The Ultimate Arctic Circle Adventure in Norway

I loved everything about this trip. The activities were all incredible and the lodging was absolutely the coolest way to experience the Arctic. Staff was super chill and very kind/helpful.

Amazing how much rest and adventure this trip packs into just a few days! While there were a few hiccups—the triple igloo is jam-packed and one person ends up on a cot, the fat bikes only come in one size (RIP to the shorter girls), and it would be nice to have a dedicated guide throughout the weekend—these didn’t take away from the overall fun of snowmobiling, dog sledding, snowshoeing, and all the great food we shared. It was nice to go in March for the longer days and milder cold. However, to get the full snowy adventure, I definitely recommend going in January or February. This trip is a lot of fun and feels like much more than just a long weekend.

I’ve rated this review based on the trip itself, which was truly exceptional! I had the trip of a lifetime, especially due to such a wonderful group of people, who gelled really well together and were all so supportive and friendly, with the trip filled with lots of laughter!

GLØD were great local hosts and the dome accommodation was fabulous. The little touches, including a morning coffee delivered to the dome and welcome fizz on arrival, also added to the experience. The dome is surprisingly spacious, heated and has its own toilet, and whilst the showers being in a separate building is a little bit inconvenient, this was not a big issue. The food overall was really good quality, especially the welcome dinner and the lunch provided whilst ice fishing, with only one day where the food was a bit hit and miss.

The activities were amazing and what made this such an unforgettable trip; each one was well organised and truly memorable once in a lifetime experiences, especially the mushing/dog sledding and snowmobiling. The ice hotel was an enjoyable addition to the trip and we were also lucky enough to see the northern lights. However, I would highlight that there was only one night of ‘Aurora hunting’, which took place on our second night. Unfortunately, we were not lucky in seeing them, which left only one night to try again. Had this been arranged on the first night, it would have offered more opportunity to try and see the lights. As only one night of aurora hunting is included, some of us chose to pay for a further tour on the final night, and this was successful, finishing the trip on a high!

Although I have given the trip itself 5 stars, the trip for me started on a disappointing low note, due to correspondence from MBA a few days before I was due to depart, advising that they had not booked enough domes for the group. There were suggestions that I could be provided with alternative accommodation across two locations, move to another trip or have a refund. After ongoing correspondence, the issue was resolved and the trip went ahead as planned, with a goodwill gesture provided by MBA, however, this added unnecessary stress to the trip, and took away a lot of the initial excitement in the days leading up to this. This is the second time I have encountered accommodation issues through MBA, and I do feel that this element of their trips does not feel particularly well organised or thought out, especially for solo travellers, and requires better attention. Whilst this does make me reticent about booking trips with MBA, both trips I have been on have been great whilst there, which has ultimately swayed me to give them another go, and resulted in the 5 star review for this trip itself!

Can't recommend this trip enough. The overall organisation was excellent and everything worked so well.

All of the activities were fantastic, not too strenuous at all. A special shout out to Juliette on our ice fishing who was so enthusiastic and fun.

Thermal oversuits and boots were provided for dog sledding and snowmobiles, you can easily wear 2-3 of your own layers underneath and you'll be very warm. Mittens, hats etc. are also provided if you want to use theirs or you forget your own. I was OK with waterproof hiking boots for the rest of the activities, plus insulated trousers and 3-4 upper body layers, although it was apparently unseasonably warm at around -2 while we were there (early March). Warm socks an absolute must, consider those thermal pouch things as well, particularly for northern lights viewing in the evening as there's a lot of standing around in the cold! 100% worth it though, the team were excellent at taking us to the right place to find clear skies and an excellent showing of the lights.

The domes are really warm and comfortable. Consider bringing an eye mask as it can get bright quite early in the morning (went in March). The shower facilities in the main building are really good. Towels, hairdryer and even shampoo/conditioner were provided.

Food was excellent and plentiful, allergies were known by the staff and taken into account. Note pretty much all meals had fish at some point, so if you're not a fan maybe let them know when booking so something else can be prepared.

The ice hotel optional extra was c£30, and I thought it was worth it to see. There's some down time built into the itinerary so you can go for a walk around the base, visit Alta, use the sauna, read or just relax.

I mainly chose this trip because I wanted to stay in a glass dome (without a single supplement) and have fun activities in the day, plus a good location for seeing the Northern Lights. The accommodation was great - very cosy and I loved the touch of a hot drink brought to you in the morning. The beds were so comfortable, with electric blankets to keep you perfectly warm (the ensuite toilet/washroom was also warm, thankfully). The food was excellent. I enjoyed the activities more than I expected, especially the snow mobiles. Whilst the trip may appear expensive for 3 nights (well, it is Norway), when you price up the cost of doing the activities individually plus the domes/food etc. it's reasonably priced (unless you don't like the cold, in which case this trip is not for you). I wish I had taken baby wipes because there is only 1 private shower in the main building (plus gender separated shared showers by the sauna) and you can't be late for the activities, so it's easier to plan to shower during the day when there are breaks between activities (it worked out fine though). They have a hairdryer in the shared bathroom and plenty of towels.

Unforgettable trip with many first time experiences from dogsledding to fat tire biking to snowmobiling to snowshoeing, and, of course, seeing the aurora. We had an amazing, supportive group of people who laughed our way through all these new adventures. We all came to Norway to see the Northern Lights, but for most of us, by the time we left that wasn’t even the highlight of the trip. We made some friends for life through and incredible trip.

For anyone wanting to experience something exceptional this is a 'must do' trip. The combination of fun and unusual activities packed into 4 days was highly memorable. A particular stand out was the hands on experience of harnessing and driving (mushing) a dog sled as dusk was falling. Organisation, accommodation and catering were outstanding. Thank you Trigve and your highly capable team for a magical experience.

The Arctic Domes are glamping in style, with a wood burning stove and very warm, even without the wood burner going. A bonus to get a nice hot drink brought to your dome at 8am before a delicious breakfast in the building at 8. 30am. Showers are in the main building, but no problem to walk the short distance for a shower. Food was excellent (fantastic chef). On our first night, as the sky was clear, the group went out to look for the aurora after dinner (success!). Juliette (at GLØD) was so helpful and prepared some thermos flasks for us to make a hot drink, which was so thoughtful. Every activity was something new that you would not get a chance to do at home; fat-biking, snowmobiling and husky sledging were so much fun, and the snowshoe walk to the ice-fishing with lunch there in the beautiful scenery was super too. Though an optional extra after the snowmobile, we would recommend paying to go into the ice hotel and downing a blue vodka shot! Warms you up and the ice hotel spectacular to see and so much fun (the ice slide!). It was a truly memorable holiday (with the added bonus of sharing with a fantastic group of fellow travellers) and we would highly recommend this trip.

Don’t hesitate just book it… one of the best experiences ever. The accommodation was so unique, the team in Norway have thought of everything and clearly love what they do. Jam packed with one fantastic adventure after another and great food to keep you going. Driving your own dogsled across a frozen lake in the dark has to be up there with one of my best life experiences

I just want to express my sincere thanks for what was truly an exceptional Arctic experience. Every part of the trip felt thoughtfully planned and beautifully delivered, from the Northern Lights to the huskies, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. We were wonderfully kept busy, and every activity felt meaningful and memorable.

The accommodation was absolutely beautiful. I would even describe it as exquisite, and it made the whole experience feel both comfortable and special.

A special thank you to everyone from GLØD for your effort, care, and professionalism. You helped create something that was not just a trip, but a life experience I will carry with me forever.

Thank you again for making my time in the Arctic so unforgettable.

It was great fun, all activities were very well organised and led by knowledgeable members of the local Glod team. Fat-biking, snowmobile over the arctic tundra and snow shoeing with ice-fishing were very good! For me aurora hunting was the best bit, and Niko explained the physics and led us into the night for an adventure- we managed to see the lights! Dog sledding was the final delightful activity which we thought was the best overall activity. I want to thank the entire team at Glod, Alta, for making this a trip to remember. Trygwe and team, very well done!

A fantastic mini week with plenty to do but also enough down time to soak it all in and not feel rushed. The staff are all superb, friendly and knowledgeable and the kit is top notch!

Just back from 3 days in Alta on the Ultimate Arctic Circle adventure with MBA / GLØD, and overall it was an amazing experience! The tour guides were knowledgeable and helpful if we needed anything. Food provided was excellent and of a very high quality.

Highlights for me were snowmobiling and being lucky enough to see the Northern Lights with our guide Niko and dog sledding on our last night.

Only downside for me was that there was a lot of down time between activities and there were no additional optional activities available during this free time.

Having read other reviews I was aware that the showers were in the main building and was prepared for this and had some snacks with me as there were no shops close to our base.

This trip was great and would recommend it to anyone wanting to get a taste of Norway.

The title says it all, this was an amazing arctic adventure. If you're on the fence about booking, don't hesitate, book it!

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

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.

Great trip

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!

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

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 🙂

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.