Local Connections: Alta Canyon & Sami Lavvu

Local Connections: Alta Canyon & Sami Lavvu

4 hours | Alta | A L F - 2 3 0
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Description

Points of Interest
  • Sautso Power Plant
  • Alta Canyon
  • Alta Dam
Includes snack, Strenuous activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Considered the Grand Canyon of Northern Europe, Sautso is a powerful and inspiring landscape. Measuring seven miles long and averaging about 360 feet deep, the Alta River meanders through Sautso's high cliffs. Although a dam was built upstream the area still retains its scenic beauty. From Alta, you'll travel past charming farmlands and slate mountains with a river leaping from rock slab to slab, and through the start of the vast and formidable Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau. When you arrive at the dam, you'll see a film detailing its construction followed by a pleasant walk across the top of the dam. Finally, you will stop at a nearby Sami tentcalled a 'lavvu.' Once inside, you'll relax around a small fire with a snack of Maze-cake, coffee and dried reindeer meat. Then, you'll be entertained by stories of Sami life, listen to the chant-like songs of the Sami called 'joik' and learn about their history and culture.

Special Notes:

The trip to the visitor center, film and dam is approximately 150 yards along a large downward tunnel.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart the ship and drive to Sautso

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 01:00

Walk across the Dam to the Sami camp

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 00:30
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 1300
Steps: 8
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Visit the Power Station

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 00:30
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 1400
Steps: 4
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Re-board your motorcoach and return to the shio

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 01:30