Feel the freedom of a four-wheel ATV beneath you as you head out of Gargia Lodge and into the heart of arctic wilderness along the old post route from the North to the South. The trail climbs steadily through silver birch forests and along river valleys carved by snowmelt, revealing new layers of the landscape with every kilometre. The Finnmarksvidda – Europe's largest mountain plateau – waits above, vast and almost mythically quiet. As the treeline thins and the horizon opens, you burst onto the plateau proper. An endless ocean of tundra stretches in every direction: dwarf willow, lichens, and the occasional flash of a reindeer herd drifting across the emptiness. Your guide stops the convoy at a ridge-top viewpoint where the silence is absolute save for the wind, and explains how Sámi nomads live and how the old post route was built. The return route swings through terrain that rewards beautiful scenery with the alpine mountains at the coast in the horizon. Back at Gargia Lodge, warm beverages and snacks are waiting.
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Glød Explorer
GLØD Explorer is a nature-based adventure and expedition company based in Alta, Norway, in the Arctic Finnmark region.
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94% satisfaction across recent stays, based on verified GuestRevu reviews imported automatically from GetYourGuide, Tripadvisor, and Google.
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Germany
(Translated by Google) Fantastically nice place in scenic surroundings, peaceful and nice! The staff were very service-minded and it was clean and nice in all facilities! The breakfast was delicious ✨️ We will be happy to come back 🌷 (Original) Fantastisk fin plass i naturskjønne omgivelser, fredel...
(Translated by Google) After a lovely walk to the waterfall, we enjoyed delicious waffles and a cup of tea. The staff were super friendly. I can't comment on the rooms, but the entrance and restrooms are spotlessly clean. Everything looks very well-maintained. (Original) Na een mooie wandeling naar...
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Switzerland
Il lodge è immerso in un bosco , assolutamente tranquillità. Il personale è gentilissimo e molto disponibile . Panorama fantastico in riva al fiume. La cena era ottima come la colazione. Peccato per la pioggia , ma quello non dipende da nessuno.
Génial!
Wszystko na najwyższym poziomie. Nic nie można zarzucić. Pobyt super.
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(Translated by Google) About half an hour from the center is this. Wonderful little hotel. The breakfast is excellent. This morning there was warm bread? And a freshly made cake, the products were excellent. Not a huge variety, but exceptional nonetheless. It's completely immersed in nature. I was u...
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Fantastico cottage immerso nella campagna norvegese.
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(Translated by Google) Lodge located in the Alta woods. Cozy rooms with the option of staying in an igloo bubble room. The main building has a beautiful view of the river and the surrounding landscape, where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast and an equally delicious buffet dinner. Fresh, authentic...
Lodge located in the woods of Alta. Cozy rooms with the option to also stay in an igloo bubble room. The main building of the property has a beautiful view of the river and the surrounding landscape, where it is possible to have a delicious breakfast and an equally tasty buffet dinner. Fresh and gen...