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Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure
A 4 h northern lights tour from Alta by Alta Adventure, shared with up to 13 travellers. From 234 USD per person, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 129 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.
In short
Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure is a 4 h aurora tour from Alta, shared with up to 13 travellers, run by Alta Adventure. It costs from 234 USD per person and is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 129 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Alta and the Kp forecast lower on this page.
On this page
1What the operator says
We offer a tour for a small group to enjoy togetherness and excitement while hunting for Northern Lights in the beautiful landscapes of the Altafjord. We arrange organized guided tours since 2007 and have the knowledge about how to find the Northern Lights if the conditions are there. On our tours you normally will have 80-90 % chance of seeing this spectacular view. Each tour is different, as we focus on finding the optimal place with the greatest chance of seeing the lights. We therefore sometimes have to drive quite far to find them, while sometimes we find them in the surrounding area. Necessary driving distance decide whether we establish a camp with a fire, or whether we serve hot chocolate and snacks at one of our short stops. While enjoying the great outdoors, we will share with you local stories about Norwegian way of living, local history from the Stone Age, Sami culture, reindeer-herding, 2nd World War and the modern society in Alta. We are normally back just over midnight.
Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Local history, possibility to borrow warm suits/boots
- We will offer a warm chocolate and light snacks/sandwich during the tour. Let us know if you have any allergy or any diet limitation (vegan/vegetarian)
Not included
- We have some tripods for rent (100 NOK extra)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- We will start the tour from Alta Center with the opportunity to pass by the cathedral of the Northern Lights and to enjoy the impressing view of the landscapes in the Alta Fjord. In our way through Alta we will give you a briefing about this natural phenomenon and the conditions of the day, that leads us to the best place to enjoy them in that night.
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 13 travellers
- Hotel pickup or meeting point, chosen at booking
- Guide languages: English, Spanish, Norwegian
- Booking size: 1 to 13 travellers
- Operator: Alta Adventure
- Service animals allowed
- 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
5Aurora over Alta tonight
The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The Norway page has the Kp Alta needs and the 3-day forecast.
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 15:06 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 16:11 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).
6Other northern lights tours in Alta
| Rating | Booking site | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 47 | 51 |
| 4 stars | 9 | 7 |
| 3 stars | 2 | 2 |
| 2 stars | 4 | 1 |
| 1 star | 3 | 3 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 243496P2, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure in Alta cost?
From 234 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.
How long does Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure in Alta last?
4 h according to the operator listing. Northern lights tours leave in the dark hours and often return after midnight, so the duration counts from pickup or the meeting point.
Is Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure in Alta private or shared?
It is shared with up to 13 travellers. The operator sets this on the listing, so the figure here is read from the catalogue and not estimated.
What is the cancellation policy for Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure in Alta?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure need to see the northern lights from Alta?
Alta needs Kp 1 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Alta is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.
Who runs Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure in Alta?
Alta Adventure, the operator named on the listing. Reviews shown here combine the booking site and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.
Sources (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 243496P2, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model, checked on 9 Oct 2026
Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.
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