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Norway Northern Lights Hiking & Walking Tour

Fall Foliage & Arctic Wonders from Tromsø to Alta

Discover Norway’s autumn wilderness—hike old-growth forests, explore Sámi culture, cruise to waterfalls and relax in beautifully situated lodges beneath Lapland’s Arctic skies.

6 days, 5 nights
Luxury & Casual Hotels
3 nights, Luxury Hotel
2 nights, Casual Hotel

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Activity Levels 1-3
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This trip is for:

  • Couples, Friends & Solos – Adults 18+

From $6,499 - $6,599/person

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Highlights

  • Discover a land of breathtaking contrasts where majestic mountains meet deep fjords and sparkling pristine rivers on your way to the golden-hued wilderness of Reisa National Park
  • Visit a Sámi cultural center and learn about their traditions and migrating herd of 25,000 reindeer
  • Take a traditional riverboat to the spectacular Mollisfossen waterfall and enjoy a cookout lunch in the wild
  • Savor vibrant Scandinavian cuisine, from fresh Arctic seafood to locally foraged berries and traditional Sámi dishes
  • Relax in remote wilderness lodges, with floor-to-ceiling windows, open-air hot tubs and thoughtful Scandinavian design

Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.

Start Tromsø Airport & Travel Details

  • Follow a gentle trail above the village of Storslett, with sweeping views of the Lyngen Alps and the Storfjord
  • At the Halti Visitor Center, gain insight into the region’s natural history and Sámi culture
  • Arrive at Reisa Lodge, a remote mountain lodge in the Reisa Valley, where the river carves through lush forests and wilderness
  • Walk along a forested trail bursting with fall color in Reisa National Park, then board a traditional riverboat, designed to navigate the winding river
  • Glide upstream to Mollisfossen, Northern Norway’s highest waterfall, and step ashore to admire its dramatic cascade
  • Extend your adventure with a hike to Sarafossen, another breathtaking waterfall hidden deep in the wilderness
  • Back at the lodge, perhaps soak in an open-air rooftop hot tub and watch for the northern lights to flicker across the Arctic sky.
Reisa Lodge

(Casual Hotel, 2 nights)

Activity Options & Terrain
Large cabin-style building with snow and a forest in the background
Bar and lounge with a counter and alcohol and spirits on the wall
Room with a stone fireplace and leather sofa in front, with a wooden table in the center
Rooftop with a hot tub and three people sitting inside
Dining room with a large table and wine glasses along the table, with large windows in the back

Nights 1-2

Reisa Lodge
Storslett

Casual Hotel

Deep within the Arctic Circle, this simple, eclectic mountain lodge offers comfortable accommodations and wondrous views of the Reisa River and surrounding mountains.

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.

  • Trek through Moskodalen Valley, tracing an old mining trail through birch forests and winding river valleys
  • As the landscape opens, towering cliffs and sweeping mountain views unfold
  • Explore the abandoned Moskodalen mines, relics of an industry faded into history
  • Set out from our hotel along a peaceful riverside trail, soaking in the rich colors of the fall foliage
  • Sample homemade Arctic delicacies at a picnic lunch
  • Explore Sámi Siida, a cultural center dedicated to preserving Sámi traditions
  • Choose your own Arctic adventure between two stunning hikes—a route in the Alta Canyon, where sheer rock walls rise over 1,300 feet from the legendary Alta River, or a scenic trail to Orvvosfossen, a breathtaking waterfall cascading over rugged rock formations
  • Visit a local dog training facility for a heartwarming experience with Alaskan Huskies
  • Learn about the life of sled dogs in the Arctic and enjoy a tranquil forest walk with playful puppies.
Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge

(Luxury Hotel, 3 nights)

Activity Options & Terrain
Long hotel complex with large glass walls and a forest in the background
Seating area with cushioned chairs looking out to a river through large glass walls
Long building along a river with a forest in the background
Dining hall with blue, cushioned chairs and table cloths, with wine glasses on each table
Cafe and seating area with green and gray cushioned chairs, and large windows to the left

Nights 3-5

Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge
Alta

Luxury Hotel

Admire the vast Arctic skies through floor-to-ceiling windows at this tranquil hideaway on the Alta River. (spa)

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End Alta Airport & Travel Details

This trip has an activity level range of 1-3

Activity level range
Day 1
Hiking & Walking
Level 1
3 miles
500 ft. gain
Level 2
5 miles
800 ft. gain
Level 3
6 miles
1200 ft. gain
Day 2
Hiking & Walking
Level 1
4 miles
300 ft. gain
Level 2
6 miles
500 ft. gain
Level 3
8 miles*
1100 ft. gain
Day 3
Hiking & Walking
Level 1
3 miles
500 ft. gain
Level 2
6 miles
1100 ft. gain
Level 3
8 miles
1500 ft. gain
Day 4
Hiking & Walking
Level 1
2 miles
200 ft. gain
Level 2
5 miles
400 ft. gain
Level 3
8 miles
800 ft. gain
Day 5
Hiking & Walking
Level 1
3 miles
700 ft. gain
Level 3
8 miles
1300 ft. gain
Day 6
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