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Overview

This special ride takes place close to the Arctic Circle, at the entrance to Lapland, and brings you all the magic of the polar region and its subarctic climate. The forests of this area are known as 'taigas' and your hosts and their friendly Icelandic Horses welcome you to explore their Swedish ta…

Highlights

  • Riding horses in the snow
  • Discovering Swedish Lapland on horseback
  • Learning Lappish customs and cultures
  • Tolting through the countryside on a fluffy Icelandic
  • Enjoying Nordic activities such as husky sledding

Essential Facts

  • 1 itinerary available
  • £1815 $2450 €2080 - £1895 $2555 €2170 per person
  • Max 5 riders per group
  • Average of 2 - 3 hours riding per day
  • Weight limit: 85kg / 187lbs / 13st 5lbs

Description

This special ride takes place close to the Arctic Circle, at the entrance to Lapland, and brings you all the magic of the polar region and its subarctic climate. The forests of this area are known as 'taigas' and your hosts and their friendly Icelandic Horses welcome you to explore their Swedish taiga. Utmost respect is shown to nature, the local people and the horses who carry you on the ride - the horses are ridden bitless and are much loved by their owners.

Far away from touristy areas, you will explore this spectacular wintry landscape of snowy forests, frozen lakes and wildlife. Group sizes are kept small at five riders maximum, making it easy for everyone to follow through the snow. It's important to keep in mind that this is a harsh climate and whilst the horses are used to it, you will need to come prepared with your warmest clothes and a spirit of adventure.

Team member Danni has visited this destination recently and would be delighted to tell you all about it!

Horses & Riding

Tack

You will ride in traditional Icelandic saddles. The saddles look closer to a dressage saddle in design, with relatively flat seats. Stirrups are typically worn long and are shaped to accommodate heavy boots. The horses are ridden in bitless bridles.

Horses

This destination uses Icelandic horses as they are so well adapted to the harsh winter environment. The Icelandic horse is famous for its extra gait - the tolt - which has similar footfalls to a walk but is faster and usually very smooth to ride.

Riding

There is 1 itinerary:

  • Lappish Winter Adventure is a based ride

Ages

16+ recommended.

Health

General good health recommended.

Weight

85kg / 187lbs / 13st 5lbs

Food & Accommodation

Food

Hearty, homemade fare using fresh, local and ethically-sourced ingredients. Breakfasts usually consist of cereals, bread and yoghurt, along with a menu of warm options, whilst lunch is a soup following by a pie to suit the group (such as chicken and bacon or broccoli and cheese). Dinners are 2 hearty warm dishes. Special diets including vegan or gluten/lactose intolerant can be catered for with prior notice. All the meals noted “at the camp” will be served in the small restaurant. The restaurant has its own bar where you can enjoy a drink in the evening.

Soft drinks are included (such as juice, cordial and hot drinks).

Accommodation

Log cabins on the shore of the lake Norsjön, approximately 25 minutes away from the farm.

You will share a 2-person stuga, the typical Swedish cabin. Each stuga has its own toilet and shower. If you are a group of 3 persons, you can even decide to all stay in the same cabin as there are one single bed and a double bed-sofa.

Itineraries

Lappish Winter Adventure Standard accommodation.

Other Activities

This winter programme also includes dog-sledding, a Polar survival course, traditional skiing and snowshoe hiking.

Travel

Guests will need to fly into Stockholm and get a connecting domestic flight to Skellefteå airport. The transfers are planned for the flight arriving at 15:25 in Skellefteå on day 1 and a departure around 10:00 from Skellefteå on day 6. PLEASE NOTE: These domestic flights sell out very quickly so book well in advance.

Arrivals/Departures outside these times will need to book a private transfer. The journey time is approximately 1h 30mins and the private transfer will be c.2000SEK per car each way. We will organise this for you.

You can book your flight tickets on SAS’ website: https://www.flysas.com/

Testimonials

Jenny A., Jan. 27, 2025

"Can't speak highly enough of Floriane & Rianne. Warm, knowledgeable and approachable, with a passion and love for their animals that just shone... Mána my companion for the trip was fantastic. Full of character, forward-going and enabled me to experience tölt for the first time. Even in the short time I knew her I trusted her. Equipment was all in very
good condition"


Martin W., Feb. 20, 2024

This was a unique, once in a lifetime, experience! We loved our holiday! 3 great rides on Icelandic horses in temperatures down to minus 35 degrees, dogsledding with huskies and then enjoying some fun in the snow and enjoying superb hospitality at our accommodation - what a great way to spend a week!


Itinerary & Pricing

Day 1

Riding: No riding.

Arrival at Skellefteå airport and transfer to your accommodation, the lovely campsite of Rännudden, beautifully located on Lake Norsjövallen in Västerbotten's hinterland. You can then settle into your cabin for the week and take a relaxing first evening. Dinner is served in the small restaurant.

Day 2

Riding: 2 hours

After a hearty breakfast at the camp, you will be collected and taken to the farm for a whole day of fun with the horses. After getting all the necessary warm equipment, you will meet our fluffy Icelandic horses, prepare them for the ride and get to know a little more about their specificities. When everyone is ready, you will take your first journey into the forest for a 2-hour ride. Tölting in the snow is a unique feeling! After the tour, you will enjoy a nice lunch around the fire, cooked from the most local products. In the afternoon, you get to bond even more with your new fluffy friend thanks to some liberty play-time in the riding arena. In teams, your horse at liberty will have to understand your signals to go through small challenges. Finally, after a warm drink in the kåta, you will be driven back to the camp where you will enjoy a nice dinner.

Day 3

Riding: 3 - 4 hours

After breakfast in camp you will head straight to the farm to enjoy the whole day with the horses! You will tack up your horses, pack your lunch in the saddle bags and get everything ready for the ride. You will be riding through a snowy wilderness, between frozen lakes and dense frosty forests, hopefully spotting a few animals. Reindeers, moose, foxes… you never know who you can meet on the way! You will stop by a lake for lunch and make a warming fire, before taking to the road again with your fluffy companions. Dinner and night at the camp.

Day 4

Riding: No riding.

In the morning, after breakfast, you will drive to the kennel, in Dragnäs. There you will meet Jenny and Basti and their sled dogs. They will first give you all the instructions for the adventure. Then you will go for an exciting experience: driving your own dog team! You share a sled with another participant, so everyone gets to try driving as well as sitting in the sled.
After this exciting adventure, you will be driven to visit your hosts' friend Börje, the reindeer herder. He will serve a nice warm lunch around the fire and tell you about the life and ancestral customs of his people, the Sami, who were once nomadic, travelling according to the movements of the herd. In the afternoon, you get the chance to observe the reindeer up close!
Dinner and night at the camp.

Day 5

Riding: 2 hours

After breakfast, you will drive to Jenny and Basti’s farm for your next adventure: a snowshoe hike accompanied by sled dogs! They will introduce you to their friendly dogs and show you how to best enjoy the hike. It can be a bit challenging, but the pace will always be adapted to the participants and to the weather. A nice home-made lunch will take place in the forest or at the farm, according to temperature.
Later in the afternoon, you will head back to the farm for a moonlight ride. There is no feeling like riding in the dark, letting your horse guide you through the night. The moonlight, pitch dark or sometimes even northern lights… every weather condition make this experience absolutely unique! After the ride, you can warm up with a nice wood-fire sauna and a warm dinner around the fire at the farm. You will then be driven back to the camp for the night.

Day 6

Riding: No riding.

Already the last day! After breakfast, you will be driven back to Skellefteå where you can catch your transport towards home or on to your next adventure!

Accommodation

Shared accommodation in cosy 2 person stugas.
Experience Intermediate / Experienced

Riders must be comfortable in all gaits and in good physical condition.
Minimum group size 2
Maximum group size 5
Departure windows

Dec. 28, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026

Jan. 4, 2026 - Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 11, 2026 - Jan. 16, 2026

Jan. 18, 2026 - Jan. 23, 2026

Feb. 1, 2026 - Feb. 6, 2026

Feb. 15, 2026 - Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 22, 2026 - Feb. 27, 2026

March 8, 2026 - March 13, 2026

Dec. 6, 2026 - Dec. 11, 2026

Dec. 13, 2026 - Dec. 18, 2026

Dec. 28, 2026 - Jan. 2, 2027  (*New Year Ride*)

Jan. 10, 2027 - Jan. 15, 2027

Jan. 17, 2027 - Jan. 22, 2027

Jan. 31, 2027 - Feb. 5, 2027

Feb. 7, 2027 - Feb. 12, 2027

Feb. 21, 2027 - Feb. 26, 2027

Feb. 28, 2027 - March 5, 2027

March 14, 2027 - March 19, 2027

Pricing

2026
New Year*		 £1895 $2555 €2170
*Includes New Year Dinner*
2026/2027
Per person, sharing		 £1815 $2450 €2080
Included Transfers from and to/from Skellefteå airport at set times only, 5 nights of shared accommodation, all meals, soft drinks, horse riding and activities detailed in the programme (with daily transportation).
Not included Flights, travel insurance (compulsory), private airport transfers (c2000SEK per car each way), alcohol, tips for guides or other personal expenses.

Extras

2026/2027 - Single Supplement £40 $54 €46 per night per person
Paid to Far and Ride
subject to availability.
Note: All programmes and itineraries are weather dependent; in the face of adverse, or unexpected, weather conditions reasonable attempts will be made to provide equivalent riding. All programmes are accurate at the time of writing. However, the team may adapt or modify details, whilst aiming to provide a similar experience.