3-Hour Snowshoe Hike in Alta with Bonfire and Arctic Forest Walk

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Snowshoe through the snowy forest just outside Alta city
• 02 Experience the Arctic winter in breathtaking natural surroundings
• 03 Warm up by a bonfire in the middle of the forest
• 04 Enjoy hot soup, coffee or tea, and biscuits during the hike

Strap on your snowshoes and head into the snowy forest just outside Alta city on this 3-hour guided hike. Experience the Arctic winter up close as you walk through breathtaking natural surroundings within easy reach of the city centre. Along the way, warm up by a bonfire and enjoy coffee or tea, hot soup, and biscuits in the heart of the forest.

Strap on your snowshoes and head into the snowy forest just outside Alta city on this 3-hour guided hike.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Alta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Snowshoe Hike in Alta's Winter Forest

• Meet your tour guide in the city centre, get dressed in proper clothing, and equip yourself with a pair of snowshoes. Then set out to enjoy the breathtaking nature in Alta.

• Arrive in the forest, which is within walking distance of the city centre, with your Alta tour guide. Connect with nature as you experience the Arctic winter.

• Enjoy a bonfire, along with coffee or tea, hot soup, and some biscuits. Then return to your accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional English-speaking Alta guide
• Insights about local history
• Snowshoes
• Warm lunch and coffee/tea

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuity

What to bring

• Wear warm clothes and shoes according to the season and Arctic climate.

Know before you go

• Starting point: Our 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. In our Explorer Store, you can buy woollen clothing, hats, and souvenirs.
• Group tours are also provided at a rate of 7900 NOK per private group, with a maximum of 8 people.
• You can borrow warm suits, winter boots, and mittens if needed.
• We usually serve meat soup or reindeer soup on this trip. If you are allergic to any type of food or have any other preference, please let us know in advance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Alta, Norway

Tour start

Alta, Norway

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.