Hunting the Northern Lights, with photographer/expert guide
Welcome to our most popular Northern Lights tour where we have only one mission: to find the best area to experience the Northern Lights! Join us as we set off by car, in small groups, to Hunt the Aurora Borealis!
Welcome to a four and a half hour trip to GLØD’s wilderness camp just outside Alta combining snowshoeing and ice fishing. A hot lunch is also included. We will be joined by a husky to help us pull the gear.
Join us for a 3 hrs daytime trip E-fatbiking trip along prepared fatbike-, dogsledding- and snowmobile trails in a snow-covered Finnmark landscape. Cool and fun experience with excellent photo opportunities!
Accommodation
GLØD Aurora Canvas Dome
Really cool, stylish accommodation where you are so close to nature that you see and hear the squirrel outside the big window of the dome. The warmth from the wood-burning stove and a nice down duvet will steer you safely through the night. If you are very lucky, you will see the Northern Lights in the sky above you from your bed.
Breakfast is included and is served in the GLØD lounge.
We can offer a three course dinner every night. The menu varies according to the season, and we like to serve cod, lamb, reindeer, elk and salmon. Dinner must be ordered in advance.
The Aurora Canvas Domes have a small bathroom with toilet and you will find shower and sauna in the GLØD lounge about 30 m from the dome.
Our elegant Boutique Apartment for up to four (five) people is ideal for anyone who would prefer quiet and peaceful days in the pine forest in the countryside rather than staying in the town centre. You can relax and unwind in a peaceful setting where life and the time keep the same pace.
Breakfast can be included and will be served in the GLØD lounge.
We can offer three course dinner every night. The menu varies according to the season, and we like to serve cod, shellfish, lamb, reindeer, elk and salmon. Dinner must be ordered in advance.
All the food we serve is produced in our kitchen. We are proud to be able to offer both local food and an international menu, based on local and regional ingredients.
Typical raw materials with us are cod, salmon, shellfish, reindeer, lamb and moose. These are often served in the season for which they are typical.
Enjoy delicious food either inside the GLØD living room or outside in our large lavvo.
In connection with the stor-lavvoen, we have our own stylish outdoor area, with bar and outdoor kitchen. There, the service can also be more casual, such as barbecue and Italian pizza from our pizza oven.
Lufthansa will start flying to Alta, direct from Frankfurt, December 2025
SAS and Norwegian operate several direct, daily flights from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, to Alta. The flight time is approx. 1 h 50 min.
You can also fly via Tromsø. The flight time Tromsø to Alta will be 30 min.
From destinations within northern Norway, such as Tromsø, Kirkenes, Hammerfest, Båtsfjord and Vadsø, the airline company Widerøe and the bus company Boreal can be used.
Step into Arctic wilderness on this family-friendly snowshoeing tour in Alta, Northern Norway ❄️
Our guided trek takes you through peaceful pine forests and dramatic mountain landscapes to a remote wilderness camp beside a lake.
Here, we light an open fire inside a traditional lavvu (Sami tent) and enjoy lunch in true Arctic style. If conditions allow, we may even eat freshly caught Arctic char — otherwise, we grill carefully prepared local food over the fire.
This easy snowshoe hike covers around 2.5 km, includes a scenic viewpoint, and offers excellent opportunities for wildlife spotting — from moose and foxes to eagles overhead. One of our friendly huskies joins the journey, helping carry equipment and adding to the experience.
Warm clothing, boots, mittens, and hotel transfers are included — making this a comfortable and authentic Arctic nature experience for families in Alta.
All season long, the Northern Lights in Alta have been delivering miracles. 💫
At Glød Explorer, we specialise in unforgettable Northern Lights tours in Northern Norway, led by experienced local guides who know how to chase clear skies and find the best Aurora Borealis viewing locations.
We offer both public Northern Lights tours in small groups and private Northern Lights tours, tailored to your pace and preferences. You can also experience the Aurora as part of our Arctic adventure packages, where the Northern Lights are combined with authentic activities such as fat biking, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and cultural experiences.
Every night under the Aurora is different — that’s why our tours are built around flexibility, comfort, and real Arctic conditions.
For many of our guests, seeing the Northern Lights in Norway is a once-in-a-lifetime dream. We’re proud to help turn that dream into a miracle. 💚✨
Polar night in Alta brings deep blues, quiet days, and cold Arctic weather outside — and a warm fire waiting inside. ❄️🔥
Staying in Alta, Norway during the polar night is something special. In our Glød Aurora Canvas Domes, Arctic winter feels close and calm, with snow-covered forest all around and the glow from the wood-burning stove keeping things cozy.
This is Arctic living in Northern Norway: slow mornings, still nights, and warming up by the fire while winter does its thing outside. 💙
Snowshoeing with only the sound of snow underfoot — and a husky happily trotting alongside. ❄️🐕
On our snowshoe hike along the Alta River, we explore quiet pine forests, follow animal tracks in the snow, and experience the stillness of Arctic nature in Northern Norway. One of our huskies helps pull the gear and adds a little extra joy to the journey.
Along the way, our local guides share stories about Alta, the river’s role in Arctic life, and how ice shaped this landscape thousands of years ago. We pause for a break by the fire, brewing hot coffee or tea and enjoying a snack as smoke drifts into the cold air.
No rush, no experience needed — just fresh air, good company, and time to disconnect and be present in the Arctic winter.
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