Sorrisniva is located perfect to maximize the chances to see the northern lights when coming to Norway.
Best time from September to March.
If you are interested in the Northern lights and local history our trips will be perfect for you.
Tour description
Northern lights safari in the autumn or at wintertime. With our private minibus, we go out to hunt for the magnificent Northern Lights. With maximum seven people it becomes a great little group, as we take on the Northern Lights chase. From September to the end of March, you can see and experience the Northern Lights with us - join our guide and hunt for the aurora. During to the aurora and weather forecast our guides take you to the best spot to see the northern lights.
If you are interested in the Northern lights and local history our trips will be perfect for you.
Depending on the weather you can explore different parts of Alta, the coastline and maybe the areas were the Sami people lives. The guide has knowledge about the northern lights, basic photo knowledge, and can also tell you about the culture and history of Alta, and how it has been to grow up with the aurora borealis.
During the trip, you will have time to enjoy the silence and the winter darkness on your way to find the northern lights. Our guide will ensure that you’re having a great time, answer all your questions and also help you with your own camera.
Tour summary
The guide meet you at Alta City center/Sorrisniva at 19:30/19:00
You will head towards the best spot to see the northern lights (normally 0,5-1 hour drive)
The guide will tell you stories around the places you pass.
Bring your own camera, the guide can help you to take photos
The guide will also take photos during the trip
Sweets and hot drink will be served during the trip
Return to Scandic Hotel / Sorrisniva around 23:30
Included
Local guide, hot beverage and snack and gloves.
Closed Dec 23 - 27 / Dec 31 - Jan 2 / Mar 28 - April 3
Start with a delicious 3-course dinner at Sorrisniva, followed by northern lights hunt. A perfect evening experience!
Tour description
Start with a delicious 3-course dinner at Sorrisniva, followed by northern lights hunt. A perfect evening experience! You will be served a 3-course dinner based on local ingredients. The dinner will be served in a tranquil atmosphere were all the elements plays together.
After the dinner our guide will bring you out on our traditional hunting for the northern lights.
Tour summary
Transfer from Alta center at 4:00pm
3-course dinner at Sorrisniva at 5:00pm (a la carte menu)
The guide will meet you at the reception at 7:00pm and the northern light tour starts
The guide will tell you stories around the places you pass
Bring your own camera, the guide can help you to take photos, the guide will also take photos during the trip
Sweets and hot drink will be served along the way
Return to Scandic Hotel / Sorrisniva around 23:30
Included
Local guide, hot beverage and snack and gloves.
Closed Dec 23 - 27 / Dec 31 - Jan 2 / Mar 28 - April 3