LONGER TRAILS
4-DAY TRAIL RIDING
EXPERIENCE
Discover the Magic of Northern Lapland and unleash Your inner Adventurer!
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the pristine wilderness of Northern Lapland. This 4-day horseback trail riding experience in Lapland offers you the chance to explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Arctic, guided by experienced local rider. Traverse through ancient forests, over rolling hills, and alongside crystal-clear rivers, all while riding sturdy, sure-footed Finnhorses, suited for the terrain.
The trail runs in the hilly Lapland nature and crosses rivers, fells and steep gorges. The pace is moderately relaxed with several fast gallops. At the steepest points the riders dismount to walk with the horses.
Riding experience required for this tour: Level 3 – Advanced: You can ride different types of horses independently, you can trot & gallop, and are in good physical condition.
Highlights of the adventure
Scenic Trails: Ride through unspoiled nature, witnessing the stunning beauty of the Arctic Landscape, including majestic pine forests, serene lakes & expansive tundra.
Wildlife Encounters: Keep an eye out for native wildlife such as reindeer, moose, and variety of bird species as you ride through their natural habitats.
Cultural Insights: Learn about the rich history and culture of gold planning in the famous Lappish gold fields.
Comfortable Accommodation: Relax in insulated tents each evening, enjoying hearty local cuisine and warm hospitality.
Available departures
- 08-11 AUGUST 2024
- 12-15 SEPTEMBER 2024
- 07-10 AUGUST 2025
- 11-14 SEPTEMBER 2025
Feel free to enquire more available dates for your own private group.
RATE: 2690 EUR per person
DAY 1
On the first day you meet at the stable at 9 am where you meet your guide and horses, prepare the horses together and then set out for the trail. On the first day we will ride 35-40 km. The pace is relaxed and moderate with some faster periods. We enjoy lunch in the wilderness after 3-4 hours of riding. This day ends in wilderness camp near a gold digging area. Camp will be set up by our maintenance team and everything will be ready upon our arrival. After taking care of the horses you enjoy a tasty dinner prepared by a professional cook, by the fire.
Options for washing and swimming are limited, but a fresh stream runs next to the camp and canister of tab water is available for washing your teeth etc. You stay overnight in an a warm 3-4 persons joint tent. It is possible to accommodate in your own tent provided by yourself.
DAY 2
We enjoy a tasty breakfast in the camp and start the day in no hurry. During this day you explore and enjoy the local wilderness spotting interesting places in the nature. If weather allowes, we climb on horseback on the top of a fell to enjoy the view. Most of the day we ride in a terrain with no paths to show you the way, so it is impossible to give a precise number of kilometers. A real adventure!
We’ll enjoy filling and delicious lunch in the nature after finding a spot of our liking. We stay overnight by a river and get to try a real camp life “luxury” – a tent-sauna! If you dare, feel free to dip in the cold river Tolos!
After Sauna, we will enjoy tasty dinner by the fire before heading to our comfortable beds inside our tents.
DAY 3
After breakfast, we mount on our horses to start the days ride. At first, we ride along the river bank and then we climb along marked paths to the magnificent Kulmakuru scenery. We enjoy light and tasty lunch on the way. We arrive to Laanilan Kievari (kievari = an inn) at appr 4-5 pm, and after releasing the horses on the green, it’s our time to relax our muscles in the sauna. You can also try to swim in an outdoor swim pit if you like. The sauna has A-licence so you can buy your beverages on site. After the sauna, we will enjoy a delicious, high quality three-course dinner provided locally.
This night we will sleep indoors in the tavern with our bellies full.
DAY 4
We start the ride after breakfast and stop pretty soon for a coffee in Rainbow’s End gold digging site. Let’s enjoy the coffee while listening to the history of the local gold digging. We will also learn of the operation of the gold panning site. After the visit, we start our ride back to the starting point, the stables, and enjoy a lunch on the way. We climb once more on the top of the fell to enjoy the vast landscape where we just had an adventure in, before arriving to the stable at appr 5 pm.
Toilets/electricity/running water/wifi* are available only at the stable and Laanilan Kievari.
- 3 nights, 4 full days riding with Experienced guide and well-trained horses.
- All meals including water & juice to drink
- Accommodation in shared tents/rooms
- Riding equipment.
- Gold panning activity and cultural experiences.
Not included: travel to Ivalo, transfer from and to the airport to the stable, alcoholic drinks, and all drinks at the Inn.
Travel:
Airport: the closest airport is Ivalo airport, 16km from the Stable.
Train: from Helsinki -> Rovaniemi, from Rovaniemi 290km by bus.
Transfers: There is no public transport to the stable. If you arrive by your own/rented car, you can leave the car at the stable parking place for free. Or, you can take a taxi to the stable (12 km from Saariselkä, 20km from Ivalo).
Arrival/Departure: Arrive to the stable on the first day at 9 am. Departure on the last day after 5pm after arriving to the stable.
Group size: Minimum number of guests 4, maximum number of guests 6-8.
Age limit: 18 years (or 16 years with parents approval)
Wifi: No wifi in the wilderness camps. Wifi available in the tavern and starting point.
Extras available: Accommodation in Aurora Village, Ivalo.
Our maintenance team will move all our stuff from camp to camp. Please be noted the space is limited in the car and only one bigger bag/luggage is allowed per person.
- Sleepingbag and pad, pillow if you want. Please prepare for chilly nights even during summer.
- You can bring your own helmet but we also have helmets available if needed.
- For private accommodation please bring your own tent.
- Towel and your own hygiene products.
- You can bring you own sweets, snacks and beverages of your choice to the camps if you wish.
- We recommended you bring some small snacks of your liking for the trail as well. Own snacks and drinking bottles (max 1l) can be carried in saddle bags!
- Wallet/cash or card. On the third night you can also buy alcoholic drinks.
- There is no electricity in the wilderness. Electricity is available in the tavern on the third night. We recommend to bring your own Powerbank if you wish to charge your phone in the Wilderness camps.
- Weather proofed clothing (for rain/wind) and spare clothes. Be prepared for cold weather!
Meals:
Breakfast is served in a buffet style inside our “restaurant tent”.
Lunches are prepared by a professional chef and they are light, but tasty and energizing for the long riding.
Camp dinners are delicious and they are made with using local ingredients. Dinners will be prepared by the open fire, partly open air cooking in the nature.
High quality, three course dinner in the restaurant is served to us on our third night.
Please inform us your dietary requirements in advance.
