Norway Northern Lights Walking & Hiking Tour

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Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

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

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

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

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

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Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

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Norway Northern Lights Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

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

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

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

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2026: Sep

Fall Folliage & Arctic Wonders from Tromsø to Alta

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

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Highlights

  • Take in sweeping views of the Lyngen Alps and explore the golden-hued wilderness of Reisa National Park
  • 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 luxury wilderness lodges, with floor-to-ceiling windows, open-air hot tubs and thoughtful Scandinavian design
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Norway

StartTromsø

EndAlta

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Itinerary

River cutting through two large valleys

Days 1-2

Description

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 serene retreat 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 • 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.

Accommodations
Reisa Lodge

(2 nights)

Nights 1-2

Reisa Lodge
Storslett
Premiere Hotel

Deep within the Arctic Circle, this intimate retreat offers stylish accommodations and wondrous views of the Reisa River and surrounding mountains.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
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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 • 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.

Accommodations

Nights 3-5

Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge
Alta
Premiere Hotel

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

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Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

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Nights 1-2

Reisa Lodge
Storslett

Premiere Hotel

Deep within the Arctic Circle, this intimate retreat offers stylish accommodations and wondrous views of the Reisa River and surrounding mountains.

Nights 3-5

Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge
Alta

Premiere Hotel

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

From $5,999 /person

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E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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