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Explore the stunning wilderness of Norway and try your hand at ice fishing on this 5-6 hour snowmobiling and ice fishing excursion in Finnmarksvidda from Alta!
- Arrival at the meeting point in Alta (please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time)
- Meet your experienced instructor
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- Scenic transfer to the Gargia Valley (25 km/15 miles)
- Arrival at the historic Gargia Lodge
- Short guided tour
- Receive your gear (thermal suit, boots, gloves, and helmet)
- Introduction to snowmobiling and snowmobile driving techniques
- The adventure begins!
- Journey through the mountainous region of Bæskades
- Arrival at Mostajàvri
- Delicious hot lunch
- Introduction to ice fishing and ice fishing techniques
- Cast your line!
- Cook your catch over an open fire
- Coffee, tea, and snacks
- Return to the Gargia Lodge
- Transfer back to the original departure point in Alta
Please be advised that all snowmobile drivers must present a valid driver's license (B class or equivalent).
This excursion is not recommended for those who are pregnant or have back problems.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that pricing is per person with 2 people per snowmobile. If you wish to drive your own snowmobile, please choose the 'driver-only' option.
A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this tour.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time.
In addition, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please list them when booking.
This excursion's itinerary is weather-dependent and is subject to change.
The tour duration is approximately 5 to 6 hours.
Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.
- Instructor
- Ice fishing equipment
- Helmet
- Thermal suit
- Balaclava
- Gloves
- Boots
- Coffee and tea
- Snacks
- Hot lunch
- Hotel transfers
- Valid river's license (if driving a snowmobile)
- Wool underlayers
- Wool sweater
- Wool socks
- Warm footwear
- Hat
- Scarf
- Sunglasses
- Camera