Step off your ship and straight into the Arctic night. Join us for an unforgettable Northern Lights adventure designed specifically for cruise ship guests. A comfortable, spacious coach will be waiting for you at the harbor, ready to take you on a journey deep into the dark wilderness surrounding Alta – one of the world’s best places to see the aurora. As we leave the city lights behind, your guide will begin a captivating presentation onboard, sharing the science, myths, and mysteries behind the Northern Lights. You’ll hear ancient legends passed down through generations, including the Sami word for the aurora: Guovssahas – “the light you can hear.” Learn how Alta became the starting point of modern aurora research thanks to Kristian Birkeland, the pioneering scientist who unlocked the connection between solar storms and this dazzling phenomenon.
This tour starts in the city center of Alta. Depending on the weather and northern lights forecast we will decide individually for each tour where exactly we will drive to have the highest chance of seeing the aurora.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Northern Lights Hunt from Alta Cruise Harbor lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $237 per person for this Alta experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered.
The experience is available in NO, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 53 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 5 verified reviews; it is run by Æventyr.
They picked us up in the crust e port and took ius to watch a Aurora presentation. Then we took off to hunt northern lights. The guides reviewed weather conditions and drove there. We had hot beverages and they help is to set up our cameras and took us pics!! They top is back to the port on time
The guide was very attentive and spectacular at spotting northern lights (even when we were on the way). He also provided excellent introduction before we started the trip.
Unfortunately the Northern Lights did not appear. The description for the excursion said that more than one location would be tried, but we just stood out in the cold for an hour at one location.
Too bad, very cold, freezing temperatures, scattered cloud ,very weak northern light, only barely seen thru camera Tour organizer was good, taking care of us
Hi, Thank you for your review. Unfortunately the weather is outside of our control and freezing temperatures are quite common in the Arctic at this time of the year. Our guides still try their best to find the Northern Lights for you, but since they are a natural phenomenon their strength can vary.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights Hunt from Alta Cruise Harbor | 3 hours | 4.2 (5) | $237 | |
 Small Group Northern Lights Hunt in Alta | 4 hours | 5.0 (4) | $237 | View |
 Northern Lights Hunt and visit Arctic Animals | 4h 30min | 5.0 (2) | $269 | View |
 Northern Lights tour with Alta Adventure | 4 hours | 4.5 (129) | $235 | View |
 Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile | 4 hours | 4.9 (45) | $340 | View |
 Sleigh ride Under The Northern Lights | 3h 30min | 5.0 (19) | $334 | View |
 Northern Lights Minibus Chase Max 16 Person In Group | 4 hours | 4.2 (18) | $216 | View |