ALTA SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Five Hours Under Alta’s Aurora: Pæskatun’s Northern Lights Safari
A guided 4–5 hour evening hunt from Alta to find the Aurora Borealis with photography help, warm food and optional winter clothing rentals.
Five Hours Under Alta’s Aurora: Pæskatun’s Northern Lights Safari.
Embark on a 4–5 hour evening journey from Alta to chase the Northern Lights with an experienced guide who will explain the science and local experience of living at high latitudes. The tour moves across varied terrain—mountains, coast and forest—seeking clear skies while offering warm drinks, soup and photography assistance to make the Arctic night memorable.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A weather-driven search across varied terrain
The guide chooses the destination each evening—mountains, coast or deep forest—and may drive up to 200 km in total to reach clear skies and maximise chances to see the Aurora.
On-site photography guidance and portraits
An experienced photographer-guide provides hands-on camera assistance, free tripod rental if needed, and sends one portrait photo per person by email to help you capture the night.
Warm food, hot drinks and winter kit available
Pick-up and drop-off are included; the tour supplies warm drinks, soup with bread and snacks, and offers free rental of warm clothing and shoes if you need them.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
You spend four to five hours in the evening following the guide’s judgement to find the clearest skies—an instructive, patient hunt across Alta’s forests, coastline and mountains. Along the way the guide shares insights about the Aurora Borealis, offers photography help, and keeps you warm with drinks and soup while you wait for the lights to appear.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits and when to choose a private option.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You will be exposed to cold Arctic temperatures—bring thermo underwear, wool layers, winter boots, a warm jacket and a hat. If you need extra clothing, indicate this in the final booking step to borrow items from the operator.
The operator provides free rental of warm clothing, shoes and camera tripods if needed; confirm rental needs when booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 4–5 hours, depending on how far the guide must travel to find clear skies.
Where does the tour meet and start?
If not agreed otherwise, pick-up is at the old entrance of the Scandic Alta Hotel; you can provide your accommodation address at booking to request direct pick-up.
Is seeing the Northern Lights guaranteed?
No—sightings depend on weather and solar activity. The operator will do its best but cannot guarantee an Aurora sighting and reserves the right to cancel in extremely challenging conditions.
What is included during the trip?
Pick-up and drop-off, warm drinks, warm soup with bread, snacks (cookies), camera assistance, one portrait photo per person sent by email, and free rental of warm clothing, shoes and camera tripods if needed.
How many people are on the bus and is a private option available?
The bus seats eight passengers and you may be joined by travellers from different countries; a private tour can be booked if you want the bus to yourselves.
What language does the guide speak?
The guide speaks English.