Alta Snowmobile Tour: Arctic Plateau Adventure

No. You don't need any previous snowmobile experience. Before setting out from Gargia Lodge, your guide will explain how to operate the snowmobile, cover the important safety points and make sure you're comfortable with the controls.

Yes. Anyone driving must have a valid Class B car driving licence, which will be checked before departure. The minimum age for obtaining this licence in Norway is 18, so younger guests can join the tour as passengers but cannot drive.

Yes. You don't need a driving licence to ride as a passenger. Snowmobiles are normally shared between two guests, with one person driving and the other riding behind.

Yes. Guests normally ride in pairs, with one driver and one passenger, and eligible drivers can swap positions during the journey.

If you'd prefer to have your own snowmobile for the entire experience, a single-driver option is available for an additional NOK 990 per person.

The complete experience lasts approximately four hours, with around two hours spent riding the snowmobiles. The remaining time includes the transfer, getting into the provided winter equipment, preparation and your safety briefing.

The route begins at Gargia Lodge and follows the old postal road through snow-covered pine forest towards the Beskades range and the edge of Finnmarksvidda.

As you climb, the landscape changes from forest to the open, treeless terrain of the plateau.

Finnmarksvidda is Norway's largest plateau, an enormous area of mostly open, treeless high ground stretching across the interior of Finnmark.

This tour takes you towards its edge, where the pine forest surrounding Gargia gives way to expansive Arctic winter landscapes.

Gargia Lodge is around 150 years old and provides a fitting starting point for the journey. Your guide introduces you to some of the area's history and Arctic lifestyle here before preparing you for the ride.

It's also where you'll access the old postal road used during the snowmobile adventure.

The minimum age to join as a passenger is 8 years old. To drive, guests must be at least 18 and hold a valid Class B car driving licence.

The tour is rated Medium. No previous experience is required, but you'll be actively steering and controlling the snowmobile while riding through Arctic winter conditions.

Guests normally ride in pairs, allowing eligible drivers to switch positions during the journey.

A thermal suit, gloves, winter boots, helmet and the necessary safety equipment are included.

You should still wear warm layers underneath the provided outerwear, as you'll be spending an extended period outside in Arctic winter conditions.

The standard tour accommodates between 2 and 30 participants. Guests normally ride two people per snowmobile.

Yes. Transfer from Alta is included, with pickup from Canyon Hotel. You can also arrange to meet directly at Gargia Lodge.

Yes. Warm beverages and snacks are included as part of the experience.

Conditions in the Arctic can change quickly, so the route or running order may be adjusted when necessary. Your guides will make decisions based on the conditions on the day, with safety taking priority.

For bookings of up to 9 guests, cancellations made 10 or more days before departure receive a full refund. Cancellations made 4–9 days before departure receive a 50% refund, while cancellations within 4 days of departure are non-refundable.

Groups of 10 or more follow a separate cancellation schedule outlined in the Terms and Conditions.

Tipping isn't customary in Norway and isn't expected. If you've particularly enjoyed your experience and would like to tip your guide, you're welcome to do so, but it's entirely optional.