Scandinavia · HORSES
The 4 best horse riding you can book right now, with the price, the length and who each one actually suits. Start at the top.
Ride a friendly Icelandic horse from Hov Gård across Gimsøya’s coast. Your English-speaking guide teaches basic rein handling before leading you past Hov beach, Hovsund fishing village, Viking remains, fish-drying racks, and summer birdlife. The pace is gentle, making this a good first riding experience.
“Amazing guides and amazing horses. Must do in lofoten.”
From Alta, Anniken and her family take you by road to their farm about 30 minutes away. You ride a Norwegian Fjord horse sleigh or covered carriage for 30 to 40 minutes, then warm up in a Sami lavvo with coffee, pastries, and cured meat before meeting the sheep and horses.
“The pony sleigh experience was wonderful from start to finish. Our driver Rune was welcoming and informative. Anniken and her family made every part of the experience enjoyable from the sleigh ride, snack and hot drink to meeting the ponies and sheep. The family are amazing and their love and care for the animals lovely to see. Communication prior to the trip was swift and helpful. I would recommend this very highly. It was certainly a highlight and wonderful memory of our trip to Norway.”
From Alta, Johnny or a member of the Flatmoen Natur team drives you to the family farm for a three-hour horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride. Guide Fenna has led some outings through the forest and along the Alta River, with reindeer skins, warm clothing, a fire hut, berry juice, jerky, and homemade cinnamon rolls included.
“Great experience and was kept well informed by owner. Everything went smoothly and on time. Very relaxing ride with a lovely horse. Food was good too.”
Anniken, Viggo, and their family welcome you to Omdal Gard, about 30 minutes from Alta. You will ride behind Norwegian Fjord horses for 30 to 40 minutes, visit sheep and other farm animals, then eat local fish, meat, and cheese by a fire in a Sami lavvo. Warm clothing and pickup are included.
“What an experience! We were driven to a Norwegian farm and got to see the sheep and learn how they work the farm. We took a horse driven ride for a few miles and saw some amazing countryside. We then were treated to a roaring fire in a teepee with a sample of Norwegian food and hot and cold drinks. The family joined us and told us some of the history and stories of the family farm. I felt I learned so much about Norway and how people make their living. I would definitely recommend this tour. The family operating this tour was awesome.”
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