Public tour

This is our most popular tour where anyone can sign up and the group may consist of people from all over the world. These are generally very enjoyable trips with a diverse group of up to eight guests and a guide/driver. Booking is easy. Simply book your tour via the online booking system on this page.

If your group is larger (e.g. family, friends or colleagues), we can use a larger bus and several guides. In such cases, please contact us directly and we can make the necessary adjustments.

About the tour

After picking up our guests from their hotels, we head straight to GLØD headquarters for a briefing. We will also serve the Soup of the Evening. If you need some warmer clothes, we can arrange this too. By the way, all our guides speak English and one can even guide in German.

If you have booked the combined tour, dog sledding and the Northern Lights, your dog sledding guide will drive you down to us.

After the briefing, wet set off on our Northern Lights hunt!

To optimize our chances of experiencing the Northern Lights, we head to areas with little or no light pollution. We use new and well-equipped VW Caravelle 4 motion minibuses as we travel in search of an area with starry sky and good views.

If the weather conditions in Alta are poor, we head elsewhere. This may mean a drive of up to 200 km, either along the coast, fjords or in the inland of Finnmark. We make regular stops to check the conditions and, if conditions permit, take photos. We then gladly continue in search of new, exciting and nice locations, either to find new photo subjects or – if the conditions are challenging – clear weather.

We will serve snacks and hot chocolate during the tour.

Duration

The duration of the tour is 4.5 to 6 hours, depending how challenging the hunt is.

Northern Lights photos

The guides are skilled in photography and familiar with a variety of cameras, so they can often assist you in adjusting the settings on your own device. Please note that some compact cameras may not be ideal for capturing high-quality photos of the Northern Lights. However, the guide will have high-quality photographic equipment and will take pictures throughout the tour. These photos will be made available to guests at no extra cost. Additionally, you’ll receive a complimentary photo of yourself under the Northern Lights, weather permitting.

Tripod rental

There are two essential ingredients for taking good, sharp Northern Lights photos: a long shutter speed and keeping the camera steady. The best way of achieving the latter is by using a tripod. We rent out quality Manfrotto tripods. Remember to include this option when booking your tour.

Booking

You can book your tour via the online booking system on this page.

Private tour

The tour can also be arranged as a private tour. Get in touch for price and adaptations.

Pick up

Sorrisniva at 18:30 (6:30 p.m.)

Trasti& Trine at 18:40 (6:40 p.m.)

Cruise Ship Terminal at 18:45 (6:45 p.m.)

Scandic Alta at 19:00 (7 p.m.) (also if you are staying at Thon Hotel or Canyon Hotel)

Holmen Husky Lodge is 300 m from us and we pick up there just after 19:00 (7 p.m.).

(from March 15, all pick up times are one hour later)

Duration: 4.5 – 6 hours

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