, a magnificent conductor, orchestrating its dance over the ancient rocks. On the riverbank we will enjoy a short rest with coffee, tea and snacks. The tour is 2km each way and it take about 1,5 hours to reach the waterfall. Please bring: Hiking shoes Mittens, hat and scarf

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The activities ranked above are sorted by traveller rating and review count — start with the top 3 if you're short on time. Alta is strongest on heritage walks, food tours and outdoor day trips; the listicle covers all three categories. Most experiences are 3–6 hours and can be combined with a morning visit to a landmark.

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