Experience the raw, Arctic wilderness on a riverboat up the Alta River, all the way into the heart of Alta Canyon. Join a truly unique riverboat tour to Alta Canyon, where the landscape gradually transforms from lush river plains to dramatic mountain walls and roaring rapids.
Start calmly on the lower section of the river, winding through green scenery of birch, pine, and small farms, before the river narrows and the rapids increase. Here, encounter West Finnmark and the Alta River at their most spectacular. Travel into the very heart of Alta Canyon, Northern Europe’s largest canyon. With steep cliffs rising up to 400 metres above you and a length exceeding 10 km, it’s a sight that leaves most people breathless.
The highlight is reaching Steinfossen, also known as Gabo — the uppermost point on the river that boats can reach. Here, the landscape opens up in all its grandeur. With close proximity to nature, the canyon, the river, and the waterfalls, truly feel the might of the wilderness in the north.
Listen as your guide shares stories about the natural environment, the river, and fishing culture, and tells of the mysterious “Gabokjerringa,” said to watch over the salmon — but only rewarding fishermen who offer her strong spirits.
