Head out from Alta on a small-group evening tour that pairs a heartwarming visit with llamas, alpacas and woolly pigs with a guided Northern Lights hunt. Learn local stories, warm up with Norwegian snacks, and chase the aurora across Finnmark’s dark skies.
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The snow hushes the road as your small group climbs into a heated vehicle and drives away from Alta’s town lights. Llamas and alpacas sniff curiously in a nearby paddock earlier in the evening; later, woolly pigs and hardy horses stand like patient silhouettes against a bruise-dark sky. When night fully falls, the chase begins — a practical, patient search along ridgelines and frozen river flats for sudden curtains of green, pink, or violet.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; able to stand outdoors in cold for periods
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History
Alta is home to World Heritage–listed rock carvings and a long Sami cultural presence; reindeer herding and fishing shaped local livelihoods for centuries.
Conservation
Tours emphasize low-impact viewing—stay on designated stops, minimize light pollution, and avoid disturbing animals; pack out any waste to protect fragile tundra.
Reserve your spot on the Northern Lights Hunt and visit Arctic Animals today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Dress in layers
Temperatures can drop rapidly; base, insulating, and windproof layers make waiting outside comfortable.
Keep gear warm
Bring spare batteries and keep electronics inside your jacket to prevent cold drain.
Bring a tripod
Long exposures capture aurora colors best—small tripods work fine with phones and cameras.
Respect animal areas
If visiting the farm, follow guide rules for approach and avoid feeding unless instructed.
Insulated winter jacket
Core warmth for long periods standing outdoors during the aurora hunt.
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Insulated, waterproof boots
Keeps feet dry and warm on snow, ice, and river flats.
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Warm hat and gloves
Protects extremities during cold night-time stops.
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Camera or phone with tripod
Enables long-exposure shots of the aurora; stabilizes images in low light.
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