Half-day hike to Orvvosfossen Waterfall near Alta

The waterfall sits at the end of a 2km forest trail, not visible until you round the final bend.

A half-day guided hike from Alta to Orvvosfossen Waterfall in Finnmark, starting with a 30-minute drive to Gargia Lodge and following a 2km forest trail to the cascade. The route takes about 1.5 hours to reach the waterfall, where you rest on the riverbank with coffee, tea and snacks included. A live guide speaks English or Norwegian. Private transportation is included.

The experience

How do you get to a waterfall in Alta without a car? The tour solves that by picking you up and driving 30 minutes to Gargia Lodge, the starting point for the hike into the Gargia forest. From there the trail is 2km each way, and the walk takes around 1.5 hours to reach Orvvosfossen. The route meanders through the trees, and the operator notes you may encounter wildlife along the way. Bring hiking shoes, mittens, hat and scarf. The forest air is crisp and the weather in Finnmark demands layers.

Once you reach the waterfall, the cascade flows over ancient rocks and you stop to rest on the riverbank. Coffee, tea and snacks are included, so you sit with the sound of the water and the forest around you. The whole outing runs about four hours from start to finish, including the drive and the rest at the falls.

What’s included

• Private transportation to Gargia Lodge.
• coffee and tea.
• snacks on the riverbank.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 28 Apr 2027

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and Norwegian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Æventyr

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a guided forest walk with a 30-minute drive to the trailhead and bilingual commentary in English or Norwegian.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Norwegian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does it take to walk from Gargia Lodge to Orvvosfossen?

The trail to Orvvosfossen is 2km and takes around 1.5 hours to reach the waterfall, then the same time to walk back down.

What's included in the tour besides the hike?

Private transportation to and from Gargia Lodge, plus coffee, tea and snacks served on the riverbank at the waterfall are included.

What should I bring on this hike?

Bring hiking shoes, mittens, hat and scarf. The forest is exposed to Finnmark weather, and layers are essential even in summer.