Vinterguide til Alta

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WINTER AC TIVITIES

ALTA 2019

visitAlta

October 01 - April 30

Foto: Dánil Røkke

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Welcome to Alta, the City of the Northern Lights at 70°N

For more information, contact the reception desk at your hotel or the Alta Tourist Information Center (in person at Bjørn Wirkolas vei 11, across from AMFI in city center at the bus station; by telephone at +47 991 00 022; or on the web at www.visitalta.no).

In the City of the Northern Lights, you'll find a never-ending range of activities and adventure, all framed by the fantastic blue light and contrasts which are so distinctive to Finnmark (Norway’s most northern county) in mid-winter. Head out in search of the mystical and elusive northern lights. Spend the night in a fairytale hotel made of snow and ice. Explore the windswept plains by snowmobile or with your own team of dogs. Take a guided tour of the town or visit Northern Europe’s largest canyon. Hike on snowshoes and ride on snowdesigned fatbikes. Sample the Arctic cuisine. Let us bring your imagination to life!

DISTANCES: Alta Town Centre – Alta airport: 4 km Alta Town Centre – Alta Museum: 4 km Alta Town Centre – Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel: 20 km

POPULATION: Alta is the largest city in Finnmark County with 20.000 inhabitants, and is a growing town centre.

• Not all activities are available for the entire period or every day from Oct 01 to Apr 30. Check individual dates. Christmas and Easter are major holidays in Norway, and have a special schedule.

• CANCELLATION: For individual travellers, activities must be cancelled at least one full day in advance before 15:00 otherwise you will be charged 100%. This policy does not apply to groups, or to complete packages that include other items such as accommodation, food and transport - contact North Adventure for additional details.

• No minimum number of participants except where noted in tour descriptions.

• Thermal suit, shoes, hat/helmet and gloves are included in the price for the dogsled and snowmobile trips. We recommend thermal underwear, woollen/fleece sweater, tracksuit trousers, warm socks and a scarf.

• The organisers have the right to cancel their excursions in the event of adverse weather or other unsafe conditions.

• We cannot guarantee a sighting of the Northern Lights – weather and solar energy conditions must be favourable.

• Duration of activities: Unless otherwise noted, the times stated for the activities are pick-up and drop off times at the hotel.

SHOPPING: Alta town centre has a great range of shopping at a number of locations including AMFI, Parksenteret and Sentrum Syd, as well as smaller shops in and around city center.

ENTERTAINMENT: Pubs and Restaurants: Nordlysbaren, Restaurant Alta (Scandic Hotel Alta), Du Verden, Barila Pub, Catch 22, Wing Wah House, Bar & Restaurant Haldde (Thon Hotel Vica), Café Uno, Studenthuset City, Hoftepluss, Taverna, Restaurant Havblikk.

CLIMATE: The climate in Alta is dry and stable. On winter evenings, you have a good chance of spotting the Northern Lights over the town. The dark season in Alta lasts from November to January, after which the days grow gradually longer. It is no longer fully dark between mid-April and mid-September, and the midnight sun lasts from May to August.

SKI AND HIKING TRAILS: Alta has an excellent network of cross-country ski trails covering both short and long distances, through valleys, forests and over mountain plains. All trails are groomed regularly. For overland hiking, there are plenty of trails and wilderness to explore with snowshoes or on fatbikes.

OTHER: Ten pin bowling, cinema, swimming pool, gym.

www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

BOOKING: Activities can be booked at the reception desk in your hotel or at the tourist office up to one day in advance by 15:00. Complete tour packages, advance booking and tours for groups can be made through North Adventure in Alta (+47 78 44 50 50 or booking@northadventure.no)

Contact information for booking: Alta Tourist Information Center Bjørn Wirkolas vei 11, N-9510 Alta, Norway Tel: +47 99 10 00 22 - post@visitalta.no

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Contents

Northern Lights............................................................................................................6

AI01 Hunting the Northern Lights with GLØD Explorer..................................................................6 AI23 Northern Lights Safari with Pæskatun....................................................................................6 AI34: Northern Lights Tour with Sorrisniva Safari............................................................................6 AI87 Leisurely Northern Lights Hunt................................................................................................6 AI103: Aurora Chase Alta - Deeper Into the North for Your Northern Lights Adventure..................8 AI109: Hunting the Northern Lights - Evening Walk...........................................................................8 AI133: Hunting the Northern Lights by Car.........................................................................................8 AI134: Northern Lights Chase in a Small Group.................................................................................8

Dogsledding................................................................................................................10

AI10 Dogsledding Along the Alta River..........................................................................................10 AI11 Dogsledding in Wonderful Winter Light................................................................................10 AI12 Dogsledding and Northern Night...........................................................................................10 AI13 A Taste of Dogsledding..........................................................................................................10 AI14 Evening Trip by Dogsled.........................................................................................................12 AI29 Family Adventure - Dog and Sled..........................................................................................12 AI36 Dogsled Day Trip....................................................................................................................12 AI41 3-day Weekend Husky Tour...................................................................................................12 AI73 Magical Overnight at the Husky Farm...................................................................................14 AI83 Overnight Husky Expedition..................................................................................................14 AI110: Six Day Husky Expedition......................................................................................................14 AIS12 Active Dog Sledding Adventure.............................................................................................16

Igloo Hotel...................................................................................................................16

AI02A: Spend one night in the world’s northernmost ice hotel, Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel..................16 AI03: Ice magic – Experience the unique and one of a kind ice hotel...........................................16

Snowmobiling.............................................................................................................18

AI04: 2,5 Hours Snowmobile Tour from Sorrisniva and Visit the Igloo Hotel................................18 AI40 Full Day Snowmobile Safari on the Arctic Tundra.................................................................18 AI74: Snowmobile Safari into the Remote Arctic Plateau - Beaskades........................................18 AI75 Day Trip by Snowmobile.........................................................................................................20 AI76 Snowmobile Tour to Mt. Haldde............................................................................................20 AI77 Snowmobile Safari..................................................................................................................20 AI84: 4 hours snowmobile tour from Sorrisniva and visit Jotka Mountain Lodge........................20 AI158: Finnmarksvidda by Snowmobile - Discover the Arctic Wilderness.....................................22

Outdoor Fun................................................................................................................22

AI16 Snowshoe Hike and Ice Fishing with Arctic Lunch...............................................................22 AI25 Fatbike Day Trip......................................................................................................................22 AI26 Fatbike Evening Trip...............................................................................................................22 AI28 Fatbike Rental.........................................................................................................................24 AI72 Winter Playtime Under Arctic Light.......................................................................................24 AI78 Snowshoe Safari.....................................................................................................................24 AI79 Boat Safari on Alta Fjord........................................................................................................24 AI80 Fishing in Alta Fjord................................................................................................................24 AI81 Adventure Cruise on Alta Fjord..............................................................................................26 AI85 Ice Fishing with Pæskatun.....................................................................................................26 AI107: Snowshoes and a Husky Dog................................................................................................26 AI108: Arctic Walk..............................................................................................................................26 AI113: Winter Sampler at Storekorsnes............................................................................................28 AI114: Alpine Skiing Under Arctic Light............................................................................................28 AI115: Challenging Winter Fun..........................................................................................................28 AI117: Try Skiing with Pæskatun.......................................................................................................28 AI135: Reindeer Ride Along the Alta River.......................................................................................30 AI140: Guided E-bike Trip to Alta Canyon........................................................................................30 AI148: King Crab Hunt in Storekorsnes............................................................................................30 AI149: King Crab Experience by Alta Fjord......................................................................................30 AI150: Ice Fishing in the Arctic..........................................................................................................32 AI151: Explore the Arctic Ocean by boat – inner Altafjord..............................................................32 AI152: Explore the Arctic Ocean by boat – Surrounding area of the Altafjord...............................32 AI153: Explore the arctic ocean by boat – Seiland National Park...................................................32 AI154: Explore the arctic ocean – Catch of the day.........................................................................34 AI155: Snowshoeing and ice fishing with Gargia Lodge..................................................................34

Sami Culture...............................................................................................................34

AI68: 1.5 hours Sami Reindeer sled tour at Sorrisniva...................................................................34 AI69: 2.5 hours Sami Reindeer sled tour looking after the Northern Lights at Sorrisniva...........36 AIS01: Sami Experience in Maze (private tour).................................................................................36

Explore Arctic Norway..............................................................................................36 AI17 World Heritage Rock Art Centre - Alta Museum...................................................................36 AI95 Take a Break from Winter.......................................................................................................36 AI102: Northern Lights Cathedral and BorealisAlta.........................................................................38 AI111: Overnight at Trasti & Trine’s Lodge........................................................................................38 AI112: Overnight at Stengelsengården.............................................................................................38 AI120: Walking City Tour of Alta........................................................................................................38 AI129: Sleigh Ride in the Arctic Countryside....................................................................................40 AI130: Sleigh Ride Under the Northern Lights.................................................................................40 AI131: Overnight at Trasti & Trine’s Cabin........................................................................................40 AI132: Explore the Frozen Landscape and the Sami Culture..........................................................40 AI136: See the Majestic Alta Canyon by Helicopter.........................................................................42 AI156: Haldde Mountain and the Majestic Alta Canyon by Helicopter...........................................42 AI157: Alta to North Cape by Helicopter...........................................................................................23 AIS02 Private Tour to Alta Canyon and Power Station....................................................................44 AIS07 Private Tour, North Cape........................................................................................................44 AIS09 Winter Tour of Alta..................................................................................................................44 www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

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AI01 Hunting the Northern Lights with GLØD Explorer

GLØD Explorer Sep 15 - Apr 08 Do you want to experience the beautiful spectacle of the Northern Lights, but don’t know how or where to go? We pick you up at your hotel and bring you to our headquarters for a briefing on current weather and aurora conditions, and a light meal of soup and bread. Then we travel out by car to the best viewpoints, far from the light pollution from the city. GLØD can assist with your camera settings to help you capture the best shots of this wonderful phenomenon.

AI23 Northern Lights Safari with Pæskatun

Pæskatun Sep 15 - Apr 02 We at Pæskatun want to share with you our fascination for the amazing and mythical Northern Lights and the overwhelming dark winter sky filled with countless stars. Come with us to hunt the Northern Lights by bus. We will leave behind us all the artificial lights from town. According to the weather forecast and with our specific knowledge about the topography surrounding Alta we will go for the clearest skies and the best photo location. To make sure that you feel comfortable during our trip you can borrow thermal outfits, warm winter boots, hats and gloves for free. Our experienced guides will explain the history and science behind the Northern Lights and will give camera support. They also take portraits of you and the best pictures will be sent to your e-mail address. Duration can vary depending on how early the Northern Lights appears and how far we need to drive to find the phenomenon. Our only main goal is that YOU see the Northern Lights to provide the most unique experience in the Arctic region.

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AI34 Northern Lights Tour with Sorrisniva Safari

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AI87 Leisurely Northern Lights Hunt

Sorrisniva Sep 20 - Mar 31 Every day and every week from mid-September through March we’ll be out searching for the Northern Lights. The tour will take you in the direction where it’s most likely to catch the Northern Lights, and along the way you can experience the ever changing landscape of the Arctic from the wind and silence on the Finnmark Plateau to the sea breeze of the fjord. You and the Northern Lights are the focus during the tour – and our guide is open to any questions you might have along the way. As well as knowledge about the Northern Lights our guides knows the local history and can tell you stories about the culture and history of Alta. As a plus the guide has basic photo knowledge and all pictures taken during the tour will be sent for you after the tour is finished.

Alta Event Sep 15 - Mar 31 Come join us for a cozy, leisurely northern lights hunt. You’ll spend your time at our "Nordlyssalen", built of glass – it’s the perfect place to sit and wait for the northern lights! While you wait (or enjoy the show), you can snack on food that you have grilled yourself over our outdoor campfires, and enjoy fresh, hot coffee that is brewed in our big outdoor coffee pots. Want to get away from the group in the Northern Lights Center? Step outside and wander off on your own to find the perfect viewing spot nearby. www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

PRICE

Adults: 1575,Children 12/under: 1050,-

Adults: 1500,Children 12/under: 750,-

DURATION COMMENTS

19:00 23:30 Returns can be between 23:30 and 01:00. After Mar 15, tour times are 20:0012:30; after Apr 01, 21:0001:30.

Transport included from and back to Alta city center

19:00 00:00

Included: Pick-up service, transport & driver-guide, hot drinks, light soup & bread, snacks and portrait.

Tour duration 4-6 hours Tour time is 20:00 01:00 in October and after

Adults: 1495,Children 12/under: 750,-

19:30 23:30 Hunt departs Sorrisniva 20:00 and returns 23:00

Adults: 1150,Children 12/under: 800,-

19:00– 22:00

Soup of the evening and bread included.

Thermo suits and over shoes will be provided if necessary. Tripods can be borrowed from us.

Return time may be extended depending on viewing circumstances.

Available for lending – free of charge: Thermal clothing, shoes and tripods.

This tour must be booked by 16:00 the same day.

Closed 24th and 25th of December

Minimum 2 persons Pick up 19:30 Scandic Alta Bring your camera and tripod!

Due to weather and northern light forecast we reserve the rights to cancel or move the tour to next day. The length and time used to seeking after the northern lights can vary from day to day.

The tour includes transfer from city center, and food and hot beverage while at the northern lights center Warm clothing is not provided, so guests must dress appropriately for extended outdoor time Minimum 2 persons

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AI103 Aurora Chase Alta - Deeper Into the North for Your Northern Lights Adventuree

GuideGunnar Oct 15 - Apr 10 In your chase for the magical Aurora Borealis I will bring you to where the best weather conditions are, and if we have to stay out on the trail an hour more because of that, I won't charge you extra for it. I am working consistently finding the best conditions possible for my guests to experience our magical Northern lights. What is most important to me is that you as a guest shall have the absolute best possibility to experience what you have come here for: to see the dance of Aurora in the nighttime skies.

AI109 Hunting the Northern Lights - Evening Walk NORD Ekspedisjon Sep 15 - Apr 15 Alta is located just below the Aurora Oval, and because we have an inland climate and often clear weather, Alta is the perfect destination for experiencing the northern lights. We start the trip and the story­ telling from the Northern Light Cathedral. After a short visit we will leave the city center and head down towards the fjord, where it all started. We can track the Northern Lights research in Alta all the way back to 1838 and the French "Le Reserche" expedition, who went ashore here in Bossekop, Alta. We will see if we can recognize the area from some old pictures from this expedition. This trip will end up by our fireplace near the sea where we will enjoy the silence of the arctic and have warm drinks and snacks. Hopefully the weather is clear, and we will spot the wonderful Northern Lights.

AI133 Hunting the Northern Lights by Car

NORD Ekspedisjon Sep 15 - Apr 15 This tour is all about exploring the Northern Lights and you'll spend the almost 4 hours finding the best location for Aurora viewing. We start the trip in a showroom to get some knowledge and understanding of the amazing phenomenon. After the informative start the guide will point out a direction of tonight’s hunt and we’ll get dressed and head out in the dark night. We’ll take you out hunting in our comfortable WV Highline Mulitvan, which is always heated for you. We can't tell you beforehand where this tour takes you other than that we will follow the weather forecast and drive away from the city to a location where there's total darkness. If the sky is clear, you might be lucky to see a spectacular Northern Lights blaze on the night sky. We search for the Northern Lights by heading to secluded areas only accessible by car and local knowledge. Groups are small with max 6 guests + guide.

AI134 Northern Lights Chase in a Small Group

Gargia Fjellstue Sep 20 - Mar 30 This is the ideal tour if you want to chase the Northern Lights in a small group, with max 7 participants and personal service. Our guides have knowledge not only about the Northern Lights but also about the local culture, history of Alta and the Sami people. The weather will decide where the chase will go; maybe close to the coast, up into the mountains or out to the Sami region. The guide will share with you how to take good photos and if needed help you with your camera settings

www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

PRICE

NOK 1250,- per person NOK 850,- per child 12 and under

DURATION COMMENTS

19:00 00:00 5-7 hours Pickup times: Holmen Husky Lodge 19:00 CampAlta 19:10 Scandic Alta 19:30

Adults: 990,Children 12/under: 600,-

20:00 23:00

Tour includes transport from and back to Alta, snacks and hot drinks, warm boots and thermo suits if needed, camera tripods to share, digital picture if we catch a good one, and a Google Maps link showing your aurora chase route

Starting point NORD Ekspedisjon Explorer Store, Løkkeveien 33, 9510 Alta (200 meters from Scandic and Thon) Serving coffee/tea, toddy and snack Clothing and gear: Wear warm clothes and shoes according to the season and arctic climate.

Warm thermal suits can be borrowed. Spikes, hiking poles can be rented on demand.

Adults: 1545,Children 12/under: 750,-

19:00 23:00

Starting point NORD Ekspedisjon Explorer Store, Løkkeveien 33, 9510 Alta (200 meter from Scandic and Thon) Serving coffee/tea, toddy and soup of the day Clothing and gear: Wear warm clothes and shoes according to the season and arctic climate.

Warm thermal suits can be borrowed.

Per person: 1500,Exclusive 2-person private tours can be booked for NOK 3995,- per person.

Pick up and drop off in Alta city center. Tour includes experienced guide, hot beverage Tour may be and sandwiches, tripods to extenshare, and we share our best ded later shots from our chase by email. depending on weather Thermal suits are provided if and aurora necessary.

19:30 00:00

conditions.

Tour size 2-7 people.

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AI10 Dogsledding Along the Alta River

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Holmen Husky Lodge Dec 15 - Apr 15 Come along on an adventurous husky safari! Drive your own dogsled or relax and enjoy the scenery as a passenger. We take you through the pine forest following the banks of the Alta River, or up through the Alta Valley to the Finnmarksvidda mountain plain. We serve tea/ coffee and cakes in our lavvo or outdoors around an open fire and chat about training and racing dogs in Finnmarksløpet, Europe's longest dogsled race at 1000km.

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Al11 Dogsledding in Wonderful Winter Light

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Al12 Dogsledding and Northern Night

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Al13 A Taste of Dogsledding

Holmen Husky Lodge Dec 15 - Apr 15 Dogsledding in twilight or darkness adds an extra element of adventure! Drive your own dogsled or relax on the sled as a passenger. Beautiful twilight and night lighting surrounds the forest and riverbank path as you drive, with the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights overhead. Tea/coffee and cakes served in our lavvo, along with a chat about life as a dog breeder and professional musher.

Holmen Husky Lodge Dec 15 - Apr 15 Combine a fun afternoon of dogsledding with an overnight adventure at Holmen Husky Lodge! Enjoy a well-deserved hot shower and dinner after your ride; then relax in the sauna or outdoor Jacuzzi.

When it’s time for bed, you’ll head to your special tipi bungalow with double bed, fireplace and a floor-to-top window to look out at the night sky. Breakfast in the morning will get you ready for your next adventure!

Trasti & Trine Dec 15 - Apr 15 Play an active role on the trip and learn all about huskies and dogsledding. Prepare your dog team for the journey (with our help, of course), and then you're off along the forest trail for a fun sledding adventure.

When you return, hot drinks and home-baked cake awaits you, along with conversation about life as a professional dog musher. Our dogs are well trained and we are competing every year in different long distance races. We are also a Norwegian eco-certified company.

www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

PRICE

Adults: 1450,Children 12/under: 625,-

DURATION COMMENTS

10:00– 12:30

Includes transport from/to Alta, winter clothing as needed, proper instructions from our guides, dogsled trip, approximately 15 km, hot coffee / blackcurrant and cookies, dog snuggles and photo opportunities Lunch is available on request for an extra charge.

Adults: 1450,Children 12/under: 625,-

Per person: 3290,Single supplement: 210,-

16:0018:30

Includes transport from/to Alta, winter clothing as needed, proper instructions from our guides, dogsled trip, approximately 15 km, hot coffee / blackcurrant and cookies, dog snuggles and photo opportunities

16:00 10:00

Includes transport to and from Alta, winter clothing and proper instructions, approx. 15 km. dogsled trip (16:00 to 18:30), dinner, sauna and jacuzzi, overnight accommodation, breakfast

(Overnight stay)

Drinks not included in price, and may be purchased separately

Adults: 1450,Children 12/under: 725,-

10:0012:30

Transport included from and back to Alta city center We provide warm thermal suits, mittens, hats and winter boots Homemade cake is included in the tour price

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Al14 Evening trip by dogsled

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Al29 Family adventure – dog and sled

Trasti & Trine Dec 15 - Apr 15 Play an active role on the trip and learn all about huskies and dogsledding. Prepare your dog team for the journey (with our help), of the excitement of gliding along through the twilight and night. When you return, hot drinks and home-baked cake awaits you, along with conversation about life as a professional dog musher. Our dogs are well trained and we are competing every year in different long distance races. We are also a Norwegian eco-certified company.

Trasti & Trine Dec 15 - Apr 15 Want to bring the whole family along for a sled ride? No problem!

Together, we prepare the dogsleds and dog teams and head out to Alta’s best people-sledding hill! Everyone will ride together in one big dogsled, but children who are large enough (and want to join in) can drive their own smaller-sized sleds if they wish. After around a half-hour’s drive, we will arrive at the sledding hill; we will secure the dogsleds and then the whole family can take to the hills for their own downhill sledding fun! It’s a great time for big and small alike. Lunch along the trail around a wood fire is included in the tour. We are a Norwegian eco-certified company.

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Al36 Dogsled Day Trip

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Al41 3-day Weekend Husky Tour

Trasti & Trine Dec 15 - Apr 15 Play an active role on the trip and learn all about huskies and dogsledding. Assemble your dog team and prepare your sled for the journey (with our help, of course), and then you're off along the forest trail for a fun sledding adventure. You’ll drive your own sled with your own team of dogs. We’ll be out for the whole day, and we’ll stop for lunch somewhere on the trail. We are a Norwegian eco-certified company.

Holmen Husky Lodge Feb 03 - Apr 28 This tour will give you plenty of time to experience the arctic wilderness with a team of sturdy husky dogs. You’ll spend the first night at the husky farm in luxury tipi bungalow. Then comes two days on the trail with dogsleds and guides from Holmen Husky Lodge. You’ll stay overnight at a mountain cabin on the high arctic plateau while on the trip, and then head back to the starting point. Your final night will be back at Holmen Husky Lodge again. It’s the perfect in-between trip for those who want more than just a quick tour.

www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

PRICE

DURATION COMMENTS

Adults: 1450,-

16:30– 19:00

Children 12/under: 725,-

Transport included from and back to Alta city center We provide warm thermal suits, mittens, hats and winter boots.

Homemade cake is included in the tour price.

Adults: 1350,Children 12/under: 750,-

11:00– 15:00

Transport included from and back to Alta city center We provide warm thermal suits, mittens, hats and winter boots - it’s recommended to also wear warm woolen or fleece underwear Organic lunch and warm drinks are included in the tour price.

Adults: 2450,Children 12/under: 1225,-

09:3016:00

Transport included from and back to Alta city center We provide warm thermal suits, mittens, hats and winter boots.

Homemade lunch and something warm to drink is included.

Adults: 8150,Children 12/under: 6150,-

16:00 10:00 Friday to Monday

Price includes transport to and from Holmen Husky, warm clothing as needed, instruction, and food during the trip.

Tours are from Friday-Monday.

Space is limited; contact us for current availability. Group size 4-12 people.

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AI73 Magical Overnight at the Husky Farm

Holmen Husky Lodge Oct 15 – Apr 15 Come join us for a magical overnight stay here at the husky farm. It’s the perfect blend of luxury and wilderness adventure! When it’s time for bed, you’ll head to your tent... but this is no camping tent! Our tipi bungalows are insulated against the winter’s cold, and come with a double bed (with comforters and heated blankets just in case), and a wood-burning stove at one edge of the tent so you can watch the crackling fire as you curl up in bed. One section of the tipi bungalows has been replaced with a floor-to-top window. On clear nights, you can watch the stars travel past overhead, and if you’re lucky you might get a glimpse of our local light show, the Northern Lights!

After a restful night, you’ll wake in time for a good breakfast before heading back to Alta and the rest of your journey.

AI83 Overnight Husky Expedition

Gargia Fjellstue Apr 01 - May 01 Join us and drive your own dog team in the wilderness of Finnmark – an unforgettable adventure. Feel the excitement of our Alaskan Huskies as we harness them and put them in our team – and experience the silence only a dogsled ride can offer. The tour leads us through forest and open arctic landscapes, along trails and virgin snow up on the Finnmark mountain plateau; then across endless plains and frozen lakes deep into Sami land, only accompanied by the huffing and puffing of the dogs. We will enjoy lunch along the trail and spend the night in a mountain cabin on the arctic plateau.

We keep you close to nature and adventures!

AI110 Six Day Husky Expedition

Holmen Husky Lodge Apr 01 - Apr 30 If you’re ready for a unique challenge and an incredible experience, then we’re ready to take you right to the heart of the arctic. The first day will be spent at the Lodge, preparing for your journey. After that, we will hit the trail used by the famous Finnmarksløpet dogsled race, taking you deep into the mountain plain that covers Norway’s northernmost county. Two days in and two days back, stopping each night at locations that are both rugged and delightful. The final night will be again at the Lodge before returning you to civilization with memories of your experience dancing in your head. There are many details and possibilities for this tour – contact us to hear more if this sounds like the perfect holiday!

www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

PRICE

Per person: 950,Single supplement: 300,-

DURATION COMMENTS

16:00 09:30

Price includes the overnight stay and breakfast.

(check-in and checkout times)

Transport, dinner, dogsledding, sauna and Jacuzzi are available but not included in the price – contact us for details.

For the full-featured overnight at Holmen, see AI12, above

Per person: 4695,-

09:30 15:30 2 days, 1 overnight - tour must be booked on request

Tour includes transport from and back to Alta, guide, thermal clothing, head lamp, your own dog team, all meals during the tour, overnight stay in a mountain lodge, hot beverages and snacks along the trail. Total sledding distance approx. 50-60 km.

This tour is available only on request. Cancellation may occur if weather conditions are unsafe.

Tour size 2-4 people.

Per person: 16990,Starting price. Extra experiences can be added for extra charges.

16:00 10:00 Wednesday afternoon to Monday morning (6 days, 5 nights)

Tour includes transport from and back to Alta, and accommodation at Holmen Husky Lodge on the first and last nights.

Group size 4-10 people. We may be able to combine fewer than 4 people into another group.

Weather is normally good in April but CAN be unpredictable.

Holmen Husky Lodge reserves the right to change or cancel tours in the event of dangerous weather.

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AIS12 Active Dog Sledding Adventure

Gargia Fjellstue Dec 15 - May 01 Take an exclusive tour to Gargia Lodge, where you will be the guests of a dog musher who is preparing her team for the longest dogsled race in Europe. Greet the dogs, get to know them, and then help harness the athletes for an adventure into the nearby wilderness.

Two persons will share a sled and alternate between mushing the sled and being a passenger. This tour will be a part of the training for the dogs for the upcoming races. The ultra-small group size ensures a personal and extra-meaningful experience. We keep you close to nature and adventures!

AI02A Spend one night in the world's northernmost ice hotel, Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

Sorrisniva Dec 15 - Apr 07 Spend the night in the worlds northernmost ice hotel. This year we're open for the 20th time! Every year in November/December the Igloo hotel is built up from scratch of natural snow and ice. The theme of the hotel changes every year but is rooted in winter, history and the arctic. Feel the silence of the sturdy walls and soft snow floor. Marvel at the ice sculptures and snow carvings that you find in the hotel.

Take a walk through the bedrooms including the unique decorated suites. Inside the ice hotel you'll also find the ice bar where you can enjoy the special Sorrisniva Igloo Blue drink from a handmade ice glass. Outside the hotel you can take a walk under the vast sky and enjoy the crisp air of Arctic winter. In the main wooden building you can relax and enjoy dinner and drinks. A table is automatically reserved for you in our restaurant as a staying guest. The menu is based on local ingredients and you can choose from an a la carte menu. When you're ready to call it a night you'll bring your sleeping bags with you out to the room where the beds are covered with reindeer hides. In the morning our heated sauna and breakfast buffet awaits to get you ready for your next adventure.

AI03 Ice magic – Experience the unique and one of a kind ice hotel

Sorrisniva Dec 15 - Apr 07 Every year in November the field at Sorrisniva transforms to the site of the Igloo hotel and from December to April we welcome guests from all over the world. The ice hotel is built up from scratch every year by local builders and artist, and the theme is ever changing. Visiting the Igloo hotel is a great way to take a break from your everyday life. Stepping in to the magical atmosphere you'll find our main gallery with sculptures and snow carvings, bedrooms, a chapel, suites and the ice bar. Especially the two-room suites are worth a visit. At the Ice bar you can enjoy the Igloo Blue Drink served from our handmade ice glasses. Before leaving, make sure you sign the guestbook with your name and a greeting.

www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

Starting from: 1550,Price for a non-private tour is 1550,- per person.

Exclusive price for a 2-person private tour is 2250,per person. Minimum age 16 years

DURATION COMMENTS

09:30 13:30

Price includes transfer to and from Gargia, thermal suit, mittens and winter boots, guides and instructions, your own dog team, homemade cake and hot beverage.

Minimum age 16 years Cancellation may occur due to unsafe weather conditions Group size 1-6 people

Per person double: 2360,Child double: 1295,Suite: 2870,Single: 2690,Single, suite: 4050,-

Check in from 12:00, check out before 10:00.

Closed Dec 23-27, and Dec 31 - Jan 02.

Includes: Extreme sleeping bags, pillow, towels, morning sauna and breakfast buffet.

Flexible start times

Transport not included.

Prices are per person per night. December rates: Double, Twin or Triple room: 2560.- per person Child U/12 years 1295.Single room: 3080.Suite: 3070.- per person Single Suite: 4250.-

Adults: 200,Children 12/under: 50,NOK 100 per drink in the ice bar. Transport not included in price.

Wardrobe facility adjacent to the sauna and outdoor Jacuzzi, in our wooden service building.

Shuttle: NOK 200,- per person each way, only for staying guests, to/from Sorrisniva. Must be prebooked.

Contact us for departure schedule.

Address: Sorrisniva 20, 9518 Alta Open Mon- Norway day-Saturday 12:0020:00 Sunday 12:0018:00 Closed Dec 23-27, and Dec 31 to Jan 02

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AI04 2,5 Hours Snowmobile Tour from Sorrisniva and Visit the Igloo Hotel

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Sorrisniva Dec 15 - Apr 17 Experience the ever-changing arctic light and natural world while driving your own snowmobile. Daylight changes dramatically during the winter season, from the gloom of arctic sunrise to the dazzling bright skies that are common later in the season. No matter when you go, it will be a delightful experience, especially once we drive up and onto the Finnmark plateau with its wide, white snow-covered expanse.

Distance approximately 30 kilometers. The snowmobile guide will meet you in the reception at Sorrisniva Igloo hotel at 11:30.

PRICE

DURATION COMMENTS

1 per scooter: 1900,-

11:30 - 14:00

Minimum 2 persons

2 per scooter: 1750,-

Start and end times above are for the actual tour.

Transport can be arranged

by Sorrisniva (NOK 200,- per person each way) leaving Scandic Hotel 10:45 and returning 17:25.

Guide will meet you at Sorrisniva reception 11:30

Includes fuel, thermal suit, shoes, hat, helmet, gloves, and entrance to the Igloo Hotel.

Children 12/under: 950,Valid driving license required to drive.

Closed Dec 23-27, and Dec 31 - Jan 02

AI40 Full Day Snowmobile Safari on the Arctic Tundra

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Gargia Fjellstue Dec 15 - May 01 Join us and experience the splendor of the arctic wilderness. After preparation and instruction, we'll drive onto the remote Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau, one of Europe’s last true wilderness areas.

On this tour, we will travel across the Beskades plain in a southern direction, crossing frozen lakes and past seasonal Sami settlements.

Our goal is the next lodge in the old Norwegian fjellstue (mountain lodge) network, where we will stop for lunch. Then it's back to the starting point at our own fjellstue, Gargia.

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AI74 Snowmobile Safari into the Remote Arctic Plateau - Beaskades

Gargia Fjellstue Dec 15 - May 01 Join us and experience the splendor of the arctic wilderness! You will create memories to last a lifetime. No previous skills are required to drive a snowmobile. All you need is a regular driving licence, and it is just as easy as it is fun. A thorough safety introduction and driving instruction will be given before starting the trip. You will drive in pairs, one driver and one passenger on each snowmobile, with an opportunity to switch places during the trip. We will drive onto the remote Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau, one of Europe's last wilderness areas. We follow the old postal trail up on to the highest point of the plains. The temperature on the plateau can vary from a few degrees above zero to extreme cold. We cannot promise you windless days and clear sky, but whatever the weather, the scenery on the plateau is magnificent and impressive. Hot beverages and a snack/cake add a cozy touch to the outdoor experience.

www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

1 per scooter: 3595,2 per scooter: 2695,-

09:30 15:30

The restaurant is open for lunch after the tour. (not incl in the price) Transport by Sorrisniva must be booked in advance at a cost of 200,- per person - contact us for departure schedule.

Cancellation may occur if weather or snow conditions become unsafe.

Price includes pick up and drop off Alta, thermal suit, mittens, winter boots and helmet, experienced guide, your own snowmobile including fuel, hot beverage and homemade cake and coffee, and visit at husky kennel Driving licence for car/motorcycle required.

Cancellation may occur due to unsafe weather conditions.

1 per scooter: 2775,2 per scooter: 1850,This can be booked as a private 2-person tour for 3400,- per person.

09:30 13:30

Price includes pick up and drop off Alta, thermal suit, mittens, winter boots and helmet, experienced guide, your own snowmobile including fuel, hot beverage and homemade cake and coffee, and visit at husky kennel Driving licence for car/motorcycle required.

Cancellation may occur due to unsafe weather conditions

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AI75 Day Trip by Snowmobile

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DURATION COMMENTS

Per person: 3150,-

Flexible start times

Alta Event Dec 01 - Mar 31 We run snowmobile tours where everyone in the group get their own snowmobile and the tours lasts for minimum 6 hours. We go out on the Finnmark plateau, where you get to experience the tranquility and stunning scenery that the plateau provides.

6 hours from pickup to dropoff

Transport included from and back to Alta city center. Tour also includes warm clothing as needed and a light meal.

Yamaha 4 stroke snowmobile, lunch and guides.

Group size minimum 2 people.

Valid driver’s licence required.

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AI76 Snowmobile Tour to Mt. Haldde

Alta Event Dec 01 - Mar 31 Rising 904 meters above sea level, Haldde mountaintop is where the scientist Kristian Birkeland lived and studied the Northern Lights in the 1890s and 1900s. This is a historic snowmobile safari up to the site of the Northern Lights observatory. The trail is challenging and everyone will be driving, so you will need experience as a snwmobile driver to take this tour. And of course, our expert guides will be along to help out with any challenges we meet on the ride up.

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AI77 Snowmobile Safari

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AI84 4 hours snowmobile tour from Sorrisniva and visit Jotka Mountain Lodge

Storekorsnes Ferie & Fritid Dec 01 - Apr 30 Experience the beautiful wilderness with views of mountains and sea in Storekorsnes, only 45 minutes by car from Alta (and the trip from Alta to Storekorsnes is a delightful part of the experience as well!).

The tour runs along stunning coastlines and up to a viewpoint, where you’ll enjoy a great view over the mountains and the fjord. With no light pollution in the area, the evening tour provides a good chance to see the Northern Lights and take some pictures. Both tour times include several stops on the way for photography, and chances to see some Arctic animals on the trip. Light meal with coffee/tea after the tour in our panoramic grillhouse.

Sorrisniva Feb 15 - Apr 17 Experience the ever-changing arctic light and natural world while driving your own snowmobile from Sorrisniva to Jotka Mountain Lodge located at the Finnmark plateau 30 km from Sorrisniva. Daylight changes dramatically during the winter season, from the gloom of arctic sunrise to the dazzling bright skies that are common later in the season. No matter when you go, it will be a delightful experience, especially once we drive up and onto the Finnmark plateau with its wide, white snow-covered expanse. Distance approximately 60 kilometers. The snowmobile guide will meet you in the reception at Sorrisniva Igloo hotel at 11:30.

www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

Per person: 4500,All drivers, no passengers.

Adults: 2950,Children 12/under: 1475,Lunch can be added for NOK 300,- per person

1 per scooter: 3000,2 per scooter: 2800,Children 12/under: 1500,Driving license required in order to drive.

Flexible start times Minimum 6 hours from pickup to dropoff

Transport included from and back to the city.

Includes Yamaha 4 stroke snowmobile, light meal and guides.

Group size limited to 2-5 people.

All drivers, no passengers.

This is an extended tour and a challenging course, and is not intended for inexperienced drivers

09:30 14:30 18:00 23:00

Includes transfer, winter suit and mittens, coffee/tea

11:30 15:30

Minimum 2 persons

Times above are actual tour times.

Transport not included but can be arranged in advance with Sorrisniva. Contact us for departure schedule or to arrange other transport.

Group Minimum 2, Max 6

Includes fuel, thermal suit, shoes, hat/helmet, gloves and lunch with coffee/tea.

Transport not included in price.

Sorrisniva can arrange for transport for 200,- per person each way. Contact us for departure schedule and other transport options.

Cancellation: Due to weather and snow condition

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AI158 Finnmarksvidda by Snowmobile Discover the Arctic Wilderness

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Norseman Trail Dec 15 - Apr 30 Come along for a snowmobile ride from the outskirts of Alta to the middle of nowhere! Whether you are an expert rider or this is your first time on a snowmobile, we will take good care of you and show you some incredible sights. The tour starts in downtown Alta, where you dress as needed in a thermal suit and get the proper-sized helmet. Then we drive out to out starting point about a 15-minute drive away, where the snowmobiles are waiting at the trailhead for us. Safety instructions are given, and then you're off and into the wilderness! Your guides will show you the way and adjust the challenge of the tour to match the experience level of the group. But no matter what, you will find plenty to marvel at, and good photo opportunities at the occasional stops. At the midpoint, you will take a break inside a lavvo, a Sami-style tent, for coffee and conversation. Then it's back to the trail and back to Alta.

1 per scooter: 1800,2 per scooter: 1500,Children 12/under: 900,-

DURATION COMMENTS

09:30 12:30 13:00 16:00 19:00 22:00

Tour includes transport from and back to Alta city center, warm clothing as needed, helmet, hot drinks and snacks.

A valid driver's license is required in order to drive a snowmobile.

If 2 people share a snowmobile, they can change drivers now and then as long as both are legal to drive.

Tours can be canceled in the event of extreme weather or unsafe conditions.

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AI16 Snowshoe Hike and Ice Fishing With Arctic Lunch

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AI25 Fatbike Day Tour

Per person: 1000,-

10:00 13:00

Price includes transport to and from hotel, snacks and hot drinks, fatbike rental, helmet and Neos overshoes. Clip less pedals available on request Duration of the tour is three hours from pickup to drop off at the hotel. The tour guides will determine the route, ride duration and intensity of the ride based on the fitness level and cycling experience of the group.

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AI26 Fatbike Evening Trip

Per person: 1100,-

18:00 21:00

Price includes transport to and from hotel, snacks and hot drinks, fatbike rental, helmet, headlight and Neos overshoes.

GLØD Explorer Nov 15 - Apr 15 It's the classic Norwegian outdoor experience! Strap on snowshoes and head out into the forest, along with an Alaskan husky pulling a pulka with extra gear. Look for animal tracks and enjoy the crisp forest air. Drill into the ice of a frozen river or lake, and see what you can catch. Take time out for lunch at a lavvo (herdsman's tent) around an open fire, and then hike back. Remember your camera - there are plenty of photo opportunities!

Adults: 1400,Children 12/under: 950,-

GLØD Explorer Sep 01 - Apr 30 Fatbikes -- mountain bikes with oversized wheels for driving in the snow -- are cool, fat and playful! Join us for a daytime trip along the many scenic dog sledding and snowmobile trails in the Alta Valley. This means the best single tracks you can dream of and an ­un­forgettable nature-based experience with a large portion of exercise included for good measure. We stop en route at one of the Alta Valley’s many rustic shelters to light a fire and enjoy snacks and tea/coffee brewed on the fire.

GLØD Explorer Sep 01 - Apr 30 Fatbikes -- mountain bikes with oversized wheels for driving in the snow -- are cool, fat and playful! Join us for an evening fatbike trip along the many scenic dog sledding and snowmobile trails in the Alta Valley. This is an unforgettable nature-based experience with a large portion of exercise included for good measure. On this trip we use powerful head torches that light up the forest and trails. If we switch off the torches, there’s a good chance we will spot the majestic Northern Lights dancing in the sky above us!

www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

10:00 14:30

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Transport included from and back to Alta city center Includes thermal suit, snowshoes, fishing gear and hot arctic lunch.

Clip less pedals available on request Duration of the tour is three hours from pickup to drop off at the hotel.

The tour guides will determine the route, ride duration and intensity of the ride based on the fitness level and cycling experience of

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AI28 Fatbike Rental

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AI72 Winter Playtime Under Arctic Light

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AI78 Snowshoe Safari

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AI79 Boat Safari on Alta Fjord

GLØD Explorer Oct 01 - Apr 30 Fatbikes -- mountain bikes with oversized wheels for driving in the snow -- are cool, fat and playful! If you are familiar with the local area or just keen to try on your own, rent fatbikes and head out on your own. This experience will put a smile on your face as you race through the frozen and snow-covered winter landscape along the many dog sledding trails in the Alta Valley. In the winter darkness, the bright light from your head torch will add an extra dimension to the adventure!

SarvesAlta Dec 15 - Apr 30 SarvesAlta is nestled in a beautiful setting overlooking the Alta Fjord and the valleys that surround the town. It’s a cozy and family-friendly winter park that’s great for everyone, whatever your age and fitness level. Take a toboggan down the hill, kickslade around on cosy winter roads or go snowshoeing in the Nordic pine forest. When it’s time for a break, recharge with refreshments and homemade food in our comfortable café.

Storekorsnes Ferie & Fritid Dec 15 - Apr 15 Come snowshoe in a beautiful coastal landscape with a guide, just a 45 minute scenic drive from Alta. Along the trail, you might see (and photograph) eagles, reindeer and other Arctic animals on the trip. It’s a great opportunity to experience the beautiful lights we can have during the polar night and maybe the northern lights in the evening.

The hike goes up to a lavvo approx. 40 minutes from the starting point, where we drink hot local tea and enjoy the stunning views.

After the tour you get a light local coastal meal and coffee/ tea in our panoramic grillhouse with a sea view.

Storekorsnes Ferie & Fritid Nov 30 - Nov 30 Join us out on the sea, on a boat safari on the beautiful Alta fjord, where we can see eagles and small whales on the trip. We can try our luck with the fishing during the tour... we might even get a closer look at the eagles when we toss out some fish. It is possible to see the Northern Lights from Sept to April on the evening tour.

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DURATION COMMENTS

Per day: 500,-

Rental is per-day, all days of the week

Price includes rental of fatbike, map with tracks, or GPS programmed with tracks.

Wed-Fri 16:3021:30; Sat-Sun 10:3017:30; Dec 26 to Jan 01 from 10:30 17:30

Price includes transport from and back to Alta city center and equipment rental.

09:30 14:30 18:00 23:00

Transport included from and back to Alta city center.

Per weekend: 1000,Prices above are per person. Helmet rental, NOK 50. Lupine bike light, NOK 150,-

Adults: 900,Children 12/under: 700,-

Adults: 2150,Children 12/under: 1350,Add lunch or light evening meal, NOK 200,- per person

Adults: 2950,Children 12/under: 2000,Add lunch/light dinner for 300,- per person

Rental fee is per day.

Winter clothing can be rented for an extra charge.

Center’s opening and closing day may change depending on the weather – check with us!

Includes snowshoes, and local food and beverages.

Group minimum 2, max 8.

09:30 14:30 18:00 23:00

Transport included from and back to Alta city center.

Beverages and safety equipment.

Fishing gear can be rented for an extra charge.

Group minimum 2, max 12.

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AI80 Fishing in Alta Fjord

Ice Cube of Aurora Nov 30 - Nov 30 Ice Cube of Aurora is a local tourist fishing boat, engaging in adventurous trips in the Alta fjord. On fishing trips, you can catch cod, coalfish, haddock, redfish, Atlantic halibut or even salmon. A light meal and beverage is included in the tour. Fish that you catch can be filleted and packaged before departing the boat.

www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

Per adult, 4 hours: 1990,Per child, 4 hours: 995,2-hour tour: 890,- / 445,1-hour tour: 490,- / 245,Fishing gear rental NOK 100,- per person

Flexible start times

Transport to and from the boat (at the Alta harbor) is not included in the price, but can be arranged for an extra cost

Tours can be booked The tour includes captain/guide, for 1, 2 or 4 boat tour, a light meal and hours. beverage, suits and rescue vest.

Fishing gear can be rented for 100 NOK per person Alcohol is not permitted on board during the tour. Group size restricted to 1-4 people.

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AI81 Adventure Cruise on Alta Fjord

Ice Cube of Aurora Nov 30 - Nov 30 Ice Cube of Aurora is a local tourist fishing boat, engaging in adventurous trips in the Alta fjord. For this tour, leave your fishing gear behind and explore the beautiful fjord near Alta. You will have a chance to birdwatch, enjoy the varied and fascinating coastline, and maybe even see dolphins dancing near the boat. You will learn about some of the colorful local history along the way, including stories about the local mining industry and from World War II.

AI85 Ice Fishing with Pæskatun

Pæskatun Jan 02 - Apr 30 During early winter all the lakes here in the arctic will freeze and underneath the ice cape delicious fish like trout and arctic char are swimming around in the cold water, just waiting for us to catch them.

You will be dressed in thermo clothing so you can spend a winter day outside on the lake. The guides will show how to use the fishing equipment.

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AI107 Snowshoes and a Husky Dog

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AI108 Arctic Walk

GLØD Explorer Nov 15 - Apr 15 The aim of this exciting three-hour snowshoe trek is to have a close-up experience in the silent Arctic nature. We will be joined by one of our Alaskan Huskies – Javri or Phelps – to help pull or carry the gear. This snowshoeing trek will take us through the Alta Valley along the banks of the Alta River. We will see how the landscape was formed by the ice that covered the entire region 10,000 years ago.

Your guide will tell you about the Alta area and the Alta River in more detail. Keep an eye open for fox and rabbit tracks; if we are especially lucky, we might even see the animals that made them! Along the way, we will take a break and make an open fire to brew tea, coffee or hot chocolate and some snacks.

NORD Ekspedisjon Oct 01 - Apr 30 Do you want to go for a walk to one of Alta's best viewpoints? On this 4,5km arctic wandering trip we leave the city and head down towards the fjord via our viewpoint and several historic landmarks on the route. Our local guide tells you about the history of Alta from the earliest settlements, the early northern lights research in the area, nature and culture, Recherche expedition in the fjord, the local church, the Northern Lights Cathedral, Alta's favorable position under the Northern Lights belt and up until today. We also stop by our fireplace near the sea where we enjoy the silence and make a fire. The guide will serve you traditional Norwegian waffle cake with brown cheese as well as warm drinks. It will also be possible to try snowshoes on this tour, depending on the snow conditions.

www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

PRICE

Per adult, 4 hours: 1990,Per child, 4 hours: 995,2-hour tour: 890,- / 445,1-hour tour: 490,- / 245,-

DURATION COMMENTS

Flexible start times Tour can be booked for 1, 2 and 4 hour durations

Transport to and from the boat (at the Alta harbor) is not included in the price, but can be arranged for an extra cost The tour includes captain/guide, boat tour, a light meal and beverage, suits and rescue vest.

Alcohol is not permitted on board during the tour. Group size restricted to 1-4 people.

Adults: 1600,Children 12/under: 800,-

10:00 – 14:30

Included: Transport from/to town centre, thermo clothing, hot drinks, soup & bread, snacks and portrait.

Booking before 16:00 two days upfront.

Minimum 2 adults Closed 13-22 April

AAdults: 1100,Children 12/under: 750,-

Adults: 790,Children 12/under: 400,-

10:00 – 13:00

The tour includes transport from and back to Alta, thermos suits and overshoes if needed, snowshoes, hot drinks and snacks.

10:00 – 13:00

Starting point NORD Ekspedisjon Explorer Store, Løkkeveien 33, 9510 Alta (200 meters from Scandic and Thon) Serving Norwegian waffles, coffee/tea, toddy and snacks Clothing and gear: Wear warm clothes and shoes according to the season and arctic climate

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AI113 Winter Sampler at Storekorsnes

Storekorsnes Ferie & Fritid Dec 01 - Apr 30 This is your chance to try out a variety of different activities, all in one delightful place. The tour begins with a 45 minute drive from Alta to Storekorsnes along the beautiful coastline – photo stops included if the weather is cooperating! After that, strap on snowshoes and tramp through the wilderness on the lookout for animal tracks or the animals themselves. A snowmobile tour is also on the agenda, and finally a chance to do some downhill sledding – yes, even for the adults. Add a delicious lunch and it’s a perfect day in the arctic.

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AI114 Alpine Skiing Under Arctic Light

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AI115 Challenging Winter Fun

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SarvesAlta Dec 15 - Apr 30 SarvesAlta Alpine Resort is nestled in a beautiful setting overlooking the Alta Fjord and the valleys that surround the town. It’s a cozy and family-friendly winter park that’s great for everyone, whatever your age and fitness level. Ski and snowboard down the slopes under the arctic sky. If you want to challenge yourself we have lots of trails.

When it’s time for a break, recharge with refreshments in our café at the base of the hill or at the Bjørnehiet cabin at the top.

PRICE

Per person: 2950,For lunch, add NOK 300,per person

Pæskatun Dec 01 - Apr 04 Never tried Nordic classic skiing before? Come give it a try with us!

We begin our traditional Norwegian winter experience on a flat course that has been prepared with a cross-country ski track to make it easier to learn. We provide all the equipment and winter thermal gear you need for a pleasant day with us. Because we keep the group small, you get personal attention from your guide to teach you the correct techniques. When your skills have increased after the training session we will go for a little tour in the fairytale winter surroundings of Alta.

www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

09:30 – 14:30

Tour includes transport from and back to Alta.

A valid driver’s license is required to operate a snowmobile.

Lunch, if desired, must be booked in advance with the tour.

Minimum 2 people

Adults: 1000,Children 12/under: 800,-

Wed-Fri 16:3021:30; Sat-Sun 10:30-17:30

Tour includes transport from and back to Alta and equipment.

Extra winter clothing is available for rental Center’s opening and closing day may change depending on the weather – check with us!

Per person: 1050,-

SarvesAlta Dec 15 - Apr 30 SarvesAlta is a family-friendly winter park nestled in a beautiful setting overlooking the Alta Fjord and the valleys that surround the town. If your vision of fun involves pushing yourself a little harder, we are just the place for you, too! Fatbike down the alpine slopes under the arctic sky or ride around on cosy winter roads. Our latest challenge is snowshoe trails and ziplines. Hike around in the forest and up hills with snowshoes, and end your walk with our speedy zipline. When it’s time for a break, recharge with refreshments in our comfortable café.

AI117 Try Skiing with Pæskatun

DURATION COMMENTS

10:00 13:30

Tour includes transport from and back to Alta town centre, thermo clothing as needed, hot beverages and snacks.

Group size limited to 2-8 people Book before 16:00 one day in advance.

Closed 13-22 April

Adults: 1500,If you have children under age 14, please contact us.

10:00 13:30

Tour includes transport from and back to Alta town centre, thermo clothing as needed, hot beverages and snacks.

Group size limited to 2-8 people Book before 16:00 one day in advance.

Closed 13-22 April

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AI135 Reindeer Ride Along the Alta River

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AI140 Guided E-bike Trip to Alta Canyon

CampAlta Feb 01 - Mar 31 Enjoy a traditional reindeer sled ride along the beautiful Alta River just outside of Alta. Learn about the Sami culture and history in amazing surroundings, with the possibility to see the Northern Lights on the evening tour. There will be time to feed, pet and take pictures with them as well, and after the ride we will serve hot drinks and snacks in our authentic Sami tent by the river.

NORD Ekspedisjon Sep 01 - Sep 30 Alta Canyon is the largest canyon of Northern Europe. This trip will give you a great experience of wonderful nature and it`s suits most people. You do not have to be in good physical shape to join this trip.

The electric engine helps you bike, so you can use the energy to experience the magnificent scenery around you. The trip starts with 40 min driving from town and up on the mountain plateau by car. When we arrive our starting point, we will find bikes and equipment and prepare for a nice trip. We equip you with simple bike clothing and helmet. The clothing is wind- and water repellent, but is not warm. We therefore recommend that you wear warm clothes and shoes. We recommend wool, it gives the most warmth. Furthermore, you have to wear a warm hat and something on your hands, for example warm gloves. Bring also a warm jacket and a water bottle.

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AI148 King Crab Hunt in Storekorsnes

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AI149 King Crab Experience by Alta Fjord

Storekorsnes Ferie & Fritid Jan 01 - Dec 31 Your hosts will come and fetch you from Alta city center and take you out to Storekorsnes, a tiny fishing village on the coast to the north of Alta. The 45-minute drive is part of the tour - you will see spectacular scenery along the way. Once you arrive, you will board a small fishing boat and head out into the fjord where traps have been set. After checking for king crab, you can also give fishing a try on your tour.

When you return to shore, there will be time to visit the shoreside aquarium, learn more about king crab, and take pictures. Then it's up to the panoramic grillhouse for a welcome bite of king crab - of course! - plus coffee, tea, and good conversation with your local hosts.

Storekorsnes Ferie & Fritid Jan 01 - Dec 31 Your hosts will come and fetch you from Alta city center and take you out to Storekorsnes, a tiny fishing village on the coast to the north of Alta. The 45-minute drive is part of the tour - you will see spectacular scenery along the way. When you arrive, you will visit an aquarium near the shore where recently-caught king crab are kept. Learn about the crab and their habits, take pictures with the crab that will be perfect for Facebook or Instagram. Relax and take in the sea air and tranquil surroundings, and as long as you're there, try your hand at axe-throwing! Yes, really; it's just part of the local fun. Then it's over to the panoramic grillhouse for a welcome bite of king crab - of course! - plus coffee, tea, and good conversation with your local hosts.

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visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

PRICE

Adults: 1190,Children 12/under: 690,-

Adults: 1190,Child-sized bikes or child trailers are not available adult-sized people only on

DURATION COMMENTS

10:00 12:00 19:00 21:00

The tour includes transport from and back to Alta city center, the reindeer ride, hot drinks and light snacks.

09:00 13:30 15:00 19:30

Starting point NORD Ekspedisjon Explorer Store, Løkkeveien 33, 9510 Alta (200 meter from Scandic and Thon) Serving coffee/tea, toddy and baguette Ca. 20 km round trip

Starting from: 2950,Price is 2950,- per person with minimum 4 guests.

The tour is available for just two people at a price of 4450,- per person.this tour.

Starting from: 2150,Price is 2150,- per person with minimum 4 guests.

The tour is available for just two people at a price of 2900,- per person.

The tour includes transport from and back to Alta city center, the boat tour with king crab hunt and fishing, picture time with king crab, and a light lunch. This tour can be run for just two people for a higher price; contact us for details.

The tour includes transport from and back to Alta city center, time and pictures with king crab, relaxation time and axe throwing, and a light lunch. This tour can be run for just two people for a higher price; contact us for details.

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AI150 Ice Fishing in the Arctic

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AI151 Explore the Arctic Ocean by boat – inner Altafjord

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AI152 Explore the Arctic Ocean by boat – Surrounding area of the Altafjord

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Alta Event Dec 01 - Apr 30 The tour begins with a short trip on snowshoes - it will take only around 15 minutes from the starting point outside of Alta to our fishing spot. We will use a long drill to bore a hole in the ice, and guests will share fishing gear and get tips on how to try your luck. We will build a fire nearby both for cheer and for cooking. Did you catch a fish? You just caught lunch! But even if you don't get a bite, there will still be trail food that you can cook yourself over the fire. The food will satisfy your stomach, and the whole experience will feed your inner soul.

PRICE

Adults: 1350,Children 12/under: 950,-

Adults: 990,-

NORD Ekspedisjon Sep 15 - May 15 On this trip we will start with a safety brief on our explorer store and get prober gear to explore the arctic ocean in a safe and comfortable way. After that we will have transport down to the harbor where we will find our boat. On this trip we have focus on story telling from the early settlement of Alta up on today. We will drive past areas with historical spots and great nature in the inner Altafjord. We will also get close-up with the local wildlife, which can include, sea eagles, seals, birds and more.

NORD Ekspedisjon Sep 15 - May 15 On this trip we will start with a safety brief on our explorer store and get proper gear to explore the arctic ocean in a safe and comfortable way. After that we will have transport down to the harbor where we will find our boat. On this trip we have focus on story telling from the early settlement of Alta up on today. We will drive past areas with historical spots and great nature in the inner Altafjord on our way out to the peaky mountains of the surrounding areas of the Altafjord. We will find a bay where we will go at shore and have lunch where we also will explore the remote landscape and nature. After this we will continue the journey at head back to Alta. We will also get close-up with the local wildlife, which can include, sea eagles, seals, birds and more.

AI153 Explore the arctic ocean by boat – Seiland National Park

NORD Ekspedisjon Sep 15 - Nov 30 On this trip we will start with a safety brief on our explorer store and get proper gear to explore the arctic ocean in a safe and comfortable way. After that we will have transport down to the harbor where we will find our boat. We will drive past areas with historical spots and great nature in the inner Altafjord on our way out to the peaky mountains of the surrounding areas of the Altafjord. We will go to the bay of Bekkarfjord where we will leave the boat and hike up through the magic scenery of the “milky river” towards the glacier, Seilandsjoekulen. On the hike we will have lunch where we also will explore the remote landscape and nature. After this we head back to the boat and continue the journey back to Alta. We will also get close-up with the local wildlife, which can include, sea eagles, seals, birds and more. www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

DURATION COMMENTS

11:00 15:00

The tour includes transport from and back to Alta city center, warm clothing as needed, snowshoes, all the necessary fishing gear, lunch, coffee and soft drinks.

09:00 11:30

Starting point NORD Ekspedisjon Explorer Store, Løkkeveien 33, 9510 Alta (200 meter from Scandic and Thon)

Dates for this tour are 15-Sep to

Adults: 1490,Children 12/under: 790,-

Dates for this tour are 15-Sep to 31-Dec, and 01-Mar to 15-May

Clothing and gear: Warm thermal floating suits, life west, shoes, glasses and gloves

Starting point NORD Ekspedisjon Explorer Store, Løkkeveien 33, 9510 Alta (200 meter from Scandic and Thon) Serving coffee/tea, toddy and lunch Warm thermal floating suits, life west, shoes, glasses and gloves

Adults: 1990,Children 12/under: 990,-

09:00 15:00

Starting point NORD Ekspedisjon Explorer Store, Løkkeveien 33, 9510 Alta (200 meter from Scandic and Thon) Clothing and gear: Warm thermal floating suits, life west, shoes, glasses and gloves

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AI154 Explore the arctic ocean – Catch of the day

NORD Ekspedisjon Sep 15 - May 15 On this trip it is all about catch of the day. We combine the arctic ocean with the arctic cuisine where you are the fisherman and will be responsible for your dinner this day. We will start with a safety briefing at our explorer store and get proper gear to explore and fish in the arctic ocean in a safe and comfortable way. After that we will have transport down to the harbor where we will find our boat. We will drive to the best fishing areas of the Arctic Ocean in the Altafjord.

When we have got our catch of the day we will go back to Alta to a local restaurant who will prepare a delightful 3 course dinner where the main dish will be the catch of the day.

AI155 Snowshoeing and ice fishing with Gargia Lodge

Gargia Fjellstue Dec 01 - Apr 30 Join us on this truly Norwegian experience, snowshoeing and ice fishing. Snowshoe hiking gives you the opportunity to move silently through the wild without using a trail. Depending on the snow conditions it can be very challenging but your guide will break trail.

This hike takes us to our fishing camp situated by a frozen lake where you will get the chance to experience the art of ice fishing. Spending time outside will make you hungry and lunch will be enjoyed around the bonfire in our lavvo/tent. We are in an area where you might get the chance to spot some of the wildlife such as reindeer, moose, small eagles, rabbits and more. So bring your camera with you. Spend an active and fun day out in the arctic landscape.

AI68 1.5 hours Sami Reindeer sled tour at Sorrisniva

Sorrisniva Dec 15 - Mar 20 Experience the reindeer and Sami culture by day. You'll meet the Sami guide in the reception at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel. Before you start your adventure, you'll be provided with warm outerwear if needed, then you'll head out to the surrounding forest in a traditional Sami reindeer sled. The sled ride is at a slow pace, so you can enjoy the natural surroundings as well as the company of your guide and companions. The tour is approximately 3 kilometers long and at the mid point of the tour you'll get warm drinks and a snack inside a traditional Sami Lavvo (tipi).

Your guide will tell you about their experience as reindeer herders and about the Sami way of life. In the Lavvo you'll sit on reindeer skin on the ground around the open bon fire. Don't miss the opportunity to take pictures with the reindeer before or after the tour.

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visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

Adults: 2990,Children 12/under: 1490,-

Adults: 1300,Children 12/under: 800,-

DURATION COMMENTS

Flexible start times 5-hour tour.

Trip can be booked on request.

Restaurant time is 19:00 21:00

11:00 16:30

Length: 5 Hours catch of the day/ 19:00 – 21:00 three course dinner at a local restaurant Starting point NORD Ekspedisjon Explorer Store, Løkkeveien 33, 9510 Alta (200 meter from Scandic and Thon) Clothing and gear: Warm thermal floating suits, life vest, shoes, glasses and gloves, fishing equipment

Price includes pick up and drop of Alta, wilderness guide, snowshoes, fishing equipment, lunch and hot beverage

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Thermal suits and shoes will be provided if necessary.

Recommended clothing: Warm winter clothing of wool, warm and windproof outer layer, warm shoes, mittens and hat Cancellation may occur due to unsafe weather conditions.

Adults: 1495,-

10:30 - 14:45

Children 12/under: 750,-

Optional: Visit the Igloo Hotel. The restaurant is open for lunch after the tour. The reindeer sledding tour begins at Sorrisniva reception and goes from 11:00-12:30.

Minimum 2 persons. 2 persons sit per sledge placed next to each other.

Tour includes transport from Alta if not staying at the Igloo Hotel.

Pick up Scandic Alta 10:30, from Sorrisniva 14:15 or 19:00 2,5-3 km reindeer sled ride, conversation and Sami cultural experiences, coffee, cake and snacks, warm clothing as needed (including warm shoes, hat, gloves)

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AI69 2.5 hours Sami Reindeer sled tour looking after the Northern Lights at Sorrisniva

Sorrisniva Dec 15 - Mar 20 Have a close encounter with reindeer and Sami culture in the evening - a perfect way to combine the visit with a chance to see the Northern Lights. You will meet your guide at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel's reception desk, dress warmly as needed, and then head out for a peaceful reindeer ride through the forest in Alta valley. As your traditional sled creaks through the trees, keep an eye out on the sky above for the northern lights. At the midpoint of the tour, you will arrive a traditional Sami Lavvo (tent) – and spend some time inside around a fire, warming up with a hot drink and learning about old traditions and the Sami culture from your guide.

AIS01 Sami Experience in Maze (private tour)

Cavzo Safari Jan 15 - Apr 15 Meet the arctic of the Sami heart to heart in this personal, private tour! Head out with a guide and private car to the tiny Sami town of Maze. The latest generation in a reindeer herding family will welcome you and show you their traditional lifestyle, including the Sami tent called “lavvu”, clothing, food and joik, the Sami form of singing. There will be reindeer sledding, and if the sky overhead is dark there is a chance to see the northern lights.

Adults: 1900,Children 12/under: 950,-

Adults: 3250,Children 12/under: 2550,Lunch or dinner can be added for 500,- per adult,

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AI17 World Heritage Rock Art Centre – Alta Museum

Adults: 80,-

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AI95 Take a Break from Winter

Adults: 140,-

Nordlysbadet Oct 01 - Apr 30 Winter is great fun outdoors – dogsleds, snowmobiles, hunting for the northern lights – but sometimes it can be good to spend a little free time somewhere warm! The Nordlysbadet swim center is located right in the middle of Alta beside the two main hotels. It has a pool for lane swimming and general play, a waterslide and climbing wall, massage showers and indoor river; shallow wading pools for various ages of small children; wet and dry saunas; and hot tubs, too! You can also get drinks and snacks from the café upstairs, and on weekends they serve hot dishes as well. Take a break from the snow and recharge for your next adventure!

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visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

19:30 00:00 The Sami guide will meet you in the reception at Sorrisniva at 20:00 pm. Tour concludes 22:30, transport back departs 23:30 Flexible start times Tour duration is approximately 4.5 hours

Minimum 2 persons 2 persons per sledge placed next to each other.

Tour includes transport from Alta if not staying at the Igloo Hotel.

Pick up Scandic Alta 19:30 pm.

From Sorrisniva 23:30 pm 2,5 -3 km reindeer sled ride, conversation and Sami cultural experiences, coffee, cake and snacks, warm clothing as needed (including warm shoes, hat, gloves).

Dinner can optionally be booked for before the tour.

Lunch or dinner of traditional Sami food can be booked along with the tour for an extra 500,per adult, 250,- per child.

Minimum 2 persons per tour (single travelers are possible but must pay the double rate).

Larger groups will receive a lower rate.

This tour can be bundled with a day trip to Kautokeino – contact us for details.

Alta Museum Oct 01 - Apr 01 Alta Museum features exhibitions on rock art in Alta and other cultural history exhibitions on themes such as the Northern Lights, angling and Alta's general history. Other temporary exhibitions and art exhibitions. Café with a panoramic view over the Alta Fjord.

Souvenir shop with local products. Guided tours for groups by prior arrangement.

DURATION COMMENTS

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PRICE

Children 7-16: 25,-

Children 12/under: 100,-

Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00 Sat-Sun 11:00-16:00 Reduced hours or closed around Easter and Christmas contact us for details or see website.

The outdoor rock carving area is closed during the winter; the carvings are covered by snow.

The museum’s indoor exhibitions are open all year.

Mon, Weds: 08:00 – 20:30 Tue, Thu: 06:30 – 20:30 Fri: 08:00 – 20:00 Sat-Sun: 11:00 – 17:00

Price includes entry and use of facilities. Food and drinks are not included in the price.

This item can be booked without appointment; guests are free to choose their own time.

Transport is not included.

Nordlysbadet is located in city center next to Scandic and Thon Hotel Alta (Scandic has direct indoor access from the hotel to Nordlysbadet)

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AI102 Northern Lights Cathedral and BorealisAlta

BorealisAlta Oct 01 - May 01 Immerse yourself in local culture in downtown Alta. Visit the Northern Lights Cathedral, a new church that has already become a well known icon and symbol of the town. Photo opportunities await both outside and in, as you tour the church that combines spiritual and natural elements in its design and artwork. Then, head to the ground floor under the church to BorealisAlta, a fun and fascinating exhibition with a Northern Lights theme. Learn about the science behind this phenomenon, and take a little extra time to dance and sing with the aurora in fun interactive stations.

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AI111 Overnight at Trasti & Trine's Lodge

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AI112 Overnight at Stengelsengården

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AI120 Walking City Tour of Alta

Trasti & Trine Jan 01 - Dec 31 We live in the forest,10 km from Alta City and 500 m from the Alta River. There are good trails straight from the cottage door, for hiking, biking and skiing. We have a dog yard with 40 Alaska huskies, not far from the cottage. You are warmly welcomed into the kennel and in the summer we have puppies that will be very happy for some extra attention. Trasti & Trine have a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is the perfect accommodation for those who want something else than an ordinary hotel bed. Here you will find an inventive atmosphere, but also peace and quiet in the evenings.

We have a lot of rooms for children to play outside. We are also a company that is certified by Norwegian eco tourism standards - Norsk Økoturisme. Restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner is in the same building. Welcome to our home.

Trasti & Trine Sep 01 - May 01 Stengelsengården has an elegant and peaceful atmosphere, and may be the perfect base for your Finnmark adventure. Here you can relax by the fire after a long day out in the snow, or what about a timeout in the sauna? Maybe you just want to take a quiet walk along the river. The view from the living room and most rooms are beyond the Alta River. Here you won't find any streetlights disturbing the northern light or the moonlight. We are also a company that is certified

by Norwegian eco tourism standards - Norsk Økoturisme. This lodge is located about 500 meters from the kennel and the restaurant of Trasti & Trine. The farm has 10 rooms in two buildings with a total of 19 beds. All rooms have private shower and toilet. There is a living room with fireplace and dining room that seats 20 people. All of culinary experiences are made by Johnny Trasti. The food that is served is locally produced or organic.

North Adventure Jan 01 - Dec 31 Take a tour with North Adventure's guides - maybe with one of us! and go for a walk around downtown Alta to learn more about what's hiding in this quiet, arctic town center. Visit the Northern Lights Cathedral and the fun BorealisAlta northern lights exhibit, and hear about Alta's distant history, recent past and current events. From Kristian Birkeland to the heroes of the Finnmarksløpet, you'll come away with a view of Alta you won't get on your own! www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

PRICE

Adults: 150,Children 12/under: 75,Family (2 adults + child): 350,Groups (min 10) per person: 125,Guided tours of the Cathedral are available for 150,- per person extra Per person double: 650,Single: 750,-

DURATION COMMENTS

16-Aug to 14-Jun: Mon-Fri 11-15:00 Closed weekends

Admission price includes both the church and BorealisAlta.

15-June to 15-August: Mon-Sat 11-21:00 Sun 1621:00

Please note that tours cannot be taken during worship or other church services.

10:00 14:00

Homemade organic breakfast with coffee/tea is included

Flexible start times

Tour includes the guided walk, entrance and guiding in the Northern Lights Cathedral, and entrance to the BorealisAlta exhibit.

Guided tours of the cathedral are available for an extra 150,- per adult and must be booked in advance.

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Per person: 950,Single supplement: 300,-

Adults: 990,Children 12/under: 495,-

Tour is available Mon-Fri starting between 10:00 and 15:00

Advance booking may be required during peak seasons or for languages other than English and Norwegian - contact North

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AI129 Sleigh Ride in the Arctic Countryside

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AI130 Sleigh Ride Under the Northern Lights

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AI131 Overnight at Trasti & Trine's Cabin

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AI132 Explore the Frozen Landscape and the Sami Culture

Flatmoen Natur Dec 01 - Apr 30 Your hosts will collect you from downtown Alta and take bring you to the farm. From there, you will climb on board a sleigh and bundle up with blankets against the crisp, cold air. The sleigh is pulled by a Norwegian Fjord Horse, a breed that is sturdy and patient and has been in use in Norway for centuries. Your ride will take you through the forest and along the Alta River, floating on the sound of the cheerful sleigh bells through spectacular scenery all around. Near the end of the ride, you will arrive at a wilderness shelter and take a break. You will sit around a fire, protected from the weather by the shelter's half-wall, and enjoy something hot to drink and a special trail snack, along with conversation and local stories.

Flatmoen Natur Dec 01 - Apr 30 Your hosts will collect you from Alta and bring you out to their farm in the nearby countryside. From there, you will climb on board a sleigh and bundle up with blankets against the crisp, cold air. The sleigh is pulled by a Norwegian Fjord Horse, a breed that is sturdy and patient and has been in use in Norway for centuries. Your ride will take you through the forest and along the Alta River, floating on the sound of the cheerful sleigh bells through spectacular scenery all around. Near the end of the ride, you will arrive at a wilderness shelter and take a break. A late, light dinner will be served around a fire, protected from the weather by the shelter's half-wall. Along with conversation and local stories, if the conditions are right you might even have a chance to take a few pictures of the aurora in the sky! Then it's back to the farm for your return trip to Alta.

Trasti & Trine Jan 01 - Dec 31 Hytta, our cosy cabin, is in the middle of the farmyard right beside the dog yard. This is a nice place to stay for young and old alike. It’s usually full of activity here during the daytime, but in the calm of the evening the silence is only broken by the rustle from the wind in the pine forest or the occasional howl from the dog yard. The cabin contains one single room, one twin room and two double rooms. We offer a homemade organic breakfast in the neighbouring house from 8.30am to 10am.

NORD Ekspedisjon Sep 15 - Apr 15 Start from Alta in the morning and head south towards the town of Kautokeino over Finnmarksvidda, the vast mountain plateau of Finnmark county. Here we have the opportunity to see fantastic arctic light as the sun begins to rise. From the end of November to mid January the sun will not reach the horizon before it goes down again, but even then the light will be a breathtaking experience. When we arrive in Kautokeino, the first stop will be the Juhls Silver Gallery, which was established in 1959 as the first silversmith in Finnmark. Juhls bases its work on Sami culture and in 2009, the owners were awarded the Finnmark County Cultural Prize for their work. We will take a break after Juhls for a lunch made with local ingredients and flavors - the taste of Finnmark - before we drive to visit a reindeer herd. Here we will meet the reindeer up close; you will even have a chance to feed them. Then, only your return trip remains and you will see the mountain landscape in a completely different light. Groups are small with max 6 guests + guide.8.30am to 10am.

www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

PRICE

Adults: 1450,Children 12/under: 725,-

Adults: 1995,Children 12/under: 995,-

DURATION COMMENTS

10:00 13:00 14:00 17:00

The tour includes transport from and back to Alta, the sleigh ride, and hot drinks and snacks along the trail.

10:00 13:00 14:00 17:00

The tour includes transport from and back to Alta, the sleigh ride, a light meal, and hot drinks. The northern lights (and the weather that brings clear sky and clouds) are fully natural conditions, and we cannot guarantee a sighting of the aurora on any particular day or time.

Per night: 2500,-

Rental is either per room or for the whole cabin per night.

Minimum 2 nights rental. Breakfast can be added for 120,- per person per day.

Minimum 2 nights rental.

Breakfast can be added for 120,- per person per day.

Adults: 1790,Children 12/under: 990,-

08:30 15:30

Starting point NORD Ekspedisjon Explorer Store, Løkkeveien 33, 9510 Alta (200 meter from Scandic and Thon). Other places on request.

Serving coffee/tea, toddy, biscuits and lunch of local products Clothing and gear: Wear warm clothes and shoes according to the season and arctic climate.

Warm thermal suits can be borrowed.

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AI136 See the Majestic Alta Canyon

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AI156 Haldde Mountain and the Majestic Alta Canyon by Helicopter

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AI157 Alta to North Cape by Helicopter

HeliTours Jan 01 - Dec 31 If you are in Alta you won`t want to miss out on a trip to Sautso, northern Europe's largest canyon. This majestic canyon is situated along the Alta River, and is a truly beautiful sight from above. Bring your camera and capture your adventure forever. The tour starts from Alta airport.

We lift off and head towards the Alta River, a world-famous river known for its huge salmon. Sport fishers come here from all over the world to fish - even royalty! We follow the river's course for 40 km to the point where the beauty of the Alta Canyon reveals itself. The canyon is about 400 meters deep and 7,5 km long, and holds the title as the Northern Europe`s largest canyon. At the end of the canyon we reach the power station and dam, the site of big environmental and political protests in the 1980s and the place where the Alta and Kautokeino rivers connect.

We then turn back and fly over Tverrelvdalen, a beautiful river valley at the foot of a slate mountain, and finally back to Alta airport.

HeliTours Jan 01 - Dec 31 Combine historic monuments and spectacular nature, mix with a helicopter's unique perspective, and you've got the recipe for a tour that could be the highlight of your holiday. On this trip we put two popular destinations together: the Northern Lights Observatory on Mt. Haldde, and Sautso, northern Europe's largest canyon. The tour starts from Alta airport. We lift off and fly towards the Haldde peak. At 900 meters over sea level, we will discover the Northern Lights Observatory. The first building was constructed in 1899 as a base to study weather and the northern lights, and Norwegian scientist Kristian Birkeland stayed there during the first winter season. In 1912, construction began on more buildings, and the base became the world's first permanent northern lights observatory. From there, we turn towards towards the Alta River, a world-famous river known for its huge salmon. Sport fishers come here from all over the world to fish - even royalty! We follow the river's course for 40 km to the point where the beauty of the Alta Canyon reveals itself. The canyon is about 400 meters deep and 7,5 km long, and holds the title as the Northern Europe`s largest canyon. At the end of the canyon we reach the power station and dam, the site of big environmental and political protests in the 1980s and the place where the Alta and Kautokeino rivers connect. We then turn back and fly over Tverrelvdalen, a beautiful river valley at the foot of a slate mountain, and finally back to Alta airport.

HeliTours Jan 01 - Dec 31 Come discover the vast, wild arctic land of Finnmark, Norway's northernmost county from the bird's-eye view of a helicopter. Have your camera ready as you travel from Alta to North Cape and back - this tour will give you nonstop photo opportunities! The tour begins at Alta airport, where we take off and set a course to the famous "northernmost point in Europe" - North Cape! Watch the natural world change below you from Alta's lush river valleys and tree-studded hills to the harsh and untamed plateau. If you are lucky you might even see a reindeer or two along the way. We will cruise over tiny villages and the rugged coastline, and the farther north we go, the more barren the landscape will become. The trees and scrubby bushes will give way to rocks and windswept outcroppings, until finally at the north coast there will only be the Barents Sea stretching as far as the eye can see. We will land at North Cape, and you will have an hour to explore the cape and visit the Center there before returning to Alta. Wild, beautiful arctic nature at its best, from overhead and up close - it's a rare experience of a lifetime!

www.visitalta.no - post@visitalta.no

visitAlta tel: +47 99 10 00 22

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Per person: 4450,Price is per person for 2 people. With 3 or more people in the group, price is 3950,- per person

Per person: 5950,Price is per person for 2 people. With 3 or more people in the group, price is 4950,- per person

Per person: 15000,-

DURATION COMMENTS

Flexible start times Tour times are flexible.

Total flight time is approximately 25-30 minutes.

Flexible start times Tour times are flexible.

Total flight time is approximately 35-40 minutes.

Flexible start times Tour times are flexible.

Total flight time is approximately 35-40 minutes.

The tour price includes just the helicopter ride. Transport to and from Alta airport can be arranged for an extra cost if needed.

Max weight per person is 120kg.

Different helicopters are used depending on the size of the group (2-5 passengers). Noise canceling headphones are provided for all tours.

The tour price includes just the helicopter ride. Transport to and from Alta airport can be arranged for an extra cost if needed.

Max weight per person is 120kg.

Different helicopters are used depending on the size of the group (2-5 passengers). Noise canceling headphones are provided for all tours.

The tour price includes just the helicopter ride. Transport to and from Alta airport can be arranged for an extra cost if needed.

Max weight per person is 120kg.

Different helicopters are used depending on the size of the group (2-5 passengers). Noise canceling headphones are provided for all tours.

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AIS02 Private Tour to Alta Canyon and Power Station

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AIS07 Private Tour, North Cape

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PRICE

Per person: 1500,-

North Adventure Oct 01 - Apr 30 Take a ride with a private car and an experienced local guide to Sautso, Northern Europe's largest canyon. Learn about the lore and history of the region as you journey to the canyon. Stop for photos along the way. Then it's over to the Alta Dam and Power Station, where you'll travel inside the mountain, into the visitor center and then out onto the dam. The dam is generating power, but it isn't open to the public, so chances are good that it will just be you and your guide inside the facility!

North Adventure Nov 01 - Apr 30 You and your guide will head out on a private tour of the town of Alta. You will visit the Alta Museum, with exhibits on the local rock carvings from 6,000 years ago, and several other regional topics. You will also see inside the Northern Lights Cathedral, and get stories about its construction and details about the building itself and visit BorealisAlta, Alta's new northern lights exhibit. And finally, you will take a short tour around Alta city itself, seeing the important sights and hearing more about the history of the region.

Flexible start times Tour duration approx. 4 hours

Per person: 3990,-

North Adventure Oct 01 - Apr 30 Take a ride with a private car and an experienced local guide through the winter wilderness to North Cape. You’ll hear stories about old days and modern life in northern Norway along the way as you ride in comfort through the winter landscape. Once up in North Cape, you can explore on your own, or ask the guide to tag along and hear more about the location and its history. With the visit over, your guide will take you safely back to Alta. Occasional stops for coffee or to look around are part of the journey.

AIS09 Winter Tour of Alta

DURATION COMMENTS

Flexible start times 12-hour tour, must start by 07:00

Group size is 2-8 people. Larger groups are welcome, and will receive a lower rate.

This tour uses smaller and sometimes private roads. Extreme weather in the region can occasionally require tours to be canceled or rescheduled.

Group size is 2-8 people. Larger groups are welcome, and will receive a lower rate.

Entrance to North Cape included in the price. Food and drinks available but not included in the price.

Extreme weather in the region can occasionally require tours to be canceled or rescheduled.

Per person: 1550,-

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The rock carvings at the museum are not open when covered by snow.

Group size is 2-8 people. Larger groups are welcome, and will receive a lower rate.

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Alta Taxi offers transportation to individual persons, groups and the disabled. We have 25 units available, including 2 cars with 8 seats and 3 with 16 seats that are also wheelchair accessible. We are located in the center of Alta not far from the tourist information and the hotels. We can also assist with booking of taxis.

Alta River Camping

Alta River Camping is nestled next to the famous Alta River, midway between mighty mountains. We are about 5 km from Alta in the direction of Kautokeino and our campground is a welcome and peaceful stopover, whether for just overnight or for an extended stay. We have a variety of apartments, cabins and rooms, with a total of 115 beds. We can accommodate around 40 campers and caravans with power hookup, and we have plenty of room for camping tents, all with good facilities. There are 2 saunas and 2 grillhouses that are waiting for rental as well.

Alta Strand Camping

Alta Strand Camping and Apartments provides comfortable accommodation and close access to Alta. Best for price and quality - shower and Wifi are included in out prices. We have 19 cabins and apartments for 1-6 people, with bath and furnished kitchen; and 22 camping cabins for 1-6 people.

We also have room for tents, campers and motorhomes with services and facilities for each. There are three common buildings and a laundry. With Alta River as our closest neighbor, there are lots of local activities for all ages. Welcome!

Alten Lodge

Up at the top of Sarves mountain, with beautiful views of Alta Fjord below, lies Alten Lodge. The lodge boasts a fantastic location: just 15 minutes from Alta airport (20 to Alta city center) and right next door to mountains, the Alta Fjord, a year-round activity park, and the vast wilderness of the Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau. Unique adventures await you just outside your door! Alten Lodge sports four buildings with high standard, together providing 35 beds. The main house holds 9 double rooms with bath, a dining/meeting room, large living room, plus sauna and outdoor Jacuzzi. The three adjacent cabins each provide 6 beds, living room , kitchen, bath and sauna. With us, you can plan to recharge your batteries, have a conference, or enjoy a complete package including activities. At Alten Lodge, you decide what's best! For more information visit www.altenlodge.no

CampAlta

CampAlta is situated at the southern edge of Alta by the banks of the Alta River, approx. six kilometers from the town center. Along with a range of accommodation from campsites to cabins, it is an ideal base camp for outdoor life and adventures. In the winter, if there is a clear sky overhead you only have to step outside to look for the northern lights! We can also facilitate

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Boreal Travel

We have modern tour buses to ensure a comfortable tour. We arrange transport for trips that can last anywhere from a couple of hours to many days. Our buses have seats for groups of 16-57 passengers (and of course, we can arrange for multiple buses for larger groups). Our own travel agency, Sør-Vest Reiser, offers tours with transport, accommodation, activities and food included. We produce a tour catalog every year with many exciting travel destinations. And we customize itineraries according to our clients’ needs and wishes. See more at www.sorvestreiser.no

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Alta Taxi

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many types of outdoor activities like riverboat safaris, grouse hunting, fishing (salmon, sea and ice), skiing, walking trips, dog sledding, northern lights safaris and snowmobile safaris.

Scandic Alta

Scandic Alta is a full-service hotel with 241 rooms and a course/conference capacity of up to 650 people. We have several large meeting rooms and two boardrooms. The hotel sits right in the middle of Alta’s city center, just ten minutes from Alta Airport. Our restaurant serves high quality food with local flavors and ingredients. The hotel also features a bar, sauna, and a direct indoor connection to Actic Fitness Center and the Nordlysbadet aquatic center, Finnmark’s only large indoor swimming facility.

Suolovuopmi Fjellstue

Suolovuopmi Fjellstue is a mountain lodge in the heart of the arctic mountain plain, Finnmarksvidda. The lodge's history is woven together with travelers who shaped the north, both Norwegian and Sami. Today, the lodge sits peacefully along the road between Alta and Kautokeino, welcoming modern travelers for a coffee break, an overnight stay or a base to explore the region over an extended holiday. Guests can enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures all year, or simply take in the peace and quiet that the arctic wilderness offers to everyone. Our comfortable accommodation is offered for single travelers, couples and groups. Our food is organic and freshly prepared from local ingredients, and blends new ideas with the old traditions from the area. Don't just experience the peace of the wild arctic - come be a part of it at Suolovuopmi!

Thon Hotel Alta

Built in 2010, Thon Hotel Alta is located in downtown Alta under the same roof as the AMFI shopping centre. It is a business hotel featuring 146 double rooms. Half the rooms are equipped with a kitchen and sofa bed, making them ideal for families or longer stays. The hotel renovated the reception and the lobby in 2018. At the same time the restaurant opened and offers both breakfast, dinner and á la carte menu. The conference facilities were renovated in 2015 and are situated on the third floor with its own conference reception. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.

Heated basement car park with direct lift access to hotel reception. Adjacent to the Nordlysbadet indoor water park.

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Alta Guideservice

North Adventure has a unique range of services for activities at exciting destinations. We provide booking, tour guide and tour management services for trips in the regions of North Troms and Finnmark County. We work with individual travelers as well as tour agents and destination management companies. Whether you’re booking one tour or a whole itinerary, we make it easy for you to go have fun here in arctic Norway. Car and bus hire, activities and tours, cultural trips, adventure trips, round trips, company trips or incentive trips – we’re your gateway to a Norwegian Lapland adventure!

Nothing brings a tour alive like an experienced, local guide. Alta Guideservice (part of North Adventure) seeks out talented residents of Alta who love to show off the area to visitors. Whether native “Altaværinger” or people who have come from other countries, our guides will fill your journey with fascinating stories, facts, insights and conversation. We train our guides to be spontaneous and unscripted, so you’ll feel a special connection to the area when we are along for the ride. Languages? English, Norwegian, German and Spanish are readily available, and around a dozen more with some advance notice. Make a deeper connection to Finnmark and Alta – spend time with a guide!

G Travel Alta G Travel Alta provides expert service for booking transport to and from Alta, the City of the Northern Lights. Located right in Alta’s city center, we’re ready to help you with your travel needs whether you are planning a trip from home or you need to book an extra flight during your stay.

Contact us by phone at +47 78 44 95 55, or by email at corporate.alf@gtravel.no

Stop by our new restaurant!

SCANDIC Restaurant Alta is open every day from breakfast time to 23.00. We serve everything from breakfast to lunch, appetizers, dinner, dishes from our a la carte

menu and whatever else your heart desires, made from local ingredients.

Scandic Alta arranges banquets for up to 500

BRASSERIET ALTA

Reservation: Tlf 784 94 001 or alta.restaurantsjef@lavthon.no

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Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday: 17.00 – 23.00 Friday – Saturday: 17.00 – 01.00 (Food is served until 22.00 every day)

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In order for your stay in Northern Norway to be as comfortable as possible, it is important to have the right clothes. Bring warm and comfortable clothes and shoes. We recommend wearing 100% wool or similar quality clothing next to your skin. Layer your clothing, so that you can easily regulate your temperature by removing or adding a layer. Outer clothing should be lined and windproof. Most activity organisers supply clothing for excursions, i.e. thermal suits, shoes, hat and mittens.

Recommended clothing

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Long-sleeved and longleg thermal underwear (synthetic or woollen) Trousers (cotton or fleece)

Jumper or fleece

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Woollen socks

Lined trousers (preferably windproof)

Thick jumper (wool or fleece)

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Winter jacket

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Explore the science and nature of Salmon farming Boat trips from Alta to one of our Salmon farms

Stay in comfort in Finnmark at Thon Hotels Aquaculture Visiting Centre Coming to Alta in Spring 2019!

Markedsgata 4, 9510 Alta • Telefon: 78 43 37 00, www.wingwahhouse.com Open: Mon-Thu 15:00-22:00 Fri 11:00-23:00 Sat 13:00-23:00 Closed Sunday

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