Embark on a captivating winter journey through the snow-covered forests of Alta, where the allure of outdoor life in Finnmark beckons. As you step onto the trail leading to the frozen wonder of Orvvosfossen waterfall, prepare to be enchanted by the unique natural marvels that encompass you. The path winds through a serene winter landscape, with snow-covered trees offering glimpses of the untouched beauty within this snowy realm. Following this trail for approximately 2 km, you'll find yourself standing before the majestic frozen Orvvosfossen waterfall. Its crystalline cascade is a mesmerizing spectacle, where water has turned to ice, harmonizing with the tranquil winter surroundings. So, fasten your snowshoes, inhale the crisp winter air, and let the captivating wilderness of Alta guide your path as you delve into this frozen wonder. Your adventure begins with a 30-minute drive to our historical Gargia Lodge. From the lodge, we'll set off into the Gargia forest. Along the 2 km trail, breathe in the invigorating winter air and perhaps catch glimpses of wildlife. After about 1.5 hours, we'll arrive at the frozen waterfall—a magnificent sight where water has transformed into an exquisite frozen sculpture. On the riverbank, take a short break and savor coffee, tea, and snacks. The tour is 2km each way and it take about 1,5 hours to reach the waterfall.
Alta Cruise Harbor
Havneveien 24, 9515 Alta
Holmen Husky
Holmen 100, 9516 Alta
Sorrisniva
Sorrisniva 20, 9518 Alta, Norway
Trasti & Trine
Gargiaveien 29, 9518 Alta, Norway
Gargia Lodge
Gargiaveien 96, 9518 Alta
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97% satisfaction across recent stays, based on verified GuestRevu reviews imported automatically from GetYourGuide, Tripadvisor, and Google.
We were very lucky as our group consisted of us and one other couple. Our guide Marion was excellent and we were able to go off on one of the tracks. We were lucky to have a clear night and were able to see the lights and choose when to stop and watch.
the guide rose was amazing, her knowledge and understanding of the area and environment made our day so special she looked after us extremely well could not highly recommend enough
Es war spektakulär und unvergesslich! Wir wurden direkt am Kreuzfahrtterminal abgeholt und zur Winter Lodge gebracht. Dort wurden wir mit super warmen Boots, Anzügen (am besten eine kurze Jacke tragen!), Socken, Handschuhen, Tüchern und Helmen ausgestattet. So war uns auch bei -15 Grad mehr als warm...
Aeventyr Northern Lights – excellent guide, fun experience, great 4WD vehicle (very important given the weather conditions), clear and well-organized initial briefing — everything was very good. Excellent customer service and immediate refund of the price difference when we decided to switch from th...
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TOP - Highly recommended: The tour was well prepared by the guide Marion – you can tell that she loves the contact with the tourists. Adjusts the movement speed of the group. Fantastic explanations about nature and the environment.
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Perfect experience all round! We were lucky enough to have amazing conditions to view the Northern lights during our trip and Vicky was a brilliant guide. We have some wonderful memories and photos to look back on. Would highly recommend.
It was such a great experience to be able to drive a dog sled yourself. We've been told exactly what to do. The guides were totally nice and the dogs were great. It was one of the best experiences in my life and I would book it again and again.
Sehr spannend und durchaus anspruchsvoll- nichts für zarte Nerven. Es ist ein echtes Event, das auch Kondition voraussetzt. Der Weg geht durch den Wald und es sind viele Kurven. Der Fahrer hat also wirklich etwas zu tun. Trotz allem ist es ein besonderes Erlebnis! Der Guide war sehr aufmerksam und h...
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