Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile

Name: Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile
Price: 3150 NOK
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.89 (36 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

Norwegian

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

The highlight of any trip above the arctic circle: experiencing the magical northern lights dance across the sky. The mystery of light has given us many myths and legends over the years. Everything from heroes who lit up the sky to mysterious fire foxes and warnings of danger. The dry and stable climate in Alta provides the best conditions for seeing the Northern Lights.

Far away from the lights of the city this trip provides the ideal conditions to see the northern lights in a beautiful winter landscape. If we are lucky we will get to see the magnificent northern lights dancing across the sky on our trip, or be treated with a beautiful arctic night sky.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Only the holders of a valid B class drivers license are allowed to drive a snowmobile in Norway. You are required to present your license for verification before taking part on the ride. Guests without a valid driving license are only allowed to be passengers.

You will share a snowmobile with another passenger, so each of you will get to drive half of the trip.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

On this trip we combine the excitement of snowmobiling with experiencing the northern lights dancing across the sky. We take you along the old postal road up to the very edge of Finnmarksvidda to a mountain range called Beskardes. 17:55 Meet us at our Æverntyr Adventure Store in the city center 5-10 minutes before the start of the Tour. From here we will drive you to Gargia Valley, approx. 25km from Alta. 18:30 We arrive at Gargia Lodge. Here you will meet your guide and get a briefing about today’s trip. You will also receive thermosuits, boots and gloves for the trip. 19:00 After getting dressed you will receive a safety briefing on the snowmobiles. Now we are ready and can start our adventure. 20:00 We will arrive at Beskades. Here we will take a short stop and enjoy the amazing view in all directions before heading back down to Gargia Lodge. 21:15 We arrive back at Gargia Lodge. 22:00 We will drop you off in the city center where we started our trip. Only the holders of a valid B class drivers license are allowed to drive a snowmobile in Norway. You are required to present your license for verification before taking part on the ride.

What‘s Included

Warm thermal suits, shoes and gloves

Pick-up and drop-off in Alta

Snacks

Helmets

Coffee and/or Tea

Options

Shared Snowmobile (2 riders)

Reviews

4.89

36 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highlight of Norway Trip
JuliaA B,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Amazing experience with fantastic guide
noahc753,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a really amazing experience! Our guide Jens was friendly and knowledgeable and made sure we stopped every time there was a chance of seeing the Northern Lights. He even paused when it seemed like they were going to get brighter and took pictures for us as well. It was our first time on a snowmobile but Jens made it a great experience, the safety briefing was thorough and the gear keeps you really warm. 10/10 would recommend, thank you Jens!
The best thing we did in Norway
Graham M,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The best thing we did in Norway ----a great experience that you will never forget Wrap up well and you will be ok
Get warm clothes,...
Francisco M,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Get warm clothes, particularly gloves, that allow you to take pictures. Reason is that Northern Lights are better seen through camera, so you will use them. Also, note that you must have a drivers license to operate a snowmobile, so don't forget it.
Very nice experience
Maurizio C,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nice and cold. Strong arms needed. We have seen many auroras! Elina very nice with us. To do when in Alta !!!
A unique experience 🤩
N1736SKpatrickb,,Apr 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
For anyone who would like to go snowmobiling for aurora borealis hunting, we were totally thrilled. Unfortunately, we did not see any aurora borealis as it snowed extremely. The guides were also great 👍
Great Snowmobile experience.
David S,,Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We did the late night excursion in the hope of seeing the Northern Lights. Unfortunately it was overcast, so we only saw a glimmer. However that didn't detract from the trip which was great fun. The guides were friendly and helpful, and we had a great time.
fun driving the snowmobile
295julianeh,,Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience was great. The guide was super nice and made it fun. sadly we only seen a tiny bit of the northern lights, but driving the snowmobile was a lot of fun. It was super easy to learn and to manoeuvre. Very thorough security briefing as well.
Great fun in blizzard conditions
Lynda H,,Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had blizzard conditions so no northern lights, but still had a great time. They supply really warm suits and driving the snowmobiling was great fun. We stopped for photos and at points of interest. Can now say we experienced proper Norway winter weather.
Very nice
690rainerh,,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an impressive experience. Our guide made everything possible to see the Northern Lights. Highly recommended.