Alta: all 10 tours and excursions for your cruise

Experience the life of the indigenous Sami people as you visit Sami Siida and learn about the history & traditions of their unique way of life. Sami Slida Camp Just a short distance away arrive at Sami Siida where your welcoming hosts invite you to visit their demonstration reindeer herding camp. Siida is run by members of a reindeer herding family that are still active in the profession today. They will give you some insight into their unique way of life. Hear...

Experience the mythical Northern Lights at Camp Pæskatun, situated on a mountain top with a fantastic view over the valley, and a dark winter sky filled with countless stars awaiting the appearance of the aurora borealis. Camp PæskatunUpon arrival at Pæskatun your welcoming hosts will introduce you to the various activities you can enjoy during your visit. Warm yourself near a cozy campfire either outside or inside a lavvu, a Sami tent. Slate Demonstration Learn about the slate production...

Experience the life of the indigenous Sami people as you visit Sami Siida for a traditional Sami evening meal while possibly getting a glimpse of the mythical Northern Lights. Sami Slida Camp Just a short distance away by coach, you will arrive at Sami Siida where your welcoming hosts will invite you to experience their unique way of life. Learn about the significance of aurora borealis and the Sami culture, observe how they make their handicrafts, meet their...

Explore the Finnmark landscape on an adventurous fat-bicycle ride along well prepped trails leading you through the countryside. Fatbike Ride through Finnmark After a short drive, you will meet your guide and get equipped with a comfortable, high-quality fatbike, helmet and gloves. After a short safety briefing you are ready to head into the wild and magical Finmark nature and its several kilometers of spectacular trails. There will be several small stops for you to take photos in the unique arctic...

Even before the snow arrives, you can experience the fun and excitement of a Husky-powered transport! Dog-carting Just a short distance away from the port, you will arrive at the Home of the Huskies. Your host will tell you the basics of handling the dog cart, a sturdy vehicle built for two with big off-road tires, spring suspension, steering bar and handbrake. Next, you will meet your team of six, ambitious Huskies which will pull you along the Alta River and through the nearby forest. The journey...

Enjoy an exclusive concert in Alta's most strikingly elegant landmark, the Northern Lights Cathedral. Leave the port for the short drive to the Northern Lights Cathedral. Northern Lights Cathedral The Northern Lights Cathedral was built to reflect the northern lights, both literally and figuratively. With a 47 meter long high tower, and contemporary circular shape, the cathedral creates something reminiscent of nature's greatest light show. As you arrive,...

Enjoy an eventful evening becoming acquainted with some friendly and active huskies, while awaiting the appearance of the mythical aurora borealis. Husky Home Just a short distance away you will arrive at a Husky Home where the remote location and minimal light pollution offer optimal conditions for witnessing the natural phenomenon – northern lights. Upon arrival you will meet more than a hundred Alaskan Huskies and your host will tell you how they are trained, socialized and fed, and...

Experience Alta like the locals on this leisurely hike to Komsa Mountain, which rises 213 meters above sea level and offers a 360-degree view over Alta city, nearby river valleys, islands and the Alta fjord. Komsa Mountain Hiking Trek Just a brief drive away you will begin your trek up the most popular local hiking trail, designated as a mountain, but is simply a ‘big hill’. From the base of the mountain, it is a short hike with a fairly continuous climb to reach the top. Along...

Visit the main highlights in Alta including the Northern Lights Cathedral, Borealis Alta exhibition and the Alta Museum. Northern Lights Cathedral and Borealis Alta After a brief sightseeing drive through Alta, visit the Northern Lights Cathedral, one of Alta's most striking landmarks with its unique design and symbolism that combines spiritual and natural elements. Learn about the architecture, construction and artwork both inside and outside the cathedral before continuing to the Borealis...

Enjoy a visit to a Husky Home where you will get to meet and interact with these loving, energetic and ambitious canines. Dogsledding Dogsledding is popular throughout northern Scandinavia, and it is especially important for Alta. The city is the host for the start and finish of the Finnmarksløpet, Europe's longest dogsled race whose 1000+ kilometre distance takes mushers almost all the way to the Russian border and back. Huskies and Lavoo After a short drive you will arrive at a sled-dog...