Norway Northern Lights Easygoing Walking Tour

This trip is for:

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16+ (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

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Norway Northern Lights Easygoing Walking Tour

This trip is for:

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16+ (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

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We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.

Activity Levels None (White)

See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.

Luxury & Casual Hotels

3 nights, Luxury Hotel
2 nights, Casual Hotel

Learn more about where you will stay.

2027: Sep

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.

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Highlights

  • Explore the golden-hued wilderness of Reisa National Park on foot
  • Visit a Sámi cultural center and learn about the Indigenous people’s deep connection to the Arctic landscape
  • 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 rustic wilderness lodges, with floor-to-ceiling windows and thoughtful Scandinavian design
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Start Tromsø

End Alta

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Days 1-2

Description

Follow a winding trail that climbs 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 winding 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 Reisa 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 • Gather in a traditional Sámi lavvu (tent) and learn about the traditions and way of life of Sámi people • At night back at the lodge, watch for the northern lights to flicker across the Arctic sky.

Accommodations
Reisa Lodge

(2 nights, Casual Hotel)

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.

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Days 3-6

Description

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 • Taste the flavors of the Arctic during a special culinary experience inspired by the wild ingredients and cooking traditions of northern Norway.

Accommodations
Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge

(3 nights, Luxury Hotel)

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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