Reindeer and Snowmobile Adventure
Tour Overview
Two days by snowmobile across the Finnmarksvidda plateau, from Gargia Lodge outside Alta to Kautokeino and back. We ride through open winter landscape and quiet mountain areas, with local guides who know the route, the weather and the stories. The trip is about 200 km, and the route may change with weather, conditions and local circumstances. Minimum two people.
Day 1: Kautokeino
In Kautokeino we visit a local reindeer herder, meet the reindeer and hear about daily life and traditions in Sami reindeer herding. In the evening we gather around the fire in a traditional lavvo, with stories, cultural elements and local food. You stay in a hotel in Kautokeino. If you prefer to sleep in a lavvo, you can book a private one for an extra charge.
Day 2: Back across the plateau
After breakfast we ride back towards Alta and Gargia Lodge. We stop for lunch at a historic mountain lodge, with traditional local food.
When can you go?
The tour runs from February to May.
- February: deep snow, clear and cold air, and the sun is just returning. Good chances of northern lights in the evening.
- March: longer days and more light, still winter conditions and dark evenings with a chance of northern lights.
- April: long days, plenty of sun and often very good snowmobiling conditions.
- May: the snow melts, streams reappear and reindeer calves are born. The shift from winter to spring.
What's included
- Shared snowmobile, Insurance (Personal travel insurance is recommended)
- Thermal suit, boots, mittens and balaclava to borrow
- Helmet to borrow
- Snack on the way, lunch, dinner
- Overnight stay at hotel in double room, breakfast, sauna
- Sami experience: lasso, reindeer sledding, meet the reindeer, cultural experience joik, traditional dinner
- safety equipment, experienced guide
- Coffee and toddy
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts
Canyon Hotel
Markedsgata 6, 9510 Alta
Alternative pickup points
Added when you book
Gargia Lodge
Gargiaveien 96, 9518 Alta
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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Catch Finnmarksvidda in its wildest light!
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