Horse-drawn sleigh ride in Alta: Private arctic countryside tour

Ride through the Alta River valley at a pace that lets you notice the landscape

A private horse-drawn sleigh ride through the Alta River valley near Flatmoen Gård, a working farm in Northern Norway where you explore the arctic countryside with local hosts, stop for northern-Norwegian snacks and hot drinks, and return to Alta city center. Pickup and warm clothes are included. The ride suits all fitness levels and welcomes children from age three.

The experience

Flatmoen Gård sits in the Alta River valley, and the sleigh ride starts from there after your hosts pick you up from Alta city center. You travel through the arctic countryside at the pace a horse sets, which means you actually see the landscape instead of passing through it. The farm itself is working land (your hosts live and work there), so the ride doubles as a window into how people live in Northern Norway, not a performance staged for visitors.

The three-hour outing includes a break at the farm for northern-Norwegian snacks and hot drinks. Warm clothes are provided, and your local hosts guide the whole experience in English. Children from age three travel on the sleigh. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The ride works for any fitness level because you're sitting the whole time.

Pickup and return transport from Alta city center are built in, so you don't arrange a separate transfer. The sleigh operates in the season when snow covers the valley: winter months when the landscape is white and the light is low and long.

What’s included

• Private pickup and return transport from Alta city center.
• horse-drawn sleigh ride through the Alta River valley.
• warm clothes.
• northern-Norwegian snacks.
• hot coffee and tea.
• English-speaking local guide for the full three hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Flatmoen Natur

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a small group or family and want a private sleigh experience. You'll move at your own pace through the Alta River valley rather than joining a shared group tour.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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.

What is Flatmoen Gård and what will I see there?

Flatmoen Gård is a working farm in the Alta River valley where your hosts live and work. You'll see the farm itself and the surrounding arctic countryside from the sleigh as you travel through the valley with your local guides.

How long is the sleigh ride and what's included in the three hours?

The full outing is three hours. It includes pickup from Alta city center, the sleigh ride through the valley, a break at the farm for northern-Norwegian snacks and hot drinks, and return transport to the city. Warm clothes are provided.

What happens if there's no snow?

The sleigh ride operates during winter when snow covers the Alta River valley. If snow conditions are poor, your hosts will let you know before pickup.

Do I need to speak Norwegian or have any special experience?

Your guide speaks English and leads the whole experience. No riding experience is needed. You sit in the sleigh while the horse and your guide handle the route.