5-Hour Alta Fjord RIB Safari with Storekorsnes and King Crab

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the amazing Alta fjord on a 5-hour RIB safari
• 02 Hear stories about the early settlement of Alta from your local guide
• 03 Travel past historical spots and peaky mountains around the fjord
• 04 Enjoy fish soup in the fishing village of Storekorsnes
• 05 See a real king crab in an aquarium at Storekorsnes

Join this 5-hour RIB safari through the amazing Alta fjord, where Arctic scenery, local history, and storytelling come together on the water. Travel past historical spots and striking natural landscapes in the inner fjord before continuing toward the surrounding peaky mountains. In the fishing village of Storekorsnes, enjoy fish soup for lunch and meet a real king crab in an aquarium. Back in Alta, you can round off the experience with a king crab dinner at Stakeriet.

Arrive at the fishing village of Storekorsnes, where you will be served fish soup for lunch and be able to see a real king crab in an aquarium.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Alta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Alta Fjord RIB Safari and Storekorsnes Experience

• Begin with a safety briefing in the Explorer Store with your guide and get the proper gear to explore the Arctic Ocean in a safe and comfortable way.
• Focus on storytelling about the early settlement of Alta with your Alta tour guide.
• Drive past areas with historical spots and great nature in the inner Alta fjord, and continue toward the peaky mountains surrounding the fjord.
• Arrive at the fishing village of Storekorsnes, where you will be served fish soup for lunch and be able to see a real king crab in an aquarium.
• After the tour, back in Alta, you will be invited to have a king crab dinner at Stakeriet.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional English-speaking Alta tour guide
• Insights about local history
• Visit to see a real king crab in the aquarium
• Fish soup, a taste of king crab, and hot drinks at the fishing village of Storekorsnes
• Safety gear, including a life jacket and warm thermo suit
• Shoes, glasses, and gloves

What's Not Included

• Cost of the king crab dinner at Stakeriet after the fjord and king crab safari

What to bring

• Warm clothes
• Shoes
• Woollen underwear

Know before you go

• Starting point: The Explorer Store in the city centre, 50 meters from Scandic Hotel and 100 meters from Thon Hotel. Other places are available on request. Address: Løkkeveien 33.
• Group tour is provided at a rate of 15500 NOK per private group, with a maximum of 8 passengers.
• Changes can be made according to weather conditions. If the weather is too bad, the RIB tour will take place in the inner parts of the fjord, and you will have a two-course lunch at Ala Carte in Stakeriet.
• In the Explorer Store, you can buy woollen clothing, hats, and souvenirs.
• Children below the age of 8 years are not recommended to join the tour. Send a request for a private tour if children under 8 are accompanying you.
• This tour is not recommended for those with back problems or if you are pregnant.
• King crab dinner at Stakeriet after the fjord and king crab safari. A table will be booked for you at the restaurant when you add this extra.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Alta, Norway

Tour start

Alta, Norway

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.