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Two-day Canoe Tour to Alta Canyon

We start by driving up the valley of Tverrelvdalen past the slate quarries at Stilla and Nullpunktet – where the historic demonstrations against the construction of the hydroelectric power plant took place – then up to Sautso. We start paddling 2 km down river from the dam and you will soon gain your first experience of northern Europe’s largest canyon.

Few people venture into the Alta Canyon, primarily because it’s so difficult to get there. You will experience incredible nature, eagles, salmon, various duck species and long river boats in perfect union! If we’re lucky, we can add a moose and fox as well!

We set up camp just below the Alta Canyon. We can gather around the campfire and talk about the incredible nature we have experienced and the huge and majestic Canyon we have just paddled down. Many may need the night for the experience to sink in so that we don’t run out of things to talk about during breakfast. We then paddle further down the river and hopefully experience the eccentric salmon fishing that takes place in the Alta River.

The trip ends at Sorrisniva or Bollo, roughly 25 km further down river. We expect to be back in Alta between 16.00 and 18.00 (4-6pm), but this time may be adapted to suit your plans.