Searching for the Northern Lights at Pæskatun
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Port
Alta, Norway
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$179
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Join local experts as they seek the celestial wonder known as aurora borealis — the Northern Lights. Make the most of deep local knowledge in your hunt for this spellbinding natural phenomenon.
After dark, you'll head to the Northern Lights Camp at Pæskatun, situated near the top of Mt Pæska. With a fantastic view over the valley, this makes for an excellent photo location.
Listen to a Northern Lights presentation explaining the myths, history and science of the aurora and view a large screen where photos and movies of the Northern Lights are shown. Several warm cottages invite you in to sit down and warm up with hot beverages and cake. You may opt for the lavvo (Sámi tent) and a campfire.
At the workshop, you'll learn about Pæskatun's role as a slate quarry, with an audiovisual presentation highlighting the slate era.
Wander about and enjoy the scenery. On-site guides are available to assist with camera settings if you wish to take your own photos of the Northern Lights.
Locally-made slate souvenirs, photos, and postcards are sold here. If the Northern Lights appear, professional photographers can take your photo with the aurora as your sensational background, which will be sent to your email address (at your own expense).
Notes:
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon; the chances of spotting them are high, but sightings are not guaranteed. Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, snow, inclines, gravel, grass, and steps. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair, for those with mobility limitations, or for those with a medical condition exacerbated by extreme cold. Bring a flashlight. Children under the age of 3 must be secured in a child's car seat on the transportation. These are not available through the tour operator; you must bring your own from home.