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4.9
| 98 reviews

The Ultimate Arctic Circle Adventure in Norway

Husky sled, snowshoe, and fat bike your way through the Arctic and sleep in a dome under the glow of the aurora

What's Included?

Activities & Certified Guides

All itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking guides and a local musher for the husky ride

Arctic Dome

3 nights in an Aurora Canvas Dome

Meals

All your breakfasts, lunches, and dinners

Transfers & Permits

Your airport and local transfers, permits and entry fees are included

Equipment

All snowshoeing, fat biking, dog sledding and snowmobiling gear

Small Like-minded Groups

Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 8 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people
From

excluding flights
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excluding flights

What's it like?

4.9
| 98 reviews
Brilliant
March 2025
Adam B.
Brilliant
March 2025
Adam B.
Artic adventure in Norway
March 2025
Wendy S.
Artic adventure in Norway
March 2025
Wendy S.
Artic adventure in Norway
March 2025
Wendy S.
Incredible!
March 2025
Claire D.
Incredible!
March 2025
Claire D.
Incredible!
March 2025
Claire D.
Incredible!
March 2025
Claire D.
Incredible trip of a lifetime
March 2025
Nathan L.
Fantastic adventure worth every penny
March 2025
Miguel M.
Fantastic adventure worth every penny
March 2025
Miguel M.
Fantastic adventure worth every penny
March 2025
Miguel M.
Amazing long weekend
March 2025
Manon D.
Amazing long weekend
March 2025
Manon D.
Amazing long weekend
March 2025
Manon D.
Amazing long weekend
March 2025
Manon D.
Snow filled adventure
February 2025
Helen H.
Snow filled adventure
February 2025
Helen H.
Do you want to built a snowman ⛄️ 🎶?!
February 2025
Christiane B.
Do you want to built a snowman ⛄️ 🎶?!
February 2025
Christiane B.
Do you want to built a snowman ⛄️ 🎶?!
February 2025
Christiane B.
Once in a lifetime trip
February 2025
Jemma N.
Once in a lifetime trip
February 2025
Jemma N.
Once in a lifetime trip
February 2025
Jemma N.
Words can not describe
January 2025
Luke O.
Unforgettable holiday
March 2024
Polly C.
Unforgettable holiday
March 2024
Polly C.
Unforgettable holiday
March 2024
Polly C.
Unforgettable holiday
March 2024
Polly C.

Mush the Arctic with Alaskan Huskies, snowshoe to a frozen lake, try ice fishing, and relax in a Nordic sauna

Fat bike through snow-blanketed trails at night on an aurora-hunting adventure, weaving through hushed pine forests

Hop on a snowmobile for an epic journey to the edge of the Finnmark Plateau, one of Europe's last true wildernesses

Settle in the cozy Aurora Canvas Domes, warm up by the wood stove, and watch the northern lights dance above

Key Information

Day 1

Welcome to the Arctic Circle

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Cycling
1.5hrs
Northern Lights Watching
1hr

Arrive, meet your host at the airport, and head to the remote coastal town of Alta – found on the inner reaches of the Altafjord in Norway's northernmost county. Settle into your unique Aurora Canvas Dome before meeting for a welcome briefing at 3:00 PM. In the late afternoon, strap on a headlamp and hop on a fat bike for an otherworldly ride amidst the Arctic wilderness. Pedal through the snow-blanketed forest at night on a network of trails, with the collective glow of headlamps lighting the way. Switch your light off to (hopefully!) watch the Northern Lights dancing above as you listen to stories about the local area. In the evening, you can warm yourself up with a traditional Nordic sauna before a three-course meal of local delicacies. Settle in for the night beneath the stars in the Aurora Canvas Domes.

Day 2

Snowmobile to the Finnmark Plateau and aurora chasing

Arctic Light Snowmobile Sorrisniva AS7
Snowmobiling
2.5hrs
Northern Lights Watching
2-3hrs

Wake up in your cozy Aurora Dome and get ready for your next Arctic adventure. Hop on board a snowmobile for a journey through one of Europe's last wildernesses, gliding your way through beautiful winter Arctic scenery from Sorrisniva, through the Alta Valley, all the way to the Finnmark Plateau. On the way back you'll stop at the wilderness lodge restaurant adjacent to the Igloo Hotel and tuck into lunch. Perhaps pay a visit to the ice hotel bar or watch the ice sculptors at work (optional, subject to availability). Later on, warm up with a serving of hearty soup before heading out to hunt for the aurora.

Day 3

Snowshoeing, ice fishing, and dog sledding

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Snowshoeing
1-2hrs
Ice Fishing
1-2hrs
Dog Sledding
2-2.5hrs

After breakfast, clip on some snowshoes for a hike, heading to a wilderness camp through peaceful pine forests surrounded by high mountains. You'll reach the idyllic camp beside a small lake and warm up around an open fire inside a Lavvu – a Sami herdsmen’s tent. Try catching some Arctic Char for lunch by fishing through an ice hole on the lake. Head back to the Aurora Domes for some downtime before venturing out dog sledding in the afternoon. Take in the stillness of the Arctic on a journey through the forest and open landscapes beside the Alta River, with beautiful Alaskan Huskies and a local musher for company. Back at base, savor another tasty three-course dinner.

Day 4

Farewell to the Arctic

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Say goodbye to your cozy Aurora Dome and soak up the last of your time at the base in Alta with a short stroll or a sauna, before joining the group transfer to Alta Airport.

The Area

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Logistics

Starts

Alta Airport (or city centre)

14:30 Alta airport (or 14:45 Alta city centre) on Day 1

Ends

Alta Airport (or city centre)

12:30 Alta airport on Day 4

Transfers

One fixed-time group transfer is included on Day 1 for the 15-minute drive to your host's base. The transfer will pick up anyone waiting at Alta Airport at 2:30 PM and then go to Alta city center to pick up anyone waiting there at 2:45 PM on Day 1. There will be a welcome briefing at 3:00 PM at the base.

On the final day of your trip, your host will drop you off at Alta airport at approximately 12:30 PM, in time for flights departing any time after 2:00 PM. If you choose to book a flight departing before 2:00 PM you will need to take a taxi instead.

It is only a 15-minute drive from the airport to the base so if your flight arrival/departure time doesn't coincide with the group transfer time, you can simply take a taxi: this will cost approximately 400NOK ($50).

Return flights from Alta tend to depart in the early afternoon, and you only need to be at the airport 90 minutes before your flight since it is a small airport, so there is some time in the morning to soak up the last of the area at the base.

Travel options

There are no direct flights to Alta from the UK but connections are available from both Oslo and Tromsø. From Oslo, the flight time is just over 2 hours, while the flight time from Tromsø is 40 minutes.

Day 1
Arctic Dome · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 2 – Day 3
Arctic Dome · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 4

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

What is the food like?

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Breakfast consists of freshly baked rolls with locally sourced spreads and toppings, juice and fresh coffee. On your first and third evenings, you'll be treated to a three-course meal of local foods, including specialties such as fresh cod and halibut, salmon, moose, reindeer and king crab. Dinner on Day 2 is a simple affair of soup and bread. Lunch on Day 2 is a sumptuous feast at the Igloo Hotel in Sorrisnova, where the chefs create unique dishes using ingredients from Arctic Norway – including reindeer and moose from the tundra, seafood from the Alta River and the Norwegian Sea, vegetables from local farms and berries picked in the nearby wilderness. Lunch on Day 3 will be a selection of local delicacies grilled by your host, hopefully including some Arctic Char which you have caught from the lake.

Vegans and vegetarians can be catered for on this trip, however, please request this at the time of reservation.

What is the accommodation like?

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Alta

A real highlight of this trip is staying in the Aurora Canvas Domes. These are purpose-built aluminum and canvas domes, with under-floor heating and a wood-burning stove, designed to get you as close to nature as possible. You can even open the roof – perfect for aurora watching. All the electricity here is 100% renewable and drawn from hydro-electrical power, produced by the nearby Alta River. You'll stay in twin-share domes. Couples will therefore automatically have their own dome.

Upgrades

Due to the limited number of Aurora Domes, it is not possible to request a private room upgrade for this trip. Your host can arrange a single room at a nearby hotel if you would like to join the trip and have your own room - however, you'll be missing out on the Aurora Domes as one of the trip highlights in this instance.

Winter in Alta and on the Finmark Plateau can be described in one word: cold! This is the coldest time of year in this part of Norway, with average temperatures fluctuating between 12°F and 20°F. There are only around 2 hours of full daylight at this latitude in January, with an extended twilight on either side of the short sunrise and sunset. This doubles to around 3.5-4 hours of full daylight in February and increases again in March. Of course, the short days make for the best chances to see the Northern Lights, which can be seen until early April.

Caitlan G.(February 2026)
Amazing trip

This was an incredible trip. The staff is amazing, the food is delicious, and I had so much fun! Thank you so much to everyone who made this happen

Sarah G.(February 2026)
Amazing snowy adventure

Such a wonderful place to stay - beautiful and peaceful. All the activities were great - amazing sunrise-sunset views from snowmobiles, snow-showing through snow-covered forest, and seeing the aurora when we went biking. Delicious food, cosy domes and great guides.

Barbara H.(January 2026)

Great trip

Maura N.(January 2026)
Fantastic experience in Alta

Loads of firsts for us - all great fun. Glod were superb hosts - even organising the Northern Lights every night! Husky sledding under northern lights will stay with us for a long time. Staff were so helpful and food excellent. Cold mind!

Catherine s.(January 2026)
An amazing chilly weekend

Top draw all experiences. Exceeded expectations. Accommodation was very warm and comfortable, food very tasty. The guides were all very attentive and knowledgable. We were very lucky to see an amazing show of the northern lights all weekend(thanks Nico) even from our dome. Would highly recommend

Mark R.(January 2026)
Ultimate Satisfaction

The Ultimate Arctic Circle Adventure in Noway did not disappoint. From the outset (when a participant WhatsApp group chat was created) to our final fairwells at the airport, we were fully satisfied. After being collected from the airport, my wife and I enjoyed settling in to this multi-adventure trip with the initial Fat-MTB ride through the snowy forest near our base location before our first delicious meal, sauna, and cosy night at the dome. We were fortunate to see fantastic Northern Lights displays every night. Yes, they were visible from the dome whilst we lay in our bed! Snow-shoeing, fishing, snow-mobiling, northern-lights hunting were all great adventures. However, the dog-sled adventure was my personal highlight. The guides were so engaging, allowing us to collect and harness our dogs (you can get as much help as you want for this) and were even allowed to 'drive' the sled (after some tuition). This was our first MBA-Adventure and we are already thinking about the next. Thank you 🙂

Joanne H.(January 2026)
Fantastic Activities

The itinerary was packed with fantastic activities, like dog sledding, fat bike riding, snow shoeing. . . . and of course those Northern Lights!

Maike F.(January 2026)
Unforgettable! From the cozy pods,

Unforgettable! From the cozy pods, the amazing food, the stunning northern lights, the incredible fat biking and dog sledding right down to the endless layers and snowsuits to survive the freezing temps, I cannot recommend this trip more!

Ed B.(January 2026)
Awareness for solo travellers

Firstly, the GLØD team were excellent. The issue is that Much Better Adventurers do not clearly disclose anywhere that you will be SHARING a room with a stranger. Even after paying for the trip, there was only one general message referring to twin rooms. You will also find yourself spooning your new acquaintance on the back of a snowmobile (these are shared too) and you’ll be sharing a dog sled. This surprised both of us on the day, so beware if you were expecting some privacy and being able to engage in more than 50% of some of the experiences yourself when this is not a budget trip by any means. While this cheapened the experience, the rest of it was fantastic and well organised by the local team and their excellent guides.

Reply from Much Better Adventures  (16 January 2026)

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you had a fantastic experience with the local host team and guides.

We’re sorry that some aspects of the trip came as a surprise. This is a small-group adventure by design, with many experiences shared as part of the group dynamic. For clarity, the accommodation section of the trip page has always stated that solo travellers are booked into twin-share rooms, and we also outline within the itinerary when experiences such as saunas are included. Following feedback like yours, we’ve since updated the itinerary to be even clearer that snowmobiles and dog sleds are shared experiences to better set expectations for future customers.

We really appreciate you highlighting this, as it helps us continue improving how clearly we communicate trip details upfront. Thanks again for your thoughtful review, and we’re glad the overall adventure was a memorable one.

  • Much Better Operations Team
Oliver C.(January 2026)
Overall the experience was excellent.

Overall the experience was excellent. The tour guides were really knowledgeable. The individual experiences were really fun and unique. The scenery is stunning. It really is a memorable trip. However we felt the experience lacked a point person (ie a rep from better adventures) sometimes it felt like there was no one around. We should have been given clear options of additional activities available in downtime and also options for individuals to do activities solo. We also felt like there needed to be proper showers available for everyone there (there wasn't enough private showers, only 1) and the sauna should have been free to use whenever you wanted, rather than pay. The food was excellent, very very god quality and almost fine dining. However as the days were long and cold we feel like there should have been free snacks available.

Reply from Much Better Adventures  (16 January 2026)

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback — we’re really pleased to hear you found the trip memorable, with knowledgeable guides, stunning scenery and excellent food.

We appreciate you highlighting the areas where the experience could have been clearer and more supportive. We’ve now updated the trip page to clearly explain that rooms have en-suite toilets with shower facilities available in the main building, and your comments around having a clearer point person, more guidance on downtime activities, sauna access and snacks have been taken onboard by our local host team.

Thanks again for travelling with us and for helping us improve future adventures.

  • Much Better Operations Team
Adam B.(March 2025)
Brilliant
Brilliant
Brilliant

This was my first MBA trip, after reading the reviews on here I was going in with high expectations and was not disappointed. The balance between activities and downtime was spot on and even for a fussy eater the food was fantastic. Would highly recommend this trip.

Wendy S.(March 2025)
Artic adventure in Norway
Artic adventure in Norway
Artic adventure in Norway
Artic adventure in Norway

Just returned from the trip of a lifetime which was the 3 day arctic adventure to Alta, Norway. The GLOD team were amazing and all activities and tours were fabulous, the trip far exceeded my expectations and was so well run from start to finish. Already planning my next trip with MBA as a result

Claire D.(March 2025)
Incredible!
Incredible!
Incredible!
Incredible!
Incredible!

This was the most amazing trip. We were really looked after at GLØD. The domes were exquisite, the guides experts, and all activities thoughtfully planned so it was jam packed without being rushed. I can honestly say it was everything and more than I hoped it would be. So many incredible memories made. . . . . including laying in bed and watching the Northern Lights dancing in the sky. And the food was fantastic too!

Maylian L.(March 2025)
went hunting for northern lights and found so much more

Booked this trip as a way to see the northern lights. It turned into an epic bucket list adventure. Alta is beautiful. All the activities were great and very doable (I have never done any of them before hand), and all of our guides were great. Staying in the aurora domes was an amazing experience. All the meals included were delicious.

Nathan L.(March 2025)
Incredible trip of a lifetime
Incredible trip of a lifetime

Took my partner for his 50th birthday. Had the time of our lives. The staff at Glod were incredible hosts. All the activities were fun, especially the dog sledding. Saw the northern lights twice, bucket list item ticked.

Miguel M.(March 2025)
Fantastic adventure worth every penny
Fantastic adventure worth every penny
Fantastic adventure worth every penny
Fantastic adventure worth every penny

The trip was a fantastic adventure with many first experiences for us. From the absolutely stunning northern lights (we were very lucky), to the dog sleeding, the fat bikes and the snow walk. One of our best trips ever, amazingly hosted.

Manon D.(March 2025)
Amazing long weekend
Amazing long weekend
Amazing long weekend
Amazing long weekend
Amazing long weekend

It was all perfectly organized, we were so lucky with the weather and I highly recommend this great Artic adventure, the team at GLØD is amazing, I only want to come back for more now

Caryn E.(March 2025)
Spectacular setting

I'd thoroughly recommend this trip for anyone. The team at Glød were fantastic and looked after us very well. The activities were brilliant and all of the guides were helpful and happy to answer any questions. The domes were great to stay in, it was very atmospheric watching the snow falling while cosy inside.

Helen H.(February 2025)
Snow filled adventure
Snow filled adventure
Snow filled adventure

So much fun - loved the variety of activities, well organised and a brilliant insight into how the Norwegians enjoy living day-to-day. The dome tents were next level clamping - super comfy and warm.

Christiane B.(February 2025)
Do you want to built a snowman ⛄️ 🎶?!
Do you want to built a snowman ⛄️ 🎶?!
Do you want to built a snowman ⛄️ 🎶?!
Do you want to built a snowman ⛄️ 🎶?!

Incredible experience!

Fun and exhilarating activities - pushing you out of your comfort zone and at the same time surrounded by skilled guides that make you feel safe and brave!

Great group - great balance between action and chillaxing and the aurora domes are simply magical to sleep in! My favourite of the morning: Wakey wakey coffee brought to you while still in bed ! A little bit of paradise on earth 🥰

Would do it again in a heart beat!

Charl Z.(February 2025)
Amazing trip! Lots of fun

Amazing trip! Lots of fun and a lovely group. Glød, the Norweigan local organiser was exceptional. The igloo tents were very comfortable and cosy. Everything we expected.

Jemma N.(February 2025)
Once in a lifetime trip
Once in a lifetime trip
Once in a lifetime trip
Once in a lifetime trip

Absolutely wonderful trip. The Glød team who host this are so passionate and knowledgeable about what they do it really makes the experience next level. The activities are judged based on the group can they can be adjusted based on ability which was fantastic for me as I have a bad back. I would and will recommend to anyone!

Sasha W.(February 2025)
Amazing Arctic Adventure

Wow! What a trip that was! The activities were superbly organised, the accommodation was fabulous, the guides were brilliant and we were lucky to be there with a great group of other guests (we didn't know them before the trip).

Jeff P.(January 2025)
Top of the World!

A marvellous introduction to the Arctic! Excellent guides, exciting experiences, great accommodation and grub - what's not to like? Highly enjoyable!

Simon H.(January 2025)
A great experience!

The experience at GLOD was very well organised and executed - a great adventure!

Luke O.(January 2025)
Words can not describe
Words can not describe

Words can not describe how much this trip went beyond my expectation

Clare H.(January 2025)
Excellent

We loved it. We loved the range of activities - dog sledging, ice fishing, snow boot walking, snowmobiling, etc. It was very well organised. The people at Gord were fabulous, the local guides were knowledgable. The food was excellent and local. Very good indeed.

Hannah M.(April 2024)
Amazing trip - highly recommend!

Amazing trip! Beautiful accomodation, lovely guides and such fun activities. We had the best few days, would highly recommend!

Polly C.(March 2024)
Unforgettable holiday
Unforgettable holiday
Unforgettable holiday
Unforgettable holiday
Unforgettable holiday

My already high expectations were surpassed on this trip - we had an amazing few days! This trip is a winning combination of beautiful scenery, a varied and exciting selection of novel activities, welcoming hosts, cosy accommodation and delicious food. There was a perfect mixture of activities and down time. I can't stop telling all my friends about it!

Peter C.(March 2024)
Perfect
Perfect
Perfect
Perfect
Perfect
Perfect
Perfect

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Itinerary Activities

  • Guided fat biking through the forest at night
  • Warm up in a traditional Nordic sauna
  • Snowmobiling across the Finnmark Plateau
  • Northern lights watching
  • Guided snowshoe hike through pine forests
  • Ice hole fishing session
  • Dog sledding beside the Alta River

Guides

  • Expert, local, English-speaking guides
  • A local musher for the husky sledding

Lodging

  • 3 nights in an Aurora Canvas Dome

Meals

  • 3 locally sourced breakfasts
  • 2 delicious lunches
  • 3 fresh, tasty dinners

Transfers

  • Group arrival transfer from Alta Airport on Day 1
  • Group departure transfer to Alta Airport on Day 5
  • Transfers during the trip

Permits

  • All permits and entry fees

Gear

  • All snowshoeing gear
  • Fat bikes
  • Husky sleds
  • Snowmobiling gear

Our trips are hassle-free by design. We include all the activities and equipment, as well as many of the meals, so you can simply rock up with your rucksack and share the adventure with your new pals.

Travel to and from the trip

Our trips do not include flights, trains or other travel to the start point and back from the end point.

Tips

Tips are not included in the trip cost; these are entirely at your discretion. If you would like to tip, the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality.

Personal Expenses

You know your own spending habits best, so please budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals and drinks, shopping, optional activities, and laundry.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness. Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine, as their insurance offers all of the above.

Visas

Visa requirements often change, and you are responsible for obtaining any required visas for this trip. Please check with your nearest embassy or consulate for up-to-date advice.

What's included?

  • Thermal suit and over boots (to go over your winter boots) for each of the activities
  • Snowshoes for the hike to the wilderness camp and frozen lake
  • Ice fishing equipment
  • Headlamp, for fat biking at night in search of the aurora

What do I need to bring?

Bags

  • Main suitcase or backpack
  • Daypack (20-30 liters)
  • Waterproof liner for daypack

Clothes

  • Down jacket
  • Ski jacket (waterproof jacket with light insulation)
  • Ski pants (waterproof pants with light insulation)
  • Breathable wicking layers
  • Fleece jacket or similar
  • Thermal base layers (wool/merino is best)
  • Warm hat
  • Thick thermal gloves/mittens
  • Buff or neck scarf
  • Underwear and warm socks (wool is best)
  • Winter boots for wear in and around the Aurora Domes base
  • Something to sleep in

Other

  • Swimwear for sauna
  • Sunglasses
  • Universal travel adapter
  • Power bank or solar charger
  • Passport
  • Driver's license
  • Earplugs
  • Personal first-aid kit
  • Personal items (biodegradable toiletries, sanitary wear etc)
  • Reusable water bottle

No optional extras are available for this trip.

We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre program, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.

What's the number?
It works out on average at 64kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.

The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.

But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:

  • Driving 1000 miles/1609km would be approximately 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person, if there were two of you in it).
  • A return economy class flight between London and New York would be approximately 1619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
  • 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approximately 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.

What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.

Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.

Fat bikes have extra fat, knobby tires that are designed for riding on soft surfaces like sand and snow, and they have little or no suspension. The super-fat tires distribute the rider’s mass across a larger area, so you don’t sink in and gain more traction than you would with a standard tire size. You can ride with stability, even over firm snow and ice, but in deeper/heavier snow, more physical effort will be needed. Fat biking around Alta in the winter is one of the most commonly used methods for locals to travel short distances and is becoming increasingly popular as a way to see the northern lights, both by tourists and locals alike. You won't be riding very far, so anyone who can ride a bike at a basic level will enjoy fat biking to see the aurora.

Snowshoeing is a type of hiking that uses a special type of footwear—a snowshoe—to spread your weight over a larger area, allowing you to move easily across powdery snow-covered terrain. While today's snowshoes look modern, snowshoeing has actually played a vital role in Arctic life for centuries, with traders and trappers using wooden versions to move freely through the wilderness.

Snowshoeing is incredibly easy, comfortable, and safe. You simply clip your snowshoe to the outside of your hiking boot and off you go. You'll be in the hands of local, experienced, and trained guides who know the area intimately and will guide you safely throughout the hike.

Absolutely. Our host uses a local family outfit called Tristi & Trina who have a lot of experience looking after the dogs and running a small scale sledding business in the local area. The dog's welfare has been and always will be their top priority. The breed of dog they work with is a polar type of dog called the Alaskan Husky. They are born outside, and are happy to live outside all their life - but of course, they are provided with insulated huts full of warm straw and hay to sleep and retreat into.

As this breed was bred to run, they need to have a lot of activity to stay happy and healthy. This is why your host ensures that every dog has enough possibility to move every day, depending on the dog's individual age and state of health. Young dogs, veterans or disabled dogs have reduced running. They will do a run on 3-12 mi running 4 to 5 days a week, with 2-3 days of rest. Normal dogs can run up to 25-31 mi per day, depending on the day and conditions.

To make sure that every dog needs the care and attention they need, our hosts have a daily staff of dedicated employees tending to them. Every morning and afternoon they are trained in and provide the medical care of the dogs. They also work closely with local veterinarians in Alta, who take over where their medical expertise comes to an end.

Sure – you can leave your luggage at your Aurora Dome accommodation for the entire duration of the trip.

This trip includes locations or elevations where conditions can be extremely cold. Daytime temperatures may drop below freezing (32°F/0°C), and nights are often significantly colder. These conditions can affect physical performance and increase the risk of exposure-related issues, such as frostbite or hypothermia.

Your guide is trained to manage these risks, adapting activity intensity and monitoring group well-being. However, it's important to take personal responsibility – bringing the right cold-weather gear (see Packing List), staying hydrated and well-nourished, and recognizing early signs of cold stress.

We recommend assessing your personal comfort and resilience in cold environments, and consulting a medical professional if you have health conditions that may be affected. Arriving early can also help you acclimatize to the colder conditions, especially if you're coming from a much warmer climate.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.

Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers review the practical information available on the UK Government’s FCDO website, where you can find up-to-date advice by searching for your destination(s).

If you are based in the United States, you can also check the latest travel advisories from the U.S. Department of State.

For customers joining from other international locations, we recommend checking the official travel advice issued by your country of residence, as guidance may vary.

We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.

We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates daily, so prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.

If you wish to change the currency you pay in, head to the bottom of the page.

All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. You must be over 18 to join one of our trips.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

  • 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
  • 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
  • 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

How fit do you need to be?

Every trip is different. Our friendly experts are here to help, whether it's about altitude, terrain, or recovering from injury.

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Guaranteed to run

All Much Better Adventures trips are guaranteed to run. Once you’ve booked your spot you can immediately make your travel arrangements, no uncertainty, no hanging about (excludes 'request to book' departures). Full details

Flexible payments

Secure your spot with the minimum deposit and pay off the remaining balance in as many installments as you like, with no interest or fees. Full details

Happiness Guarantee

We’re so confident you’ll have an amazing time we’ll put our money on it. Full details

Full financial protection

For total peace of mind, Much Better Adventures is backed by ABTOT and ASTA memberships. Full details

Tried & Trusted

Much Better Adventures is rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot, with over 1000 verified trip reviews averaging 4.8/5.

Connect before you go

You'll be invited to join a WhatsApp group to get to know each other before your big adventure together. Full details

DEPARTURE DATES

February 2026

Monday 9th February 2026

to Thursday 12th February 2026
Guaranteed to run
Last minute - Host approval required

Friday 13th February 2026

to Monday 16th February 2026
Guaranteed to run
Last minute - Host approval required
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Monday 16th February 2026

to Thursday 19th February 2026
Guaranteed to run
Last minute - Host approval required

Monday 23rd February 2026

to Thursday 26th February 2026
Guaranteed to run

Friday 27th February 2026

to Monday 2nd March 2026
Guaranteed to run

Monday 2nd March 2026

to Thursday 5th March 2026
Guaranteed to run

Monday 9th March 2026

to Thursday 12th March 2026
Guaranteed to run

Monday 16th March 2026

to Thursday 19th March 2026
Guaranteed to run

Friday 20th March 2026

to Monday 23rd March 2026
Guaranteed to run
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