Watch in awe as massive humpback whales and intelligent orcas glide through crystal-clear Arctic fjords, drawn by rich herring schools in Norway's winter waters. Your small-group adventure begins with professional gear fitting before heading into some of the world's most stunning whale-watching territory. Good to know: The full experience lasts approx. 3.5 hours, including transport, getting dressed in thermal suits and coffee afterwards. Because of the cold temperatures, we spend approx. 1 hour on the water. Feel your heart race as your captain skillfully navigates between towering mountains reflected in mirror-like fjord waters. When whales are spotted, engines cut to silence – and here's where magic happens. These curious giants often approach your boat, surfacing just meters away with powerful breaths that echo off canyon walls. Experience the raw thrill of eye contact with an orca or watching a humpback's graceful breach against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks. Your expert guide shares insights about whale behavior and migration patterns while you're surrounded by some of nature's most intelligent creatures. Return to harbor with warming coffee and memories of encounters that few people ever experience – whales in their pristine Arctic hunting grounds.
Alta Cruise Harbor
Havneveien 24, 9515 Alta
Gargia Lodge
Gargiaveien 96, 9518 Alta
Trasti & Trine
Gargiaveien 29, 9518 Alta, Norway
Sorrisniva
Sorrisniva 20, 9518 Alta, Norway
Glød Explorer
GLØD Explorer is a nature-based adventure and expedition company based in Alta, Norway, in the Arctic Finnmark region.
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Meet Gentle Giants!

Witness Whale Magic!

Feel Arctic Wonder!
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97% satisfaction across recent stays, based on verified GuestRevu reviews imported automatically from GetYourGuide, Tripadvisor, and Google.
We were very lucky as our group consisted of us and one other couple. Our guide Marion was excellent and we were able to go off on one of the tracks. We were lucky to have a clear night and were able to see the lights and choose when to stop and watch.
Es war ein super toller Abend!! Wir starteten am Treffpunkt pünktlich in Richtung Gargia. Dort angekommen waren alle sehr freundlich, warme Getränke und Snacks standen bereit. Nach dem Ankleiden von Anzügen , Schuhe, Handschuh etc. Ging es schon zur Einweisung mit unserem sehr netten! Guide. Danach...
Alta: Dog Sledding Trip under the Northern Lights
Aeventyr Northern Lights – excellent guide, fun experience, great 4WD vehicle (very important given the weather conditions), clear and well-organized initial briefing — everything was very good. Excellent customer service and immediate refund of the price difference when we decided to switch from th...
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TOP - Highly recommended: The tour was well prepared by the guide Marion – you can tell that she loves the contact with the tourists. Adjusts the movement speed of the group. Fantastic explanations about nature and the environment.
Unabhängig vom vereinbarten Treffpunkt, wurden wir sogar direkt am Hafen von unserem Schiff abgeholt und wieder zurückgebracht. Es war Topp organisiert. Alle Guides waren super freundlich, immer hilfsbereit und es waren kaum noch Fragen offen. Die Hunde und die Haltungsbedingungen sind hervorragend....
Outstanding. Well organized. Good safety instructions and comfortable boat and gear. And we saw a pod of 5 orcas! Its was memorable and quite exciting. We were 100% on time to go back to our ship. We were really happy with the experience.
Professional, eager to help and as friendly as it can get
From Alta: Northern Lights Night Adventure By Snowmobile
Perfect experience all round! We were lucky enough to have amazing conditions to view the Northern lights during our trip and Vicky was a brilliant guide. We have some wonderful memories and photos to look back on. Would highly recommend.
It was such a great experience to be able to drive a dog sled yourself. We've been told exactly what to do. The guides were totally nice and the dogs were great. It was one of the best experiences in my life and I would book it again and again.