Tromsø to Alta: 7-Day Winter Aurora Itinerary
Chase the northern lights and go whale watching in Tromsø, then head to Alta for rock carvings and an ice hotel stay.
Splitting your stay between two locations increases your chances of clear skies for aurora viewing: Tromsø offers excellent whale watching and city amenities, while inland Alta often has less cloud cover, plus husky sledding and an ice hotel. Travel between the two cities by rental car, bus, or a short flight. Ideal for first-time aurora chasers wanting a multi-night stay; winter driving on mountain roads requires experience on snow and ice.
Whale watching in the fjords is best from November to January. The ice hotel usually opens in late December.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrive in Tromsø
Take the airport bus to the city center (approx. 15 mins). Take the cable car up the mountain in the evening.
住宿：特羅姆瑟市中心
第 2 天 · City Walk & Aurora Chasing
Explore the city on foot during the day. Join a guided bus tour in the evening (approx. 4 to 8 hours).
住宿：特羅姆瑟市中心
第 3 天 · Fjord Whale Watching
Board a boat from the harbor in the early morning. The tour takes 6 to 8 hours round trip.
Whales usually leave the area by February; you can opt for a husky sledding tour instead.
住宿：特羅姆瑟市中心
第 4 天 · Drive North on E6 to Alta
Pick up your car and drive the E6 (approx. 5 to 6 hours including two ferries). Alternatively, fly or take a bus.
In winter, the rock carvings are mostly covered in snow; focus on the indoor museum exhibits instead.
住宿：阿爾塔市中心
第 5 天 · Northern Lights Cathedral & Huskies
Take short drives around town. The husky farm is about a 20-minute drive away.
住宿：阿爾塔市中心
第 6 天 · Overnight Stay at the Ice Hotel
Drive from the city center to Sorrisniva (approx. 25 mins). Enjoy free time in the river valley.
Follow the hotel's instructions on how to dress for sleeping in an ice room. Look out for the aurora in the valley at night.
住宿：索里斯尼瓦·阿爾塔河谷
第 7 天 · Depart from Alta
Drive back to town (approx. 25 mins) to return your car. The airport is located very close to the city center.