Snowtrain Adventure
Tour Overview
Experience the transition from pine forest to the vast Finnmark Plateau, safely and comfortably. The tour needs no physical effort and suits everyone, from families with children to older guests.
The journey starts at Gargia Lodge, 30 minutes from Alta town centre. In a traditional Sámi lavvu you get an introduction to our history and the postal route that has been vital to the region since the 18th century.
Past the treeline
You ride our specially built snowtrain at a leisurely pace through birch forest, past the treeline and up onto the plateau. Far from towns and noise, you feel the light, the silence and the weather, and no two tours are the same. Your guide tells you about the nature, the wildlife and how people have lived here across generations.
Ending by the fire
Back in the lavvu, we serve fresh coffee and local pastries around the crackling fire.
What's included
- Return transport from Alta town centre to Gargia Lodge
- Thermal suit, boots, mittens and balaclava to borrow
- Helmet to borrow
- Guided snowtrain ride through pine forest, birch forest, and high plateau
- Historical introduction to Gargia Lodge and the old postal route
- Local guide with stories from the plateau
- Coffee, toddy and locally made pastries by the fire in a traditional lavvu
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts
Canyon Hotel
Markedsgata 6, 9510 Alta
Alternative pickup points
Added when you book
Alta Cruise Harbor
Havneveien 24, 9515 Alta
Gargia Lodge
Gargiaveien 96, 9518 Alta
Holmen Husky
Holmen 100, 9516 Alta
Sorrisniva
Sorrisniva 20, 9518 Alta, Norway
Trasti & Trine
Gargiaveien 29, 9518 Alta, Norway
Glød Explorer
GLØD Explorer is a nature-based adventure and expedition company based in Alta, Norway, in the Arctic Finnmark region.
FAQ
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Watch our video to see what awaits you.
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