Winter Evening Horseback Riding Excursion in Alta
Try to observe the Northern Lights during a nighttime horseback ride in Alta, a truly unique experience!
Practical information
A horseback ride in Alta in winter, lasting around 2.5 hours, and including a 3-course dinner.
- Leisurely ride to try observing the Northern Lights
- Small group of 5 riders maximum (excluding instructor)
- 3-course meal: appetiser, main course and dessert
Course of events
Please allow around 3 hours for the whole experience.
- Pick-up in Alta (see "Special terms" for a list of pick-up locations)
- Transfer to the Flatmoen Nature base (approx. 10-minute drive from Alta town centre)
- Meeting with the guide and horses
- Allocation of a horse suited to your level and saddling up
- Departure for a 2.5-hour horseback ride through the forest and along the river at night, stopping at a shelter towards the end of the journey to enjoy a 3-course dinner around a fire
- Return to the base and end of the activity
- Transfer back to Alta for participants choosing the pick-up option
Activity requirements
Maximum weight: 242 lbs / 110 kg (please contact us if you exceed this weight)
Special terms
Please list any dietary restrictions when booking.
Since the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.
Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor directly to inform your chosen pick-up point:
- Altafjord Gjestegaard
- Cruise port
- Holmen Husky Lodge
- Ice Sorrisniva Hotel
- Scandic Hotel Alta
- Thon Hotel Alta
Spoken languages:
Norwegian, EnglishIncluded
- Instructor
- Helmet
- Thermal suit
- 3-course meal (appetizer, main course and dessert)
- Hot drinks
- Round-trip transfer between Alta and the Flatmoen Natur base
Do not forget to bring
- At least 2 layers of clothing under a warm coat
- Winter boots
- Wool socks
- Hat
- Scarf
- Gloves / Mittens
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It is very rare to find riding centres that offer guided excursions in winter, let alone at night. But they do exist, as proved by this nighttime horseback ride in Alta offered by Flatmoen Natur! Located about 5 hours and 30 minutes by car from Tromsø, this small family-run business in northern Norway came up with the idea of creating a truly original activity, combining the pleasures of a horseback ride with a 3-course traditional Arctic dinner and the chance to see the Northern Lights. The best part? This experience is accessible to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced riders, from the age of 12!
You will enjoy this nighttime horseback ride in Alta in a small group of no more than 5 participants, ensuring a warm and friendly experience. You will set off for around 2 hours and 30 minutes into the snow-covered forest, under the beautiful starry sky of northern Norway, free from light pollution. With a bit of luck, you might even see the Northern Lights! The pace of the ride will be calm, at a walk, giving you plenty of time to fully appreciate the surroundings and the unique atmosphere of the night. Then, towards the end of the outing, you will head to a small shelter to savour a delicious 3-course traditional Arctic dinner. It will be the perfect moment to chat further with your instructor and listen to some of the interesting stories they have to share!
Accompanied by adorable horses, including a few Fjord horses native to Norway, this winter nighttime horseback ride in Alta promises unforgettable memories. So don’t miss out on this unique adventure and book your place now!